2 June 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Ettie Weeks

Writes that they have been under musketry attack for eight days, but their works have been a safe place. Hopes that more one-year men will be drafted into the war. Asks his father about the late quotations of gold and how it will affect their interests. Reports that the 15th Corps. took position on the left to relieve Hooker who is moving into Marietta. Also reports that during this campaign, the regiment has lost 83 men killed and wounded.

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28 June 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Reports that Brig. Gen. Harker was killed yesterday along with two of Weeks' company. Of Weeks' regiment, 43 were killed and wounded leaving 108 men. Writes that the only battle he has missed was the Chickamauga campaign but has been with his comrades for every other battle. Report that they are south of the Kenessaw Mountain where they can see Yankee shells exploding. He writes "sometimes a few of the calico tribe can be seen on the top of the MT. but the soft entreating voice of the Yankee Parrott induces them to vamoose the ranch at a rate of note." Asks that a piece of the "old 36…

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17 August 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he was following the Augusta Railroad while skirmishing. Updates his parents on other soldiers from home. Inquires about recruitment at home. Reports on some of the movements of his company. Writes that Colonel Miller has died after being wounded a month ago. Also writes that his captain, George Biddulph is in the hospital. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

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September 9, 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sisters

Describes Atlanta in ruins. Writes that Sherman has issued an order of evacuation for the city. He is anxious to complete his term of service and come home which he expects to do in thirteen days.

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29 September 1864

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Updates his friend on regimental news since his departure. Writes about some news that the rebels had attacked Dalton and had a garrison of 44th USCT surrounded.

GLC06728.076

1863

Shoel, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Engraving

Title: Port Hudson and its Defences: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South

One engraving entitled "Port Hudson and its Defences; Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South" dated 1863. Depicts a topographical map of Port Hudson and its vicinity during the Battle of Port Hudson May 22-July 9, 1863. Caption notes, "a topographical map of Port Hudson and its vicinity, showing (mispelled shewing) Earthworks, &c. that were in existence at the time of its fall." Engraved by William Kemble after topography by Charles Shoel.

GLC08878.0127

1864

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Attack on Port Hudson

One engraving entitled "Attack on Port Hudson" dated 1864. Depicts battle between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Port Hudson, May 22-July 9, 1863. Engraved from the original painting by Nast, in the possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0128

1863

Parsons, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: The Capture of New Orleans; The Fleet Pasing Forts on the Mississippi

One engraving entitled "The Capture of New Orleans; The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi" dated 1863. Depicts a naval battle on the Mississippi River. Caption notes [names and descriptions of ships featured in the painting], Fort St. Phillip, Brooklyn, Pawnee, Fort Jackson, Louisiana (iron plated battery exploding), Varuna (fighting through iron clad gunboats), Hartford (flagship, firecraft alongside), Pensacola, Mississippi, Manassas (ram)." Engraved by William Ridgeway after a painting by Charles Parsons.

GLC08878.0129

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Capture of New Orleans: Attack on Fort Phillips

One engraving entitled "The Capture of New Orleans; Attack on Fort Phillips" dated 1862. Depicts naval warfare between USS Fort Jackson and CSS St. Phillip, during the Battle of New Orleans, April 18-28, 1862. engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel, in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0130

1863

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888

Engraving

Title: Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., Charge of General Grant

One engraving entitled "Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., Charge of General Grant" dated 1863. Depicts Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7,1862. In the center of the image two soliders on horsback clash swords. On the left, a solider carrying a tattered Union flag falls to the ground. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by Felix Octavius Carr Darley.

GLC08878.0131

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Shiloh

One engraving entitled "Battle of Shiloh" dated 1862. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862. Caption notes "recapture of artillery by a portion of Gen. Rosseau's command." Engraved after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0132

1865

Chapin, John Reuben, 1823-1894

Engraving

Title: Battle of Lookout Mountain, GA.

