February 27, 1864

Bope, Abraham, 1837-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother

Bope writes to an unidentified brother from Bridgeport. Reports they are waiting for Confederate General John Morgan (possibly John Tyler Morgan) to arrive with four forces of artillery. Comments that the weather is warm and dry. Reports that they are waiting for reinforcements before marching home.

GLC03523.03.20

February 7, 1860

Munford, George W., 1803-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Hartley

Discusses financial matters related to an account for $12,953.95. Munford held a position in the office of the first auditor of the U.S. treasury and was Virginia's secretary of state. Hartley was business agent for Connecticut arms manufacturer Samuel Colt.

GLC07082.01

February 27, 1861

Yancey, William L., 1814-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Pickens

Writes that South Carolina should not attack Fort Sumter without the orders of the Confederacy, since such an action would lead to confusion and panic. "I have been informed...that the troops in Charleston Harbor will assault Fort Sumpter within a day or two...South Carolina if prepared should have done so when the whole matter was under her control. Now that the responsibility has been transferred or taken by the Confederate States...if the Fort shall be assaulted without order of the Executive of the Confederate States, it will produce a confusion, an excitement, an indignation and…

GLC07087

February 6, 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 7 (February 6, 1864)]

Speech of W.G. Brownlow, Evacuation of Corinth, Conscription North & South.

GLC05959.50.07

February 27, 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 10 (February 27, 1864)]

The Oath of Amnesty - slaves - impressments, etc.

GLC05959.50.10

February 26, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 135, whole no. 3515 (February 26, 1862)]

A letter to the editor disputes a previous editorial on the Stay Law. Exploit of Texas. An editorial encourages freedom. Report from Tennessee. City council minutes.

GLC05959.51.026

February 6, 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 302 (February 6, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on Major A.M. Lea and his Son, a continutation of the previous Review of the Report of the Secretary of the Treasury concerning Confederate Bonds and Stocks, a notice on the Political Situation of the country, a continued Speech of Hon. B.H. Hill, and "Burnside Leaving the Yankee Army with a transcript of Burnside's Farewell to His Troops.

GLC05959.09.137

February 27, 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Edwards, senior aide-de-camp on the staff of General Darius N. Couch, writes to his mother, from head quarters, Couch's brigade. Remarks that he will take the train to Washington, D.C., on 28 February. Does not know his precise destination, but predicts that he will be ordered to one of three locations: Kentucky, or to reinforce General Ambrose Burnside or Nathaniel Prentiss Banks. Mentions several acquaintances, who he was able to spend time with the previous day, despite being busy with issuing orders and packing. Remarks, "I steal time to write a few words but my mama must not be…

GLC02163.01

February 6, 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 32 (February 6, 1862)]

The Battles of 1861 - Official Reports, General Bonham's Resignation, Letter from Halleck to General Price, From Port Royal - Sherman's Expedition.

GLC05959.56.104

February 7, 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 33 (February 7, 1862)]

Official Reports: The Battle of 1861, the Engagement on Greenbrier River, intelligence reports reveal between 10,000 and 15,000 Yankee troops are encamped on Ship Island, Reports that Burnside fleet is moving away from Hatteras towards Roanoke Island, Address of General Beauregard to the Army of the Potomac, President Davis issues threat against Lincoln regarding the hanging of Missouri Bridge-Burners, Federal troops at Cairo prepare for Great Mississippi Expedition, Attack upon Fort Henry.

GLC05959.56.105

February 26, 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 49 (February 26, 1862)]

Arrival of a Flag of Truce, Message of President Jefferson Davis, The Roanoke Island Captures.

GLC05959.56.107

February 16, 1863

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2385 (February 16, 1863)]

Proclamation by Governor Vance, Sovereignty of the States, Right of Secession, Report on Fight at Fort Donelson in the North.

GLC05959.34.11

February 26, 1862

A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,096 (February 26, 1862)]

Memphis Not Yet Occupied, General Price & McCulloch Preparing for Battle, Message of President Jefferson Davis.

GLC05959.37.07

February 6, 1863

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 15 (February 6, 1863)]

Rumors of Peace, Battle near Suffolk, Virginia, The Blockade.

GLC05959.41.10

February 27, 1863

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 18 (February 27, 1863)]

French Troops in mexican Capital, Renewal of Bombardment of Richmond, Rosecrans Again Advancing.

GLC05959.41.12

February 7, 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 675 (February 7, 1863)]

Impending Anarchy in the North, Address of General Hooker on Assuming Command, Impressions of an English Correspondent on the Campaign in Virginia, The War on the Ocean.

GLC05959.44.27

February 6, 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 205, whole no. 3823 (February 6, 1865)]

Description of capture of Fort Fisher, Attack on Wilmington.

GLC05959.54.29

February 17, 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 210, whole no. 4828 (February 17, 1865)]

From General Early's Army, sherman advancing on Charleston.

GLC05959.54.32

5 November 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry P. Williams and D. Robert Barclay

A short note that was enclosed with a list of prisoners in the hands of the United States authorities that Major General Price would like would like to exchange

GLC06821.04

5 November 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: List of men captured at Liberty Clay Co., June 1861.

A list of men captured at Liberty Clay County, June 1861 they were on their way to join the Missouri Army at Lexington. there are 13 names; J I Hart Captain De Kalb Guard, W A T N Brown, John Black, James Black, John Chitwood, S B Dunecap, R G Duncap, S J Clarbey, W J Clarbey, E S Hart, B L Hart, S B Hart, H J Thomas.

GLC06821.05

5 November 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Fremont

This letter ackowledges receipt of the joint proclimation of november 2nd and that he is returning a copy signed by General Price, the second copy of which is being retained for publication and distribution on their end.

GLC06821.06

Circa 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Envelope

Title: Envelope

Envelope with " corespondence between General J C Freemont and General S Price Rebel Army in relation to exchange of prisioners" written on it. Envelope from the Head Quarters, Western Department.

GLC06821.07

1861-1865 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: General Nathaniel P. Banks

Bust portait.

GLC05135.002

1861-1865 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Silas Casey

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.006

February 26, 1861

Nichols, A.A., fl. 1861-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: Special order no. 34

Re: instructions for Col. Chandler to procede with all hast and deliver the dispatches in his care to Washington.

GLC06979.01