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Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, New Series, no. 7 (October 26, 1864)]

Article titles include Slavery in America, Bishop Colenso and the Cause of His Infidelity, An Important Discovery - A Christian Temper is Everything, A Religious Conversation - Sources of Evil and the Causes.

An English editorial on slavery in...

GLC05959.32.04

Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 25 (March 16, 1865)]

A description of the occupation and destruction of Columbia includes details to the pillage and burning of the city. Correspondence between Sherman and General Hampton concerns Sherman's march and pillage through South Carolina, with special...

GLC05959.32.05

to Simon Cameron

Asks Cameron to discover if he has been promoted. Hancock believes that he has just been promoted to Major General, but can not be certain because the appointments are being held by Secretary of War Stanton until the Senate reconvenes. Hancock...

GLC06350.01

[Winfield S. Hancock]

Photograph of Union General Winfield Scott Hancock. Mounted on cardboard.

GLC06350.02

[Engraving of George McClellan]

Engraving of General George McClellan, shown in camp writting a note, "likeness from a recent Photograph." Printed by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

GLC07102.02

[Engraving of George McClellan]

Engraving of Major General George B. McClellan.

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[Engraving of General Edwin V. Sumner]

Engraving of General Edwin Vose Sumner, based on a photograph, published by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

GLC07102.04

[Engraving of Abraham Lincoln]

Engraving of Abraham Lincoln's head. Based on a photograph by Alexander Hester. Engraved for the Republican Club of New York. Accompanied by sheet explaining the print.

GLC07102.05

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Fitz-John Porter remarks that he recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for business. Discusses the board evaluating his conduct in the Battle of Second Manassas. Remarks that Major Gardiner plans to attempt to gain support from the Secretary of War...

GLC00214.02.03

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Refers to his lawyers John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate. Mentions General Irvin McDowell, dispatches pertaining to his case from 1862, and a letter he (Porter) sent to Adjutant General Edward Davis Townsend concerning the testimony McDowell...

GLC00214.02.07

to Robert Bruce Warden

General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, writes to Warden, an author and associate judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio. He has given General Henry Jackson Hunt, Governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C., an introduction card. He...

GLC00214.02.12

to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

The year for the date is inferred from the letter's content. The letter mentions Generals Irvin McDowell and David Hunter, in reference to an investigation called to reevaluate Porter's actions at the Battle of Second Manassas. He remarks, "There is...

GLC00214.02.13

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 800 (July 7, 1863)]

The Battle of Gettysburg, Manuevers near Harrisburg, Rebel Cavalry Within Five Miles of Washington.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 807 (July 15, 1863)]

From General Lee's Army, Official Report of the Attack on Milliken's Bend, A.H. Stephens on a Mission to Washington, his Mission rejected (correspondence between Stephens & Davis.)

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to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardiner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the...

GLC00214.02.01

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses a delay in the meeting of the board. Mentions the arguments of John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels during hearings. Writes "I know nothing of the Board. My relations with it have been entirely of a formal character & I...

GLC00214.02.02

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks that...

GLC00214.02.04

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses President Rutherford B. Hayes actions concerning his case. Remarks "I had not heard of any efforts to prevent the President acting on my matter... nor do I believe that any such efforts would have any influence even if made." Wonders...

GLC00214.02.05

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Sends money for a subscription to Adams's paper "The Engineering News." Mentions Major Gardiner has been asked to officially submit the report on his case. Writes, "You asked Pope to deliver the address to Cadets -- [Jon] & Sherman?" Written on...

GLC00214.02.06

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Mentions the Slater letters, noting that Slater is an excellent Republican who served in the 13th New York Volunteers, and was badly wounded in the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses "a terrible blow to the country" at length, referring to the July...

GLC00214.02.08

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Declares, "When you publish anything I write you must be careful- I write without thought of the matter going beyond yourself... you bring Teller on me now- Well it's done- There is not use crying over spilt milk-" Porter had recently mentioned...

GLC00214.02.09

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Fitz-John porter mentions a past event involving Senator Henry Moore Teller in which Porter had been banned from residing in the Colorado Territory by an individual who hoped to please Secretary of War Stanton and John Pope; both men were enemies of...

GLC00214.02.10

to Charles Guy Warden

General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, instructs Warden to wish his father, author Robert Bruce Warden, luck in a literary undertaking. Indicates that R. Warden's project involves Salmon P. Chase, who had served as Secretary of the...

