4 July 1863

Newspaper

Title: The Philadelphia Morning Post [(July 4, 1863)]

One newspaper entitled The Philadelphia Morning Post dated July 4th 1863. The newspaper contains multiple articles concerning the Battle of Gettysburg and other current events.

GLC03393.70

10 July 1863

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated July 10, 1863. Mentions the fall of Vicksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg and speculates that the war might end in two months.

GLC03523.24.058

20 July 1863

Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One letter addressed from John G. Scurry to his father dated U.S. Hospital, David's Island, July 20, 1863.

GLC03957.24

1866

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph album

Title: Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. Volume 1

These albums are in the original format, showing photographs taken while in Brady's studio. Depicts Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg, etc.

GLC03547.01

1866

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph album

Title: Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. Volume 1

These albums are in the original format, showing photographs taken while in Brady's studio. Depicts Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg, etc.

GLC03547.02

1900

New York, Monuments Commission for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Ch

Book

Title: Final report on the battlefield of Gettysburg Vol 1

Spine title: New York at Gettysburg. Monuments commission report for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Chattanooga. Albany: J.B. Lyon Company. Written in accordance with a New York state act "to provide for designating the positions and movements of the troops of the State of New York on the battlefield of Gettysburg." Contains itineraries, rosters, and casualty lists of the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia, and reports of monument dedication ceremonies. Contains maps in each volume related to the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC00267.298.01

1900

New York, Monuments Commission for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Ch

Book

Title: Final report on the battlefield of Gettysburg Vol 2

Spine title: New York at Gettysburg. Monuments commission report for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Chattanooga. Albany: J.B. Lyon Company. Written in accordance with a New York state act "to provide for designating the positions and movements of the troops of the State of New York on the battlefield of Gettysburg." Contains itineraries, rosters, and casualty lists of the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia, and reports of monument dedication ceremonies. Contains maps in each volume related to the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC00267.298.02

1900

New York, Monuments Commission for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Ch

Book

Title: Final report on the battlefield of Gettysburg Vol 3

Spine title: New York at Gettysburg. Monuments commission report for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Chattanooga. Albany: J.B. Lyon Company. Written in accordance with a New York state act "to provide for designating the positions and movements of the troops of the State of New York on the battlefield of Gettysburg." Contains itineraries, rosters, and casualty lists of the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia, and reports of monument dedication ceremonies. Contains maps in each volume related to the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC00267.298.03

1945

Randall, J .G. (James Garfield), 1881-1953

Book

Title: Lincoln the president: Springfield to Gettysburg vol 1

First two volumes of a four volume set. Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. Printed by the Vail-Ballou Press, Inc. in Binghampton, New York. Dedicated "To Ruth, whose unfailing help and interest illumined the labor of these pages." Details the life of Lincoln from his birth and time growing up in Springfield, Illinois to his speech at Gettysburg. In volume one, the right edges of chapter fourteen are uncut. Red cover with gold stamped lettering on the spine and front cover. Sewn binding.

GLC00267.279.01

1945

Randall, J .G. (James Garfield), 1881-1953

Book

Title: Lincoln the president: Springfield to Gettysburg vol 2

First two volumes of a four volume set. Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. Printed by the Vail-Ballou Press, Inc. in Binghampton, New York. Dedicated "To Ruth, whose unfailing help and interest illumined the labor of these pages." Details the life of Lincoln from his birth and time growing up in Springfield, Illinois to his speech at Gettysburg. In volume one, the right edges of chapter fourteen are uncut. Red cover with gold stamped lettering on the spine and front cover. Sewn binding.

GLC00267.279.02

19 November 1863

Stockton, T. H. (Thomas Hewlings), 1808-1868

Broadside

Title: Prayer at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg

Published by William S. & Alfred Martien, Booksellers. Delivered 19 November 1863, though a precise print date for this document is not cited. Delivered by Reverend Thomas Hewlings Stockton, who previously served as Chaplain to the United States House of Representatives. States "our enemies-- they came unresisted ... They prepared to cast the chain of Slavery around the form of Freedom, binding life and death together forever."

GLC06072

February 13, 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 45 (February 13, 1864)]

News from the Confederate capitol at Richmond that Lee's Army has not received reinforcements after the turn of events at Gettysburg. Ads for slave sales, fugitive slaves, and retail. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has beautiful multicolor floral and geometric pattern (pattern # 1930).

GLC05988.08

24 October 1863

Compton, T.G., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (October 24, 1863)]

This Confederate re-occupation edition was published after Alexandria had been recaptured by Confederate forces from the Federals and includes Gen. Lee's Official Report of the Battle of Gettysburg. No news; plenty of rumors. Printed on eggshell blue wallpaper with blue and red foliage pattern.

