8 January 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written from Camp near Petersburg. Mentions purchase of "sheet iron stove for which I paid the little sum of $7.50." References ordnance returns. Describes feast of roast turkey and chicken for Christmas, and oysters for New Years. Reports that board costs $1.00 per day.

GLC03523.18.41

January 21, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written from Union camp near Petersburg. Describes the most severe storm of the season: "what cannot be cured must be endured so we try and pass off the time the best way we can." Mentions sister Mamie and her progress at singing school. Reports the capture of Fort Fisher, including 2,500 prisoners and 72 pieces of artillery. Also mentions failures of General Benjamin Franklin Butler and Major General Godfrey Weitzel.

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30 November 1863

Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865

Newspaper

Title: The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 36, no. 100 (November 30, 1863)]

Pencil signature of "Dr D Haskins" above the masthead. Report of the arrival of 175 severely wounded men from the fight at Germanna Ford. Article praising the cavalry in Northern Virginia. News that General William T. Sherman might be reinforcing the army of the General Ambrose Burnside. Summary news from the "Batlimore Gazette," which is mostly an update on the action around Chattanooga. News of the shelling of forts around Charleston, South Carolina. Published dispatches of General Robert E. Lee. Details of the battle around Chickamauga. Letter to the editor on "The Bank Convention Scheme…

GLC05959.80.06

1876

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895

Print

Title: Through the Wilderness

Marked "Plate 3." Depicts a team of 5 horses being whipped by their riders as they drag a wagon of supplies and a piece of artillery along a muddy lane in the forest. The wagon wheels are caked with mud. The body of a dead horse lies in the lower left foreground. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.8 x 40.2 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible.

GLC02199.03

1876

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895

Print

Title: A Halt in the Line of Battle

Marked "Plate 17." Depicts the lines having advanced and driven the enemy, whose dead are lying in front, from the field. A reinforcing column can be seen coming over the hill in the distance. Shells from the enemy's batteries are bursting in the air. Actual size of the image without the margins is 28.3 x 40.7 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from the table of contents.

GLC02199.17

1876

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895

Print

Title: A Cavalry Charge

Marked "Plate 26." Shows an advance against the enemy's guns, which are posted on the hill. The enemy's line has met the charge, and is trying to save the guns, which are hurrying to the rear. Depicts several dead horses scattered throughout the image. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from the table of contents.

GLC02199.26

3 September 1863

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. (September 3, 1863)]

Detailed account of the capture of gun-boats on the Rappahannock, along with daily reports on the progress of that situation, The brutality of Federal Commander Major-General Schenk, including acts within his department and the brutal treatment of Rebel Prisoners, Report on the Siege of Charleston, Telegraphic dispatches from Charleston, reporting heavy enemy fire, batteries firing on one another and the monitors firing on Sumter, the Siege of Charleston.

GLC05959.72.037

26 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 24 (March 26, 1864)]

Report from General Longstreet's Command in East Tennessee, a run upon the Confederate States Treasure, Accidental death of a confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Artillery, Illegal trade in gold, Southern Express Company, etc.

GLC05959.72.070

3 December 1863

Newspaper

Title: The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (December 3, 1863)]

The financial condition of the Confederacy, the Latcher Artillery Company at V.M.I.

GLC05959.58.10

7 December 1866

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Dix

Marvels at the Gatling Gun: "an ingenious piece of Mechanism and will recommend itself to Ordinance and Artillery officers." To General John A. Dix on behalf of General John Love.

GLC09092

3 August 1863

Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Major General Burnside writes a telegram to Scammon stating he will send the two requested gunboats at once. Marked headquarters, Cincinnati.

GLC02414.144

27 June 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 146 (June 27, 1861)]

The Enemy Planting Batteries at Point Mathias.

GLC05959.56.012

22 August 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 43 (August 22, 1861)]

The Potomac Flotilla - Cannonading at Aquia Creek and Mathias Point, The Great Battle in Missouri.

