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February 20, 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Describes the regiment setting up camp on the island. Also mentions becoming ill and staying with a family.

GLC03603.079

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: [General John Charles Frémont]

Carte de visite mounted on larger page. Carte measures 5.3 x 7.7 cm. Depicted as Major General. Appears to be sepia tinted.

GLC05032.02

1851-1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Nathaniel Lyon]

Carte de visite of Lyon appears to be mounted on a larger page. Carte measures 7.6 x 4.8 cm.

GLC05040.02

1861-1862 ca.

Photograph

Title: [General Joseph King Fenno Mansfield]

Mansfield does not appear to be wearing the uniform of Major General, a post to which he was promoted July 1862. Carte measures 8 x 5.1 cm. and is mounted on a larger page.

GLC05042.02

March 31, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Discusses the impending Union victory and peace. Describes General Philip H. Sheridan's campaign and reports he is under marching orders and expects to move soon. Declares that he "hope[s] and pray[s] that we may be able to strike the death blow to the rebellion," and includes a prayer for divine assistance. This was the last letter he wrote before his death.

GLC03523.18.55

18 [December] 1861

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: To his wife

"I am not disappointed much as to soldiers life it is easier if anything as yet than I expected...." Also, "Damn the schoolmaster but then you know I an't [sic] afraid of him caus[e] why I've got good faith in my little wifes constancy besides I told Israel to take good care of you." Mentions money.

GLC04558.003

22 May [1862]

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has marched about one thousand miles since he left Rolla. He is expecting to move sometime soon, but does not know where. Verifies that there were about three thousand Indians at the battle (Pea Ridge), some of which were prisoners.

GLC06728.017

February 20, 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild [incomplete]

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. It appears to be an incomplete letter as there is no signature and the text ends abruptly. Gives a history of his troops movements to date. Complains about the food and blames the government. Bought a coat, bed and blanket with his own money. Complains about the cold weather and illness among the troops. Is sending home ninety dollars. Reports that the company is still scattered along the route from Elmira to Fort Corcoran.

GLC03523.06.03

March 31, 1865

Bope, Abraham, 1837-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sr. and Lydia Bope

Bope writes to his parents from Goldsboro. Reports he has "... finished the gratest and the best campaign since the war." Informs they have marched through the entire state of South Carolina, burning houses. Discusses in detail the towns he passed through. Comments that he went through two pairs of boots and marched the last three days barefoot.

GLC03523.03.23

[1863]

E. & H. T. Anthony

Photograph

Title: Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border on recto; Anthony imprint on verso. "Grant" penciled on lower third of image. "#134" penciled on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper left.

GLC07808.011

[1863]

Winder, J.W., fl. 1863

Photograph

Title: Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with Winder stamp and cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #13 and 14.

GLC07808.012

[1863]

Charles D. Fredricks & Co.

Photograph

Title: Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Verso contains imprint of Fredericks, and pencil notations: "U.S. Grant," "60.00," and "104." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #12 and 14.

GLC07808.013

[1863]

Charles D. Fredricks & Co.

Photograph

Title: Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Verso contains imprint of Fredericks and pencil notation "Grant." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #12 and 13.

GLC07808.014

[1864]

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Imprint of Anthony on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper right.

GLC07808.024

[1868]

Photograph

Title: Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with printed caption below image: "Gen. Grant and Schuyler Colfax." Vignette bust portraits of Grant (in uniform) and Colfax (in civilian dress) superimposed next to one another. Photograph from painting or engraving.

GLC07808.030

no date

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Envelope

Title: [envelope to Morse's family]

GLC02180.51

February 20, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (Secret.) . . . Mr. Garnett's amendment to [the] bill of the Senate "To provide for the further issue of treasury notes and for other purposes," by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

stamp of record division

GLC06745.044

March 31, 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: (House bill, no. 1.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to provide for keeping in repair the railroads of the Confederate States necessary for the transportation of troops and government supplies.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.053