January 17, 1862

Williams, J.D., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph document

Title: By Order of the Adjutant-General's Office

He orders Thomas Burpee to bring an alphabetized list of the members of his company.

GLC02744.256

3 January 1862

Envelope

Title: If Any One Attempts to Haul Down the American Flag, Shoot Him On the Spot.--John Dix

features American flag

GLC08413.50

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Ellsworth

"He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me." includes color picture of Ellsworth

GLC08414.1

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Col. Ellsworth, His Last Letter to his Parents

features picture of Ellsworth holding flag and sword beside qoute dated May 23rd, 1861

GLC08482.1

15 July 1861

Envelope

Title: Fate of Traitors

features picture of Jefferson Davis being hung

GLC08482.3

16 March 1944

Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.

GLC09414.1588

1929-1945

Autograph document

Title: Pre-application Form for National Service Life Insurance

This is Moe's pre-application form for national service life insurance. It includes address, birthday, enlistment date, Sylvia's information and his mother's information.

GLC09414.1603

February 7, 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

just got back from Newbern where they had a skirmish and managed to the drive the yankees back to town. saw Rob as they were marching to witness the execution of two N. Carolineans who deserted their army.Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.26

6 September 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

there was a very severe skirmish at Smithfield the 28th of last month. heard the news that J.S Loukey died but hopes it is not true.

GLC08300.40

15 September 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.

GLC08300.41

13 October 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

the doctor says he is doing very well. still afraid that Rob has been killed.

GLC08300.44

17 November 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

upset his wound is not yet healed, so he may not be home yet for Christmas. his one consolation is that he'll be able to stay. writes "what am I now, but a poor and aged soldier, a cripple for life..." but is thankful he survived.

GLC08300.48

13 March 1865

Frazer, Dorothy F., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aunt Ann E. Lowry

sorry to hear that John has died. Al Horton's Batalion is at Salem. they have come to hunt Bush men belonging to the 48th regiment.

GLC08300.52

January 24, 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

arrived today. before she came there was a skirmish between Cleveland and Erie which killed six and wounded thirty. stopped at the Adams house and then went on to the European Hotel.

GLC08311.01

21 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

has been informed of Mother's death. weather is cold. the price on farms is low now.

GLC08311.09

28 August 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

they took near 200 prisoners and killed how many he doesn't know. if the Rebels do not leave they may stay there for a couple more days.Written in Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry

GLC08311.18

21 October 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

"I have seen the dark and the bright side of a battle..." describes the battle of Cedar Creek. heavy artillery. one of the colonels was shot by a man in their uniform. very eloquent in his battle description.

GLC08311.24

7 November 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

assures her that non combatants are rarely exposed to death or capture, their trains are guarded by over 1000 men and many have artillery with them. actually prefers army life to home because there is no rent to pay and no taxes (except income).

GLC08311.26

January 31, 1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to children

mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and the funeral of Henry V.. Champion

GLC08311.53

1929-1945

Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

A short note from Hy, he writes that he received a card saying his wife had been killed in an auto crash. He says he can now see what a jack-ass he's been.

GLC09414.1685

16 September 1862

Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.

GLC07205.003

10 August 1864

Leachy, Larence, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He informs Richard of the death of Capt. Flemming. Written at Fort Buffalo

GLC07705.420

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Arrival of the Remains At Desbrosses Street Ferry

While black and white, has some yellow shading. Shows arrival of the remains of Abraham Lincoln at the Jersey City Ferry.

GLC09118.01

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Dome of the City Hall--Scene at Midnight

GLC09118.02

circa 1865

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Engraving

Title: Col. Edward D. Baker (1st California Vounteers)

GLC09118.05