1863/4/24

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles

He describes cooking in camp and speculates that Hooker is moving the army out to keep the Confederates from sending reinforcements to Vicksburg.

GLC04189.38

1863/5/18

Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Smith and family

The regiment has moved near General French's headquarters. They earned the nickname the "bloody 12th." General French sent orders to retreat three times before the regiment finally obeyed. Discusses comrades wounded in the battle.

GLC04189.43

1865/1/15

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

General Butler has been removed from command and some of his staff officers are going with him. His mother has finally received the letter and money he sent before Christmas. He had a mild case of dysentery.

GLC04662.091

1865/2/29

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He has no news to relate. Is anxiously awaiting news about Sherman. The Richmond papers will not print anything about Sherman's march because they do not want to reveal any information the North might not know.

GLC04662.094

February 28, 1863

Burnett, Lawrence T., fl. 1862-1863

Newspaper

Title: The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 34 (February 28, 1863)]

Great speech of the Honorable C.L. Vallandigham. Description of General Nathaniel P. Banks. White and gray swirl pattern outlined with blue dots.

GLC06208.19

February 27, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "first rate," and leg is well. Weather is nice right now, and hopes this letter finds her well. Sent her two letters, each with $20 in them. Will send some more money by express soon. Does not need more than $5, and if he does, he will ask for some from her. Would have sent all the money by express, but did not learn until today that he could send any of it by express. Is now acting as commissary sergeant. Has to go to the brigade headquarters and draw rations for the company, then has to cook them. "Keeps me very busy." Received a letter from her this morning. Every day rebels…

GLC09273.30

1863/07/15 ca.

Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917

Photograph

Title: Gen. Meade's Headquarters, Gettysburg, PA., 15 July 1863 ca.

Taken by Gutekunst. Accompanying text panel reads: "Scenes from the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA. General Meade's Head-quarters, on the Baltimore Turnpike, in the centre of our lines, during the last two days of the battle, according to statement of Adjutant General Thomas, U.S.A." Actually a photograph of Meade's Headquarters at the widow Pfeffer House used after the battle. A civilian man stands near the fence gate.

GLC05111.01.0226

1863/07/12 ca.

Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917

Photograph

Title: Lutheran Theological Seminary from second story of Foulk House, Gettysburg, PA., 12 July 1863 ca.

Taken by Gutekunst. Accompanying text panel reads: "Scenes from the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA. The Seminary. Being the left of our Line of Battle on the 1st of July. In front of the Grove to the right is the spot where General Reynolds fell." Reynolds was actually killed roughly a half mile from the Seminary [in the same direction that the camera faces]. In "Early Photography at Gettysburg," Frassinito suggests Gutekunst took the photograph from this unique perspective in an attempt to incorporate both subjects [the Seminary and Reynolds' death] into his composition. Samuel K. Foulk's…

GLC05111.01.0227

1863 ca.

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: General Orlando B. Willcox and 8 staff members posed in front of tent [1863 ca.] [Copy 2]

Wilcox sits second from the right surrounded by staff under a canopy of pine branches. A tent is behind them.

GLC05111.01.0276

1864 ca.

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: Gen. Orlando B. Willcox and staff, 3d Division, 9th Corps, Petersburg, VA. [1864 ca.]

Pencil inscription on verso: "Wilcox." General Orlando B. Wilcox [seated] and seven staff officers. An enlisted man with bayonet fixed stands guard near the flag of the 9th Corps. "9329" "R-712."

GLC05111.01.0277

1865/04 ca.

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

Photograph

Title: McLean family posed on front porch at Appomattox Court House. [April 1865 ca.]

Graphite inscription on verso: "McLean's House where Grant & Lee signed the capitulation. Wants 20." Posed on the porch is Mr. McLean, Mrs. McLean, along with one another woman, and a small boy and girl. Written at the Appomattox Court House See GLC 5111.01.0532

GLC05111.01.0280

1864/10

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

Photograph

Title: Pontoon bridge crossed by Gen. Ord, at Akin's [Aiken's] Landing [& two additional images]. [October 1864]

Title taken from text and penciled inscriptions on recto. Pencil inscription continues: "Siege of Petersburg." Photograph on recto shows a pontoon bridge with soldiers sitting in a few of the pontoons about mid-way across the bridge. The bridge crosses the James River, VA. Two images on verso of mount. Top image on verso depicts engineers constructing a wooden hanging bridge. Fortifications are clearly visible in the background. A light artillery gun and caisson rest on the bridge behind the men on the bridge. An officer looks on from the opposite bank with a small girl sitting next to…

GLC05111.01.0295

1865/04 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Gen. William Hoffman & staff at the Office of Commissary General of Prisoners, Washington D.C. [April 1865 ca.]

