1864

McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "136." Ink inscription on verso "James B McPherson Major General Vols and" "Photo by A S Morse, Huntsville, Ala. 1864."

GLC05111.02.0585

circa 1861-1865

McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864

Photograph

Title: Oval portrait, with decorative gold frame around portrail

Ink inscription on recto "Gen Jas B McPherson." Decorative frame-like border imprint on recto. Graphite inscription on verso "G...Pherson]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Barr & Young, Army Photographers, Vicksburg, Mississippi."

GLC05111.02.0586

circa 1861-1865

Reno, Jesse Lee, 1823-1862

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Reno." Graphite inscription on verso "Maj Gen Reno." Photographers imprint on label on verso: "[Image of E.Anthony Studios] 501 Broadway, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0657

1862

Reno, Jesse Lee, 1823-1862

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Reno killed at South Mountain Sept 15 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.E.McClees, Artist, 910 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.0658

circa 1861-1865

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major General Hiram G. Berry Killed May 3, 1863 Battle Chancellorsville" "Century Vol. III p.176" "Genl Berry." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0230

circa 1861-1865

W.L. Germon's Atelier

Photograph

Title: As colonel, standing before camp scene backdrop

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Baker." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.L. Germon's Atelier, 702 Chestnut St Philada."

GLC05111.02.0199

circa 1861-1865

Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, seated facing left

Ink inscription on recto "Hiram G. Berry." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0231

circa 1861-1865

Charles D. Fredricks & Co.

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Prob. Gen Henry Bohlen Killed Aug. 22, 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co. 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.02.0239

circa 1861-1865

Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, standing, holding sword

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Bohlen." Ink inscription on verso "Henry Bohlen. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A. (Col. 75th Pa. Vols.) Apl. 23, '62" "Killed Aug. 22, 1862, at Freeman's Ford, Rappahannock River, Va." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0240

circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S.

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig-General Jas. S. Wadsworth" "Lossing Page 339" "Mortally wounded in Wilderness campaign May 6, 1864 Died May 8, 1864" "Century vol IX p 160." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av., Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0806

circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose, sword in left

Ink inscription on verso "James S. Wadsworth Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0805

circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, seated 3/4 length portrait with sword in lap

Thin red border on recto. Ink inscription on recto "Wardsworth [sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen'l Wadsworth." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0807

circa 1861-1865

Addis, Robert W., fl. 1874

Photograph

Title: Philip Kearny, carte de visite, bust portrait

Pencil inscription on verso "Brig Gen. Kearney. Killed at Chantilly on Sept. 1st 1862." "J. W. Thompson." Photographers imprint on verso: "R.W.Addis, Photographer, McClees Gallery, 308 Penna. Avenue, Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0511

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Philip Kearny in officers uniform, full standing views, wearing cape and holding hat and sword

Rank insignia obsurred by cape. In officer's uniform. He is also wearing a cape which covers his left shoulder (left arm was amputated during the Mexican War). His left sleeve is pinned to his uniform jacket just above his belt. In his right arm he holds a forage cap with decotarive braiding and his sword. Graphite inscription on recto "Gen. Kearney." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0509

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Philip Kearny, carte de visite, in officer's uniform, 3/4 standing view, wearing cape & holding hat & sword

A close-up version of #505. Rank insignia obsurred by cape. In officer's uniform. He is also wearing a cape which covers his left shoulder (left arm was amputated during the Mexican War). His left sleeve is pinned to his uniform jacket just above his belt. In his right arm he holds a forage cap with decorative braiding and his sword. Graphite inscription on verso "Maj Genl Kearney." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0510

February 25, 1777

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: A Plan of Operations... in New York... [Battle of White Plains]

First state with original handcolor. With C. Sauthier. "A plan of the operations of the King's army under the command of General Sir William Howe, K. B. in New York and East New Jersey, against the American Forces commanded by General Washington, from the 12th of October, to the 28th of November 1776." Shows troop movements and positions, the battle of White Plains, and skirmishes in Marmaroneck, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Pelham Manor and the Bronx. Kenneth Nebenzahl remarks that "[i]t is the most accurate published delineation of the movements of the armies of Washington and Howe in…

GLC06465

3 April 1863 - 24 September 1863

Gove, C.H., fl. 1863

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Diary from private in 3rd New Hampshire Volunteers]

Gove enlisted as a musician 20 Aug 1861. He served in Company E. He was mustered out 20 July 1865. Diary includes siege of Charleston, South Carolina, and capture of Fort Wagner. With ownership stamp at the end of the diary "C. H Gove, Co. E 3d NHV." Rebound in modern cloth.

