5 March 1864

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel deserters and scouts. Also included are small painted illustrations of flowers and soldiers.

GLC08334.03

13 November 1862

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated November 13, 1862. Pertains to the conditions of the camp. States that soldiers are fed but also that many are sick and hospitalized. Lots of soldiers are sick and in hospital, however. He includes a sketch of Colonel Gregg in camp.

GLC08334.09

1861/10/31

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He is recovering from a blow to the head. A wagon train brought packages, mostly clothes, from home. His packaged contained clothes food, and a doll from his daughter.

GLC04197.03

1863/04/02

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Joseph Hooker re: release of injured Union prisoner

GLC07058

1864 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: View of Chimborago Hospital, Richmond, Va.

Distant view showing barracks, with Black man holding crutches sitting in the left foreground, facing away from the camera. Title from pencil note on verso.

GLC07070

1865/01/30

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Joseph Barnes.

Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.

GLC07963

1862/6/1

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Battle of Seven Pines [Fair Oaks] Lists the officers killed, wounded, and captured. He estimates that his regiment lost over 200. He has been made acting quartermaster.

GLC04662.006

1862/7/3

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

They are currently camped at the birth place of William Henry Harrison. The house has been turned into a hospital. Stonewall Jackson turned the right flank of the Union Army, captured White House, Va and forced the retreat of the army. Many of the men are sick and wounded but the doctor and the steward have surrendered to the Confederates in order to care for captured wounded. He sent money home by a previous mail.

GLC04662.009

February 8, 1788

Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Describes in detail a fire that injured three of their friends. Notes that the newspaper exaggerated the story, "tho' dreadful as it is." Written from Lombard Street in London.

GLC02549.35

February 10, 1788

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Updates James on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35).

GLC02549.36

February 18, 1788

Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, informing him of and lamenting the death of Bessy due to her injuries (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.

GLC02549.41

February 28, 1865

Chillan, E.W., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Bill for Coit family board]

Bill for the board of Charles, Ellen, George and Mrs. Coit for 14 days. The total is $105.00 for the first two weeks of February. Signed by the Assistant Surgeon General or the U.S. Army.

GLC03603.337

February 10, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Describes the extension of lines across Hatches run with fortifications. Mentions the suffering of men on line in extreme weather, especially the wounded. Relates a story of an agreement between a "Reb" and a "Yank" to meet between the pickets to cut a tree down for wood. The Reb was not satisfied with his portion so they agreed to settle it by fistfight. Both were good fighters so they divided it equally. Both sides went out to witness the sport.

GLC03523.18.49

Snell, Robert, fl. 1812-1815

Autograph document

Title: [Attesting to service of James Webster Bailey, describing his injury and medical care]

Robert Snell attests to the military service of James Webster Bailey, who marched from Maine and stayed in the encampment in Burlington, Vermont. Snell goes on to testify that during his service, Bailey suffered from lameness, which was attributed to a breach, and he was treated and monitored by a surgeon for the remainder of his military service. Based on context in the document, Bailey's injury may have been a hernia. There are four mathmatical equations written on the back of the document, which appear to be unrelated to the content of the document itself.

GLC02669.027

11 September

Autograph document

Title: [Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps]

Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps, Esquire. The address is in Chicago, Illinois, and a $.02 stamp of Washington's profile is included on the envelope.

GLC02150.46

February 9, 1939

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Article about the Noyes family]

Newspaper article from the Westerly Sun. It talks about the Noyes family and their influence in the area, especially in terms of property holding. The history dates back to Reverend James Noyes, who was the first pastor of the First Church of Christ in Stonington. It goes on to talk about his grandson, Thomas Noyes, who served in the American Revolution and later married his cousin Mary.

GLC02150.48

1943-1964

Various

Header Record

Title: [Group of press photographs of the 1964 Harlem riots and other New York actions] [Decimalized .01- .35]

Collection of press photographs related to riots against racial violence in New York dated 1943-1964. Consists of 35 wirephotos and telephotos. Riots depicted in this collection are with a focus on violence Black people by white officers. This includes the 1943 Harlem Riots after a white police officer shot James Collins, a Black soldier, and the 1964 Harlem Riots where white police officer shot to death a Black teenager, James Powell. Also includes protests against the condition of New York City schools in 1964. See the Admin/biographical section for more context on the riots.

GLC09733

13 April 1864

Document

Title: Medical report

One Medical report on a soldier named George Floyd dated April 13, 1864. Floyd was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga. The report details his wound, treatment, and recovery.

GLC03135.13.073

15 March 1865

Jones, Alfred, 1839-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 15, 1865.

GLC03135.13.077

circa 1863-1865

unknown, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend John

One letter addressed to Friend John. Written from hospital.

GLC03957.78

20 July 1863

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One letter addressed from John G. Scurry to his father dated U.S. Hospital, David's Island, July 20, 1863.

GLC03957.24

26 October 1864

Bunnell, Jonathan, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: from Jonathan Bunnell

One letter from Jonathan Bunnel dated October 26, 1864. Related to Bunnell being wounded.

GLC05195.163

[n.y.]/02/11

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: life in the country

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She reprimands Johnston for his neglect to write, and notes that the family is anxious since they heard he is failing. She mentions that their sister Sarah sprained her ankle, and relates her thoughts regarding the romantic nature of the countryside. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04072

1864/02 ca.

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Field Hospital, 1st Divison, 2nd Army Corps, Brandy Station. [Feb. 1864 ca.] [copy 2]

The image shows a camp consisting of rough cabins with tents stretched over them as roofs. The soldiers are posed in front of the structures. Note the woman standing in the midst of the soldiers on the right hand side of the image. See GLC 5111.01.0274, .0509

GLC05111.01.0508

1864/02 ca.

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Field Hospital, 1st Divison, 2nd Army Corps, Brandy Station. [Feb. 1864 ca.] [variant]

The image shows a camp consisting of rough cabins with tents stretched over them as roofs. The soldiers are posed in front of the structures. Note that in this image, there are fewer people and the woman stands apart from the soldiers. See GLC 5111.01.0274, .0508

GLC05111.01.0509