26 April 1865

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft of supplement terms to the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston to General William T. Sherman at Greensboro, North Carolina]

Clerically signed by Johnston, General Commanding Confederate State forces North Carolina, and James M. Schofield, Major General Commanding United States forces North Carolina. Marked "Military Convention of April 26, 1865, Supplemental Terms." Lists five additional terms to the surrender agreement.

GLC02220.01

27 April 1865

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft of General Orders No. 18]

Clerically signed by Johnston, General Commanding and signed official by Archer Anderson, Assistant Adjutant General. Announces the terms of the surrender of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston to Union General William T. Sherman on 21 April 1865. States that the men must agree to abide by the laws of the United States and they will be left to return to their homes. Informs that muster rolls will be made up and troops will be marched to their respective states. Ends by stating that recent events in Virginia have made success impossible and Johnston must spare further bloodshed.…

GLC02220.02

27 April 1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft of Special Orders No. 15]

By order of Major General Sherman, clerically signed by L. M. Dayton, Assistant Adjutant General. Announces the cessation of hostilities and the final surrender agreement with Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Gives instructions on carrying out the surrender terms. Stresses carrying out orders uniformly in order to restore friendships with fellow citizens. Calls for an end to foraging. Also includes a draft copy of a circular dated 28 April 1865 by command of General Sherman signed clerically by Archer Anderson as Assistant Adjutant General. Orders commanders to send four fifths…

GLC02220.03

2 May 1865

Broadside

Title: Herald Extra. Farewell Address of General Joseph E. Johnston.

Reprints Johnston's farewell to the troops of the Army of Tennessee following his surrender to Union General William T. Sherman. Advises his troops to obey the surrender terms. Thanks the men for their devotion and wishes them prosperity and happiness. With an article on the side praising Johnston and another titled, "Our Returned Soldiers," welcoming them home.

GLC02220.04

3 November 1862

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

The Army of the Potomac has been crossing Harper's Ferry. He describes an engagement with Rebels, as well as the surrounding land and supplies, including local horses. He has suffered from jaundice. "There was a gap in the Blue Ridge here which was necessary to seize…Our troops had not been there more than an hour or two before ten or fifteen thousand Rebs were seen marching up to take possession. They were allowed to approach within easy cannon range, when our batteries pitched in and scattered them...In the mean time the army is advancing towards the country south-east of Winchester, where…

GLC04195.05

13 December 1862

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

As he prepares to treat the wounded from the Battle of Fredericksburg, an attack launched by 50,000 Union troops at dawn on Dec. 13, he discusses the possibility of being hit and makes arrangements for his belongings. He believes heavy losses are inevitable. The spirits of the troops are high. "If you fancy the approach of such a battle depresses the spirits of men or officers you are greatly mistaken. I have never seen more mirth and joking among the hundreds of officers assembled about this building, which is used as the Hd. Quar. of Gen. Burnside, and within range of the rebel guns."

GLC04195.06

20 December 1862

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

The battle of Fredericksburg is over, with little accomplished. He describes the endurance required of the soldiers. The attack was made against the orders of Gen. Hooker. He describes hospital work during and following the battle. Excerpt: "Our troops, in several places got within 50 or 100 yds of the crest of the hill, in fact the division of regulars, got to this point on saturday-night, where they had to lie on their bellies all day sunday and sunday night. Any man rising up or even elevating his arm was shot; 200 of them were killed and wounded while lying in this position; with…

GLC04195.07

6 April 1863

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

Lincoln and his wife arrived and presided over a grand review of the troops. He comments on the case of Gen. McClellan. They believe the rebels are significantly fortified across the river and hope to cross soon. Written at the headquarters of the 5th Corps. "Abe looks careworn. No wonder. He has a large contract on hand."

GLC04195.09

5 July 1863

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

They took possession of Vicksburg the previous day. All 27,000 prisoners will be paraded then released to spare expense. States that they took possession of "228 pieces of artillery between 30 and 40000 small arms and 27000 prisoners, including 16 generals. This is the biggest thing of the war. All prisoners will be paroled here and turned loose. This is done for two reasons: 1st is believed that the men will go home and will be difficult to get into the service again; 2nd it will save a vast expense in transportation and some 6 or 8000 of our own men as a guard. Those eight thousand…

GLC04195.14

26 July 1863

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

Mentions John Hunt Morgan's raids and Gen. Lewis Wallace's attempt to capture Morgan. (Morgan and his men surrendered in Ohio on this same day.)He praises Meade: "his army is an honor to the country, to do such terrible fighting after so many reverses." He describes the death of Gen. Weed. "I am glad to learn that your town was not visited by your friend J. Morgan. When I saw from the papers that Lew Wallace was in the field I felt confident that John was 'gone up a spout', but I was somewhat surprised to hear afterwards that he got into Ohio…. Seriously speaking, I think if Wallace found he…

GLC04195.17

27 October 1863

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

New orders assign him to the Department of the Tennessee under Grant, who will command from Chattanooga. Grant's bold plan to break the Confederate siege of Chattanooga had gone into operation on the previous day. Moore looks forward to his new assignment at General Sherman's headquarters. "He is an excellent officer, and I hope to find him a pleasant man to serve with."

