1863/06-1864-10

Newspaper

Title: Collection of Confederate wallpaper newspapers [decimalized]

[decimalized 05988.01-05988.29]

GLC05988

1865 ca.

Vannerson & Jones

Photograph

Title: [Joseph Eggleston Johnston]

Cropped mount, not affecting image. Image as embedded grime at edges. Stamp on verso: Collection of Ambrose Lee.

GLC05998

30 May [1861]

Broadside

Title: Herald extra. [May 30, 1861]

Two government steamers fired upon at Sewell's Point. Rebels evacuate Grafton in great haste. Rebel cavalry and soldiers in jail at Washington. Col. Bartlett's brigade bound to Fortress Monroe.

GLC06107.43

1862/03/06

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: to: Comg. officer, Columbus, Ohio.

"Prisoners of war should not be permitted to leave their barracks, nor be allowed to carry their side arms with out special orders. There should also be exercised great restrictions in regard to the persons permitted to visit them."

GLC05601.080

1862/01/09

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter signed

Title: to: Henry W. Halleck.

He received a copy of Halleck's book, International Law and the Laws of War. "Nothing could have been more apropos for my own defense than this valuable book." [Possibly referring to the Trent Affair.]

GLC05601.104

1862/02/24

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Send the families of [Simon B.] Buckner, [Roger W.] Hanson & Madrid back to Columbus. They should not have been received without my orders. I can't ascertain where the parties named have been sent. When they are properly disposed of, it will be time enough to decide about their families joining them. The question of the disposition of these prisoners of war is not [yet] decided at Washington. Wait for orders."

GLC05601.066

1862/02/13

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: to: Com[mandin]g officer, at Paducah, Ky.

"Send scouts in direction of Mayfield to ascertain enemy's movements."

GLC05601.037

1862/02/15

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: to: Major General Hunter, Fort Leavenworth, Ka.

"Can you leave the 4th Ohio Cavalry in North Missouri? It will enable me to withdraw an infantry regt. for Fort Donelson. It is much needed. Garrison of Fort D. is thirty thousand. Bowling Green has been abandoned & the enemy is concentrating to relieve Fort D.

GLC05601.048

1862/03/06

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"If it be true as reported that there is a strong rebel force at Union City [Tn], it seems to me that the garrison is not safe. Could not a gunboat anchor in position below so as to command the rail road? The operations of the enemy in the vicinity of Columbus should be closely watched & care taken to guard against a suprise."

GLC05601.078

1861/12/27

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Document signed

Title: to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla, Mo.

"Telegram this morning from Sedalia [Mo] says that information has just been received that main part of [Sterling] Price's army passed through Springfield on Monday last, in full retreat. Too late to reach him except by Cavalry. No Infantry movement will therefore be made. Cavalry must get supplies, as far as possible, on the road."

GLC05601.010

1862/02/05

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph document signed

Title: to: Col. Burbank, Jeff. Barracks.

"At what time can [struck: you] your command take charge of the prisoners? Make all possible haste."

GLC05601.023

1865/04/10

Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891

Document signed

Title: [Parole for Capt. J. S. James]

Certifies Captain James of the 24th regiment of Virginia cavalry as a paroled prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia and gives him permission to go home safely and undisturbed.

GLC03988.01

February 19, 1864

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marion Hutson

Writes to his brother that he has been back at camp 19 days and has not heard from anyone in Pocotaligo, South Carolina. Reports on what has been happening in camp since he has been back. Explains that they discussed Congress, first negatively, then with praise for their military tax bills. 133 conscripts have been added, they have gotten coffee and sugar but little meat, they have moved to a new camp, and have praised General Lee for granting furloughs. Mentions that he is lonesome. He is waiting for a box Marion is sending. Comments that is he waiting for a recruit that Marion is…

GLC08165.65

12 July [1862]

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elisa Bragg, his wife

"The whole work has to be done over . . . Genls. Lee, Huger & Magruder are too slow, as we were at Shiloh, and the fruits are lost for want of vigorous pushing . . ."

GLC08369

3 Decemeber [1863]

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and Charlie Pesk of Co. F were killed. Wishes that his brigade was with the main Army. Writes that if his brigade were not a favorite of General Granger, they wouldn't be in Nashville. Discusses cooking in his tent and writes that he purchased a fry pan and copper-bottomed coffee pot for $1.90. Compares current rations to rations in Lavergne and…

GLC07460.063

February 28, 1864

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Perrine. Says upon arriving at Trenton, he received orders to proceed to Washington, D.C. with a detachment of deserters and "stragglers." Describes his activities at camp and the various people he met during the course of his duties. Also describes an industrious escape attempt by a group of Rebel prisoners, which he and his men thwarted. Informs Ogden that a detachment of recruits will be sent to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Expresses his anger over the way Mr. Patterson treats Ogden and says, "he used language to me which to a soldier was an insult," and calls Mr.…

GLC06559.027

24 April [1865]

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..." Mentions some Confederate soldiers [Johnnies] that scouts apprehended. 100,000 dollars was found on one and 5,000 dollars on another. The scouts killed him. On stationary of the U.S. Christian Commission.

GLC02159.19

February 8,1864

Grey, John, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes to "Madam," likely referring to Sarah Ogden based on content. Thanks Ogden for her kindness to him during his stay in the hospital (likely the Broad and Cherry Streets Hospital). Express his anger at being sent off to war without even having a chance to bid his wife and family goodbye. Informs Ogden that the eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry is to march to Richmond, Virginia to release the Union prisoners there. A portion of the letter has been torn causing minor text loss.

GLC06559.041

February 8, 1863

Higdon, John B., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Miller had been reported Absent Without Leave. Higdon claims that Miller has no one to blame but himself, as he did not alert the proper authorities of his condition at the proper times. Higdon suggests that Miller believes "now more than ever that this military business is a humbug." He himself is none too pleased with the army. "You never saw such times. Genl lee rules this whole Confederacy - He is chief cook of this whole department at least. Genl Jackson's pass is not worth a copper." He and his men are living a tough life. As is the case of seven others, Higdon cannot claim a…

GLC02691.11.036

11 November [1861]

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...I never knew what it was to go hungy till I come here...I was on the sick list when we got here but I shouldered my gun and marched with the Regiment...we have had one meal of bull soup, we slept in the sand 3 nights all I had to eat in 30 hours was 1/2 pint of rice." "...10 guns boats but we did not get but one of the boats...the Rebel's genarl was kild and then the rest run and flung their things away...we did at Bull Run..." No year on letter.

GLC02159.01

February 9, 1864

Taylor, Walter Herron, 1838-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank E. Burke

Mr. Taylor informs Mr. Burke that General Lee cannot approve the transfer of any man without consultation of commanding officers, and further review of military regulations. There is no specific reference to a soldier whose status may be in question, however. Suggested steps to obtain a transfer are included.

GLC02691.11.055

February 29, 1864

Wright, F.B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter concerning military conscription.

GLC02691.11.059

February 28, 1880

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.060

February 10, 1881

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.076

1862/07/23

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George B. McClellan

Declining McClellan's offer for medical supplies for captured sick and wounded because he hopes that "in a few days your sick and wounded will be under you own care...."

GLC03905