9 July 1864

Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg, 1817-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. J. Cist

General Canby replies to a note from Cist, in St. Louis, Missouri. Writes, "The date of my commission as Brig Genl. is March 31. 1862 and as Major General May 7. 1864." Written on Headquarters, Military Division of the West Mississippi stationery; this title has been struck, and Department of the Gulf has been written in its place. One bust engraving of Canby included as collateral.

GLC02456.05

28 September 1861

Crittenden, Thomas Leonidas, 1819-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Beriah Magoffin

Crittenden, General of Kentucky Militia, writes to Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky. Asks Magoffin to accept an enclosed resignation (not included), noting hat Mr. Barr "cannot accept any office that would take him away from here." Docket notes "accepted," and contains Magoffin's name (possibly his signature). One bust engraving of Crittenden included as collateral.

GLC02456.06

4 September 1861

Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lorenzo Thomas

Lieutenant Colonel Emory reports his arrival to Thomas, United States Adjutant General. Writes, "Before the receipt of the authority from you to visit the rendezvous I had completed the organization of the companies... & prepared to move Hd. Qts of the Rgmt to Bladensburgh, and circumstances made it necessary to do so. I have therefore not visited the rendezvous... and request to do so..." Emory writes from Headquarters of the 6th Cavalry. One bust engraving of Emory included as collateral.

GLC02456.07

January 19, 1862

French, William Henry, 1815-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip J. Parisen

Brigadier General French writes to Major Parisen from headquarters of the 3rd Brigade, Sumner's division: "Understanding that the Lieutenant Colonel of the 57th N. Y. Volunteers, has been mustered out of service, and you being the next Field officer in the regular line for promotion, I beg to hope you will receive the appointment on account of your constant labors to promote the efficiency of your regiment and for the zeal and energy displayed in duties connected with this Brigade..." One bust engraving of French included as collateral.

GLC02456.10

19 April 1862

Hunter, David, 1802-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Major General Hunter writes, "Will the surgeon in charge of the Hospital please send me a bottle of paregoric, and a small piece of camphor." Two bust engravings of Hunter included as collateral.

GLC02456.12

5 May 1862

Johnson, Richard W., 1827-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. B. Fry

Informs Fry, "I am very much in want of a Commissary for my Brigade. Understanding that my former Commissary, Capt. Palmer, has returned, I would respectfully request that he be ordered to my Brigade. I have no officer in the Brigade who can perform the duties of Commissary, hence my request." Endorsed by Brigadier General Alexander McDowell McCook. One bust engraving of Johnson included as collateral.

GLC02456.13

12 May 1862

McClernand, John A., 1812-1900

Letter

Title: to Ulysses S. Grant

General McClernand writes from headquarters, reserves of the Army of the Tennessee, in the field. Transmits a newspaper from Mobile (not present). Informs Grant, second-in-command, Department of the Mississippi, to pay particular attention to the remarks of Colonel Richards, commander of a detachment from the 1st Division of the reserves (Richards has written notes in pencil on the newspaper's margin). Discusses Richards's notes, which pertain to Confederate camp location. One bust engraving of McClernand included as collateral.

GLC02456.18

19 May 1866

Ord, Edward Ortho Cresap, 1818-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Aaron Rawlins

General Ord writes to Rawlins, Chief of Staff, General Headquarters of the United States Army. Encloses a report of Brevet Brigadier General Hoyt (report not included), whom Ord had sent to Cleveland, Ohio under special telegraphic instructions. Written on Headquarters, Department of the Ohio stationery. One bust engraving of Ord included as collateral.

GLC02456.20

25 May 1861

Palmer, John M., 1817-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Scott Mather

Written on the day on which he was mustered in as colonel of the 14th Illinois Infantry at Camp Duncan (near Jacksonville, Illinois) to Colonel Mather, Adjutant General. Says "In the reorganization of the regiment I found it necessary to discharge a large number of men who were either rejected by the mustering Officer of the General Government or were fairly entitled to be relieved from their engagement or without any sufficient cause refused to tender their services... I hope what I have done will meet your approval." One bust engraving of Palmer included as collateral.

GLC02456.21

3 March 1862

Reynolds, Joseph Jones, 1822-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Noble

General Reynolds returns papers relating to the 14th Regiment to Colonel Noble. Writes, "I would recommend the promotion of a Captain of the 14th to be Major of the 14th I have a high opinion of Adjutant Blinn, but giving him two grades in promotion at once would seem to slight meritorious Captains- I would not promote any Captain that has signed Wood's paper- On the whole, I go for Cap Coons" (possibly referring to Adjutant John P. Blinn and Captain John Coons). One bust engraving of Reynolds incldued as collateral.

