22 April 1865

Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Walter Taylor

Submits a report of the operations of his command, the Cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia from 28 March to 9 April 1865, the days leading up to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Detailed account of troop movements, skirmishes with Union forces, and the number of captured, wounded, and killed. Reports being joined by the divisions of Generals William Henry Fitz Lee and Thomas L. Rosser. Indicates that they attacked Sheridan's cavalry at Five Forks. Describes events leading up to the army withdrawing from Petersburg. Praises commanding generals W. H. F. Lee, Rosser, Thomas T. Munford,…

GLC04019

circa 1880

Kell, John McIntosh, 1823-1900

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Account of battle between C.S.S. Alabama and U.S.S. Kearsarge]

Writes about the battle between the C.S.S. Alabama and U.S.S. Kearsarge, which "took place in the English Channel, about seven miles distant from the port of Cherbourg, France on the 19th day of June 1864." On first and second pages, gives details about the building of the Alabama and its capabilities as "a complete Steamer & Sailing ship" with eight guns. On the third page, describes the Alabama's captain, "the Gallant Semmes, Brainy in intellect, Wiry in build & indefatigable in work." Lists the rest of the crew. From the fifth to the eighth page, describes the action…

GLC04022

11 April 1864

Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879

Manuscript letter

Title: [Soldiers of the Army of Western Louisiana!]

Congratulatory special order to his troops after two victorious battles. Praises his men extensively for their valor at the Battle of Mansfield, Louisiana on 8 April, and Pleasant Hill, Louisiana on 9 April. Lists prisoners taken and equipment captured. Rallies the men to stay strong as there is still more work to be done.

GLC04024

30 April 1865

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Manuscript document

Title: to Joseph E. Brown

Announces to Brown, the Governor of Georgia, the surrender of the last Confederate troops to Union General William T. Sherman. The surrender terminated hostilities in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Johnston states, "I made this convention to spare the blood of the gallant little army committed to me, to prevent further sufferings of our people by the devastation and ruin inevitable from the march of invading armies, and to avoid the crime of waging a hopeless war."

GLC04025

11 April 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen A. Hurlbut

Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to General Hurlbut, Commander of the 16th Army Corps. Refers to news of Hurlbut's movements brought by General Lee (possibly Albert Lindley Lee). Instructs Hurlbut to coordinate movement with General William Starke Rosecrans. Writes that due to the rising water of the Mississippi River, it will be impossible to move against Vicksburg, Mississippi from Helena or south of Panola, Louisiana. Due to rising water, predicts he will not be able to move for four days. Relates that the Marine Brigade was ordered to cooperate…

GLC04036

August 21, 1865

Judkins, John C., 1808-?

Autograph document signed

Title: to Andrew Johnson

Petition of Alabama planter to President Andrew Johnson for indemnity on losses of private property by troops of the United States. Witnessed and countersigned by William Garrett, commissioner of oaths for Alabama.

GLC04042.02

circa 1861-1865

Henly, John W., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly] [Decimalized .01- .05]

Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly in the Union Army of the Tennessee. Included are his commission, a certificate for his leave of absence, and two circulars from the Medical Director of the Army of the Tennessee.

GLC04042.03

February 21, 1870

Chandler, Zachariah, 1813-1879

Document signed

Title: [Signatures of Senators and Congressmen requesting a speech by Zachariah Chandler on the topic of Fitz-John Porter]

Signed by 39 Senators and Congressmen, including Alexander Ramsey, Benjamin Franklin Rice, Charles Sumner, Hannibal Hamlin, Richard Yates, Carl Schurz, and Simon Cameron. Speeches ordered are to be printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Nine of the signers voted for and signed the 13th Amendment in 1865. The remaining signers are: Zachariah Chandler, Jacob Merritt Howard, Alexander McDonald, Matthew Hale Carpenter, William Alfred Buckingham, James Bruen Howell, James Warren Nye, John Spafford Harris, Reuben Eaton Fenton, William Pitt Kellogg, Abijah Gilbert, Thomas Ward Osborn, George…

