September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph document

Title: [List of articles seized from traders]

List of articles seized from men who were trading across enemy lines. Also lists the men captured.

GLC02233.55.02

circa 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Orders of Captain Williams]

Possibly a copy in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. Talks of a court case. States that Captain Williams asked him for the names of the persons that pressed charges against Hines and Carey and the witnesses. On verso is a gravestone inscription and rough sketch of a gravestone. "Sacred/To ye memory of Mrs. Elizur Holyoke Who departe this life Oct ye 17, 1657...." Undated, year inferred from similar documents in collection. Written on paper with the embossed with a stamp of Congress. Title from docket.

GLC02414.119

2 August 1861

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Discusses the "[t]errible" battle of Bull Run and the poor conditions of camp life, including difficult marches and poor diet. Discusses the execution of a "Zouave" soldier in camp for the "crime of murder." Also makes reference to the politics of war and General Winfield Scott's famous anaconda plan. First page contains color imprint of soldier brandishing a sword in one hand and an American flag in the other.

GLC03523.18.01

January 10,1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 3496 (January 10, 1862)]

Federals repulsed in South Carolina. Letters from Brownville, Virginia Point, Camp Kirby, and Parsons's regiment. New York Bank. Reenlistment. Defects in the new military law. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on death of Judge Hemphill. Report of Mrs. M.J. Young and Miss Eva Harris for hospital donations.

GLC05959.51.016

5 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 21, whole no. 3516 (May 5, 1862)]

Women's work in New Orleans. The federal commander's demands. Editorial on New Orleans. Battle of Glorietta. News from New Mexico. Martial law. City Council minutes. The Winchester battlefield. Battle of Valverde.

GLC05959.51.033

9 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 23, whole no. 3518 (May 9, 1862)]

Proclamation by the Louisiana governor. Editorial on the place of Texas in the U.S. Notes from the diary of Gen. A.S. Johnston's aid, Maj. D.M. Hayden. An act to provide for the public defense, and an ordinance for the fire department. An explanation of false information printed in Philadelphia.

GLC05959.51.035

12 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 24, whole no. 3519 (May 12, 1862)]

Proclamation of Bicayune Butler, major general in New Orleans. Col. Reily's expedition. Treaty with Sonora. New Orleans information.

GLC05959.51.036

4 June 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 34, whole no. 3529 (June 4, 1862)]

Williamsburg engagements. Surrender of Natchez. Battle of Shiloh. Prisoners at Chicago, and escort of federal prisoners home. General orders from Texas headquarters about recruits. Battle at Vicksburg, and gunboat battles. Proclamation of martial law.

GLC05959.51.045

5 November 1863

Patrick, Marsena R., 1811-1888

Printed document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac military pass]

Partially printed pass of the Provost Marshal General's Office that gives C.C. Bray, citizen clerk, permission to pass from "Headquarters to within the lines" for the Quarter Masters Department. Expires at the end of the month. Issued by command of General M.R. Patrick. Signed by Patrick's aide-de-camp (name illegible).

GLC03619.02.11

31 July 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 13 (July 31, 1863)]

Stonewall Jackson's Name and Memory, Morgan in Trouble at Ohio River, The Third Days Fight at Gettysburg. An article describes the last battle of Stonewall Jackson. Mr. Grissom remarks in the House of Commons on habeas corpus in the Confederacy. An article reports the riot in New York City. Correspondence about the readmission of Louisiana includes a response by Lincoln. An article outlines gross injustice to the state of North Carolina. An ad requests women to dry fruit for soldiers.

GLC05959.27.13

April 11, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, George Washington McCrary. Insists that Gardiner's aim is to "get the Republican party to take the sins of Pope & McDowell on their shoulders or to kick up such a dust as to hide the evils of these men... " Attests that Gardiner hopes to persuade the board that the case is an attempt to place General George Brinton McClellan in the presidency…

GLC00214.02.03

June 9, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 gave before the board. Sent the letter to Townsend under cover to Senator Randolph (possibly Theodore Fitz Randolph). Expresses disgust regarding collaboration between Major Gardiner, Thomas Churchill Haskell Smith, and Bowers, a witness against Porter. Notes that "your 'siege of Washington' was sent...to greet [John] Pope at West Point. That…

GLC00214.02.07

October 26, 1878

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 evidently a war to be raised by those fellows- & Sherman is to give aid- has done so." He suggests that Pope and Sheridan are working against his case in conjunction with McDowell, who had previously criticized Porter's actions at Second Manassas. He also suggests that following the battle, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton used several…

GLC00214.02.13

September 17, 1878

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Board." Generals Irvin McDowell and John Pope, participants in the Battle of Second Manassas, upheld accusations of Porter's insubordination the battle. Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery. Adams was a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams.

