17 May 1862

Eastman, A. W., fl. 1862

Newspaper

Title: Soldier's News-Letter

Edited by Eastman with editorial assistance by Charles Giles of Belfast, Maine. Soldiers' newspaper (Vol. 1, No. 2). Front page and part of 4th page contains a proclamation from 1 May 1862 by Major General Benjamin Butler which says "it has been found necessary to preserve order and maintain quiet by the administration of law Martial." Says the commanding general of occupying troops will govern the town until muncipal authority is reinstated. Goes on to list rules involving such areas as public and private property, foreigners, and the keepers of coffee houses and saloons. Other…

GLC06107.21

1863

Forrest, Moreau , fl. 1835-1863

Letter

Title: to Mary L. Forrest

Reports waiting for military orders with four new vessels. Thanks her for the money she sent and describes how he spent his wages. Discusses relationships between various captains and his meeting with David Porter.

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1863

C.R. Galpin & Co., 2d. Mich. V. (publishers)

Newspaper

Title: Union vidette. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (1863)]

First edition, volume 1, no. 1. "Published every now & then." Counterpart to Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan's "Vidette." Poem to Kearny (dead). Article titled "Is the President's Proclamation of Freedom (Emancipation of Slaves) Constitutional or Not?" Also, news from the 17th Michigan Infantry, describing their response to Lee's invasion of Maryland, and an editorial, "Peace," on what should be done with the Confederacy.

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13 April 1865

Bondurant & Elliot

Newspaper

Title: The Richmond whig. [Vol. 1, no. 9 (April 13, 1865)]

Issue is dedicated to General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Prints the correspondence between General Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant leading up to the surrender. Prints general orders. Includes articles on the fall of the Confederate capital at Richmond and lists the buildings destroyed by fire, who owned the buildings, and the cost of each property. Publishes an open letter to the people of Virginia from various senators in order to call an emergency session. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public…

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24 October 1863

Sears, Joseph H., fl. 1850-1862

Newspaper

Title: The new south. [Vol. 2, no. 7 (October 24, 1863)]

Union occupation newspaper. Includes articles concerning Naval prizes, Burnside's march from Crab Orchard to Knoxville, news from Morris Island, Vallandingham, the Sanitary Commission, capture of the tugboat "Herald,"Ohio soldiers, and voting. Also includes a poem titled "Heroes of Fort Wagner." Half of a blue postage stamp and remnants of red wax indicate the paper had been mailed.

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26 March 1864

Newspaper

Title: Free South. [Vol. 2, no. 12 (March 26, 1864)]

Union occupation newspaper. Lincoln proclamation appointing Grant to command the United States Army, Lincoln's call for 200,000 men, secret prisoner exchange meeting between McClellan and Howell Cobb, occupation of Sea Islands, freeing of slaves & leasing of lands, General Meade's speech in Philadelphia, Brooklyn Sanitary Fair. Graphite inscription "W.T.I. Hawkins."

GLC06107.32

circa May 1864

Newspaper

Title: unknown

Part of an unknown newspaper. The collateral files suggests that it might be from Alexandria, Louisiana. If that is true, then this section is probably from the "Louisiana Democrat." Date of creation estimated from the dates of the printed letters on the sheet. Includes a reprint of "The Red River Raid" from the "New York Herald," which disparages General Nathaniel Bank's attack on Shreveport, Louisiana. Also Mock letters from "Asa Klubs," poking fun at Banks.

