3 March 1863

Parker, G., fl. 1835-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10 March stating the letter has been referred to Brigadier General Scammon. Scammon endorses it as received on 12 March and writes, "Why not telegraph?"

GLC02414.060

3 March 1863

Scammon, W., fl. 1863

Autograph telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

A telegram to General Scammon informing him that William is expected home on Thursday and will be dispatched to Scammon.

GLC02414.061

27 March 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia. States that Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes has reported that some men of the 23rd Ohio have captured 15 "noted Bushwhackers" and burned their rendezvous. Informs of the supplies they captured, including muskets, bacon, flour, and six canoes. Notes that no one was hurt and ends by stating, "They deserve no leniency." Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.062

31 March 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia. Informs that Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes reports that there are 1000 Confederate troops at Flat Top Mountain and that they have captured some Union men. Thinks they should push on to Princeton, West Virginia and stresses the need for cavalry. With note to Colonel Hayes from Scammon stating he approves of Hayes's plan to employ citizens instead of soldiers for transportation. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.063

June 1845

McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885

Pamphlet signed

Title: Official register of the officers and cadets of the U.S. Military Academy.

Includes a letter from Secretary of War William L. Marcy, lists of academic and military staff, and cadets listed in order of merit in their respective classes. William E. Jones ranks 10 in the fourth class. Also includes roll of the cadets arranged according to merit; Jones ranks 81st. Written at the U.S. Military Academy and aigned by McDowell on unnumbered page 15. The Academic Staff includes Gustavus W. Smith, William S. Rosecrans and E.P. Scammon, among others (p. 3); the Military Staff includes Irvin McDowell, Adjutant of the Academy and Secretary of the Academic Board (p.4). Among…

GLC02711.12

June 1846

Burton, Henry Stanton, fl. 1816-1869

Pamphlet signed

Title: Official register of the officers and cadets of the U.S. Military Academy.

As with GLC02711.12, this pamphlet includes many famous names. The Academic Staff includes Gustavus W. Smith, William S. Rosecrans, E.P. Scammon, and future general Henry S. Burton, whose signature appears on the back cover. Among the famous cadets listed are George B. McClellan (merit rank #2 in the First Class, conduct rank #62), Thomas J. Jackson (merit rank #17 in the First Class; conduct rank #24), Ambrose P. Hill (merit rank #12 in the Second Class, conduct rank #96), and Andrew J. Donelson (Andrew Jackson's nephew). Written at the U.S. Military Academy.

GLC02711.14

3 June 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 32 (June 3, 1863)]

"Army Correspondence" prints a letter from the army evangelist of the Domestic Mission Board reporting on their work and requesting for more copies of the paper to be sent to soldiers. A chaplain reports the revival work in their camp during a quiet time without battle. "Two Things" describes two sins which most beset the soldier: swearing and gambling. "Blockade" examines the current trade embargos and their effects. "Voice of 'Fathers' in Time of War" compares church minutes from previous times of war. "Secular News" includes General Ulysses S. Grant demanding the Surrender of Vicksburg…

GLC05959.39.26

16 December 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (December 16, 1863)]

"President's Message" gives a synopsis of Davis's message of 8 December regarding Confederate losses and Lincoln's offer for prisoner exchange. A letter to the editor examines the work of John Foster in an essay, "Improvements of Time." Several "Questions for Self-Examination" are printed for morning, evening, and general. "Notes on the Times" reports on the Union return to Chickamauga, Grant to supercede Meade, General Morgan crossing the Ohio River, and the loss of the Yankee Monitor "Weekhawen" amongst other items. On the back page, a woman writes about "Woman's Mission" as centered around…

GLC05959.39.43

20 April 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 29 (April 20, 1864)]

An untitled letter to the editor discusses the kingdom of God. An editorial titled "Never Cease to Act" encourages patriots to act. Additional articles examine the state of the poor ("The Poor"), faith ("The Exemplar of Faith"), and prayer ("Prayer"). "Notes on the Times" reports on the capture of Fort Pillow, a Confederate Victory at Shrevenport, and General Banks' defeat at Mansfield, La in the Battle of Pleasant Hill, amongst other items.

