1862/03/28

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard S. Ewell re: the destruction in Virginia

Ewell notes, "All rolling stocks on the rail road should be sent to the rear immediately... bridges burnt and every thing destructible in the V(irginia) V(alley) destroyed... Should the enemy come on we can deal with him." The letter has been continued by turning upside down and writing between the lines.

GLC06923

[1860]/09/15

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: to Clay Dennis re: his hopes for an upcoming victory

"The star of the field that so often hath poured, it's beam o'er the battle is set; but enough of its light still remains on each sword, to light us to victory yet."

GLC06924

1862/01/21

Norris, William, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: Special order no. 601 of Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder re: cutting down trees

Forbidding the cutting of tress near telegraph poles

GLC06926

1863/02/07

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Admiral T. Bailey re: inexperienced troops, sunken gunboats, rebel raiders

"I hear of it all the time, send more force is the constant cry, or we will be overpowered -- & now that I have no more to send." Written aboard the Flagship "Hartford".

GLC06966

1861/12/06

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Letter signed

Title: to John E. Wool re: slave girl who followed the 20th Indiana regiment

Was returned to Charles A. Jessup of Maryland. With John Wool endorsement on p. 3.

GLC06969

1864/09/14

Walker, Mary, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman re: requesting promotion, with Sherman AES & Thomas ES

Also with endorsements of William T. Sherman, General Thomas and R. U. Wood. With accompanying transmittal document from the War Department to Mrs. Walker.

GLC06978

1863/01/13

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Document

Title: Confederate Congress Resolution no. 24, endorsing orders for Butler's hanging

Confederate resolution endorsing President Jefferson Davis's orders for the hanging of Benjamin Franklin "Beast" Butler (for his women around town order)

GLC07008.01

1864/01/14

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: Affix seal to the pardon of Confederate officer Benjamin C. Robertson

Robertson was a Confederate officer from Tennessee. Lincoln had requested the pardon from Attorney General Edward Bates the day before (see Basler, 2d suppl. 87). The circumstances for the pardon are unknown. Unfortunately Robertson died before receiving the pardon.

GLC07135

1861/05/08

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Letcher re: troop movements, advising Jefferson Davis

Mentions observing ships which "indicate the purpose of an early transportation of troops to some other point than Washington" and keeping President Davis "well advised". Damaged from 2" purple mold along center top, with consequent loss of text on all pages.

GLC07022

1863/01/13

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Document

Title: Confederate House Resolution no. 21: thanking citizens who opposed Butler

Voting thanks and gratitude of the House to citizens of New Orleans who had refused the oath and defied B.F. Butler.

GLC07008.02

1863/04/27

Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John J. Peck re: earthworks construction delays

Writes that "the filling up of the gap between Union and Mclellan [sic] has been delayed on account of the want of Barrows [sic] to carry earth"

GLC07009

1866/11/04

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Jenkins re: his ability to serve Reconstruction government

Informs the Governor of Georgia that he has been pardoned by the President and will be able to serve as clerk of court of Richmond County.

GLC07011

1861/12/20

Mulligan, James A., fl. 1861

Autograph quotation signed

Title: Quoting a sentiment: "If we stand firm...."

A sentiment addressed to A.S. Flandron (?). "If we stand firm, the Republic is saved. Weakness now is wickedness..."

GLC07012

1862/08/15

Thompson, Meriwether J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Breckinridge re: plans to take New Orleans

Discusses Confederate plans to retake New Orleans using forces under Earl Van Dorn; he writes "The enemy have already heard of my presence...I think I will make a demonstration tomorrow, to keep them uneasy".

GLC07013

1862/12/04

Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his daughter E. E. Zook re: dangers, promotions

He writes "We have got used to the danger...I hope my name is amongst the sixteen colonels old Abe has sent to the Senate to be confirmed as Brigadiers"

GLC07014

1863/06/27

Document

Title: Recruitment flyer by Supervisory Committee on Enlistments for Colored Regts.

Printed letter addressed to "Men of Color"

GLC07017

1864/04/16 ca.

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph note signed

Title: re: removing chaplain at Camp Dennison; on verso of M.T. Carey ALS

GLC07031

1862/03/06

Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew H. Foote re: Fort Donelson, weapons, etc.

In part: "If you had eleven inch guns instead of 42 pds, I have no doubt you would have silenced Fort Donelson in less than one hour.... I think we see land -- Tennessee ought to be pacified in 30 days"

GLC07034

1888/08/07

Buell, Don Carlos, 1818-1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.T. Lawsing re: answering inquiries on Shiloh

"In case of a battle on Monday without my command, Genl. Grant would without doubt have been defeated."

GLC07052

1862/06/10

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Letter signed

Title: to G. C. Gardner re: defense of his "woman order"

"The women more bitter in their secession than the men, were everywhere insulting my soldiers...tending to provoke retort recrimination and return of insult, which would have ended in disgraceful and murderous riot... how do you 'regard and treat' a lewd woman and her remarks?... After that order every man of my command was bound in honor not to notice any of these acts of these women."

GLC07053

1861/09/09

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman. re: strategy to gain control of Kentucky and Michigan

Incomplete reply in pencil on integral leaf: "We are not prepared to make the active move....until we are better equipped." Docketed on verso.

GLC07054

1863/05/31

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen A. Hurlbut re: seige of Vicksburg

"Vicksburg is so strong by nature and so well fortified that...it must be taken by regular siege or by starving out the garrison. I have all the force necessary if my rear was not threatened...the entire rebel force heretofore against me are completely at my mercy. I do not want to see them escape by being reinforced from elsewhere."

GLC07055

1864/05/21

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ambrose E. Burnside re: instructions in attempt to outflank Lee at North Anna

"You want to keep as close to the enemy as possible and report any movements you might observe."

GLC07056

1865/07/24

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Parole of West H. Humphreys for participating in Confederate government

A former TN Attorney General and Federal Judge who was impeached for taking similar positions in Confederate government; also cleared on charge he ordered confiscation of Johnson's property. Scribal document on Executive Office stationery.

GLC07092

1865 ca.

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

Photograph

Title: Civil War photographs, album of 117 large format prints, with 20 small prints

Album of 117 large format albumen prints, plus 20 smaller prints, mounted back to back on thick card with letterpress or manuscript labels.

GLC07077