GLC00214.02.01

February 27, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 know nothing of their views. I know what they ought to be." Refers to Pope and McDowell, among others. Notes that he has attempted to keep politics and his case separate, so as to allow the case to stand on its own merit. Remarks that Major Gardiner, the lawyer opposing Porter, "made an ass of himself from the time he and Smith met" (Thomas…

GLC00214.02.02

April 19, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Republicans are defensive about the case. Praises the political practices of James Garfield (Representative 1863-1880). Notes that Mr. Chandler should have taken Garfield's course (Senator Zachariah Chandler). Requests that the recipient send John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels, a copy of the Express. Written on Central…

GLC00214.02.04

May 7, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 whether Senators Zachariah Chandler and Roscoe Conkling will oppose congressional action regarding his case. Relates that the board's report is in print and "will go forward this week." Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery.

GLC00214.02.05

May 16, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery.

GLC00214.02.06

16 October 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: 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 Suppresses Free Speech in His Amry, Expedition of General Stuart from Maryland to Pennsylvania, Lists of officers appointed to two gunboats, Battle of Perryville.

GLC05959.44.22

22 November 1863

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Complains that Lile, his wife, does not write to him often enough. Refers to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, where Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address and Edward Everett gave the Gettysburg Oration. Writes: "I suppose there was a Big time there on last Friday, we last evening saw a full account of it in the Washington Chronicle also the speech of Mr. Everett which I think was elegant, what a different spectacle must that day have presented to the 1st 2nd & 3rd of July, But as the Remembrance of…

GLC02155.117

31 July 1784

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Says he received Bryant's return today and was disappointed to hear about a breach made upon the stores. States it is obvious that is was the discharged guards who committed the robbery and that Bryant's inquiries should focus on those guards. Instructs Bryant, while making a general search for the men, to follow one of the men back to their homes. By detecting one of the men, Bryant will discover the whole of them and may be able to recover the arms. Believes in the future the arms will be safer without a guard. Requests a receipts for the return of the stores found in and received from…

GLC03432.040

1865/05/15

Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869

Newspaper

Title: The New York times. [Vol. 14 no. 4255 (May 15, 1865)]

Includes detailed descriptions of the conspirators in the court room. The testimony of A. W. Lee (military detective), Mr. Floyd, and Robert R. Jones (clerk of Kirkwood House) are also given. Jefferson Davis and his family are captured in Irwin County, Gerogia by Col. Pritchard. Davis attempts to escape by disguising himself in his wife's petticoat. Along with Davis and his family, Postmaster General Reagan, Col. Harrison his personal secretary, and others were also captured.

GLC08801

1865/05/13

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Newspaper

Title: New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7520 (May 13, 1865)]

Reports that news reporters are once again not allowed to enter the courtroom during the Lincoln conspiracy trial. Also includes a previously unpublished letter written by President Lincoln regarding Mr. Thomas Durant and the secession of Louisiana. The letter was written by Lincoln in Washington, D.C. and is dated July 28, 1862. Reports on the grand review of Sherman's troops in Washington.

GLC08726.32

1865/07/22

Harper, James, 1795-1869

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 9, no. 447 (July 22, 1865)]

Includes engravings of the execution of Lincoln conspirators, portraits of Lewis Payne, David Harold, J.W. Atzerodt, and Mary Surratt, and image of Surratt's home in Washington, D.C. Highlights the consecration of the Gettysburg monument of July 4, 1865. Inlcudes engravings of Major-General Howard, the Gettysburg battlefield, and laying of the cornerstone. All the Gettysburg monument and execution engravings are based on Alexander Gardner's photographs.

GLC08748.04

1843/03/11

Greeley & McElrath, 1841-1866

Newspaper

Title: New-York daily tribune. [Vol. II, no. 285 (March 11, 1843)]

Includes Horace Greeley's endorsement of Henry Clay for president. Also contains an article on a naval court marshall, financial news, and news items from Albany, the New York capital, and an article on a comet. There are also various local, national, and international news items, and many announcements and advertisements.

GLC08726.28