February 10, 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 18 (February 10, 1864)]

A letter titled "From the North" observes the views of different Northern ministers contending for the truth and providing hope for the North. Didactic articles on various religious topics include "Generic Affection," "The Christian Soldier," and "Human Inperfection." "Notes on the Times" reports updates on Charleston and Union losses in Virginia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee; the paper predicts the War will end with a Confederate victory that year.

GLC05959.39.49

February 18, 1862

Chilton, Robert Hall, 1816-1879

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement on verso of letter to Judah P. Benjamin]

Letter from John Slate to Benjamin, requesting that he be discharged due to ill health, with autograph endorsement signed by Chilton as assistant adjutant general on verso. Also with autograph endorsement signed by Vulosko Vaiden as Slate's commanding officer, verifying Slate's letter.

GLC04210.01

February 29, 1864

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2439 (February 29, 1864)]

Victory in Florida, Heavy Demonstration Against General Finnegan, Dispatch from General Finnegan to General Jordan, Dispatch From General Polk, War Between Denmark and Germany Begins, General Bragg Assigned to Duty in Richmond, General Polk States that Sherman's Forces had Evacuated Meridan and were Retreating, Severe Fighting Near Pontotoc, Official Dispatch from General Beauregard, Fight near Lake City won by General Finnegan, Deserters Hanged, Sherman's Army Retreating to Vicksburg, The Yankee Advance in Alabama - the Boldest Movement of the War.

GLC05959.34.27

February 8, 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 205, whole no. (February 8, 1865)]

Mexico offering friendship & hospitality to Confederate officers, Rebels blew up Fort Cartswell, Sherman is to partition Sea Islands abandoned by the rebels to the negroes.

GLC05959.54.30

February 18, 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 288 (February 18, 1864)]

The Demonstration on Mobile, Gallant Exploit on the Kanawha River, Rosser's Raid.

GLC05959.72.054

February 28, 1862

Clark, Hank S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wash

Suggests that when writing him that he should send two letters each by different cables so that one is sure to arrive. Writes that while he is still sick with a cold he has improved significantly. He was wounded in a recent battle but does not think it will do any good to recount the details of the victory as Franklin has probably read about it in the papers. Writes that there are hundreds of civilians from the North who came to the battlefield to pick up shell fragments for mementos. Describes a thicket where a charge was made and how all of the trees, even small saplings, have musket ball…

GLC03523.42.08

February 19, 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to their friend W.

Letter is signed by Herm and Cal [?]. Written at Lysander. They write that long ago they had written him a long letter and have since sent him papers but have received no reply from him. States that they have written him several times and have not received a reply. They are worried that the letter may have become lost. They are also worried about his status. Thinks that he may also be at home on furlough as some of the troops from Lysander currently are. Writes that one of the soldiers came home so he could get married. They think that he is preparing himself to become captain of a regiment.…

GLC03523.42.38

February 9, 1862

Phelps, Diton, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edith M. Phelps

Writes to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Describes trying to get a furlough to go home but says that they stopped issuing all furloughs except for officers. Comments that Lieutenant Forrest has been home three times since they started marching and plans on going home again. Reports that Lieutenant Forrest went to trial and was found guilty of some of the charges. He was sentenced to be reprimanded by General George McCall. Writes that Lieutenant Forrest was taken again on other charges and will have another trial next Wednesday. Comments that Lieutenant Forrest has some bitter enemies…

GLC03523.49.08

February 8, 1864

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. He writes that he's tempted to give up writing frequently to his sister because she seldom receives all the letters he sends. He expresses to his sister how even the most mundane details of her life are of interest to him. Inquires about the gossip regarding him and his love life. Comments that there are many Memphis ladies marrying rebels. Informs his sister that he's been appointed Judge Advocate of a court martial that is trying two men for staying past their furlough. Reports on the news that his regiment will be returning to Cheetham's…

GLC02232.29

1861 circa

Bohn, Casimir, fl. 1849-1861

Map

Title: Map of Fortress Monroe and surroundings

Includes an engraving with hand-written indications of where camp, mill creek, and a bridge are located. The map also indicates where fighting occurred and the course of the soldiers.

GLC02016.007

February 10, 1865

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: House of Representatives, No. 367. [Authorizing President "to organize slaves into companies, battalions, regiments and brigades," but keeping them as slaves.]

stamp of record division

GLC06745.162

February 17, 1865

Lee, Chas Carter, fl. 1865

Printed document

Title: House of Representatives, No. 378. A Bill To provide for the immediate payment of arrears due to the army and navy.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.167

February 7, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (House bill, no. 8.) . . . Preamble and resolutions on the subject of taxes.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.041

February 18, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: Mr. Foster's amendment to [the] bill to fund the currency.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.042

February 19, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (House no. .) . . . A bill to be entitled An act in relation to substitutes in the army.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.043

February 28, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (House bill no. [blank].) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to provide certain regulations for holding elections for representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.046

February 28, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (House bill no. [blank].) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to provide for holding elections for representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States, in States occupied by the forces of the enemy.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.047

February 28, 1865

Trenholm, George Alfred, 1806-1876

Printed document

Title: Communication of Secretary of the Treasury…February 28th, 1865. Transmitted with Communication of the Treasurer, John N. Hendren.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.228

February 18, 1865

Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

Printed document

Title: Communication from Secretary of War…Feb. 18th, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Feb. 20, 1865

stamp of record division

GLC06745.283

February 18, 1862

McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

re: devastating battle at Fort Donelson, which McKinney missed, but was later assigned to helping the wounded and collecting the dead Written at Fort Donelson

GLC02179.01.025

February 10, 1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (House of Representatives, no. 366.) . . . A bill to be entitled "An act to provide the means to carry on the government."

stamp of record division

GLC06745.090

February 17, 1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: An act to organize forces to serve during the war.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.006

February 8, 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He regrets not being able to see her safely back to Fort Monroe. later all the men got sea sick aboard the ship. He bivouacked later and waited for the enemy who did not come. He will write his letters like a journal entry from now on.

GLC02744.152