11 August 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 263 (August 11, 1863)]

Bragg at Chattanooga, Charleston Papers Despondent, War Between Lee & Jeff Davis, Preparation for Defense of Mobile. This issue includes lengthy articles from other papers about Morgan's operations and an update on the Cumberland army and action in Danville, Kentucky. An editorial describes the treatment of prisoners. A poem celebrating and mourning Crittenden is in this issue. An article contains instructions for paving military roads.

GLC05959.14.05

13 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 296 (September 13, 1863)]

Arrival of Grant in New Orleans, General Longstreet in North Carolina, Fort Sumter not yet Surrendered, Preparations to Shell Charleston, News from Charleston, Bombardment of Fort Moultrie, News from Richmond. A letter from the Rebel Col. J.A. Poindexter imprisoned in Missouri is reprinted here, as are resolutions of the Massachusetts Democratic Convention, opposing secession. Minutes from the Board of Common Council are printed. Dr. Strew's speech upon the raising of an American flag at a hospital is also printed in this issue. A lengthy article describes the death of Schiller in 1805 and…

GLC05959.14.13

20 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 303 (September 20, 1863)]

Rebs Fleeing Towards Texas, Arkansas Will Soon be Redeemed, News From the Army of the Cumberland, General Thomas Punishes the Rebels. An article reports Cumberland Gap since its Union takeover. Superstitious warnings are given. An editorial extols the war effort to produce feelings of patriotism. This Sunday edition also contains fictional stories, poetry, and travel accounts. A list of prizes awarded at the state fair is printed here.

GLC05959.14.14

27 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 310 (September 27, 1863)]

Official Dispatch from General Bragg - Report on Recent Battles, How the Late Battle was Lost, Union Movement in W. Tennessee, General Burnside's Disregard of Orders, Death of General Jos. Johnston, Capaign in Virginia, News from Bank's Expedition. S.S. Nicholas reports his remarks on the semi-treasonable orders from the Department of War. A long letter from R.R. Belshaw to Earl Russet discloses British views on the war. A length treatise about a murder in rural France is included with an article on the Frankfurt Congress and another about Japan. Poems and stories also appear in this Sunday…

GLC05959.14.16

23 March 1865

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 26 (March 23, 1865)]

A poem, an article, a story, and a question and answer series examine the tradition of Lent. Articles examine ineffectual preaching, the plea for immediate help from God, prophesied times, and vandalism.

GLC05959.32.06

23 December 1862

A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,348 (December 23, 1862)]

Report of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Lives Lost at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Dispatch from Burnside to Halleck, The Army was Withdrawn Across the Rappahannock, A Report that McClellan was to be Reinstated to Command the Army, Death of Brig.-Gen. T.K. Duncan, Vote on the Bill Passed by the Yankee Congress Admitting Western Virginia Into the Union, News of the Battles before Fredericksburg, Report from Gen. Burnside, Lincoln's Army Bill Passed, Mansfield Lovell Relieved of Command, John Hunt Morgan Promoted to Brigadier General, Poem Titled "Stonewall Jackson's Way.".

GLC05959.37.10

25 March 1865

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 43 (March 25, 1865)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. General Order by General E. Kirby Smith, Notice to Confederate Tax Payers, Schedule of Prices for Confederate Army Quartermaster on Food and Livestock the Requisition from Local Citizens. A poem memorializes the death of Marcellus Gregory Doyle, a local eight-year-old boy. Notices announce the upcoming elections of a district judge, a board of police, and a constable. Opelousas was under Federal occupation at the time.

GLC05959.15.07

31 December 1862

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Weekly standard. [Vol. 29, no. 1, whole no. 1452 (December 31, 1862)]

The Yankees at Newbern, Legislature of North Carolina. A report of the conflict with the Confederate leadership in Georgia occurs on the front page of this issue. An editorial from the Atlanta Intelligencer discusses the sovereignty of the Confederacy in its conscription. A report on the state of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses needs specific to the war. An editorial defines the Ten Regiment Bill. This issue contains a significantly higher number of ads. A letter from a soldier at Fredericksburg is printed here. A couple of different lists of donations to North…

GLC05959.22.04

1 May 1861

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 43 (May 1, 1861)]

Proclamation by Governor of Virginia, Interview with President Lincoln, Position of Judge Douglas. A gubernatorial proclamation repeals Virginia's ratification of the Constitution and proclaims allegiance to the Confederacy. Notes from an interview by the YMCA with Lincoln are included. An editorial examines the feelings of the North about the impending war, while another examines the possibility of peace. This issue contains a poem and a fiction piece.

GLC05959.23.05

19 August 1864

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 14, no. 47 (August 19, 1864)]

Official Report by Mosby, Shelling of Atlanta, Latest News from Richmond. Missing front and back page. War news includes reports from various battle fronts. An editorial examines the local conservative paper in terms of recent election results and peace efforts. This issue contains poetry and fiction commentary. A few articles discuss results of the blockade on Southern ports.