GLC00214.02.11

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

In this letter, Porter discusses his case. Notes that Adams's friend, Thomas Church Haskell Smith, testified against him. Relates that Major Gardiner requested documents from the War Department regarding Generals George McClellan, William Buel...

GLC00214.02.14

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 3, no. 105 (January 1, 1859) - no. 156 (December 24, 1859)] [bound]

GLC01733.01

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861) - no. 260 (December 21, 1861)] [bound]

GLC01733.03

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863) - no. 365 (December 26, 1863)] [bound]

GLC01733.05

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 8, no. 366 (January 2, 1864) - no. 418 (December 31, 1864)] [bound]

GLC01733.06

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 9, no. 419 (January 7, 1865) - no. 470 (December 30, 1865)] [bound]

GLC01733.07

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 10, no. 471 (January 6, 1866) - no. 522 (December 29, 1866)] [bound]

GLC01733.08

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 11, no. 523 (January 5, 1867) - no. 574 (December 28, 1867)] [bound]

GLC01733.09

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 12, no. 575 (January 4, 1868) - no. 626 (December 26, 1868)] [bound]

GLC01733.10

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 13, no. 627 (January 2, 1869) - no. 678 (December 25, 1869)] [bound]

GLC01733.11

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 14, no. 679 (January 1, 1870) - no. 731 (December 28, 1870)] [bound]

Includes a fold out war map of France in issue no. 729, dated December 30, 1870.

GLC01733.12

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 15, no. 732 (January 7, 1871) - no. 783 (December 30, 1871)] [bound]

GLC01733.13

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 16, no. 784 (January 6, 1872) - no. 835 ( December 28, 1872] [bound]

Leaves between pages 598-599, and 676-677

GLC01733.14

Map of the seat of war to accompany the American conflict

Removed from Harper's Weekly, Vol. 8, 1864 (GLC01733.06).

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to Captain Goulden

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Ordnance officer at Wheeling, West Virginia to report that he just returned from Cincinnati and that the Quarter master is at Charleston so he will forward the receipts as soon as he returns....

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to G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Captain Bascom, Assistant Adjutant General at Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Captain Sperry captured 15 Bushwhackers and a dozen horses while out scouting. Year inferred from Scammon's...

GLC02414.057

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon, as either Colonel or Brigadier General of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia to ask him to send tracing paper. Possibly 1862 but undated.

GLC02414.058

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia to report that he has sent out scouting parties and will forward information as soon as he has it. States that he has heard of...

GLC02414.059

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10...

GLC02414.060

to Eliakim P. Scammon

A telegram to General Scammon informing him that William is expected home on Thursday and will be dispatched to Scammon.

GLC02414.061

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia. States that Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes has reported that some men of the 23rd Ohio have captured 15 "noted Bushwhackers" and burned...

GLC02414.062

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia. Informs that Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes reports that there are 1000 Confederate troops at Flat Top Mountain and that they have captured...

GLC02414.063

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from Toland to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio regiment. Reports on the results of scouting expeditions in West Virginia. States that the infantry scouts returned from Sewell Mountain and reported that the...

GLC02414.064

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from Toland to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio regiment. Informs that the cavalry out scouting near Packs Ferry returned and reports no Confederate troops there. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.065

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from James O. Hawley]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from James O. Hawley asking if it is safe to resume shipping merchandise to "Loyal Citizens" in an area where the Confederates recently raided. Autograph endorsement signed by Scammon saying it...

GLC02414.066

to Alex Jernin

Clerical letter written by Scammon. Scammon, as either the Colonel or Brigadier General of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Brigade Surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia, stating that he wishes him to join the Brigade. Asks it as a favor of General John...

GLC02414.067

to Captain Levering

Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Assistant Quarter Master at Gualey Bridge, West Virginia asking how many horses and wagons he can give for artillery. States they want 36 horses for artillery and 24 animals for wagons. Mentions...

GLC02414.068

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston proposing postponing a move until tomorrow due to heavy rains. Mentions that Colonel Piatt will not be able to arrive today anyway. Year inferred from...

GLC02414.069

to the Quarter Master

Clerically written note by Scammon. Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio informs the quarter master that he sent for a role of drawing paper from General Jacob Dolson Cox and that if it is at Gauley, West Virginia to send it over. Year inferred from...

GLC02414.070

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 493 (July 7, 1862)]

The Battle of Richmond, Bombardment of Vicksburg, The War in Arkansas, Particulars of the Defeat of McClellan.

