24 June 1865

Ballou, E.G., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rueben Morey Jr.

Written from Camp near Balls Cross Roads, Virginia. Receipt of payment for $45.00 for the sale of Morey's jacket, pants and vest, "the property of the late Capt. CC Morey," sold to D. C. Dunham. On the verso a brief biography of Captain Ballou is written by Captain [Proety] of Company B.

GLC03523.18.58

5 December 1865

Morey, Rueben Jr., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Washburn

From the father of Charles C. Morey to a "Sir Washburn." Includes a response from H. B. Bradley, a clerk in Adjutant General's office, to Rueben Morey, on page two. Morey inquires as to the whereabouts of his son's belongings, including his trunk, sword and other items, and the whereabouts of Captain Ballou.

GLC03523.18.59

January 13, 1866

Johnson, E.E., fl. 1845-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rueben Morey, Jr.

Written from the Medical Department of the University of Michigan. Johnson writes to Morey, father of Charles C. Morey, regarding the whereabouts and character of a soldier named Ballou, and the whereabouts of his son's money and belongings.

GLC03523.18.60

29 November 1860

Haven, Richard, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James B. McPherson

Invitation to the burial of Haven's brother. Date inferred.

GLC03746.03.07

28 July 1864

Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918

Newspaper

Title: New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,176 (July 28, 1864)]

War news. Sherman, additional details of the successful expedition under General Rousseau. Reported death of General Hood. Hunter, the fighting in the Shenandoah Valley.

GLC08427.21

26 April 1708

Leathes, William, fl. 1708

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Last will and testament freeing a slave]

"In the name of God Amen I William Leaths of the City and province of New York Sadler being very Sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind & memory...ordaine this my last Will and Testament...I give & bequeath unto my Servant Wan the Spanish Indian boy now living with me his freedom provided he serve my Loving wife. Seven years after my Decease." Includes the signatures of witnesses and sealed with red wax bearing the imprint of a skull and crossbones.

GLC09102

8 July 1861

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 7 (July 8, 1861)]

The Fight at Kelley's Island, Death of Captain Richard Ashby, Engagement Near Martinsburg.

GLC05959.56.021

30 July 1861

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 25 (July 30, 1861)]

The Flight from Manassas, The Richard Sharp-Shooters - Their Gallant Conduct in Action - Terrible Suffering - Safety of Captain Tompkins and his command.

GLC05959.56.032

9 September 1861

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 57 (September 9, 1861)]

Reported Death of President Davis, The Fort Hatteras Prisoners, Capture of the Ship Finland by the Blockaders - The Enemy compelled to Abandon the Ship - Set fire to her and take to their boats.

GLC05959.56.065

7 October 1861

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 81 (October 7, 1861)]

Beauregard on the Northern Obituary List, Capture of the Federal Steamer "Fanny", Zarvona Zouaves, The Hero of Lexington.

GLC05959.56.080

9 November 1861

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 110 (November 9, 1861)]

The Leesburg Battle - Official Report of the Yankee General Commanding, Great Battle Near Columbus, The Federals Defeated - General Grant Reported Killed, The Fight at Bay Point.

GLC05959.56.095

11 June 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 139 (June 11, 1862)]

Report from General Pettigrew's Brigade, Demand for the Surrender of Galveston, The Evacuation of Corinth, The Invasion of Mexico, Incidents of the Battle near Richmond, Suggestion that the Battle of the Seven Pines be renamed 'The Great Battle of the Chickahominy," Confederate report on the evacuation of Corinth, Fort Wright evacuated by the Rebels, Report on the fall of New Orleans, A trap set for Stonewall Jackson, Death of General Ashby.

GLC05959.56.110

10 September 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 60 (September 10, 1862)]

The enemy attacked in North Carolina, Death of General Kearny, The situation at Cumberland Gap, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Confederates at Cincinnati, Capture of Covington & Newport, Kentucky, News of the murder, by federal order, of Colonel F. McCollough and fifteen guerrillas at Kirksville, Missouri.

GLC05959.56.111

29 September 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 75 (September 29, 1862)]

The recent slaughter near Shepherdstown, Report of the Battle of Sharpsburg, Letters from General McDowell to the President - demanding investigation of himself in answer to accusations of treachery by a dying officer, Report of the Northern Press that McClellan shall proceed to Richmond via Gordonsville, fully believing the roads to be open.

GLC05959.56.114

22 December 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 147 (December 22, 1862)]

Account of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Wm. H. Polk died on the 13th instant, Enemy evacuation of Nashville.

GLC05959.56.116

2 January 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 10 (January 2, 1863)]

The carnage at Fredericksburg, The removal of Butler, Confederate account of the Battle of Murfreesboro.

GLC05959.56.117

31 July 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 27 (July 31, 1863)]

Death of Colonel W.T. Patton, of wounds received earlier at Gettysburg, The Yankee's have gained a foothold on Morris's Island, greatly endangering the city of Charleston, General Morgan taken prisoner, official report of his capture near Lisbon.

GLC05959.56.122

10 August 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 35 (August 10, 1863)]

The Federal steamer "Ruth" burns with General Grant's Army's payroll, loss estimated at 30 lives and $260,000, Colonel A.B. Watts killed at Vicksburg.

GLC05959.56.127

15 May 1863

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Discusses the Second Battle of Fredericksburg and the death of his tent mate who was "shot dead after we gained the [Marye's] heights." Wishes "the President would put his conscription in force for one million of men…and make putting down the rebelion the business of the nation…" Written from "Camp Near White Oak Church, Virginia."

GLC03523.18.04

13 May 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Describes fighting during Wilderness Campaign and the death of Captain Orville Bixby. Lists casualties and includes a description of battle. Praises and gives thanks to God for sparing his life during fighting, and provides an account of being struck when a "spent ball hit my leg but did not disable me." Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.09

16 May 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Discusses "very hard fighting" in recent battles, and lists the names of the men from the regiment killed in action. Most likely referencing the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse that occurred on 12 May, though this is not indicated in the letter. Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.10

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

14 May 1864

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 65 (May 14, 1864)]

Retreat & escape of the enemy on the Meadow Bridge Road, Latest from Lee's army, The death & burial of Major General J.E.B. Staurt.

GLC05959.72.102

16 May 1864

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 66 (May 16, 1864)]

Great battles on the Rapidan, Desperate fighting between the two armies (Spotsylvania), The enemy repulsed with great slaughter.

GLC05959.72.103

23 May 1864

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 72 (May 23, 1864)]

Battle of the Peninsula, General Meade's letter to his troops, List of Wounded Yankee POW's, General Grant and General Meade Congratulate their army the morning after, the awful slaughter at Spottsylvania Court House, List of Confederate Casualties at the Battle of Dwrys Bluff.

GLC05959.72.108