GLC05959.39.51

4 May 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 31 (May 4, 1864)]

An editorial titled "To the Wicked Men of the Nation" contrasts evil with good in terms of war. "In the Hospital, at Midnight" gives a personal account of dying soldiers. An article examines "Marriage," while another defines "Minister's Salaries." Two letters on page 2 ("Revival of the Army of Tennessee" and "Rolanthe's Letter") detail how the paper helped increase religious sentiment in the army. "Notes on the Times" reports on General Burnside's arrival at Alexandria, accounts of Fort Pillow, and Union soldiers attempting to cross the Red River, amongst other items.

GLC05959.39.52

25 May 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 34 (May 25, 1864)]

Articles include "Ministerial Enthusiasm," "Sunday Schools," and "Baptizing Children." A special report on the burial of soldiers is included. An editorial titled "Our Young Men" lauds the patriotism of especially young soldiers. A report on page 2 and 3 from Dalton highlights prayer and baptism on the battlefront. "Notes on the Times" reports on a Union assault on Petersburg, General Sherman's victory at Resaca, skirmishes around Atlanta, and the resignation of General J. C. Pemberton, amongst other items.

GLC05959.39.53

28 August 1863

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 44 (August 28, 1863)]

General Gilmore's Demand for the Evacuation of Morris Island and Fort Sumter - General Beauregard's Reply.

GLC05959.41.16

17 August 1864

Newspaper

Title: Camden weekly Confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 20 (August 17, 1864)]

General Grant's Movements, Lincoln Upon the Battle Field.

GLC05959.42.08

6 July 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 195 (July 6, 1861)]

Movements at Fairfax, The War Policy of the South, Movements at Norfolk, Correspondence between Butler & Magruder, General Butler in Trouble, Lincoln's War Message.

GLC05959.43.04

7 July 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 493 (July 7, 1862)]

The Battle of Richmond, Bombardment of Vicksburg, The War in Arkansas, Particulars of the Defeat of McClellan.

GLC05959.43.06

1 August 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 216 (August 1, 1861)]

The Great Rout, The Pursuit at Manassas, Teh Capture of Sherman's Battery, The Flight of the Yankees.

GLC05959.44.11

26 September 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 263 (September 26, 1861)]

News from Arizona, The War in Kentucky, Important from Mexico, Resignation of Fremont, The Civil War in Kentucky.

GLC05959.44.16

29 May 1862

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 80, no. 11, 458 (May 29, 1862)]

The Naval Battle near Fort Wright, The Siege of the Capital, The War on Mississippi, Major General Lovell and the Fall of New Orleans, Stonewall Jackson's Victorious Advance Towards the Potomac, Banks and his Army Driven out of Virginia, The Crisis at Corinth.

GLC05959.44.18

December 21, 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 185, whole no. 3849 (December 21, 1864)]

Message by Governor Brown of Georgia, Confederate Congress Proceedings, Attempt to Assassinate General Grant, Yankees Preparing Peace Propositions for South, Reports of a Late Washington Dispatch - Speakership of the 39th U.S. Congress, Resignations of Generals McClernand, Paine and Dow.

GLC05959.54.19

8 September 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Colonel Jones]

Telegram from Colonel Jones to Brigadier General Scammon asking him for any information and to answer immediately. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating, "Nothing for you. When will you be here." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year from docket.

GLC02414.129

30 March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. D. Carter]

Telegram from Carter, Captain commanding post to Brigadier General Scammon informing that they have 400 or 500 militia with no arms. Asks if a lieutenant at Gallipolis, West Virginia can supply them because they are needed for public safety. Says that there are Confederate forces around, cavalry and infantry. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating he requested Carter's order be fulfilled. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.130

circa 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T K. McCann]

Telegram from McCann to Brigadier General Scammon informing that he can get two mountain howitzers for his division. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon in initials stating "Yes! When will you come?" On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank. Bottom half of sheet has been ripped off.

GLC02414.131

13 April 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Captain James L. Botsford asking if he can come to Charleston tomorrow morning and return to camp in the evening. With note in another hand at bottom. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection. Bottom half of sheet has been ripped off. Written in Camp Piatt.

GLC02414.132

3 November 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T. Melvin]

Telegram from Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Melvin to Brigadier General Scammon in reference to Colonel Comley's application for leave to Ohio. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating answered. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.133

3 November 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Carr B. White telling Brigadier General Scammon, "at seven (7) oclock AM tomorrow." There are some doodles and computations on the verso along with the docket, possibly by Scammon. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.134