GLC05959.56.051

10 September 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 58 (September 10, 1861)]

The Bombardment & Capture of Forts Clark & Hatteras.

GLC05959.56.066

19 September 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 66 (September 19, 1861)]

Retreat of the First Georgia Regiment from Garrick's Ford, The Recent Engagement in Kentucky between Confederate Batteries and Federal Vessels, More Treachery of Lincoln, General McClellan tried to get in the Confederate Service, Movements of General Johnston.

GLC05959.56.073

January 18, 1864

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 15 (January 18, 1864)]

Telegraphic dispatch from Texas - The State legislature passed an act placing the entire military power of the State at the disposal of the Confederacy for a full year, Telegraphic dispatch from Charleston reports the continued steady bombardment of that city.

GLC05959.56.139

1876

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895

Print

Title: A Lull in the Fight

Marked "Plate 34." A scene behind the breastworks. Officers and men are grouped about the guns, while some of the latter are playing cards, cooking, and amusing themselves generally. In the center of the picture a squad of prisoners is seen coming in from the front under guard. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from the table of contents.

GLC02199.34

1876

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895

Print

Title: Going into Action

Marked "Plate 36." A battery of artillery, under the enemy's fire, are shown dashing up a hill and taking a position. Smoke can be seen rising from beyond the crest of the hill. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from the table of contents.

GLC02199.36

January 12, 1863

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Provides an illustration and description of Union and Confederate battle formations including skirmish lines, lines of battle for infantry, batteries, and reserves. Mentions his promotion to orderly sergeant, and details the duties associated with this job. Describes his camp at Belle Plain Landing in Virginia, where this letter was written.

GLC03523.18.03

7 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 59 (May 7, 1864)]

Desperate battle between armies in Virginia, Capture of a large number of prisoners & artillery, Yankees beaten, the enemy in James River largely reinforce, General Longstreet wounded, General Jenkins killed, Enemy pushed back to Chancellorsville.

GLC05959.72.101

2 October 1861

Newspaper

Title: Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 27 (October 2, 1861)]

The War in Kentucky - Proclamation from General Johston, The Potomac cannonade, The Lexington victory, Rumored Battle at Paducah - General A. Sidney Johson in Command.

GLC05959.73.03

9 September 1861

A.F. Crutchfield & Co., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 215, whole no. 3756 (September 9, 1861)]

Bombardment and capture of Fort's Clark and Hatteras, The Privateer "Sumter," her true history, Remarkable audacity of the Confederates at Munson's Hill, Kentucky invaded by the Yankee's - The Town of Paducah Cpatured, From Missouri - The Fight at Lexington, The War in Missouri, Confederates Falling Back (Cape Girardeau, Missouri).

GLC05959.74.17

21 April 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes of the construction of three batteries around Fort Macon for use during the attack on the Fort. Complains about faulty news coverage of the battles. Gives news of the death of Dr. Lathrop, one of the Division doctors. Tells of Major Appelman being wounded by a "spent grape-shot." He has sent in an order with the sutler to get fruit and farina from Newbern. He has still not fully recovered from his illness.

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26 April 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

The letter begins "Fort Macon is ours." Writes of the rebel troops manning the fort raising the white flag and surrendering. Believes that the 8th Regiment should be allowed to raise their flag over the conquered fort as it was rightfully their victory. Mentions the use of 50 pound parrot guns and the damage caused to Fort Macon after ten hours of fire from the union troops. The rumor is that the Union loss during the battle was 60 men, mostly from New York's 9th Regiment. Asks that his family not spread this around as it is not confirmed yet.

GLC03603.100

13 September 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that his regiment set up camp and were promptly called to support batteries. Reports that he and Lieutenant Shepard ate dinner at a private house. They have been expecting to be called into battle for a few days and are able to see other companies in battle in adjacent fields.

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