GLC03947

1863-1864

Slayton, Chester, fl. 1863-1864

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Chester M. Slayton, B company, 25th regiment, Michigan, infantry] [decimalized]

The Asa W. Slayton and Chester M. Slayton collection contains letters primarily written to Asa Slayton. This collection also includes two speeches written by Asa. Friends and family wrote these letters to Asa during Civil War and in the ten years following the war. Chester M. Slayton wrote four of these letters during his participation in Sherman's March to the Sea. (#1-4) These letters described the battle of Kennesaw Mountain (#1,2). He also describes the battle of Marietta, Georgia (#4). These letters give insight into the daily activities of a soldier in the engineering department.…

GLC03955

10 June 1862

Fox, Gustavus Vasa, 1821-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Dahlgren

Written by Fox as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to Dahlgren as commander of the Washington Navy Yard. Tells Dahlgren that Ericsson is willing to produce 1 inch plates. Wants his report on the firing of cannon and his opinion before he proceeds. Dahlgren wrote a note at the bottom saying "Ericson was very positive as to his plates - why should he hesitate now?" Refers to inventor John Ericsson, who designed the ironclad "Monitor."

GLC03959.02

1863

Pamphlet

Title: The United States Conscription Act of 1863

Published by J. J. Dyer & Co. Printed by S. O. Thayer. Sold for five cents. Advertisements on inside front and both sides of the back cover. Gives full text of the Conscription Act, which was also known as the National Militia Bill, which was passed 2 March 1863. Divided into 38 sections. Has 2 page index. The Union draft law caused angst since exemption and commutation clauses allowed propertied men to avoid service, thus laying the burden on immigrants and men with few resources. Occupational, only-son, and medical exemptions created many loopholes in the laws. Original stab stich…

GLC03951

1861-1865, ca. 1900

Sarsons, Eleazer L., 1836-?

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Eleazer L. Sarsons, C company, 4th regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [decimalized]

Contains account of his capture and release from Andersonville; his exchange; Lee's surrender. Includes description and drawing of Fort Marion.

GLC03953

1862-1865

Kennedy, Ronald A., fl. 1862-1865

Header Record

Title: [Diaries of Ronald A. Kennedy of the Vermont Infantry]

Three volumes of diaries belonging to Ronald A. Kennedy dated 1862-1865 related to battles, and finances of I Company of the 3rd Vermont Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC03954

1864-1865

Phoenix, John W., fl. 1864-1865

Header Record

Title: [Diaries of John W. Phoenix, A company, 28th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry]

Diaries are decimalized.

GLC03956

1861-1865

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871

Header Record

Title: [Collection of John G. Scurry, A company, 11th regiment, Virginia, infantry][Decimalized .01-.81]

Collection of letters belonging to John G. Scurry dated 1861-1865. Consists of 81 letters sent to various recipients, two of which are incomplete. The letters describe the battles of Chickahominy, McClellan's claim of victory in the Penninsula campaign, being wounded and captured at Gettysburg, service in North Carolina in 1864, and prospects for McClellan's election as president in 1864. Also includes 14 letters by other soldiers.

GLC03957

1862-1864

Cook, Henry, fl. 1862-1864

Header Record

Title: [Diaries of Henry Cook, K company, 9th regiment, New Jersey, infantry]

Henry Cook discusses his infantry and Signal Corps service at Roanoke Island, NC and New Bern, NC.

