January 1866 - June 1866

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Diary

Title: 1866 (Jan.- June) Diary of John O'Connell

Most entries in Fort Yuma. There is a photocopy of a description about Yuma inserted inside the front cover. Describes the weather and landscape. Mentions fellow officers. On April 4th, one of the officers was killed by the Apaches. Back features letter to the captain in which McElhone is recognized for his gallantry in the battle of Gains Mills, VA. He recommends a promotion.

GLC02830.58.02

July 1866 - December 1866

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Diary

Title: 1866 (July - Dec.) Diary of John O'Connell

Begins in Fort Yuma. Describes weather and what he and officers do in their leisure hours such as play cribbage. Goes to San Francisco in September. Then boards the Steamer Constitution. Lands in New York in October and goes to Brooklyn. Talks about mother and Johnny. Does some accounting in the back.

GLC02830.58.03

1861-1919

Photograph

Title: [Military camp]

GLC03523.45.01

1861-1919

Photograph

Title: [Frederick W. Simonds?]

GLC03523.45.02.01

circa 1864

Whitney's Gallery

Photograph

Title: Photograph of Fort Snelling and the Valley of the Minnesota.

One photograph of Fort Snelling and the Valley of the Minnesota. A small black & white image, printed by Whitney's Gallery, St. Paul, Minnesota. Originally with a letter (see GLC00203.10) by Edwin Jackson, a Private in Company D. of the 6th Minnesota Volunteers during the Civil War.

GLC00203.10.01

2 April 1904

Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904

Printed document

Title: Application for Copyright Registration

Copyright is claimed for The One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vounteer Infantry periodical. Library of Congress official registration.

GLC08284.122

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Lt. Marmaduke Wait

16th U.S. Infantry

GLC08284.167

1862

Cook, Henry, fl. 1862-1864

Diary

Title: 1862 Diary

Henry Cook writes daily entries on camp life, including rations, illness, gambling, picket duty, construction projects, pay, and promotions. He includes information on military actions (battles at Fort Donelson, Fort Macon, and [Pea?] Ridge), as well as on desertion, scouting expeditions, contrabands, weapon distribution, and spies. His daily entries, written in ink, inlcude brief weather reports, and each month ends with a slightly longer reflection.

GLC03958.01

1862

Casey, Silas, 1807-1882

Book

Title: Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

GLC06245.01

13 March 1863

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

There was firing of the cannons that morning. There has not been any infantry fighting, only a slight skirmish earlier. The country is beautiful around them.

GLC02170.23

5 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heather Henry

He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.

GLC02172.04

18 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.

GLC02172.06

23 May 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heather

He likes being a soldier and describes his routine, starting with roll call. He will get his picture taken soon and send it along.

GLC02172.02

3 June 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heather

He is getting used to being a soldier and he will send all his things home today. They have to be ready to march tomorrow.

GLC02172.03

15 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

A hundred of them marched for a couple of miles so that they could guard a dam. Eventually they will go to Fairfax where there are 4,000 men.

GLC02172.05

26 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There was an awful battle at Bull's Run He criticizes General Tyler who changed General Scott's orders, thereby ruining their position. Another General was drunk and their Colonel refused to obey the drunk General's orders. The next day General Tyler and the drunk were arrested for treason.

GLC02172.07

12 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He sent his brother some money. The weather has been warm and rainy lately. He complains of having written to various family members but has not received an answer.

GLC02172.08

14 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He heard from father and his uncle asked him to write. He discusses picket guard.

GLC02172.09

15 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He doesn't want his brother to enlist because he's afraid he'll pick up too many vices. He is glad his brother received the money. He complains that his father hasn't written.

GLC02172.10

18 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They lost their blankets at Bull Run but expect to have new ones in a few days and a full suit of clothes. He warns him not to enlist again and says he would rather his brother stay at home and look after their parents.

GLC02172.11

circa 1861-1865

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

They only got about 2/3 of their ration before going to Bull Run, so they were without food for a day and a half. When the bullets wer flying they saw a black berry patch and immediately began picking berries so the Colonel called them the black berry company. He saw General McClelland.

GLC02172.12

28 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

A lot of commotion. General McClelland came by three times and there have been messengers going back and forth. He is on guard today.

GLC02172.13

30 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

Four of their pickets were shot last night. In company O, one soldier was shot by hs own comrad. They were practicing a manual of arms. One ordered the other to load aim and fire his gun and he got shot through the heart.

GLC02172.14

31 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He begs his brother not to enlist. He tells him to please stay at home and make all the money can. He will take his picture soon. They have recenlt got new clothes and blankets.

GLC02172.15

8 September 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There has been fighting among the pickets.Three of their men were wounded and one died yesterday. There are a lot of peach and apple trees where he is.Troops are continually coming in. 70,000 crossed into Virginia Thursday night. Written in Camp Arlington

GLC02172.16