GLC05959.23.14

5 June 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 45 (June 5, 1861)]

The Killing of Ellsworth, Proclamation by Wilcox, The Fairfax Fight, The Fight at Aquia Creek. Important naval intelligence includes a lengthy list of dismissals and resignations from the Navy and Marine corps. An article describes the Confederate army uniform. An account of a recent flag presentation by the ladies of Raleigh includes a poem about "North Carolina's daughters."

GLC05959.26.01

14 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 74 (September 14, 1861)]

Correspondence Between President Lincoln & Governor Magoffin of Kentucky, Paducah Occupied by Federal Troops, Proclamation by General Grant, Bad News From Hatteras. This issue contains correspondence between Lincoln and General Magoffin of Kentucky. A speech to the Senate by Mr. Turner describes the death of Hon. Willie P. Mangum, and a lengthy obituary details his biography. A female poet describes the battle of Manassas.

GLC05959.26.05

16 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 83 (October 16, 1861)]

Engagement on Cape Henry Beach, The Retreat of Rosecrans, Naval Engagements Reported From New Orleans, Removal of Fremont. Two poems describe the current difficulties faced. An article examines the cotton question in connection with Great Britain. An article suggests the use of wooden shoes for slaves because of durability and cost, while another article pleads for shoes for soldiers for the winter. Another article describes the aid and comfort provided to soldiers.

GLC05959.26.12

January 30, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 39 (January 30, 1863)]

General Bragg's Address to His Army, Stanton vs. Halleck in Fisticuffs, Proclamation of Governor Vance. An article examines the Murfreesboro battle, comparing statistics of losses including prisoners taken, artillery, small arms, wagons, and killed and wounded to determine total loss. An article describing his demise accompanies a poem by Lamar Fontaine. Another article describes life in Richmond as a tribute to the destruction of war. A message from Governor Z.B. Vance outlines state laws in times of war. An editorial examines possibilities of peace, and several notices report peace…

GLC05959.27.03

24 June 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 43, whole no. 3696 (June 24, 1863)]

Victory in Vicksburg. Poem to the death of Stonewall Jackson. Law of Impressment for Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Lady Rangers. Summaries from the latest papers. Adventures of a young lady in the army. Fall of Puebla.

GLC05959.51.080

6 July 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 48, whole no. 3701 (July 6, 1863)]

Details of execution at Franklin. Poem to Stonewall Jackson. List of casualties in the 17th Texas Volunteer Infantry. Ad for slave sales. Editorial on the affairs at Vicksburg. General Taylor's victories.

GLC05959.51.082

1 January 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1418 (January 1, 1862)]

Death of Prince Albert, War regarded certain, Terrible battle impending. Eulogy for Col. R.F. Terry, with a poem describing his death and a tribute of respect adopted in the House of Representatives. Year in review. Note from the Presbyterian General Assembly. Report of the expedition to Ship Island. Editorial about price monopoly.

GLC05959.51.014

January 13, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 116, whole no. 3496 (January 13, 1862)]

Spicy interview between General Dix and a lady of baltimore, The First Texas Regiment, The Reign of terror in Baltimore Proclamation by the Governor of Texas. Poems on the passing of the old year and the new year. Pres. Davis's message in England. Battle at Woodsonville. Letters from Austin, the Potomac. Editorial on silver hoarding.

GLC05959.51.017

28 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 31, whole no. 3526 (May 28, 1862)]

Several poems. A letter to the editor exposes censors, croakers, and traitors. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on the fall of New Orleans and its effect on Europe. Federal war tax bill. Why women sympathize with the war rebellion. Evacuation of Richmond.

GLC05959.51.042

10 May 1861

Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 19 (May 10, 1861)]

Proclamation by Governor Letcher of Virginia, Proclamation by John W. Ellist of North Carolina. This issue contains two war poems on the front page, with a short message about the spirit of liberty. An editorial pins God with certain sides of war. Small news briefs list people running for local office, town decrees, and local meetings, such as the Mechanics' Guard of Salisbury. A proclamation of North Carolina Governor John W. Ellis is printed.

GLC05959.29.01

1845/02/05

Eastman, Charles G., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. T. Fields re: his poetry with copy of poem [Indian related]

Charles Eastman was a Sioux Indian, Dartmouth graduate and friend of Sitting Bull.

GLC08445.07

1861, 1863-1865

Harpers Weekly

Header Record

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861); vol.7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863) - vol. 9, no. 470 (December 30, 1865)] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Features article and illustration on emancipated children in New Orleans.

GLC00623

1759? ca.

Manuscript

Title: Poem, "Come Soldiers All" re: battle on Plains of Abraham

GLC01450.314

1785 after

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Print

Title: G. Washington. Alexandre Tardieu, after Houdon [collateral]

Accompanied letter, GLC 1588. A print by Alexander Tardieu, designed and engraved after Houdon, with poem in French by J. Castera: "Pour saver sou pays du pouvoir arbitraire, / Washington combattit en guerrier valeureux...." Presumably the Houdon piece is the 1785 bust of Washington. It depicts Washington in profile with long hair and the words "G. Washington" on left inside a coin-shape.

GLC01588coll

1864/02/19

Stedman, Edmund C., 1833-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Stoddard re: asking person to proof an article

Stedman was a noted American poet and literary critic.

GLC02453.32