22 April 1871

Parke, John G., 1827-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. D. McPherson

General Parke, employed at the Office of the Chief of Engineers, discusses the character and loyalty of Charles Wagoner Howell. Informs McPherson that though he does not personally know Howell, "by reference to Cullum's Biographical Register of Graduates of Military Academy, Vol: II. Page 590- it will be seen that he was graduated & promoted in the Army, to First-Lieut: Corp of Eng'r. June 11. 1863 ... " Relates that he "met Howell during the last year of the war while engaged in the Richmond & Petersburg Campaigns."

GLC02730

1861-1865 ca.

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map

Title: Archive of Civil War maps, mainly Atlanta campaign [word processed inventory available]

Collection of wartime manuscript maps with copies of other war items related to Stanley. 37 maps document Sherman's army from Chattanooga to Atlanta, the march to the sea and then up to the Carolinas. The last map (38) is the Battle of Chancellorsville. Stanley enlisted as a corporal in July 1862 at Elmira and served in the 107th New York Vols., as a topographical engineer. A duplicate commission (in this collection) notes him as first Lieutenant in the 65th New York. The maps are illustrated in Earl B. McElfresh, Maps and Mapmakers of the Civil War pp. 120, 177-181.

GLC02710

January 1864

Pattison, Everett W., 1839-1919

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Furlough for Lucius T. Stanley]

Pattison authorizes a 30-day furlough to Elmira, New York for Stanley, whose 22 January 1864 autograph signed furlough application to Brigadier General William Whipple appears on page two. At least three endorsements are cross-written across the front; one signed by Lt. Col. and Deputy Quarter Master General Osborn Cross (a future brevet brigadier general), and one by William H. Wisner. The final page has numerous endorsements, signed by, among others, Acting Surgeon-in-Chief Robert K. Tuthill, Brigade General Joseph F. Knipe, Major General Henry W. Slocum, Major General Joseph Hooker, Asst.…

GLC02710.40

22 April 1862

Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John S. Missroon

Written on letterhead of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Commander Missroon as commander of the naval forces off Yorktown, Virginia on board the USS "Wachusett." Says Missroon's request for a general supply of ordnance is too indefinite. Asks him to state to Captain Poor what he really needs. Tells him to mention both quantities and kind. Also includes a carte de visite of Goldsborough (10.1 x 6 cm.) sitting in his naval uniform.

GLC02721

24 July 1861

Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Lesley Jr.

Discusses the early organization of a regiment in New York. States that if Captain G.A. Siedel has a regiment ready with a minimum of 866 men or a maximum of 1046 men, they will be mustered into service. Gives other instructions on related companies being formed. Written while serving as Lincoln's private secretary.

GLC02728

January 25, 1865

Peck, John J., 1821-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benson J. Lossing

Union Major General Peck writes that he has received Lossing's request for a map of operations about Suffolk, Virginia and discusses the scale of the map. Includes a post script stating that the House Military Committee will pass a joint resolution of thanks to the "Army of Suffolk." Written on stationary of Department of the East, Headquarters Maj. Gen. Peck, No. 37 Bleecker Street.

GLC02733

1864

Pierce, James W., fl. 1864

Diary

Title: [Diary of James W. Pierce]

Autograph manuscript. Mentions General Ulysses Grant's campaigning along the North Anna River.

GLC02741

1861-1863

Hugunin, James R., 1861-1863

Diary

Title: [Diary of the 12th Illinois by Major James R. Huginin sent to Governor Richard Yates]

With contemporary manuscript copy of record of the 12th Illinois sent to Governor Richard Yates by Major James R. Huginin.

GLC02746

1863-1864

Starr, George H., fl. 1839-1916

Diary

Title: [Diary of George H. Starr]

Captured at Gettysburg in July of 1863, George H. Starr of company D in the 104th regiment of the New York Infantry made a number of escape attempts from Confederate prisons, before succeeding in October of 1864. Much of the diary is empty, with entries grouped in sections. Explains in the inside front cover that he made these entries from memory in November of 1864 from his home in Rochester, New York. He adds, "I had a Diary for year 1864 that I lost in swamp in South Carolina." The first written section begins on 1 March 1864 and ends on 5 March, of which all of the entries were struck out…

GLC02748.01

January 13, 1865

Casey, Silas, 1807-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Reuben E. Fenton

Recommending Hampden Waldron, a First Lieutenant on his staff, for promotion, with an autograph endorsement signed by Edwin D. Morgan, also supporting a promotion for Waldron.