GLC04195.21

4 January 1864

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

They marched to Huntsville in the extreme cold, arriving on New Year's Day and taking over Sherman's comfortable headquarters. He describes the home of a wealthy rebel in town with paintings removed, now turned into a hospital.

GLC04195.22

28 April 1865

Dayton, Lewis M., 1807-1864

Document signed

Title: Official Field Order No. 68

Headquarters to be moved from New Berne to Alexandria, under the direction of Brig. Gen. J.D. Webster. Moore will join the new headquarters as medical director. By order of Sherman. Written on letterhead for Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi. Dayton was an aide to Sherman. Verso bears ruled list of names, apparently in child's hand, including "John Moore."

GLC04195.32

11 July 1865

Matlack, E.P., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moore

He invites Moore to tea with him and several young ladies. He promises that Sherman will excuse him for this social opportunity.

GLC04195.34

11 August 1865

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He plans to make a trip up to Chicago and will see them soon. He describes his social events. He has sent the history of Sherman's march to the sea, probably Sherman's Official Account published in 1865.

GLC04195.37

17 September 1865

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

Grant has visited the past few days. He reports the troubles his unwise friend had with thieves in town. Written on letterhead for Head-Quarters Military Division Mississippi, Office of Medical Direcuor.

GLC04195.38

June 5, 1866

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

The rain has prevented plantations from running as normal. He reports on political events in Europe, and the Fenian uprising indicating the universal desire of people to govern themselves. He refers to people from Bloomington. A meeting will discuss the commemoration of the death of Gen. Scott.

GLC04195.42

9 September 1867

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He met with the brother of Sherman's wife, of the Ewing family, who had requested Moore's presence upon her visit. She needs advice on finishing schools for her daughter. He describes a visit along the Hudson river.

GLC04195.46

12 April 1863

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Mentions Mr. Woodman and a provostship. Writes "Charleston is to be taken on the field of battle - by beating their armies," a reference to the unsuccessful ironclad attack on Fort Sumter 7 April 1863 undertaken by Union admiral Samuel F. DuPont.

GLC02095.11

circa 1861-1865

Object

Title: [Epaulet of John B. Moore]

Shoulder epaulets from Moore's dress uniform. The letter "M" appears, possibly accompanied by a missing "S" for "medical staff," accompanied by the other epaulet in GLC04196.13. These accoutrements appear in GLC 4196.01, Moore's photograph in dress uniform.

GLC04196.12

circa 1861-1865

Object

Title: [Epaulet of John B. Moore]

Shoulder epaulets from Moore's dress uniform. The letter "S" appears, possibly accompanied by a missing "M" for "medical staff," accompanied by the other epaulet in GLC04196.12. These accoutrements appear in GLC 4196.01, Moore's photograph in dress uniform.

GLC04196.13

12 July 1885

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph note

Title: to John Eaton

General Grant states "I should have liked to have seen you ... about ... utilizing the negroes down about Grand Junction, Tenn. In writing on that subject for my book I had to rely on memory." States that the first volume of his personal memoirs is in print. Accompanied by a description written by General Eaton (refer to GLC05485.02.02). Written in pencil.

GLC05485.02.01

circa 12 July 1885

Eaton, John, 1829-1906

Autograph note signed

Title: [Description of a note from General Ulysses S. Grant]

General Eaton describes a note given to him by General Ulysses S. Grant (see GLC05485.02.01). States that Grant's note was written at Mt. McGregor, Wilton, New York. Asserts that General Grant handed him the note after they witnessed a sermon by D. L. Newman, possibly titled "The pure in heart shall see God." Written in pencil.

GLC05485.02.02

December 16, 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Reports that Hiram Wright has been taken to the hospital with small pox and expects that he will come down with it pretty badly. Writes that he has been appointed cook for the week and discusses what he's had for dinner. He explains that the men in his tent take turns cooking; each one is given a one week appointment. Writes that rumors of [William H.] Wyman (of Co. B, Ill. 105th) were mistaken. Updates his brother-in-law, Darius, on the conditions of some of the soldiers they know mutually. Complains about the intensity of the rain and how much noise it makes. Writes that there is…

GLC07460.065

28 March 1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to Bell informing her he has been relieved of his clerkship and must report to his Regiment. States Union General Edward R. Canby sent the order to relieve all clerks from Memphis. Hopes to get a clerkship in Vicksburg or New Orleans. Says he doesn't know where she should send her letters.

GLC03523.10.174