GLC03958

9 October 1863

Deas, Zachariah Cantey, 1819-1882

Manuscript document signed

Title: to J. A. Wilson

Deas's retained copy with emendations by him. General Deas reports on the Battle of Chickamauga to Colonel Wilson, assistant adjutant general of Thomas C. Hindman's Division. Written from Headquarters of Deas's Brigade near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Report includes the names of some participating generals, including Hindman, Anderson (possibly James Patton Anderson), and Arthur M. Manigault among others, cites the names of lieutenants, captains, and surgeons who served gallantly as members of Deas's staff, and lists items captured during battle, including ambulances and artillery. Docket…

GLC03965

1861-1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Header Record

Title: [Collection of John H. Worcester, H company, 7th regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .41]

The collection includes documents and letters written to the Worcester family, especially the father, John, from Lieutenant John H. Worcester and his younger brother Charles H. Worcester. John was wounded at Fort Wagner, South Carolina, and taken prisoner. He was later exchanged and died from gangrene while aboard a hospital steamer. Charles survived Fort Wagner because he had been sick in hospital during the battle. Most of the war letters are written from St. Augustine, Florida or Follys Island, South Carolina. The collection includes a manuscript map of St. Augustine, Florida; a…

GLC03974

1 April 1864

Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Jenkins Logan

General Logan writes to his mother. Writes, "I have longed to have a letter form you, but have all the time been disappointed. I know that you do not feel opposed to writing to me but perhaps feel as tho' you ought not... I feel as Tho' I was lost and forgotten to the family, you Tho' are my mother and feel toward you as I ever have respect and love you and ever will and hope that you will write to me, and write me all about matters at home... this campaign will be a long and hard one but I hope to survive it" (possibly referring to the upcoming Atlanta campaign). Accompanied by an…

GLC03975.01

4 July 1862

Leggett, Mortimer Dormer, 1821-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Alexander Logan

Marked private at the top of page one. Written in pencil. Colonel Leggett writes, "For Heavens sake get us out of this, if you can. Gen Hurlbut is doing all in his power to get us permanintly attached to his command- & I would sooner my regiment would fall into the hands of the devil, for the devil has brains at least. As for me, he can't have me, for I'll quit the service 'in disgust' first... Half of the time he is a poor, drunken, brazen faced fool, & the other half, as timid as an unfledged gosling afraid of his own shadow." Claims that few officers from the 30th Illinois or…

GLC03976

7 April 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Letter from of soldier in 9th regiment, Texas infantry, regarding Union bombardment.

GLC04115

1862-1863

Hannegan, James D., 1862-1863

Header Record

Title: [Diaries of James D. Hannegan] [decimalized]

Collection includes two diaries of James D. Hannegan, who enlisted in September 1861 in the 5th Ohio Cavalry.

GLC04129

19 February 1865

Bennett, A.G., fl. 1861-1865

Broadside

Title: General Orders, No. 1

Orders announcing assumption of command at Charleston, South Carolina. States that "Charleston is declared to be under Martial Law. All functions heretofore exercised by the Mayor, commonality, civil and criminal courts, police authorities, and local governments, are now suspended." Informs that cooperating citizens will be protected. Announces Major R. H. Willoughby as Acting Assistant Provost Marshal. Signed in print as official by James F. Haviland, 1st Lieutenant, 127 Regiment N Y V. and A.A.I.G. Bennett signs in print as "Lieut. Colonel 21st Regt. U.S.C.T., Commanding City of Charleston…

GLC04130

28 November 1863

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Faxon

Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to Faxon as the chief clerk of the Navy Department on stationery of Astor House. Says he saw Mr. Davis, a government paymaster, and told him to go to Washington to settle the matter of the prize money that was turned over to the paymaster of the "Pensacola."

GLC04083

July 20, 1861

Page, Charles A., 1838-1873

Free frank

Title: to John H. Hawes

Page, writing from the Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor's Office, comments on personal matters and mutual acquaintances, mentions attending "the Inauguration," says he.intends to watch the Battle of First Bull Run, and weighs in on Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. Writes, "By the way, I take it for granted that you are heart & soul for the war- that you have enough of the spirit of Gen Jackson for that- I take it for granted that you conced Lincoln makes a good President, as I admit in similar circumstances Douglas would- peace to his ashes." Letter measures 20.6 x 26.8 cm. Comes with…

GLC04088