GLC05959.43.06

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 517 (August 4, 1862)]

The Battle of Secessionville, Official Report, Organ's Expedition, The War in the West.

GLC05959.43.07

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 534 (August 23, 1862)]

Disbanding Hunter's Negro Brigade in South Carolina, The Blockade of Nassau by the Yankees, General Bragg and the Press.

GLC05959.43.08

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 583 (October 21, 1862)]

McClellan again Advancing on Virginia, Bragg Retreating Before Buell.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 687 (February 21, 1863)]

News from Chattanooga, General Butler for Charleston, The Sea Fight Between the Hatteras & Alabama.

GLC05959.43.10

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 722 (April 7, 1863)]

Affairs in the West, Latest from Vicksburg, From Bragg's Army, Report of the Royal Wedding of Prince of Wales & Alexandra of Denmark.

GLC05959.43.11

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 758 (May 19, 1863)]

Latest from the West, Burning of Mills in Richmond.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 763 (May 25, 1863)]

Heavy Firing at Vicksburg, Yankee Report of Capt. of Alexandria.

GLC05959.43.13

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 796 (July 2, 1863)]

Latest News From Richmond and the North, Invasion of Pa. by Confederate Forces, The Rebels within 25 Miles of Harrisburg, A Battle Imminent, The Capture of the Atlanta, Latest from Vicksburg.

GLC05959.43.14

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 797 (July 3, 1863)]

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 799 (July 6, 1863)]

Raid in North Carolina, News from the West, the Occupation of Carlisle, The Northern Press on the Invasion, Liability of Alien Residents to Conscription in the Confederate Court.

GLC05959.43.16

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 803 (July 10, 1863)]

The Battle Renewed at Gettysburg, The Threatening Attack on Charleston.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 804 (July 11, 1863)]

The Siege at Vicksburg, Evacuation of Maryland Heights, The Attack on Morris Island.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 805 (July 13, 1863)]

Battle for Morris Island and the City of Charleston, Lee's Army Reported to be in Full Retreat, The Fall of Vicksburg.

GLC05959.43.20

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 806 (July 14, 1863)]

Movements of Grant & Johnston, The Capture of Brashear City, The Mason-Conway Correspondence.

GLC05959.43.21

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 810 (July 18, 1863)]

Bombardment of Charleston Continues, List of S.C. Casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee's Army Re-crossing the Potomac, Dispatches from Jackson.

GLC05959.43.23

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 812 (July 21, 1863)]

Latest from morris Island, The Great Northern Riots, 200 Killed in Riots.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 822 (August 1, 1863)]

Dick Taylor has Defeated the Enemy at Donaldsonville, France and the Confederacy, Morgan's Last Great Raid, The Bombardment of Morris Island.

GLC05959.43.25

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 825 (August 5, 1863)]

Members of the Choctaw Tribe Travel to Meet President Davis at richmond, Grant Establishes Garrison of 3,000 Men, Banks Defeated, Loses 6,000 men, including 4,000 Prisoners, Taylor and Magruder's Forces United, News from the Mississippi, Battle of...

GLC05959.43.26

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 826 (August 6, 1863)]

Meade Crosses the Rappahannock into Culpepper County, A truce steamer arrives at Fort Morgan from New Orleans with Prisoners, Lincoln issues order, for every Yankee soldier killed, a rebel soldier is to be executed, Severe cavalry fight near Brandy...

GLC05959.43.27

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 827 (August 7, 1863)]

Telegram states Rebel Raiders captured including Colonel Ashby, An Expedition led by Grant, The Bombardment of Battery Wagner, the Fight of Morris Island, The Fight on James River, Pictures of the Battle of Charleston, From Tennessee - Review of Two...

GLC05959.43.28

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 829 (August 10, 1863)]

The Siege of Charleston, The War in Mississippi, Yankee Monitor Disabled by James River Battery, The Pope on the American War, Yankee Raid in Florida, Prisoner Exchange of Major General Stephen D. Lee.

GLC05959.43.29

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 830 (August 11, 1863)]

Operations of the James River, Operations in La. and the Lower Mississippi.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 832 (August 13, 1863)]

Yankee Despotism in Tennessee, Oath Extorted of the Citizens, Negro Labor.

GLC05959.43.31

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 833 (August 14, 1863)]

Submarine Batteries on James River, From Morris Island, The river above Vicksburg swarming with gun boats, Accounts of the Battle of Manassas, The resignation of Gneral Price.

