15 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 101, whole no. 1398 (November 15, 1861)]

Great battle at Columbus - Confederate victorious - the forts taken. A communication from Colonel Parson's Regiment describes activity at Camp Herbert, near Hempstead. Official report of the capture of the steamer Fanny. Presidential request for a Confederate fast day. Report of the Great Battle at Columbus.

GLC05959.51.001

22 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 104, whole no. 1401 (November 22, 1861)]

Battle of Guyandotte, Virginia. Governor's message to the state senate and house about Texas war resources, taxes, etc. Local court cases. Editorial correspondence describing journey from Texas to New Orleans. Call for troops.

GLC05959.51.002

29 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 107, whole no. 1404 (November 29, 1861)]

Battle at Pensacola, muster roll of the Limestone County volunteers, message of Gov. Lubbock to the Texas state Executive Department. Soldier's report from Reily's regiment.

GLC05959.51.005

6 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 110, whole no. 1407 (December 6, 1861)]

News from Savannah and Missouri. Letter from Terry's regiment near Bowling Green. Naval expeditions against the South. Minutes of a public meeting of the citizens of Houston regarding the mayor and city council. Matamoros attacked.

GLC05959.51.007

9 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1408 (December 9, 1861)]

News from Kentucky, siege of Matamoros, Mexico, Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Letters from Austin. Editorial on postage matters.

GLC05959.51.008

December 11, 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 112, whole no. 1409 (December 11, 1861)]

Narrative by Gen. Beauregard about the battle of Manassas. Letters to the editor from various people. A letter describes the activities of the ladies of Bellville in supporting the local hospital, and another letter is addressed to the patriotic ladies of Texas. An editorial about the position of the enemy. Report on the Bayou City Guard. The subjection of Maryland. Proceedings from the Confederate Congress, Schooner "waterman" wrecked, Fire at Georgetown, Richmond families leaving, general Bragg's Congratulatory Order.

GLC05959.51.009

January 20, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 3499 (January 20, 1862)]

Letter from Brigadier General Floyd to the army. News and gossip from Washington. Minutes from the City Council. Fighting with the Indians. Editorial and news on General Hebert. News from Pensacola and the latest bombardment.

GLC05959.51.018

4 July 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Gives Major Cadot's report of an ambush of the cavalry: "...two men killed and five wounded asks for surgeon two ambulances and flag truce." States that he has sent these things and reinforcements. Only dated 4 July, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.117

circa March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from William R. Brown]

Telegram from Colonel Brown of the 13th Virginia (West Virginia) stating that he believes the troops are in trouble at Hurricane [Bridge]. Asks if he can send two companies to their aid, leaving one left at Point Pleasant. With autograph endorsement signed by Brigadier General Scammon saying yes and then send the S.B. [a ship?] on to Charleston, West Virginia. Asks how many Confederate forces are there and to keep him informed. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.127

circa 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Henry H. Boggess]

Telegram from Captain Boggess, assistant quarter master to Brigadier General Scammon informing that the ships the Meigs and the Victor have been fired on four miles above Buffalo, West Virginia. Reports that one man was killed, a couple wounded, and the boats are badly damaged. Asks what to do. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon instructing the boats and men to stay where they are until further orders. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.128

2 August 1861

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Discusses the "[t]errible" battle of Bull Run and the poor conditions of camp life, including difficult marches and poor diet. Discusses the execution of a "Zouave" soldier in camp for the "crime of murder." Also makes reference to the politics of war and General Winfield Scott's famous anaconda plan. First page contains color imprint of soldier brandishing a sword in one hand and an American flag in the other.

GLC03523.18.01

27 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 1416 (December 27, 1861)]

Skirmishing on the Potomac, Great battle to be fought at Bowling Green, Trent affair. City council resolutions. Letters from the Potomac, Austin, and Brownsville. News from the Third Regiment Texas Infantry.

