1793

Duff, James, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain John Burnham

to Captain John Burnham,

GLC07937.07

1793

Donaldson, Joseph, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Schedule of the terms of Payment]

True copy of [Schedule of the terms of Payment]

GLC07937.08

1783

Autograph document

Title: [Estimate of Naval Stores]

Title derived from docket

GLC07937.09

17 April 1862

Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lodema

Writes from Camp Chase. A warm and spring like morning; it is raining very gently. Located in a very fertile portion of Ohio, but it is not nearly as pleasant as other parts of Ohio are. Writes that "no hills in any direction are visible. There is not so much thrift nor neatness nor enterprises manifested here by the people as on the Reserve." Misses the neat and comfortable farm dwellings and the tidy yards and gardens. Judging from what he can see in the vicinity of the camp, there is not much fruit growing. All the men except for Luther Dickinson are healthy. There is nothing new…

GLC02596.01

11 November 1862

Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lodema

Encamped about a mile from the Thoroughfare Gap, but the army all appears to be on the move. Yesterday morning, a couple of the Indiana Cavalry came in and told the army that Major Stedman and about 80 men of the 6th Ohio Cavalry that went to Fredericksburg, Virginia had been taken as prisoners. While on the road, the Colonel sent a dispatch stating that Major Stedman and his command had got back to Washington Junction and had taken 20 prisoners but lost two men. Pushed through Louisville yesterday. The men had a night of rest last night, their first since a week from last Friday. They…

GLC02596.02

November 20, 1864

Cook, George B., fl. 1845-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father and mother

He has written them several times since arriving here but has only received two letters. He will not write again until he receives another letter. "There was a fight on our lines last night." His comrades killed or captured about 300 enemy soldiers. "No one hurt on our side." The campaign will likely end soon on account of the bad weather. "Artillery can't be moved on neither side." Mud has gotten as deep as the tops of soldiers' shoes.

GLC00653.22.04

1861-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

" . . . the expedition under Major Mahon to Logan County has just returned the result we have 20 prisoners one Q. M. - we killed 3 men & wounded two we lost no man . . ." Dated 11 1863. No second page. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.300

1861-1864

Parke, H.F., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I ask a favor. My supposed collusion with the Rebels is a mistake the trial will show it I ask an immediate one." Dated Apl 19 186

GLC02414.303

1861-1864

McLaughlin, John, ?

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Have arrested Father Parke and taken charge of his papers what shall I do with him" Dated Apl 18 186

GLC02414.304

1861-1864

Parke, H.F., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I ask a favor. My supposed collusion with the Rebels is a mistake the trial will show it I ask an immediate one." Dated Apl 19 186

GLC02414.305

1861-1864

Hall, Jas. R., fl. 1861

Telegram signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Lists six men that he has "arrested as hostages . . . . " Dated Feb 3 186

GLC02414.306

7 November 1863

Duffin, A. N., fl. 1863

Telegram signed

Title: to J. L. Botsford

reporting his occupation of Lewisburg. "The enemy had all passed through the town in retreat from Gen Averells who had given them a severe whipping at Droop Mountain seventeen (17) miles beyond Frankfort I had no engagement We captured the enemys Camps with tents knapsacks provisions &c also one Caisson & over a hundred of fine cattle I have sent Cavalry in pursuit - The enemy are in rapid retreat & had a good start we have some prisoners Gen Averell is now coming into the town"

GLC02414.247

8 November 1863

Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891

Telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Report of the rout of the rebels by Averell at Droop Mountain. "…he encountered Genl Echols, Pattons & Jacksons forces entrenched on the summit of Droop Mountain…after a severe action the rebels were routed completely all of his wounded falling into our hands. Our loss in killed & wounded about one hundred Gen Averell moved on Lewisburg on the seventh (7) as arranged"

GLC02414.248

12 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Explains that Estelle's birthday present may be somewhat modest due to lack of funds and a shortage of gifts that can be purchased on the army base. Describes a training film and lecture that he had received regarding the ways in which international law dictates how a soldier should behave when captured. States that had undergone an inspection on Saturday. Then describes a film that the company had watched related to reconnaissance, patrol and scouting at night. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.034

8 July 1876

Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

re: 7/8, Hartsuff reports that General Crooks forces have not moved much since his letter of 6/28, but with the expected arrival of a train on 8/11 or 8/12 they expect to be under arm and on the march again. He also reports that "fighting Indians . . . is quite unlike fighting white men, for no prisoners are taken, there is no base and no rear" no way to take the wounded off the field and no quarter requested or given from an enemy that expertly exploits every weakness in their defenses. In this letter, Hartsuff begins to refer to the Sioux as "Red Devils" and expresses confidence that the…

GLC05201.003

February 16, 1865

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Hitchcock

Writes to Major General Hitchcock about exchanging prisoners. Believes that prisoners not wanting to return to Confederate service should be exchanged first. "Those who preferred Northern prisons to a return to the rebel service were invited to step to the front. I think this is wrong. Those who do not wish to go back are the ones who it is most desirable to exchange. If they do not wish to serve in the rebel Army they can return to us, after exchange, and avoid it." Noted "Cipher" by Grant.

GLC05727

February 7, 1865

Wirz, Henry, 1823-1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Parole from Andersonville Prison issued for for W.T. West]

Partially printed slip permits West "to go to drive hospital wood team and return to hospital." With "Military Prison" stamp on verso. Written at Camp Sumter, also known as Andersonville Prison.

GLC07271.02

February 7, 1865

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Year inferred from content. Mentions the peace conference between Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, President Lincoln and General U. S. Grant. "I hope that it [the outcome of the conference] will have the effect to unite our people & convince the faint hearted that the only road to peace is a vigorous prosecution of the war." Discusses the health and bereavements of friends in Richmond. His comments on the bereavement of Mrs. Sinclair on the loss of her husband may be a reference to the death of Confederate States Navy Commander Arthur Sinclair when his blockade runner sank…

GLC04572.25

February 17, 1865

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Maury tried to get leave to go home to comfort his wife and help take care of their son, who has diphtheria, but was appointed to a court martial. When the trial is over he will try to come home. Writes, "the returned prisoners are coming in pretty fast, those from Pt. Lookout are the first to arrive...." Year inferred.

GLC04572.28

February 6, 1863

Gates, George, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Morris Surry

Union soldier reports on his capture as a spy, his escape, and fighting at Vicksburg, with a hand drawn map of the surrounding area. "I was taken prisoner near Jackson...ase a spie...I bribed a rebel Capt that youst to live in Chicago and got a sute of thayer clothes and the countersigne so that it enabled me to get out of thauer Pickets and I walked Ten miles and come to our Pickets... reported to Gen Sherman and he told me I had better lay still for a month or so and he wase a gayen to comence the assault in the morning and so I told him I would report to my Co and I have been with them…

GLC08988

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

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