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14 May 1865

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

Broadside

Title: [Extract from Transcript Extra]

Headlined "Jeff. Davis, His Staff, Family & Others, Captured!" Written by Brevet Major General James H. Wilson for Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Says calvary under his command captured Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Says they will be kept in Macon for the night and then forwarded under a strong guard. Accompanied by two cartes de visite depicting Davis wearing woman's clothes. One is titled "The Last Ditch" (10.4 x 6 cm.) and depicts Davis lunging at a cavalryman with a knife. The other is titled "A Distinguished Arrival," (10.1 x 6.2…

GLC06107.36

26 April 1861

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Franklin Butler

United States General-In-Chief Scott relates orders received from President Abraham Lincoln to General Butler, Brigadier General of Militia, regarding the Legislature of Maryland scheduled to assemble at Annapolis. Hoping to prevent further uprising following the 19 April 1861 Baltimore Riot, Lincoln orders that if the Legislature arms their people against the United States, Butler must "adopt the most prompt and efficient means to counteract, even if necessary to the bombardment of their cities- and in the extremest necessity suspension of the writ of habeas corpus."

GLC05996

22 July 1862

Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889

Broadside

Title: Cartel for the exchange of prisoners.

Details a proposed exchange of prisoners of war between the Union and Confederate Armies at Haxall's Landing, on the James River, Virginia. Printed under authority of Major Generals Daniel H. Hill, C.S.A. and John A. Dix, U.S.A.

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14 March 1863

Broadside

Title: [Poem attacking Benjamin F. Butler]

Consists of an unsigned acrostic poem with the name "BF Butler" as the basis. An attack against General Benjamin F. Butler [possibly for his "women around town" order while he was administering New Orleans]. The notorious declaration was issued on 15 May 1862 said if any woman should insult or show contempt for any officer or soldier of the United States, she shall be regarded and shall be held liable to be treated as a "woman of the town plying her avocation", i.e., a prostitute. This order provoked protests both in the North and the South, and also abroad, particularly in England and France…

GLC05987.39

1862

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Pamphlet

Title: General Orders from headquarters Department of the Gulf

Printed pamphlet containing the text of General Orders issued by Butler between 1 May 1862 to 9 November 1862, regarding the occupation of New Orleans. Includes Butler's infamous order establishing martial law. With orange printed wraps. Penciled note on front cover read "Special page 9," referring to General Order no. 28. Published by E. R. Wagener. Penciled signature on verso of last page reads "James Brewer Esq." dated 19 April 1866. Ends with General Order # 91. Printed by E.R. Wagener, Printer and Stationer, 68 Camp Street, New-Orleans, 1862.

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2 July 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]

Mentions the deaths of a few Confederate leaders; cautions against citizens who hoard foodstuff. A notice mocks Grant and invites him to dinner upon his arrival; a magnificent sword was presented to him previously. Wallpaper has maroon, peach and tan geometric swirl pattern.

GLC05988.05

25 June 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 4 (June 25, 1864)]

The latest news from Virginia: Lee beat Grant and repulsed the Yankees from the Confederate capitol at Richmond. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has multi-color floral pattern printed with alternating white and color bouquets. (pattern # 207).

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2 May 1863

White, Jonathon C., fl. 1862-1863

Newspaper

Title: The weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 17 (May 2, 1863)]

Printed by Union forces the day they captured the city during Banks's Red River Expedition. Order by Gen. Banks congratulating his troops for their victories. Circular "To Capitalists" discusses investment opportunities with 14 rules for employment of free Negroes. Ink note: "This paper was printed by the soldiers of the175th NY Vols. on the morning after the capture of Franklin, La by Union forces under Maj. Gen Banks." Inscription of Thos. Beckett, M.D. Surgeon, 175th NY. Wallpaper has three romantic Mediterranean peasant scenes printed on tan paper (pattern # 1958).

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16 May 1863

Compton, T.G., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (May 16, 1863)]

The first newspaper printed by Union occupation troops after the fall of Alexandria. Announces the arrival of Gen. Banks's army to the city. Poetry features traditional patriotic themes, one by Henry W. Longfellow. Wallpaper has faded gold leaf floral pattern with green and purple highlights.

GLC05988.27

5 June 1865

Noyes, Henry E., 1839-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theophilus Rodenbough

Discusses the pursuit of Confederate General John B. Hood's army after Sherman's order to create the cavalry. Expresses Confidence that they will bring the states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia under control, claiming that: "What 20,000 men well mounted with Spencer Carbines cant do, isn't worth doing." Also indicates he could get Rodenbough a place in the force. Discusses the recent campaign as well as personal and family matters.