GLC02456.23

20 September 1862

Smith, Edmund Kirby, 1824-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Writes to Bragg in order to send him a copy of "a special order of the enemy, taken from the Louisville Journal of the 18th." A newspaper clipping of "Special Orders No. 21," is attached. The order is a Union order regarding the building of fortifications around Louisville, Kentucky. The order states that all residents near Louisville must report "the number of slaves they will furnish" to assist in building the works and gives Colonel Dent the power to "impress a sufficient number of laborers." The order was given by Union General Jeremiah Boyle.

GLC02456.27

4 September 1846

Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

Autograph document signed

Title: to John Anthony Quitman

Written from camp near Camargo. Thomas transmits orders prohibiting the discharge of firearms near camp and restricting non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates from leaving camp, among other details. One bust engraving of Thomas included as collateral.

GLC02456.30

28 September 1862

Tilghman, Lloyd, 1816-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Ruggles

Confederate Brigadier General Tilghman writes to Confederate Brigadier General Ruggles to forward a request from Union General Benjamin Butler for a prisoner exchange. One full length engraving of Tilghman included as collateral.

GLC02456.31

January 24, 1864

Torbert, Alfred Thomas Archimedes, 1833-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Torbert signs twice as Chief of Cavalry (once following his initial note, and once following a post script). Writes to an unnamed general: "You were speaking the other day of wanting a Chief of Arty. Did if ever strike you that Genl Seymour could be a good man for the position as it is his particular arm of the service and has the rank your Chief ought to have" (possibly referring to General Truman Seymour). In a post script, states "If you disapprove of an application I have [sent?] up do not let it go any farther." One bust engraving of Torbert included as collateral.

GLC02456.32

1841-1865

Header Record

Title: Civil War generals who sided against their birth states: 18 items [decimalized]

[decimalized 02457.01-.02457.18]

GLC02457

25 April 1863

Birney, David Bell, 1825-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Seymour

Recommending to the Governor's attention Captain I. G. Smith, attached to Birney's command, who has had to resign due to circumstances of a domestic nature. States he would welcome the return of Captain Smith at the conclusion of his personal business.

GLC02457.01

23 July 1862

Davidson, John Wynn, 1825-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending Captain Edward Martindale for promotion. States Martindale, who served in the Subsistence Department, acted with distinction in the recent battles before Richmond, Virginia.

GLC02457.04

25 March 1864

Hawley, Joseph R., 1826-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Eaton

Seventh Connecticut Infantry Colonel Joseph R. Hawley (Hawley's Brigade) writes to Rev. Jacob Eaton, West Meriden, Connecticut, to tell him that, given the choice for chaplain between him and Rev. Mr. Holmes, and knowing nothing of either of them, the regiment had chosen Holmes. Holmes has gone off with the cavalry, thus is not able to be called. Eaton should come as quickly as he can. One bust engraving of Hawley included as collateral.

GLC02457.07

14 July 1862

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph document signed

Title: to Major Campbell and Lieutenant Long

Orders regarding receiving the flag of truce and message of surrender from Confederate forces. States "The flag of truce will not be permitted to pass our lines." One bust engraving of an unidentified man included as collateral.

GLC02457.08

27 December 1864

Kilpatrick, Hugh J., 1836-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Willard W. Glazier

Writes to Glazier, a Lieutenant who had just escaped from a Confederate prison, to express his "high appreciation of" his "many soldierly qualities". Remembers that in his old regiment Glazier was a private. Two bust engravings of Kilpatrick included as collateral.

GLC02457.10

10 August 1862

Newton, John, 1823-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recommending a promotion for Captain W. H. Robinson of the Thirty Second New York Volunteers. Written at "Camp on James River." One bust engraving of Newton included as collateral.

GLC02457.13

January 31, 1869

Reno, Jesse Lee, 1823-1862

Document signed

Title: [Military financial return]

Jesse R. Reno signs a partially printed document for money given to him by the paymaster as compensation from 1859 to 1869, including the cost for servants. Docket on verso.

GLC02457.15.01

8 November 1862

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Halleck

Recommends Donn Piatt as a Judge Advocate to a particular military commission at Cincinnati.

GLC02490.10

circa 1862

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. McClellan

Stanton explains why McClellan's request to send "Todd," an officer, to Buell has not been fulfilled. Generals Ripley and Thomas had accused Todd of "habitualy shirking duty," and Stanton had been investigating the matter. Stanton notes that "Genl Thomas acted on my order, and not out of any disrespect to your wishes...."

GLC02490.17

21 April 1887

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [An autobiographical sketch]

Possibly written in New York City. Lists details of Porter's military service. Mentions various civilian careers. Notes "restoration to the army by President Cleveland under authority of act of Congress dated July 1 '86- Commission as Colonel dating back to May 14 1861. Placed on the retired list of the Army as Colonel July 7 1886." Records service as New York City Commissioner of Police 1884-1888.

GLC02494.07