GLC05959.43.32

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 846 (August 30, 1863)]

From the Valley of Va., The Destruction of Lawrence, Ks. by Quantresll's Guerrillas, The Condition of Louisiana.

GLC05959.43.33

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 948 (January 1, 1864)]

Charleston and Fort Sumter, The Terrible Losses of the War, The Pope Receives a letter from Jefferson Davis.

GLC05959.43.34

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 949 (January 4, 1864)]

General Fletcher's Farewell, Results of the Draft in the U.S.

GLC05959.43.35

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 993 (February 24, 1864)]

The Victory in Florida Fully Conceded, The Attack on Whitmarsh, Address of Congress to people of Confederate States.

GLC05959.43.36

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 019 (March 25, 1864)]

The Mobile Blockade Squadron.

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Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 101 (June 30, 1864)]

Grant's Manueverings, Confederaes in petersburg, Latest from the Georgia Front - Movements near Marietta.

GLC05959.43.38

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 144 (August 20, 1864)]

Action on James River.

GLC05959.43.39

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 162 (September 12, 1864)]

Troops Massing near Petersburg, The Capitulation of Fort Morgan, The Fate of Atlanta - It Appears Abandoned by Confederate Troops, South Carolina Ladies Offer Aid and Comfort to the Wounded of Charleston.

GLC05959.43.40

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 177 (September 28, 1864)]

The Campaign in Georgia, News from the Valley.

GLC05959.43.41

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 196 (October 20, 1864)]

From the Trans-Mississippi, Our Army on the Outskirts of Chattanooga, Sherman's report on the Atlanta Campaign.

GLC05959.43.42

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 221 (November 19, 1864)]

The Latest from Sherman, Letters on the Purchase & Emancipation of Slaves by the Confederate Government.

GLC05959.43.43

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 86, no. 12, 262 (January 9, 1865)]

General Hood's Official Report, Affairs in Savannah - Sherman's New Regulations.

GLC05959.43.44

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 86, no. 12, 288 (February 8, 1865)]

End of the Peace Commission, Affairs in Mexico, Government of the State to the People of South Carolina.

GLC05959.43.45

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 496 (July 10, 1862)]

The Battles Before Richmond, The Siege of Vicksburg, Recapture of BR, Full Yankee Accounts.

GLC05959.44.19

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 518 (August 5, 1862)]

The Night Attack on McClellan's Fleet and Camp on the James River, President Jefferson Davis on Retaliation.

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Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 577 (October 14, 1862)]

Defeat at Corinth, Vicksburg in Danger, Van Dorn's Defeat at Corinth, Evacuation of Frankfort & Lexington, Kentucky, The Advance of the Enemy Towards Gordonsville.

GLC05959.44.21

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 579 (October 16, 1862)]

Battle of Corinth, Drilling Negro Regiments, Description of the Confederate Seal, Yankee Force in Middle Tennessee, The Campaign in Maryland, Yankee Atrocities in Florida, The Battle Between Bragg and Buell, .Confederate States Diploamcy, McClellan...

GLC05959.44.22

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 605 (November 15, 1862)]

The Expedition into North Carolina, The Campaign in Kentucky, Seward on the late Piracies - the Pursuit of the Alabama, The War in the Southwest.

GLC05959.44.23

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 621 (December 4, 1862)]

The Richmond Campaign of Burnside, Prospect of a Fight at Fredericksburg, The Defense of Mobile, Bombardment of Pt. Lavaca.

GLC05959.44.24

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 623 (December 6, 1862)]

The Situation on the Rappahannock, Message of President Abraham Lincoln.

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Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 662 (January 24, 1863)]

The Defeat of Burnside, The Galveston Victory, General Forrest's Raid into Western Tennessee, Reported Yankee Victory on the Arkansas River, The Alabama Again, Beast Butler in Boston, News from Virginia, Successes in the West.

GLC05959.44.26

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 675 (February 7, 1863)]

Impending Anarchy in the North, Address of General Hooker on Assuming Command, Impressions of an English Correspondent on the Campaign in Virginia, The War on the Ocean.

GLC05959.44.27

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 772 (June 4, 1863)]

The War in Mississippi, Dead Bodies Placed in Heaps, Assault by Grant and His Army, British Criticism of the Campaign on the Rappahannock, The Campaign on the Rappahannock, The Latest from Vicksburg, Speech Made by General Pemberton.

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