GLC06381

1863

Howard, R.S., fl. 1863

Header Record

Title: Documents pertaining to Chaplain R. S. Howard's service in the Battle of Vicksburg [Decimalized .01- .03]

Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes extremely detailed and descriptive letters regarding the Battle of Vicksburg. Includes a map of Vicksburg drawn in black and red ink.

GLC06382

12 March 1863

Howard, Richard L., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother [George]

Written to "Geo" or "Gro." Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes as the Union organized operations against Vicksburg, Mississippi. Discusses mutual acquaintances, family, and his recent sickness. Describes Lake Providence, including a nearby plantation. Mentions divisions led by Generals John Alexander Logan and John McArthur. Mentions Bayou Baxter, extending from Lake Providence, Colonel Josiah W. Bissell's Engineering Corps, the Yazoo Pass, and General Isaac Ferdinand Quinby's reinforcement of General Leonard Fulton Ross. Relates that he was previously stationed at…

GLC06382.01

circa 12 July 1863

Howard, Richard L., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Grover and Bird

Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes an enormous and colorful letter on a Confederate muster sheet he refers to as "a secesh sheet." One on side, writes to Brother Grover. Mentions Clara. Writing after the fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi, states "It is our harvest time...The great sheaf-gathering time of the Army under Grant." Recently received official news of the Union defeat of Port Hudson, Louisiana. Recalls his joy on the fourth (4 July 1863, when Vicksburg fell). Describes in detail the aftermath of the siege of Vicksburg, commenting on the holes where Confederates…

GLC06382.02

4 July 1863

Howard, Richard L., fl. 1863

Map

Title: [Map of the front view of Vicksburg]

Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, depicts Vicksburg, Mississippi and the surrounding area in black and red ink. Illustrates the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers, a cottonwood forest, the Vicksburg and Texas Railroad line (destroyed), Haines' Bluff, a bridge built by General Willian T. Sherman's troops, the site of General John Alexander McClernand's headquarters, and the location of Vicksburg's court house, among other features. Includes some distance, elevation, and depth designations.

GLC06382.03

22 June 1863

Elliott, D., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Discusses the battle of Port Hudson: "Our works [19 gun battery] are 330 yards from the rebel's principal works." Writes of their improved situation: "A week ago I gave up hope, now I'm sanguine of the result." Written on the back of a blank Confederate imprint to purchase government lands.

GLC06383

May 1862 circa

Doull, Alexander, 1836-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: Ordnance report of the siege train commanded by Colonel R.O. Tyler 1st Conn Arty

Reports on the performance of Tyler's artillerymen during the siege of Yorktown. States that "The guns placed in position before York Town exceeded by 50 percent any guns that had ever before been placed in Siege batteries" ever in world history, and details how this was accomplished. Discusses transportation and use of artillery during the seige, and suggests future improvements. States "The labors of the 1st Conn. Arty. will compare favorably with anything of the kind that has been done before," even though these troops had never seen combat before. Report was sent to Tyler. The Union…

GLC06386

1862 May 3

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Duc de Chartres, Prince de Joinville, Louis-Phillippe-Albert d'Orleans, comte de Paris

By the Brady album gallery. Photographs taken during the battle of Yorktown. Two cartes inserted into a detached album page with identifying notes adhered next to the photographs. The first photograph has five people; the second photograph has sixteen people, plus servant, identified by two scribbled notes.

GLC06388

December 14, 1863

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. O. W. Lebert

General Beauregard, Commander of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, writes to Mrs. Lebert in Alabama, on "the 158th day of the siege" (referring to military activity in Charleston Harbor). He relates that he transmits photographs (not included), and hopes to receive photographs of Mrs. Lebert and Octavia in return. Refers to Captain B., who regrets not being able to return to Mobile, Alabama. He reports that the ship Monitor sank in the Charleston Harbor during a gale two nights before. Referring to the Monitor as the "Weehawken," he writes "Only 28 yankee liver men lost…

GLC06395