One engraving entitled "Battle of Lookout Mountain, GA." dated 1865. Depicts Union soliders during the Battle of Lookout Mountain, November 24, 1863. In the forefront of the image one Union solider stands tall, next to him, another solider is winded from climbing. In the background, Union troops climb Lookout Mountain. Engraved after a painting by John Reuben Chapin. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0133

1864

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Battle of Lookout Mountain

One engraving entitled "Battle of Lookout Mountain" dated 1864. Depicts combat between Union and Confederate forces at the Battle of Lookout Mountain, November 24, 1863. Union soliders climb to the top of lookout Mountian towards an awaiting Confederate artillary battery. Engraved from an original painting by Thomas Nast in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0134

1865

Chapin, John Reuben, 1823-1894

Engraving

Title: Gen. Kearney's Charge at the Battle of Chantilly, VA

One engraving entitled "Gen. Kearney's Charge at the Battle of Chantilly, VA." dated 1865. Depicts Union General Stephen W. Kearney on horseback, leading his troops into battle against Confederate forces at the battle of Chantilly, VA, September 1, 1862. Engraved after a painting by John Reuben Chapin. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0135

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attack at Chantilly-Death of General Stevens

One engraving entitled "Attack at Chantilly-Death of Gen. Stevens" dated 1863. Depicts the battle of Chantilly, September 1, 1862. In the forefront, a mortally wounded General Isaac Ingalls Stevens is caught by a comrade as he falls atop the body of another solider. In death General Stevens still clutches a Union flag. In the bcakground Union forces march into battle. engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0136

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Malvern Hill

One engraving entitled "Battle of Malvern Hill" dated 1862. Depicts a view of the Battle of Malvern Hill, July 1 1862. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0137

1863

Parson, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Bombardment of island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi" dated 1863. Depicts the naval Battle of Island Number 10, February 28- April 8, 1862. Caption notes, "engaging the forts and batteries on the island and mainland." Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by Chalres Parsons.

GLC08878.0139

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between the Monitor & Merrimac

One engraving entitled "Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between The Monitor & Merrimac" dated 1862. Depicts a view of the Conflict in Hampton Roads, March 9. 1862, between iron-clad vessels the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0140

1863

Parsons, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads-Merrimac and Monitor

One engraving entitled "Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads-Merrimac and Monitor" dated 1863. Depicts battle between the ironclad, USS Monitor and CSS Merrimac, March 9, 1862. Caption notes, [additional ships featured in painting] Sewalls Point, Rebel Tug, Jamestown, Yorktown, Cumberland, Minnesota, and Newport News. Engraved by J. Davies after a painting by Charles Parsons.

GLC08878.0141

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [The Monitor and Merrimac]

One unititled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac, March 9, 1862. Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0142

1862

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888

Engraving

Title: The Capture of Roanoke Island, Charge of Zouaves

One engraving entitled "Capture of Roanoke Island; Charge of Zouaves" dated 1862. Depicts Confederate and Union (the 9th New York Voulunteer Infantry, aka Hawkins Zouaves) troops in hand to hand combat during the battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862. Engraved by John J. Crew after a painting by Felix Octavius Carr.

GLC08878.0143

1862

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888

Engraving

Title: Battle Near Mill Springs, KY-Death of Zollicoffer

One engraving entitled "Battle Near Mill Springs, KY-Death of Zollicoffer" dated 1862. Depicts the death of General Felix Kirk Zollicoffer during the Battle of Mill Springs, January 19, 1862. In the center of the painting a mortally wounded General Zollicoffer, sits atop his horse, clutching his chest. On the left a Confederate solider points his revolver towards General Zollicoffer, delivering the fatal shot. Engraved by R. Dudensing after a painting by Felix Octavius Carr Darley.

GLC08878.0145

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Capture of Fort Donelson

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Donelson" dated 1866. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11-16, 1862. Engraved after a painitng by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0147

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Cedar Mountain

One engraving entitled "Battle of Cedar Mountain" dated 1863. Depicts a distant view of Union forces charging Confederates during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0152

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Casey's Division to Save the Guns

One engraving entitled "Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Caseys's Division to Save the Guns" dated 1862. Dipicts General Silas Casey and his men valiantly recovering Union artillary behind Confederate lines. Two struggling horses pull gun carraiges with the help of a few soliders. In the distance smoke fills the sky. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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