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1861-1865 ca.

Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland

Photograph

Title: Hugh J. Kilpatrick

Seated. Half-length view.

GLC05135.023

29 April 1861

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

Autograph document signed

Title: List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores [two duplicate copies.]

List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

GLC06979.02

2 April 1865

Chandler, Daniel T., fl. 1861-1868

Autograph document signed

Title: Request for documentation of his resignation

Endorsed by John C. Breckinridge, Sec. of War

GLC06979.05

2 April 1865

Wallace, Samuel B., fl. 1865

Printed document

Title: General Orders no. 87

re: prisoners of war, specifically a change in policy from "Prisoners of War (rebels) paroled to return to their homes to await exchange, will not be permited to remain in this Department unless their former residence is within it's limits" to " thet the rebel officers who surrendered to General Grant have no homes within the loyal States, and have no right to come to places which were their homes prior to their going into the rebellion"

GLC06979.06

1 May 1865

Smith, Normand, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: Provost Marshal Certificate No. 1958

A certificate that states that D.T. Chandler took the oath of office prescribed by the President of the United States in his proclamation on December 8th 1863

GLC06979.07

2 May 1865

Chandler, Daniel T., fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.M. Stanton, Sec. of War

GLC06979.09

6 December 1863

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The ship was so crowded that they had to build an office and quarters for him. He hopes Grnat will be marching into Charleston soon.

GLC08284.087

28 May 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The Secretary of the Navy finally arrived, as well as the steamer Clyde with Jefferson Davis on board. Later he went on board the Santiago de Cuba and was introduced to the ladies of the party. Written at Charleston Harbor.

GLC08284.110

26 December 1862

Averell, William W., 1832-1900

Autograph document

Title: an I Owe You note

GLC06581.04.01

23 December 1861

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Willis and Sallie

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his brother, Willie, and his sister, Sallie, having heard from Ella Wat that they had heard nothing from him. He describes the defeat of 3000 troops at Annandale and the loss of 300 troops to death or imprisonment. He writes that only two companies of the regiment have seen battle, those at Manassas. Davison describes the cabins that they built for winter, but he worries that they will be required to depart before they can use them.

GLC03135.07.01

1 March 1862

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie and Mother

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and his mother from Camp Fisher. He is not able to secure a furlough, so he will not be able to visit home soon. He feels certain that a major move is likely, though he does not know to where. The Union forces made trouble at Fort Donelson, taking many Confederate troops prisoners. Written at Camp Fisher.

GLC03135.07.02

January 15, 1863

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie and the babies

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and her children from Goldsboro, NC. He speaks of Union troops advancing toward Kinston, NC, and he describes life in camp, including the mild winter and his commissary duties. Davison writes that he almost got married and asks about the engagement of his friends, Kate and Jim Finley.

GLC03135.07.03

1 April 1863

Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister and the babies

Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister and her children from Black Water Bridge, South Hampton County, VA. He says that he has been ordered back to his previous company, though his services probably will not be needed much longer. He is anxious to come home, and is planning on getting married soon. He asks his sister what damage the Union forces have done to Fulton.

GLC03135.07.04