GLC02462.02

6 September [1862?]

Gibbon, John, 1827-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Haskell

Orders Haskell and his troops to rendezvous with Gibbon and his men inside Washington. Dated to 9:30 PM. Signed as Brigadier General. Also mentions Sixth Wisconsin and General Hooker. Day and month given, but no year. Written some time between 1861 and 1863, most likely 1861.

GLC02462.07

22 April 1862

Hays, Alexander, 1819-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John W. Werell

Explaining why the muster rolls for his regiment have yet to reach Washington, and says he will now keep the rolls on him until Werell can reach him.

GLC02462.10

10 December 1862

Heintzelman, Samuel P., 1805-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Kelton

Has received an order requesting reports from all commanders under General Pope in the Army of Virginia, and states he will send his report soon.

GLC02462.11

25 March 1864

Morgan, George Washington, 1820-1893

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate of service for Edwin Saunders]

Certifying that Captain Edwin Dean Saunders served on his staff.

GLC02462.14

11 August 1862

Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adam Badeau

Orders Badeau, an attache on Sherman's staff, to New Orleans.

GLC02462.20

18 November 1874

Cushing, William Barker, 1842-1874

Document signed

Title: [Naval pass]

Issued from the Navy Yard. Pass for one ton of coal, private property of R. T. Hieston. Cushing signs as commander, one month before his death. Two names appear on verso (possibly signatures): John P. Cahill, watchman, and John O'Neill.

GLC02463.04

24 June 1864

McCook, Edward M., 1833-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Washington Lafayette Elliott

General McCook, commander of 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Cavalry Corps, transmits a communication from a surgeon in charge of an unspecified Confederate hospital. Indicates he intends "to send it through by a bye road in rear of their pickets so as to find their main camp. I can do it without difficulty unless the General Commanding sees some impropriety in it; or probably he would prefer sending it from his front." Requests that Elliot, Chief of Cavalry, respond that evening, and that he indicate whether McCook should send the letter through by flag of truce. Written on Headquarters,…

GLC02463.12

8 March 1863

Prentiss, Benjamin Mayberry, 1819-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Fulton Ross

General Prentiss, Union Commander of the District of East Arkansas, replies to correspondence from General Ross (possibly Leonard Fulton Ross, commander of a post in Helena). States "I will endeavor to keep up communication with you and have sent Boats for that purpose." Referring to General Ulysses S. Grant, writes "Your additional rations go forward today, I learn it is Genl Grants intention to send more Troops through the Pass, trusting I may hear from you often and that you may be successfull. I bid you God Speed- I send you some late papers."

GLC02461.27

1861-1899

Header Record

Title: Documents from Union generals born in mid-Atlantic states [Decimalized .01-.26]

Twenty seven letters and documents relating to Union Generals born in the mid-Atlantic states.

GLC02462

30 April 1864

Baird, Absalom, 1824-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William D. Whipple

Worries that the enemy may be gathering a force near his right flank.

GLC02462.01

9 November 1864

Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert S. Foster

Forwarding to Foster a copy of a letter he has sent to the Navy Department, so that Foster can peruse it. Written on board the U.S.S. Philadelphia.

GLC02462.04

10 October 1862

Franklin, William Buel, 1823-1903

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Halleck

Wishes to command a proposed military expedition to Texas. Signed twice by Franklin.

GLC02462.05

24 December 1862

Geary, John White, 1819-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending that Captain Robert Avery be promoted to Colonel of the One hundred and second New York Volunteers.

GLC02462.06

14 September 1864

Gregg, David M., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. A. Cameron

Thanks Cameron, whose term of enlistment has expired, for his loyal service.

GLC02462.08

1864-1899

Header Record

Title: Two letters relating to Civil War promotions [Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War letter regarding promotions for officers, and a later letter which makes reference to the first.

GLC02462.09