8 July 1863

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Order]

GLC09177.03

13 May 1864

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Order]

GLC09177.04

17 May 1864

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Special Orders No. 137]

GLC09177.05

18 May 1864

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.06

27 May 1864

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.07

18 June 1864

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.08

2 June 1864

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.09

4 April 1865

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.10

17 May

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.11

4 April 1865

Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac General Orders 1]

GLC09177.12

1815-1860

Autograph note

Title: [a poem]

GLC09324.02

11 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He briefly outlines a battle that took place at Bethel where the enemy was 8,000 strong. They expect them to attack again. the union lays siege with 10,000 federal troops.

GLC07705.009

8 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.

GLC07705.014

24 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.

GLC07705.017

30 August 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Since General Wool took over, things have improved greatly, down to the cook. He witnessed a naval battle between the Frigate Savannah and a Secession gun-boat. He writes that he received more clothes including a regular's fatigue suit. He now longs for a brush with the enemy,

GLC07705.018

19 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are in possession of Fort Clark. He describes it as dreary and desolate, just like Coney Island. There are no inhabitants for five miles except mosquitos, but well populated five or six miles from the mainland. got a pass and explored. The people were very courteous. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.022

7 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One of their boats, the Fanny, was captured and the crew was taken unaware near Roanoke Island. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.024

31 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him prisoner but jab my bayonet through him..."

GLC07705.029

27 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

GLC07705.053

10 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.

GLC07705.054

17 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

General Johnston has been reported dead. He believes Jefferson Davis will soon meet his fate. Mentions Mr. Watson.

GLC07705.056

6 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes the encampment scene on the banks of Rappahanock. He writes that some men will come face to face with the enemy and they are all delighted with this.

GLC07705.089

15 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Though they haven't seen any rebels, writes that if he does he will not take him prisoner but kill him. Cavalry and artillery arrived from Harrison recently. He describes the beautiful scenery and mentions Charlie.

GLC07705.092

19 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.

GLC07705.093

29 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.

GLC07705.096