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January 14,1861

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Ella

States that there is a growing number of disunionists in the city: "the disease is evidently beyond the control of mortal man." Fears that Washington City will be stormed if Virginia and Maryland secede. Reports that the ship "The Brooklyn" has left for Charleston and is one of the most effective ships in the service. Expresses his dislike for a speech given by Senator William H. Seward which Painter attended. Despite his personal opinion, the speech was well received by the public. Writes that Jefferson Davis is to be the commander of the Southern Army and Senator Hunter, president.…

GLC02016.003

10 November 1863

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 309 (November 10, 1863)]

Subjects include General Expectation of a Battle in the Vicinity of Chattanooga, Forces Now Occupy Knoxville, Tennessee, Sherman to Command in Tennessee, Meade to Advance Again, The Federals Occupying Charleston, Capture of Bragg's Forage Train, From Charleston - Progress of the Bombardment, Taylor's Victory Over Banks. An editorial extolling the virtue of Washington to serve where needed without regard to position or title makes application of the Revolution to the Civil War in the hope of extinguishing jealousy and envy in sacrifice. A long letter by C.P. Culver on currency describes the…

GLC05959.07.03

May 14, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis

Written in the field between Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle. He wishes to describe the movement of his troops in detail, but writes that newspapers have covered their activity from Williken's Bend to Perkin's Plantation. He relates that his regiment engaged in the Battle of Port Gibson (May 1, 1863), and suffered no losses. He discusses the battle in detail, expressing pride at compliments on his bravery in battle. He describes the harsh conditions to which he has endured while marching, including lack of…

GLC00653.09.09

June 13, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, writes to his uncle Joseph during the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He states "My office is perfectly over run with business worse than ever you were 1st of March. In the first place I have to feed all the rebel citizens between here and... Black River... You may believe that this is galling to these bitter secessionists to have to come to a Yankee, and ask for something to eat... Then I have charge of all the prisoners and deserters from the rebel army, and have to examine them as we get them, to get…

GLC00653.09.11

July 4, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Beckett

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his friend the day the Union won the Battle of Vicksburg. He declares "Today is an era in our career as an army, and as individuals, for today Vicksburg has fallen. Long and patiently have we marched, and toiled and fought for this, and it is very fit that on Freedom's Day, Freedom's flag should wave from the parapets of Slavery's boasted redoubt." He mentions his pride of the soldiers he led from Butler County, Ohio as Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He discusses the hardships soldiers had to endure…

GLC00653.09.12

July 11, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle as his corps attacks Jackson, Mississippi. He writes that the Union army attacked General Joseph E. Johnston's force, which was entrenched at Jackson, the previous day. He reports that Johnston shot a prisoner. Also he relates that as Johnston retreated before the Union army, he killed livestock and threw the carcasses into the water along the road, contaminating the Union's closest water supply. Referring to Johnston, he writes "If he does not soon evacuate we will surround him and have him in the same…

GLC00653.09.13

1866

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Jefferson Davis]

Engraving based on the original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC03384.02

29 November 1861

Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes

Newspaper

Title: Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 19 (November 29, 1861)]

Subjects include Lord Lyons and the capture of the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell, admission of Missouri to the Confederacy, 11 November 1861 proclamation from the governor to the volunteer militia companies of the state. This issue includes minutes of the gubernatorial and senatorial reports, and lists of elected senators, representatives, and war tax collectors. Inclues small sections of Southern news, including the secession of Missouri and an update of war events in Pensacola. Selected correspondence between Governor Joseph E. Brown and General William H.T. Walker highlights…

GLC05959.01.01

1 December 1861

Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes

Newspaper

Title: Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 21 (December 1, 1861)]

Subjects include the advancing of General Price, Proclamation by Gov. Brown urging Georgians to fight, Affairs in Pensacola. This issue includes a story on a prisoner of war, Major Vodges, taken at the battle of Santa Rosa Island, and the account of a young soldier's last hour, dying from typhoid fever. Mrs. General Hansell of Marietta, known for her excellent housewifery, submits recipes for tallow candles and corning beef or pork. Papers are extremely frayed and the ink is fading.

GLC05959.01.02

3 November 1862

Turner, Joseph Addison, 1826-1868

Newspaper

Title: The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 6 (November 3, 1862)]

Wry comment on a recent reference to "By Order of Gen. Beauregard," "Another Glorious Victory" - the establishment of a Southern publishing house in Georgia.

GLC05959.02.04

8 December 1862

Turner, Joseph Addison, 1826-1868

Newspaper

Title: The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 11 (December 8, 1862)]

The Reign of Terror (criticizing Governor Brown), Seizure (opposing state seizure of public property), What Mr. Stephens Said on Raising New Crops.

GLC05959.02.07

January 10, 1865

Turner, Joseph Addison, 1826-1868

Newspaper

Title: The Countryman. [Vol. 20, no. 2 (January 10, 1865)]

President Jefferson Davis & the Press.

GLC05959.02.09

11 July 1861

Gilbert, Thomas, fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 297 (July 11, 1861)]

Governor Moore issues a Proclamation calling for 3,000 Volunteers, Secession in California, The Reinforcement of Ft. Pickens, The Engagement near Martinsburg, The Skirmish Near Newport News, Adjutant-Gen. of Virginia Issues Orders to Commanders to Report to Gen. Beauregard, Prisoners Confined in Richmond, Printing of the Georgia Constitution. The presentation of a flag to the "Stewart County Grays" with a speech by Miss Sallie Tucker and reception speech by Lieutenant J.B. Newell. This issue contains information from local news and war items, including Pensacola, the 11th and 12th…

GLC05959.03.01

November 4, 1861

Gilbert, Thomas, fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily sun. [Vol. 7, no. 89 (November 4, 1861)]

Subjects include Georgia Constitution, Beauregard's General Orders, Death of Sam Houston Reported. In an effort to dispel fiction from fact, this issue includes a very detailed account of the battles of Leesburg and Manassas. A list of cotton factories lists statistical production. Letters to the editor request information about taxes. This issue has an ad for swords suitable for military men. Death notices for Sam Houston and two young girls of typhoid fever are included.

GLC05959.03.03

14 april 1865

Hayes, J.E., fl. 1862

Newspaper

Title: Savannah republican. [Vol. 65, no. 85 (April 14, 1865)]

The St. Alban's Raiders, Sufferings in Petersburg, Jefferson Davis Gone to Georgia, Capture of Fort Mahone.

GLC05959.06.02

1 December 1862

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 25, no. 277 (December 1, 1862)]

List of Generals in Regular Confederate Army. An editorial discusses the idea that Lincoln will abandon the Emancipation Proclamation, which was designed as a military move, and another guest editorial works to define independence in terms of government. Two articles describe the violent deaths of Georgia soldiers at the hands of Yankees, one of them as a prisoner of war and the other in battle. The paper includes Senate and House reports from the Georgia Legislature in Milledgeville. Lists of Ladies Volunteer Societies have names and contributions. This issue also lists members of Georgia…

GLC05959.07.01

January 13,1864

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no.19 (January 13, 1864)]

General Morgan's Escape From Prison, The Siege of Charleston, Attack on Wilmington. Confederate congressional reports fill the front page. A lengthy account details General Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary. A city ordinance prohibits Black markets. Auction sales are advertised throughout this issue, listing items to be sold. This issue contains poetry and a report of the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association. Small holes on first page of document.

GLC05959.07.06

9 June 1861