28 September 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They had inspection that morning. He is glad his brother has given up the idea of enlisting for now. Written in Camp Arlington

GLC02172.20

29 September 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The Rebels have evacuated Munson's Hill. Most of the regiments were moving toward Fairfax. He mentions a Charley STevens who seems to have changed his mind about enlisting. Written in Camp Arlington

GLC02172.21

1 October 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

One of the men almost drowned and they were up half the night. Then they had to a trek of about ten miles. They captured three prisoners. Written in Camp Arlington

GLC02172.22

6 October 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They are going to get new guns, either the sharps or Enfield rifles. He mentions the cavalry. The boys are in good spirits. He will not get down to the city thsi week. Written in Camp Arlington

GLC02172.23

9 October 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They had an inspection the other day, A tough day of fighting followed. They are told to "come out in style."The papers say thier focres are doing great in Missouri. Written in Camp Lyon.

GLC02172.24

15 October 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

During the battle of Bull Run, their company stayed back in a town called Centreville. They went out on picket again and ended up five miles away. They are unable to advance any further for now. Written at Camp Poe

GLC02172.25

2 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There was heavy firing going on down the river yesterday afternoon. They brought in the wounded this afternoon. Last night one of the third regiment shot his hand off. Written in Camp Lyon .

GLC02172.26

6 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

Tomorrow morning the regiment marches toward Tahrick Church. Many think the South will sue for peace in about six weeks' time. Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.27

23 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano. Written in Camp Lyon.

GLC02172.30

16 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull." Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.28

19 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He has explored Mt. Vernon in and out. He promises to write about it while on picket. The latest news from the naval fleet is that they were at Beaufort, SC and are now marching toward Charleston. Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.29

December 1, 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The regiment is camped in support of a battery about half a mile from Frederich. Their pickets are on one side and the Rebels are on the other. He writes that if his brother had told him before he enlisted taht he could endure such hardship he would not have believed it.

GLC02172.31

9 December 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They have been in their current location 8 weeks now. He does not know how much longer they will be there. Their pickets were fired upon by the Rebel cavalry.

GLC02172.32

August 1952

Students for Democratic Action, fl. 1952

Pamphlet

Title: The Big Little Person's Book of Songs For Democratic Action

The book, published by the Students for Democratic Action (SDA), is a mix of common picketing and protest songs and original works by the author. The table of contents is ordered by genre of the song as follows: popular folk songs; old favorites; SDA, ADA (Americans for Democratic Action) miscellaneous political; union songs; freedom line; war and peace; old west; satire and parody. The songs center around the theme of socialism and democracy while bringing awareness to social and economic injustices like poverty, the United Nations, and class inequality. Some songs directly reference…

GLC09590

1862

Warder, T.B., fl. 1862

Book

Title: Battle of Young's Branch; or, Manassas Plain, Fought July 21, 1861

Co-authored with James M. Catlett. First edition copy published in Richmond by Enquirer Book and Job Press. Folded map (39.2 x 29 cm.) in front of book of the Centerville-Manassas, Virginia area. Says it is a "Map of the country occupied by the Federal and Confederate Armies on the 18th & 21st July 1861." Created by the authors. Also has another large (55.3 x 50.5 cm.) fold-out topographical map of the Manassas, Virginia and Bull Run area between pages 72 and 73. It is a "Relief Survey and Map" by James L. Bowen. Says "Linear Survey" was made by the authors. Shows where Union and…

GLC04061

circa 1861-1865

unknown, fl. 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Ambrotype of New Hampshire Volunteer, Miles Hodgon]

One undated cased tintype of a New Hampshire volunteer identified as Miles Hodgdon. Hodgon is pictured in a uniform and displaying the New Hampshire volunteer kepi.

GLC02189.02

circa 1816-1865

unknown, fl. 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Cased tintype of Union infantryman]

One undated cased tintype of a Union infantryman holding a bayonet.

GLC02190.02

1862-1864

Oakes, Cyrus, fl. 1862-1864

Photograph

Title: [Daguerrotype of mother and child]

Daguerrotypes depicting a mother and child

GLC03136.121.01

circa 1861-1925

Hornby and Freiberg (photographers), fl. 1861-1925

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Horatio Loomis Wait]

One undated black-and-white portrait of Horatio Loomis Wait posing in uniform.

GLC08284.001

1862-1865

Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892

Header Record

Title: [Papers belonging to James S. Brisbin, 1862-1865][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of papers belonging to James S. Brisbin dated 1862-1865. Consists of letters and commission papers pertaining to Brisbin's service as the colonel of the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops for the Union Army.

GLC09831

1862-1863

Kennedy, Ronald A., fl. 1862-1865

Diary

Title: [Diary of Ronald A. Kennedy of the Vermont Infantry, November 9, 1862-August 13, 1863]

One diary dated November 9,1862-August 13,1863, is signed, written largely in pencil. Includes key battle material in the entry for 13 December, which most likely refers to the Battle of Fredericksburg. Also describes the Battle of Chancellorsville, particularly crossing the Rappahannock River on 28 April, "hard fighting" on 30 April-3 May, and a particularly extensive and detailed entry on 4 May. Also describes the Battle of Gettysburg, especially in the entries for 2-3 July, in which he mentions repeated charges from the Confederate forces which were repelled by the Union forces each time.

GLC03954.01

1863

Kennedy, Ronald A., fl. 1862-1865

Diary

Title: [Diary of Ronald A. Kennedy of the Vermont Infantry, September 17, 1863-December 30, 1863]

One diary dated September 17, 1863-December 30, 1863 belonging to Ronald A. Kennedy. Does not contain much battle content, but features lists and accounting information.

GLC03954.02

1865

Kennedy, Ronald A., fl. 1862-1865

Diary

Title: [Diary of Ronald A. Kennedy of the Vermont Infantry, 1865]

One diary dated 1865 belonging to Ronald A. Kenendy is unsigned, and mostly written in pencil. Does not contain much battle content, but features lists and accounting information.

GLC03954.03

15 April 1864

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Smith, the Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, writes to confirm the enlistment of Julius Manheim, apparently one of Marchand's men. Encloses papers [not present] pertaining to Manheim. Forwarded on to Farragut, with his signature beneath the central text. Written on "Navy Department, Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting" stationery.

GLC02680.29

6 April 1864

Woolsey, Melancthon B., 1817-1874

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Letter enclosing papers [no longer present] regarding "Information obtained from four rebel deserters" and other reports. Written on board the U.S.S. Princess Royal, commanded by Woolsey off Sabine Pass, Texas during the blockading of Confederate ports in that area. Woolsey commanded the "Princess Royal" in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. After the war, he commanded the Navy Field at Pensacola, where he died from yellow fever.

GLC02680.28