18 July 1862

Trobriand, Régis de, 1816-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Commending Captain George G. Williams for his service, especially his bravery at Malvern Hill. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03477.01

7 October 1864

Herron, Francis J., 1837-1902

Autograph note signed

Title: [Endorsement requesting parole for a friend]

Requesting parole for a sick and imprisoned friend. Reads "One of the parties under arrest...is a friend of mine...I do not think there is anything against him. He is quite sick. Please parole him." Docket signed by Christian Thomson Christensen. Signed at conclusion and again in text.

GLC03477.02

January 15, 1834

Patterson, Robert, 1792-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jervis Spencer

Regarding collecting a debt. Docket in pencil, added later.

GLC03477.03

24 October 1881

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Autograph note signed

Title: to J. W. Smith

States that he has complied with Smith's request, possibly for an autograph.

GLC03477.04

30 July 1869

Weber, Max, 1824-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Stating that his "commission as Brigadier General is dated: 13 April 18." Written on stationery of the Custom House, New York.

GLC03477.06

8 July 1866

Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Offering assistance in any way possible while the recipient is in New Orleans. Addressed to "Colonel."

GLC03478

circa August-September 1863

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Document signed

Title: [Deposition of Judy Taylor against Joseph Coombs]

Written in clerical hand and signed by Porter as Acting Rear Admiral commanding the Mississippi Squadron. Deposition where Judy Taylor accuses Joseph Coombs of being a Confederate supporter. Says she was hired as a chambermaid to Coombs, who was the captain of the "Louisville," from July 1861-September 1862. She was then hired again in December 1862 and was under his employ until the ship was captured by U.S. forces. She was hired for $20/month. Claims she was last paid in April 1862. Taylor also said that Coombs always hoisted the rebel flag when coming to a landing. She also reported…

GLC03508

25 May 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman

Written at Headquarters of the Department of the Tennessee near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Grant writes to Sherman in the early days of the siege of Vicksburg. Relates he ordered Colonel Johnson to ascertain the number of Confederate troops north of the Black River, and to burn a bridge over the river, leaving Haynes' Bluff without a garrison. Writes "I deem that point of so much importance that I am willing to weaken our force here rather that to leave it unoccupied." Orders Sherman to send a brigade to assist in fortifying the bluff. Endorsed by Sherman, who orders Tuttle (possibly General…

GLC03512

09 May 1907

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sam Chapman

Written on stationery of the Department of Justice. Discusses Grant's endorsement of Lee's pardon after the war, and Johnson's refusal to grant it. He discusses politics during the Reconstruction era. He comments "there was more vindictiveness shown to me by the Virginia people for my voting for Grant than the North showed to me for fighting four years against him." Various politicians and judges mentioned.

GLC03293

26 July 1864

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Farragut

Written aboard the USS Hartford. Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to his wife Virginia in Hastings on the Hudson, New York. Signed by Farragut as well as initialled after a postscript. Says he wanted to let her know he was well. Remarks that he gave General Sickles a passage home in the USS "Governor Hahn." Writes: "He is the little fellow who made such a flourishing speech for me, on my arrival, at New Orleans when I came down the River after passing Port Hudson..." Says "Eaton takes my sword Home to you, if the pirates do not get it." Claims there is nothing of interest, but reports that…

GLC03309

6 August 1864

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Broadside

Title: General Order No. 12

Written aboard the USS Hartford. Rear Admiral Farragut, as commander of the Western Gulf Blockade Squadron, sends thanks to the crews under his command for their conduct during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which took place on 5 August 1864. Remarks that despite having "witnessed the almost instantaneous annihilation of our gallant companions in the Tecumseh by a torpedo, and the slaughter of their friends, mess-mates and gun-mates on our decks, still there were no evidences of hesitation in following their Commander-in-Chief through the line of torpedoes and obstructions." See GLC04664.01 for…

GLC03310

13 March 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Birdseye McPherson

Written near Vicksburg from Headquarters, Department of the Tennessee. General Grant informs McPherson, Commander of the 17th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, that Lagow (possibly Colonel Clark B. Lagow) "has just returned and called my attention to several points that you want instructions on." Relates that General Isaac Ferdinand Quinby, Commander of the 7th Division/7th Corps, will travel through the Yazoo Pass. Writes "I have sent North for small class steamers which should be expected to commence arriving now. In regard to the contrabands the question is a troublesome one. I am not…

GLC03311

8 May 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman

General Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to General Sherman, Commander of the Fifteenth Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Discusses the safety of supply trains. Reports that he will send Captain William Silliman Hillyer to load wagons and transport them to Sherman so Sherman's brigade can escort them to their destination. Includes an initialled post script.

GLC03312

14 May 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman

General Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to General Sherman, Commander of the Fifteenth Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Instructs Sherman to designate a Brigade from his command to guard Jackson, Mississippi, and to collect Confederate property within the city. Orders Sherman to direct his troops to destroy bridges and roads leading into the city. Instructs troops travelling East of the river (possibly the Pearl River), should burn all Confederate cotton and stores they find. Includes a stain in the upper left corner.

GLC03313

14 April 1865

Newspaper

Title: The World. [Vol. V., no. 1501 (April 14, 1865)]

Covers the issues surrounding General Robert E. Lee's surrender and the end of the Civil War. Announces that drafting and recruiting has stopped, that Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston will be urged to surrender, and details the pursuit of Lee's army up to the surrender, the Appomattox campaign. Prints articles on the news of various states, mostly related to the end of the war. Includes an item on the reconstruction movement in Virginia, and an article about Richmond in the aftermath. Other articles detail international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public…

GLC03119

circa 1863

Hall, Henry B., 1808-1884

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Strong Vincent

One engraving of Strong Vincent dated circa 1863. Bust portrait of Vincent.

GLC08878.0656

circa 1865

Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of William Hervey Lamme Wallace

One engraving of William Hervey Lamme Wallace circa 1865. Bust portrait of Wallace.

GLC08878.0691

circa 1865

Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893

Engraving

Title: Engraving of James S. Wadsworth

One engraving of James S. Wadsworth dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Wadsworth. Based on a photo by Matthew Brady.

GLC08878.0701

1865

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Engraving of James S. Wadsworth

One engraving of James S. Wadsworth dated 1865. Standing portrait of Wadsworth holding a horse by the bridle. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0702

circa 1865

Halpin, P., fl. 1865

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Gouverneur Kemble Warren

One engraving of Gouverneur Kemble Warren dated circa 1865. Bust profile portrait of Warren. Based on a photo by Matthew Brady.

GLC08878.0727

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Gouverneur Kemble Warren

One engraving of Gouverneur Kemble Warren dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Warren.

GLC08878.0728

circa 1865

Batchelder, fl. 1865

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Frank Wheaton

One engraving of Frank Wheaton dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Wheaton.

GLC08878.0773

circa 1865

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Alexander Stewart Webb

One engraving of Alexander Stewart Webb dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Webb.

GLC08878.0808

7 September 1862

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Kelton

Describes organization of his forces in preparation for fighting near Corinth. Lists which Divisions will go with which Generals and where they will be positioned "Maj. Gen. Sherman commanding on the right, Maj. Gen. Ord in the center, and Brig. Gen. Rosencrans on the left." Also notes "will probably move Head Quarters to Jackson."

GLC03786

8 August 1863

Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lorenzo Thomas

Accepting his promotion to Major General of Volunteers, and enclosing his oath of office (GLC03801.01).

GLC03801.02