circa 1862

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: Battle of Corinth, Miss. Oct. 4th 1862

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under title says: "Between the Federal troops under Genl. Grant and the combined Rebel forces, under Genls. Van Dorn, Price, and Lovell; the Rebels were utterly defeated and driven from the field, throwing away their arms and accoutrements and every thing that could impede their flight." Five wounded or dead, but bloodless, Union soldiers, dressed in blue uniforms, dominates the foreground. Middle and background shows seemingly endless rows of Union and Confederate soliders meeting in combat,…

GLC02881.28

circa 1863

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn. Novr. 24th & 25th 1863

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Subtitle is: "Between the Union forces under Genl. Grant, and the Rebel Army under Genl. Bragg." Caption under title says: "This great conflict began on Monday Novr. 23d. and has lasted until Thursday the 26th; but the main battles were fought on the 24th & 25th, resulting in a complete victory for the Union Arms. The battlefield extended six miles along Missionary Ridge, and several miles on Lookout Mountain, but the battle was so well ordered by Genl. Grant, and so heroically fought by his gallant…

GLC02881.29

27 December 1863

Birney, William, 1819-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Angel James Creswell

General Birney discusses the recruitment of African American troops with Creswell, a United States Representative from Maryland. Expresses his hope to "enable the First District to meet its full quota in colored troops," with Creswell's support. Discusses slaveholders' conspiracies intended to prevent enslaved people from enlisting, including the mistreatment of enlisted enslaved people's wives and children. States that a Mr. Vickers, from Kent County, Maryland (possibly George Vickers), indicted a Mr. Gardner for encouraging his enslaved people to enlist. States that Vickers also…

GLC03428.02

2 November 1863

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Recommendation for the muster of Lieutenant Carl Ludwig Berlin]

Two of Hunt's autograph endorsements are found on verso of a letter written 2 November by Joseph M. Kennedy, a commissary of musters. Kennedy informs Lieutenant Berlin (possibly Carl Ludwig Berlin) that he cannot be mustered as second lieutenant in the 8th Regiment, New York Cavalry. Assures that he will muster Berlin, if Berlin obtains commission as first lieutenant or captain. Otherwise, Berlin will need an order from the War Department. On verso, Hunt requests that General William F. Barry, Chief of Artillery of the defenses of Washington, D.C., assist Berlin. Notes that Berlin…

GLC03469.05

10 August 1862

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Discusses preparations for the inspection of the 23rd Ohio. States that they cannot always have there train ready to move on short notice and explains. "We are Compelled to haul our own forage, rations, ammunition, Clothing, and Supplies of all sorts...We must therefore know before-hand or we cant be ready." Does not anticipate an attack from the Confederates. Mentions the threat of guerrillas. "If we are to stay here long I wish to make a thorough hunt…

GLC03417

10 December 1863

Birney, William, 1819-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Angel James Creswell

Marked as "Private." General Birney discusses the publication of an enclosed certificate (not included) with Creswell, a United States Representative from Maryland. Discussing African American soldiers, states "In July, I was authorized by telegram to say these men should be credited on the draft; and I expect the administration to be as good as its word." Wishes Creswell success in his career as a Representative.

GLC03428.01

31 July 1862

Broadside

Title: War Meeting! at Laona!

Recruitment broadside with woodcut of American eagle on top of shield. The eagle holds a banner that says "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved!" Says there is a meeting at the church in Laona. Discussion to be on raising volunteers for the defense of the country. Certificate of Authenticity in the collateral file estimated the date as 1862, which was used to date this record. Broadside is cut unevenly and has some damge at the top.

GLC03429

4 April 1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred Terry

Writes to General Terry requesting a pass for the daughters of Joseph Lyon of Hampton Virginia, Mrs. Mollie Whiting and Elizabeth Lee, to go to Wilmington and Old Point. Written on stationary marked Head-Quarters Military Division of the Mississippi.

GLC03435

1863

Vallandigham, Clement L., 1820-1871

Book signed

Title: The record of Hon. C. L. Vallandigham on abolition, the Union and the Civil War.

Published by J. Walter & Co. in Ohio. Vallandigham signs 19 January 1864 in Windsor, Ontario, where he was living in exile.

GLC03441

4 October 1862

Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 6, no. 301 (October 4, 1862)]

Includes a printing of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on the third page titled, "THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY." Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation, including an article titled "Slavery Practically abolished." Includes coverage of McClellan in Fredericksburg, an image of General McClellan entering the town of Frederick, Maryland, and the Battle of Antietam. Duplicate of GLC08620.

GLC03443

circa 1863

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: The Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 3d 1863.

Handcolored lithograph, possibly contemporary with the battle. Caption reads "This terrific and bloody conflict between the gallant 'Army of the Potomac,' commanded by their great General George G. Meade, and the hosts of the rebel 'Army of the East' under General Lee, was commenced on Wednesday July 1st and ended on Friday the 3rd at 5 O'Clock P.M.--The decisive Battle was fought on Friday, ending in the complete rout & dispersion of the Rebel Army.--A Nations thanks and undying fame ever crown the Arms of the heroic soldiers, who fought with such unflinching bravery; this long and…

GLC03445

8 October 1862

Doubleday, Abner, 1819-1893

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsements of Hofmann, Doubleday, and Reynolds]

Leaf with autograph endorsements signed by Abner Doubleday, John W. Hofmann and John F. Reynolds. Mounted on paper 31 x 20 cm.

GLC03469.06

24 October 1864

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph document signed

Title: to George G. Meade

Ordering Meade to send "one of your reduced regular regiments to New York City to report to General Dix for duty."