GLC05959.51.012

30 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 110, whole no. 1417 (December 30, 1861)]

More on the Dransville fight. Remarks of Mr. Cone upon announcing the death of the late Hon. John C. Walker, to the House of Representatives. News from Arizona and New Mexico about recent Mexican action. The English press on the Trent affair. Examination of the sugar crop. Col. Johnson's official report from Camp Alleghany

GLC05959.51.013

1 January 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1418 (January 1, 1862)]

Death of Prince Albert, War regarded certain, Terrible battle impending. Eulogy for Col. R.F. Terry, with a poem describing his death and a tribute of respect adopted in the House of Representatives. Year in review. Note from the Presbyterian General Assembly. Report of the expedition to Ship Island. Editorial about price monopoly.

GLC05959.51.014

6 January 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 113, whole no. 1420 (January 6, 1862)]

Organization of the state troops, more fighting on Green River, Naval fight near Norfolk, Mason & Slidell affair. News of the Royal Yacht. Organization of state troops with a general order. Proclamation to the people of Texas, with an act to provide for the protection of the Texas frontier. Minutes from the U.S. Congress. The Woodsonville fight with an account by Captain J.G. Walker. Soldiers' Relief Society of Tennessee.

GLC05959.51.015

January 10,1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 3496 (January 10, 1862)]

Federals repulsed in South Carolina. Letters from Brownville, Virginia Point, Camp Kirby, and Parsons's regiment. New York Bank. Reenlistment. Defects in the new military law. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on death of Judge Hemphill. Report of Mrs. M.J. Young and Miss Eva Harris for hospital donations.

GLC05959.51.016

January 13, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 116, whole no. 3496 (January 13, 1862)]

Spicy interview between General Dix and a lady of baltimore, The First Texas Regiment, The Reign of terror in Baltimore Proclamation by the Governor of Texas. Poems on the passing of the old year and the new year. Pres. Davis's message in England. Battle at Woodsonville. Letters from Austin, the Potomac. Editorial on silver hoarding.

GLC05959.51.017

January 29, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 123, whole no. 3503 (January 29, 1862)]

General Van Dorn gone West, Newbern to be attacked, women & children leaving 125 Federal vessels at Hatteras, Letter from Rev. R.F. Bunting. War news form Mexico. General hospital fund. City Council minutes. Alamosa taken by Colonel Baylor.

GLC05959.51.020

January 31, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 124, whole no. 3504 (January 31, 1862)]

Confederate defeat in E. Kentucky, General Zollicoffer killed, Correspondence from the Fifth Regiment at Camp Neabsco, from a soldier in Velasco, from Camp Henry McCulloch, and from Sibley's Brigade. Texas State Bible Convention. Editorial on state treasury notes. Battle of Prestonburg

GLC05959.51.021

February 21, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 133, whole no. 3513 (February 21, 1862)]

Brilliant victory at Ft. Donelson, 400 Federals Killed, Letters from High Private of the 6th Regiment, Terry's Regiment, Mississippi. Free Negroes in Ohio. Editorial on how to relieve the treasury. Encouragement to plant corn.

GLC05959.51.024

3 March 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 137, whole no. 3517 (March 3, 1862)]

The Battle of Ft. Donelson, The Governor's proclamation, Description of the Roanoke fight. Minority report on the Per Diem and Mileage bill. British sympathy with the South. Proclamation by Gov. F.R. Lubbock, with an editorial. Report of Texans in Tennessee.

GLC05959.51.027

16 April 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 13, whole no. 3508 (April 16, 1862)]

The Great Battle. Letters from Richmond, Virginia. Proceedings of the city council. Editorial on conscription. News from Mexico. Position of Johnston's army.

GLC05959.51.030

28 April 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 18, whole no. 3513 (April 28, 1862)]

Minutes from the Confederate Congress. Texans at Shiloh. News from the Rangers. Battle of Elkhorn. Tribute of respect to the Brazos Lodge.

GLC05959.51.031

5 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 21, whole no. 3516 (May 5, 1862)]

Women's work in New Orleans. The federal commander's demands. Editorial on New Orleans. Battle of Glorietta. News from New Mexico. Martial law. City Council minutes. The Winchester battlefield. Battle of Valverde.

GLC05959.51.033

16 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 26, whole no. 3521 (May 16, 1862)]

Rumors from New Orleans. The great expected battle at Yorktown. Secession in California, particularly San Bernadino. Editorial on the shinplaster nuisance. Fugitive slave ad. Battle of Shiloh.

GLC05959.51.037