[1863]

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: "3 Reb Pris[oners] behind B[reast]works. "

Image of three Confederate prisoners gathered behind the breastworks. Identified as Gettysburg in Ward, 237.

GLC03029.07

[1863]

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: "3 Reb Pris[oners] behind B[reast]works."

Slightly darker print of image #7. Caption and image number on side of negative are slightly easier to read than in image #7.

GLC03029.08

February 17, 1862

Smith, William Wallace, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Asa Smith

Written by William to his brother Asa. Says he has sent Asa three letters since his last letter of 14 January, even though he has not received any of them. Reports that "the army are alive with joy and excitement here over with the good news from the West[.]" Says they might see some fighting "as soon as the going will permit." Says he just got back from parade where they heard a report read by the adjutant and a short speech from the brigadier general. Met a soldier from Natick, Massachusetts named Beals who says his brother hauled coal in Natick. Asks if he knows the person. Says they are…

GLC03742.06

February 19, 1862

Smith, William Wallace, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Asa Smith

Written by William to his brother Asa. References receiving Asa's letter. Hopes the mud is no deeper than it is where he is. Says he almost got stuck with a team of 6 horses at Arlington. Says "25 negroes went out beyond our camp to cut wood for the Government. Says his whole brigade was summoned to the parade ground to hear the news of the fall of Fort Donnelson and they "made the hill and wood ring with our shouts[.] Our band leader is under arrest for refusing to lead the band in the national airs at that time." Says there is an Englishman currier in camp who wants to know if Asa knows an…

GLC03742.07

February 10, 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on board the ship "the Sentinal." Comments that there are so many rumors about the battle that he would be glad to receive General Burnside's report when it appears in the newspaper. Gives more details about the battle and says "it was rather exciting stepping on hostile shores for the first time." Writes that there are 2000 rebel soldiers taken prisoner and that the Union now has control over the whole island.

GLC03603.078

circa mid 1861

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Letter is faded with water damage and mold. Written by Anna to her brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Henry seems to have contracted malaria. Says through the tone of his letter she assumes his health is better. Asks if he has taken the quinine. Says their father feels badly for not giving him some before he left. Says that their father reported to her that Henry would not be well enough to travel by Saturday, at least not comfortably. Says 27 prisoners from Back Creek Valley were brought to town yesterday. She thinks a large force is around Winchester. Sends updates on family and friends. Name…

GLC03523.21.10

1863

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Diary

Title: Pocket Diary for 1863

One diary for the year 1863 by Hiram C. Wells. The diary gives a good view of life in the cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Well's regiment took part in the siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the Sultana when it exploded.

GLC03131.15.001

1863

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Autograph manuscript

Title: Civil war recollections

GLC03131.15.002

22 November 1856

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Autograph document signed

Title: Regarding the estate of his late brother Sidney

GLC03131.15.003

January 18, 1862

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: Correspondence regarding arrival at camp

GLC03131.15.004

15 July 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.005

25 July 1891

Western, John, fl. 1891-1892

Typed document signed

Title: Regarding stocks for the Home Building and Loan Association of Detroit, Michigan

One document sent to Hiram C. Well by John Western dated July 25, 1891. Certifying stocks int he Home Building and Loan Association of Detroit.

GLC03131.15.006

10 November 1862

Abbey, Andrew, fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: To Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.007

January 22, 1863

Abbey, Andrew, fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: Enlistment certificate of Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.008

1890

Poem

Title: Peter Butternut

One poem about Peter Butternut. "My Name is Peter Butternut, I live in Tennessee, a man of wealth and consequence, at least I used to be." "Butternut" was a name given to confederate soldiers describing the colour of their uniforms.

GLC03131.15.009

29 April 1890

Newspaper clipping

Title: Sultana Survivors. The sixth reunion of these veterans at Adrian

GLC03131.15.010

29 April 1890

Newsletter

Title: Sultana Survivors

One newsletter pertaining to the National Sultana Survivors Association meeting dated April 29, 1890.

GLC03131.15.011

11 June 1887

Newspaper clipping

Title: A Balm for Trouble. General Sherman on the St. Louis Muddle

GLC03131.15.012

20 August 1888

Black, John, fl. 1865-1898

Printed document signed

Title: Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.013

25 May 1891

Document signed

Title: Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.014

3 May 1847

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal document regarding Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.022

12 June 1852

Rood, Delia C., fl. 1852

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal documents regarding the selling of land

GLC03131.15.023

20 July 1863

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One letter addressed from John G. Scurry to his father dated U.S. Hospital, David's Island, July 20, 1863.

GLC03957.24

5 August 1864

Calkins, Clarence, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Clarence Calkins dated Danville Prison, Va., August 5, 1864.

GLC03766.09

10 September 1864

Williams, James, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from James Williams dated Petersburg, Va., September 10, 1864.

GLC03766.10