GLC05988.29

7 December 1863

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: [President's Message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress]

After recounting various successes and failures, including comments on the capitulation of Vicksburg and Port Hudson, the fighting in Mississippi, and the Battle of Gettysburg, Davis discusses foreign relations at length. Other topics covered include: finances, the army, prisoner exchanges, the Trans-Mississippi Department, the navy, and enemy conduct. With "Rebel Archives" stamp from the Record Division of the War Department on the first page. Stab-stitched.

GLC06158.01

3 October 1863

A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Charleston tri-weekly courier.

Reported Retreat of Burnside, General Lee's Official Report on the Pennsylvania Campaign (Gettysburg), Yankees Fortifying at Cupepper, C.H.

GLC05959.38

16 June 1863

Henry, Alexander, 1793-1883

Broadside

Title: Defence of the city of Philadelphia

Printed by Baird & King at 607 Samson Street in Philadelphia. Large pictorial broadside, with large woodcut of city seal, quoting from proclamation of Mayor Alexander Henry and from Brigadier General and Commander of Philadelphia A. J. Pleasanton and Assistant Adjutant General William Bradford, calling upon the people to "yield a prompt and ready obedience to the Orders of the said Commander of the Home Guard." Created during Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North, right before the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC05985

1861-1865 ca.

Header Record

Title: Stereocards, mostly Anthony War Views, O'Sullivan, etc. [decimalized]

271 stereocards primarily E. & H. T. Anthony's "War Views," and "Prominent Portraits." Other publishers include Timothy O'Sullivan, G.W. Pach and Taylor & Huntington. See separate database for a complete listing of images. Highlights include a "War Views" image entitled "Wounded Indians" (#1) "The Home Guard" (#2), Elmira Prison Camp (#3), "Colored Army Teamsters (#4), "Slave Pens at Alexandria" (#75-76), and various images from battles through-out the war. Portraits of various generals including U. S. Grant (#146-165, some Cold Harbor and presidential) and William T. Sherman (#135-…

GLC05137

1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet

Title: An oration delivered on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, (November 19, 1863,) at the consecration of the cemetery

First printing by Baker & Godwin. Contains the speeches of Edward Everett and Abraham Lincoln delivered at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. "To which is added interesting reports of the dedication ceremony; descriptions of the battlefield; incidents and details of the battle, &c." Lincoln's Gettysburg address is on page 40.

GLC05124

1861-1865 ca.

Header Record

Title: Carte de visites, cabinet cards and stereocards by Brady and others [word processed inventory available]

This collection contains 138 carte de visites, 4 stereocards and 1 cabinet card of various Civil War era generals, politicians, and interesting civilians. The collection was assembled by a private collector. Imprints include E. & H.T. Anthony, A.S. Morse, Brady, and Armistead & Taylor. The collection has been broken down into the following categories: 1-58 Union generals, also includes Johnny Clem; #59-85 Confederate generals; #86-90 Montages of generals (1 Confederate); #91-101 Civilian personalities and notables (including Lincoln, Jefferson and Varina Davis, cabinet members,…

GLC05135

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Meade's Headquarters at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Image shows two small wooden buildings surrounded by fields and trees. Two men are visible, one standing at the corner of the house, the other reclining on the ground. Graphite inscription on verso "21" "Meade's Headquarters during the Battle of Gettysburg, Pa." "1.25-."

GLC05111.02.1310

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: McPherson's Farm with two people in the foreground, barns in the distance

The standing individual could possibly be Mathew Brady. Graphite inscription on verso "1.00--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1311

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery

Image showsa large arch at the entrance to the Gettysburg Naval Cemetery. Bomb damage is evident. Two people are visible, one in front of the arch, the other person is in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso "22" "Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery (Navl.)" "1.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1325

1863

Photograph

Title: View of Little Round Top, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Image shows a view of Little Round Top, with two men in a wagon in the middle distance. Graphite inscription on verso "Little Round Top--Gettysburg-1863 man on left probably Mathew Brady photo by T. O'Sullivan. Horan P. 74" "1.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1326

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Gettysburg Single-story house with two cannon in the front yard

Image shows a stone house with two cannon in the front yard. On the right edge of the photo are two tombstones, one of which has the name "Knapp" engraved upon it.

GLC05111.02.1328

1863

Photograph

Title: Scene of Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. *Place where Gen. Warren was killed on Little Round Top.

Image shows a view of a large field in the distance. The photo was taken from the top of a hill looking out upon the field. Graphite inscription on verso "Scene of Gen. Pickett's Charge Looking Towards Gettysburg 1863" ".75--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1329