1860/12/30

Jamison, David F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gov. F.W. Pickens re: transmittal of above resolution on volunteer army

Signed as President of the Secession Convention of South Carolina.

GLC02272.02

1860/12/30

Jamison, David F., fl. 1860

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Gov. F.W. Pickens re: transmittal of above resolution on permanent army

Signed as President of the South Carolina Secession Convention. Written in the hand of B.F. Arthur.

GLC02274.02

1861/01/02

Pickens, Francis Wilkinson, 1805-1869

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: Board of Ordinance letter to Pickens re: defense of Charleston

With Pickens' endorsement on verso, as Gov. of South Carolina, he has refused to yield. James Jones and signed by Thomas F. Dragton.

GLC02277.01

1861/01/27

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elise Bragg re: eye-witness account of secession of Louisiana

Written on state Executive Mansion stationery, and also mentioning the replacement of the Federal flag by "the Goose [sic, Pelican] was hoisted in its stead"

GLC02282

1861/04/08

Arthur, B.F., fl. 1860-1863

Manuscript document signed

Title: Copy of... resolution approving appointment of Beauregard by Pickens

Written as clerk of the South Carolina secession convention.

GLC02284

1861/04/19

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Letter signed

Title: to Gov. John Letcher re: asking Virginia to join CSA and sending Stephens

Signed as President of the Confederacy. Also sending Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens to negotiate alliance.

GLC02285

1848/05/22

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lieut. G. W. Smith re: awaiting ratification of the treaty with Mexico

Written as Captain of Engineers regarding preparations for the engineer corps to leave. Mentions McClellan ("McClelland").

GLC02641

1863/02/28

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Augustus M. Wright re: his son returning to duty upon recovery from wounds

Lee discusses Miller A. Wright's application for leave as well as personnel issues in Augustus R. Wright's regiment. Wright, Sr. had asked Lee to support his son's appeal for an extension of his leave of absence. With A.M. Wright's initialed endorsement to his son Miller: "I send you Gen Lees letter rec'd this morning that you may see exactly how matters stand ..." Lee writes: "The application of Lt. M. A. Wright for extension of his leave of absence was returned to the Sec. of war on the 21st recommended… I am very glad to hear that your Son is so nearly recovered. We require all good men…

GLC02691.02

1863/05/08

Mathews, James D., fl. 1863

Letter

Title: to Robert E. Lee re: Wright's inability to serve in the field

Copy of two statements attesting to Wright's disability from a gunshot wound to the foot sustained at the Battle of Sharpsburg. Endorsement, signed by two other individuals, states that the original was sent to Robert E. Lee.

GLC02691.08

1860/12/22

Pickens, Francis Wilkinson, 1805-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to D. F. Jamison

Written as Governor of South Carolina to Jamison, president of the Secession Convention.

GLC02269

1865/01/10

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis, re: the waning strength of Confederate forces

Signed as commander in chief of Confederate forces. Lee comments particularly and generally about the positions held by his generals and the weakened condition of all armies.

GLC02042

1865 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Edmind K. Smith]

Signed on mount as commander of the Trans-Mississippi Dept.

GLC02406

1864/09/02

Allen, Henry Watkins, 1820-1866

Letter signed

Title: to Texas Confederate Cotton Office re: trading 1000 bales for $70,000

Signed as Governor of Lousiana. Colonel Hutchins was Chairman of the Texas (Confederate) Cotton Office. Mentions that the deal has been approved by Gen. Smith (E.K. Smith)

GLC02407

1864/10/08

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wade Hampton re: activities of union cavalry and defense of Richmond

GLC03033

1864 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Barbara Fietchie at the Great Central Fair]

Barbara Frietchie gained fame for telling T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson to harm her rather than the Union flag at the time he entered Frederick, Maryland. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published the poem in Nov. 1863 and it was printed with the carte to raise money for the war effort. The Great Central (Sanitary) Fair in Philadelphia opened in 1864. (Lincoln addressed the fair in 6/16/1864)

GLC02909

1863/06/19

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Written as Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Describes his forces advancing across the Potomac towards Pennsylvania. Lee mentions problems procuring supplies; Harpers Ferry. Was written near Millwood, Virginia.

GLC02948

1862/05/23

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. John Stewart

Written as General, a few months after his transfer from Confederate South Eastern defenses. (Name is correctly Stewart.)

GLC02903

1861 ca.

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Photograph signed

Title: Large albumen photograph, signed twice

Signed twice, once on albumen and once on mount. Per Charles Hamilton, signature and painted clothing on photograph look wartime.

GLC05153

1865/04/03

Photograph

Title: The Rebel Works at Petersbugh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Handwritten above caption: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "A large Gun in the Rebel Works at Petersburgh, Va. It is stated that during the fight, Sunday, April 2d, 1865, Gen. Lee stood on the little knoll in the foreground and actually shed tears when he saw his own troops being driven back by the Union soldiers. This view was taken April 3d, after the storming of Petersburgh, Va." With three cent tax stamp.

GLC05137.069

1861/04/14

Photograph

Title: Interior View Showing the Northeast Angle

Quinby & Co.,Charleston, S.C., publisher. Extensive caption describes Gen. Wade Hampton and Rev. Bishop Lynch and others standing by a 10-inch Columbiad gun.

GLC05137.086

1862/05/17

Photograph

Title: White House Plantation

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by Barnard & Gibson, in the Clerk's Office of..." Graphite inscription on verso "Burned 6/1862" "1.75--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's Album Gallery. No. 384. White House, Formerly residence of Mrs. Custis Washington, now the residence of Col. Lee. 17th May, 1862. The Photographs of this series were taken directly from nature, at considerable cost. Warning is therefore given that legal proceedings will be at once instituted against any party infringing the copyright."

GLC05111.02.1312

1864/06

Photograph

Title: Horses used by General U.S. Grant

Image shows three horses in a field. The reins of each horse are being held by a different handler. Graphite inscription on verso "1.50--" "S429" "June 1864 Horses Used by General Grant Left: 'Egypt' Center: 'Cincinatti' Right: 'Jeff Davis' Captured from Joe Davis, Brother of Confed. Pres."

GLC05111.02.1366

1865 ca.

J.W., McClary, & Co., fl. 1865

Photograph signed

Title: [William Joseph Hardee]

Bust portrait as Confederate Lieutenant General. With autographed dedication on verso to George H. Steuart. Image faded. Tinted cheeks.

GLC05673

1865 January

Photograph signed

Title: [John S. Mosby]

Full length portrait wearing Colonel's uniform (3 stars) and hat. Wears a full beard. Signed on recto "Jno S. Mosby." Faded sepia tone. With catalog description item numbered 134 glued on verso. Like most reproductions of this image, Wirt's Mosby's Rangers shows the heap of clothing on the floor upon the left side, rather than the right.

GLC05711

1880/04

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Letter

Title: to Nahum Capen re: Grant's presidential campaign

Written in purple ink and signed (for her husband) by Varina Davis. "With all his stupidity, neglect of his duties and abuse of his trust... the case must be hopeless. [...] God forbade war to coerce the seceding tribes (of Israel) to return. "

GLC05719