Two officers and a civilian stand on the steps of the "Office of the Commissary General of Prisoners." The officer on the right is Gen. William Hoffman. The office itself was located in Washington, D.C. at F. St. and 20th NW. The address on the building reads "148."A man and a young boy stand just inside the doorway and another man looks out the window on the right. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso "XXIV"; "88"; and "288." Nearly identical photo can be seen in .0122. See GLC 5111.01.0122

GLC05111.01.0565

1863/10 ca.

Photograph

Title: General A.H. Pleasonton and staff, Warrenton, Va. [October 1863 ca.]

Pleasonton stands in the center in front of a tent, with a line of staff officers sitting and standing on both sides of him--five on the left and four on the right. Inscription on verso: "General A.H. Pleasonton and Staff Warrenton, Va. Oct, 1863. #7603."

GLC05111.01.0554

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Maj. Gen. Humphreys and staff under branch shelter. [1865 ca.]

Nineteen officers pose in two rows in front of a tent under a tree. Andrew Humphreys is seated center. Inscription on verso: "Humphys & staff."

GLC05111.01.0555

1863/10 ca.

Photograph

Title: Generals Ward and Mott with officers in front of tent. October 1863 ca.

There are six men total in the image. Five are posed, two sitting, three standing, while the sixth appears to be exiting the tent with a cup in his hand. The man in the center strikes a Napoleonic pose. Inscription on verso: "Gen. Ward Gen. Mott Col. Austin Col. Brewster Col. Farnham 2nd division 3d corps. Oct 1863. 280 pages 10 cat." The number "280" was inscribed on the negative and so appears backwards in the lower right corner. Numeric notation on verso: "#280." Formerly part of H.W. Fay's (keeper of Lincoln's tomb) scrapbook, however it is not as yellowed as the other images, is…

GLC05111.01.0611

1864 ca.

Photograph

Title: General Sherman and staff at Federal Fort No. 7, Atlanta, Ga. [1/2 stereocard] [1864 ca.]

The image is half of a stereocard. Caption below: "3626. General Sherman and staff." Above: "at Atlanta." The officers form a half circle around a heavy artillery cannon [Parot rifle]. Sherman leans on the breach of the gun. Two men stand in front of the cannon, facing each other. Formerly part of H.W. Fay's (keeper of Lincoln's tomb) scrapbook.

GLC05111.01.0613

1863/08 ca.

Photograph

Title: Genl.s Sedgwick, Colburn, and Sackett seated in front of tent, Harrison's Landing, Va. August 1863 ca.

Inscription on verso: "John Sedgwick A.V. Colburn D.B.Sackett." Additional inscription on verso: "#653 Gen John Sedgwick Col D.B. Sackett, Lieut Col. Colrun A.V. Harrison's Landing, Va. Aug 1863." Formerly part of H.W. Fay's (keeper of Lincoln's tomb) scrapbook.

GLC05111.01.0614

1865 ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln's pallbearers (5 photographs) [broken-up**]

Includes: Senator John Conness of CA (a); Reverdy Johnson of MD(b); Senator L.F.S. Foster of CN(c); Senator Benjamin Wade of Ohio(d); General Henry W. Halleck of Kentucky(e).

GLC05111.02.0046

1862/09/21

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: General Caldwell and Staff [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 580. Group, General Caldwell and staff on Battlefield of Antietam, 21st September, 1862."

GLC05111.01.0809

1862/05/07

Gibson and Staff

Photograph

Title: General McClellan's Headquarters [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 368. Headquarters Gen'l M'Clellan, Camp Winfield Scott, Near Yorktown May 7, 1862."

GLC05111.01.0854

1864/12/01

Photograph

Title: Image of Porter leaning up against cannon

Modern print of F.H. Meserve's image of Admiral Porter, in uniform trousers and greatcoat, leaning up against a water battery.

GLC05111.01.0956

1864/12/01

Photograph

Title: Image of Porter leaning up against cannon

Identical image of #956

GLC05111.01.0957

1861/11/05 ca.

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Header Record

Title: Six items re: prisoner exchanges after battle of Springfield [Decimalized .01- .07]

1. John C. Fremont. DS: Springfield, Mo. 5 November 1861. 4 p. "Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri..." Cosigned by Sterling Price. 2. Little, Henry. DS: Cassville, [Mo.] 5 November 1861. 1 p. + docket. List of prisoners captured at Springfield, Mo., and released on oath. 3. Eaton, J. H. DS: Springfield, Mo. 2 November 1861. 3 p. "Agreement for Exchange of Prisoners." 4. Little, Henry. ALS: Cassville, [Mo.], to Henry P. Williams and D. Robert Barclay. 5 November 1861. 1 p. re: transmitting list of prisoners. 5. Little, Henry. DS…

GLC06821

1878/07/03

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

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: re: war with Indians in Oregon

Apparently a fragment or a note on a docketing panel. "This is no war with Indians in the region familiar to Texas Jack, but far away Oregon in a country well known to the troops serving there." Some loss to letters.

GLC06887