GLC06005

1864

Gurney, Jeremiah, 1812-1895

Photograph

Title: Photograph of Ulysses S. Grant

Salted paper print with applied media. Imprint of Gurney, NY. Incorrectly dated on recto "1862" with long note from 1888 on verso dating (also incorrect) the photograph to 1863. Current dating based on Grant's presence in the East and the three stars on his shoulder.

GLC06018.01

1864-1866 circa

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

Signature

Title: [Ulysses S. Grant clipped signature]

Grant's clipped signature matted in front of a photograph of Grant, GLC06018.01. Signed "U. S. Grant Lt. Gen." Signature must date between 1864, when Grant first became a Lieutenant General, and 1866, when he was promoted to full General.

GLC06018.02

23 May 1864

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton

Written prior to the campaign for New Hope Church, Georgia as General Sherman maneuvered around General Joseph E. Johnston's left flank. Sherman reports to Stanton that he will speak to the Governors as requested. He will continue to telegraph daily the results of his conquests. Comments that Ulysses S. Grant's work impressed the Virginians, "with the knowledge that the Yankees will fight them fair and square...must precede all main advantages of strategic movements." This contrasts with his efforts in Georgia, where "the enemy knows we can and will fight like the Devil, & therefore,…

GLC06023

2 March 1865

Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown General

Brigadier General Custer reports on routing General Jubel Early from Waynesboro. His list of items captured includes three pieces of artillery, battle flags, a wagon train, ambulances, and over 400 prisoners. He is pursuing the enemy, with hopes of catching Early. Custer's loss was slight. Written in pencil, "One mile beyond Waynesboro Town."

GLC06033

1861

Colton, Joseph Hutchins, 1800-1893

Map

Title: Colton's Plans Of U.S. Harbors Showing The Position & Vicinities Of The Most Important Fortifications On The Sea-Board And In The Interior. From U.S. Surveys and other authentic sources.

Printed and folded twenty one panel Civil War map marked "No. 5." Bound in a booklet listing major administration officials and generals on the inside cover, both Union and Confederate. Shows the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Cairo, Missouri. Also shows twenty one major inland and coastal harbors, mostly in the south (including New York, New Orleans, Washington D.C., Richmond, Cairo, Mobile, Key West, and others). Hand colored.

GLC06157.06

27 May 1861

Newspaper clipping

Title: Herald Extra [May 27, 1861]

Newspaper clipping of General Butler's attack on Sewall's Point.

GLC06107.42

10 December 1864

Christensen, Christian Thomsen, 1832-1905

Broadside

Title: [Wanted poster for saboteurs of Union military stations and vessels in the New Orleans area]

Issued by Christensen as Assistant Adjutant General, by order of Union Major General Edward Richard Sprigg Canby. Lists the names of "persons belonging to parties organized for the purpose of burning depots, store houses, &c., and destroying transports and other vessels, on the Mississippi River." Lists F. F. Beale, Joe Smith, Thomas Lynch, George McCoan, Frank Nichols, William Jones, George Reafly, and Joe Rasmey, all of whom are commanded by Samuel Abels and Benjamin F. Cox. Requests that naval officers give aid or information that may assist in the fugitives' capture. "Confidential…

GLC06157.02

27 October 1864

Murphy, D.E., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: [General Order No. 7, Congratulatory message following Alfred Pleasonton's victory over Sterling Price]

Signed by Lieutenant Murphy as aide-de-camp to Union General Pleasonton. Serves as a congratulatory message from General William S. Rosecrans after Pleasonton forced the retreat of General Price during Price's Raid. Rosecrans declares "The pursuit of over three hundred miles accomplished in so short a time, contending a considerable portion of the war, and victory so decisive over such odds, will rank among the brilliant achievements of any war, and cover with honor all who have been engaged in it." At the time, Rosecrans was commanding the Department of the Missouri.

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