GLC03470

07 October 1868

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Endorsement signed

Title: Directing Secretary of War to release records. On verso of ALS from Wm. Reid

Intended to exonerate President Buchanan from the charge of colluding with Gen. David Twiggs in surrendering Federal posts in Texas.

GLC03178

1861-1863

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Nathaniel R. Davison, I company, 11th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .04]

Collection of four war date letters from a soldier in the 11th Mississippi Volunteers to his sister. Davison comments on Fort Donelson in a letter written from Camp Fisher. Also mentions a defeat at Annandale. The two final letters of 15 January 1863 and 1 April 1863 mention his plans to get married.

GLC03135.07

1862-1864

Oakes, Cyrus, fl. 1862-1864

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Cyrus Oakes, C company, 84th regiment, Indiana, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .122]

Collection includes 92 letters to and from Oakes written while he served in the 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteers as a sergeant and later lieutenant. 83 wartime letters. Also included are a variety of personal papers, patent related files, two daguerrotypes and a copy of Noah Webster's "Pocket Dictionary of the English Language" inscribed by Cyrus Oakes.

GLC03136

1862-1864

Cushing, Harry Cooke, 1841-1902

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Harry C. Cushing, an officer in 4th Artillery, Banks' 2nd Corps] [Decimalized .01- .10]

Cushing enlisted in June 1861 in the 1st Rhode Island Artillery, and was promoted to the 4th U.S. Army Light Artillery in November 1861. In the letter of 19 December 1862, he discusses his experiences on the march with his troops. Key battle material relating to the Chattanooga Campaign appears in letters dated 21 and 28 September, 10 and 14 October, and 22 November 1863. Letter from 28 September also contains a drawing showing artillery positions at Chickamauga.

GLC03137

6 June 1862

Newspaper

Title: The New-York times. [Vol. 11, no. 3340 (June 6, 1862)]

Main article titled, "The Approaches of Charleston: Map Showing the Position of Stone Inlet, through which the Union Forces are Moving; the Location of the New Fortifications In the Harbor, and the Places of the Blockading Squadron at the Latest Advices." Features map by H.L. Penfield & Co. Reports throughout describe the attempted attack on Charleston, the French intervention in Mexico as well as various other military news. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

GLC03176

10 August 1862

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Describes a successful expedition to destroy the "Mercer salt well." Remarks, "The Mercer Salt Well was of much more importance than I supposed. It was in full blast when they reached there at 2 O'clock AM. A fine steam engine (new) was pumping, the fires burning but not a soul in sight. Everything was burned and destroyed." The men were subsequently attacked by Bushwhackers, but escaped unhurt. Autograph endorsement signed by Scammon. Written at Camp Green…

GLC03202

11 August 1862

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Mentions the completion of service of a three month Ohio regiment and that more men will have to be recruited. Comments that he is glad a cannon is being sent in case the Confederates make another attempt to cross the River. Justifies his command assignments for completed Mercer Salt well expedition. Encloses (not present) correspondence re an ambulance taken by Capt. Harrison. Continues the letter on 12 August informing that they had enemy alarms the…

GLC03203

12 August 1862

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Reports that the Confederates force that attacked at Pack's Ferry returned to the narrows. Thanks him for sending a rifled gun. Comments, "I think it will be sufficient for the purpose - Of course if a large force comes more may be needed, but I think this will make us safe in case of attack until you can forward or bring reinforcements... I now apprehend nothing but Bushwhackers." Docketed by Scammon. Written at Camp Green Meadows- located between New…

GLC03204

2 April 1863

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Colonel Hayes reports to General Scammon about a deserter from Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins's force. "A deserter from Jenkins force was just brought from the Forks of Coal [River] by a patrol of Capt Gilmore's men. He is young and not very intelligent but is I think truthful." Informs Scammon of what the deserter has told them about the location and movements of the Confederate forces. "Gen. Jenkins force under Col Dunn or Col French was to pass north from Central Depot and make for Parkersburg or some other point on the B&O R.R....At the same time Gen Jones was to come into…

GLC03205

16 March 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Promotion of James B. McPherson to Major General of Volunteers]

Official document promoting McPherson to Major General of Volunteers beginning October 8, 1862, signed by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Partially printed from an engraving, with blanks filled in by hand. Features two detailed patriotic scenes and a blue paper seal from the War Office. Docketed at top by Adjutant General L. Thomas on March 16, 1863.

GLC03327

1861-1889

Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908

Header Record

Title: [Collection of diaries and letters] [decimalized]

Thomas Rogers Booth served as Civil Engineer, Clerk in the office of the Adjutant General (1863-1864) and Captain of Commissary of Subsistence of Volunteers (1864-1865). He was a railroad engineer from New Castle, Delaware. The wartime diaries were written from Washington, D.C., and include that city's reactions to wartime news. The 32 letters include one concerning Zachary Taylor's election, written while a cadet at West Point. Booth left the Academy in 1851 (his resignation was accepted by future General Seth Williams). The letters also include correspondence with wartime acquaintances…

GLC03347

9 January 1876

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Conness

Commander in Chief of the Army Sherman writes to Conness about the quarrel he had with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton over the terms of Confederate General Joseph Johnston's surrender in 1865. Sherman suggests that he may have acted wrongly. " ... I do not profess to be infallible, or more than mortal. I have made some fearful mistakes in life which in a retrospect would be corrected, among them in regard to Mr. Stanton." Admits that he felt Stanton was trying to destroy him, " ... because he supposed I was not acting in full harmony on the then policy with the Negros - And failing…

GLC03341.01