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[Court Martial proceedings in the case of Mathew Baker for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Baker's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.01

[Court martial proceedings against Wilson Bradley for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Bradley's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.02

[Court martial proceedings against Henry Ivey for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Ivey's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden. Written at "Camp Burgwyn," near Bogue, North Carolina.

GLC02233.37.03

[Court martial proceedings against H. Arnett for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Arnett's conviction for "stealing some potatoes and ground peas." Sentenced to forfeit one month's wages which will be used to pay for the property he stole. Signed by Atkinson and Borden...

GLC02233.37.04

[Court martial proceedings against Marion Blackwell for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline] [Fragment]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Blackwell's conviction. Written at "Camp Burgwyn," near Bogue, North Carolina. Last page of the document is missing.

GLC02233.37.05

[Court martial proceedings against W. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Waters's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.06

[Court martial proceedings against Canada Barnes and P. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charges, testimony from the trials, and the acquittal of both men. Signed twice by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.07

to George Wortham

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized (ranging from pork to pocket knives, hoopskirt, calico and spun cotton) and the five men captured.

GLC02233.55.01

[List of articles seized from traders]

List of articles seized from men who were trading across enemy lines. Also lists the men captured.

GLC02233.55.02

to General Lewis

Lovell, aide-de-camp for (and possibly a relative of) General Mansfield Lovell, writes to Lewis (John Lawson Lewis, of the Louisiana militia). Lovell writes "I am directed by Genl Lovell to say that he has this day recd your invitation to Review &...

GLC02410.02

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. Parke]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon in which Parke states that he is "innocent of having given aid & comfort to the Rebels." Asks for an immediate trial. With pencil note from Scammon (possibly in his hand) asking Parke "Did you not negotiate or...

GLC02414.071

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio informs General Cox that first Lieutenant William Shepperd is resigning because of ill health. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.072

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the military division at Charleston that a recent dispatch from Cox makes him anxious to get the tracing paper Cox promised. States he wants to compile a map and they cannot afford to...

GLC02414.073

to Major Davis

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Major Davis, the Provost Marshall, to report that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested. Year inferred from content and from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.074

to Brigade Surgeon Clendermin

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the brigade surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia to ask if he has been ordered to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.075

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division at Charleston to inform that the roads are very bad from Gauley to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Recommends waiting for the weather to improve before marching. States,...

GLC02414.076

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division at Charleston to ask when the artillery horses would be coming. States they can move with the four Mountain Howitzers as far as Princeton without the horses. Asks where...

GLC02414.077

to Captain G.M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform that some prisoners were sent to Columbus before receiving orders that they should go to Wheeling. Has telegraphed to correct this. Reports...

GLC02414.078

to Captain C.N. Goulding

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Goulding in Wheeling Virginia that he sent the "ords Rects" (ordnance receipts?) by mail.

GLC02414.079

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia about the location of Union and Confederate troops in the area. States that he has the names of several wealthy men who are able to furnish...

GLC02414.080

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

W. H. Powell writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio asking if he should take a force of 250 from his regiment and 250 from another regiment and move on the Confederates in the morning. States, "I want revenge in some way for...

GLC02414.081

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Coates writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio to report that six Confederate deserters broke out of jail at Lewisburg, West Virginia and have come in. With autograph endorsement signed of...

GLC02414.082

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript letter from John T. Toland] [incomplete]

Toland writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio in cypher about moving to Wyoming [Courthouse]. Might be only part of the letter. With autograph endorsement on verso by Scammon, signed in initials of Scammon stating that "Lt Hastings will...

GLC02414.083

to his cousin

Copy of a letter from E. Nant to a cousin stating that he was arrested in August on orders of General Eliakim P. Scammon because of some letters he wrote after Jenkin's raid (Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins) that ended up in the hands of the...

GLC02414.084

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Benjamin F. Kelley]

A telegram from Brigadier General Benjamin F. Kelley to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he would like to appoint First Lieutenant S. B. McCulloch to his staff in the 5th VA Infantry. Asks him to approve this. With autograph...

GLC02414.085

to Eliakim P. Scammon

A telegram from Colonel Tomlinson to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he cannot be sure whether cavalry at Hughes Ferry will be able to find Gauley, West Virginia. Reports that the river has risen 18 inches in the last day. With...

GLC02414.086

to unknown

Possibly a telegram to General Eliakim P. Scammon. Colonel White reports that some deserters have come in and that there is a small battalion at Princeton, West Virginia. He will send more information as he gets it. White, a Union Brevet Brigadier...

GLC02414.087

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Colonel White reports in telegram that he has no more information on enemy movements. States that it was reported that the Confederates had six siege guns at Princeton, West Virginia. Author signed only as White; name and rank obtained from docket.

GLC02414.088

to unknown

Telegram gives scouting information from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Reports that there are three Confederate companies moving toward Gauley bridge, West Virginia. Docket states, "Col. Duval, White reports movement of enemy's infantry." Date from...

GLC02414.089

to Captain G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform of a prisoner in Columbus. States that he referred his care to General Jacob Dolson Cox, commander of the division. Only dated...

GLC02414.090

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia to state that the men of the 30th regiment have $5000 to send to needy families. Wants to send Captain Fowler with the money and reports it will take 15 days. Year...

GLC02414.091

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Gives information on the route from Wytheville to Princeton in West Virginia. States it is 49 miles from Princeton to Wytheville and 42 miles from Raleigh to...

GLC02414.092

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that three companies are scouting in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.093

to G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that a Dr. Naughter is so ill that he doesn't feel he can detain him any longer. Mentions that he can only approve the leave of two...

GLC02414.094

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio reports that Captain Gilmore at Raleigh needs forage and asks when Gardner can get him some. Not dated, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.095

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia to report on scouting activities. Gives locations of Confederate troops around Lewisburg, West Virginia. States, "Rebs. are pressing Militia...

GLC02414.096

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia to say that he will move tomorrow if possible. States they only have 41 tents for the brigade and that they can have 10 days rations at...

GLC02414.097

to Captain G.M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia about a Lieutenant asking for leave. Mentions that Lieutenant Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes will obtain recruits. Year inferred from Scammon's...

GLC02414.098

to Peter W. Johnstone

Lists nine recruits at a bounty of $2.25 per recruit. Postscript by Johnstone, Justice of the Peace, in St. Louis, Missouri.

GLC02711.16

to William E. Jones

Refers to the deaths of "Pink"; cousin Minerva Henderson, who died of consumption; Jimmy Robinson; and the rumor of the murders of two local families by robbers. Also reports various local weddings. Addressed to Liet. William E. Jones, Fort Merrill...

GLC02711.17

to William E. Jones

Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.

GLC02711.18

to G. Elskes

Requisition for service rendered at ten cents per day, including whiskey. Includes postscript from Elskes re payment. Elskes was the acting commander. Written at Fort Ewell, Texas.

GLC02711.19

to William E. Jones

Outlines the debts he has paid for Jones. Reports the activities of Companies C, E, and J. Asks Jones to provide his family with a hospital tent. Includes a postscript acknowledging receipt of five dollars for Jones for rifles. Addressed to Lieut...

GLC02711.20

to Samuel C. Greenhow

Letter of introduction for William E. Jones, who is traveling to Richmond. Jones was an old friend of Williams, and Greenhow was treasurer of Richmond.

GLC02711.21

Memphis tri-weekly appeal. [Vol. 17, no. 111 (September 12, 1861)]

Surrender of Fort Hatteras.

GLC05959.49.01

Memphis tri-weekly appeal. [Vol. 17, no. 112 (September 14, 1861)]

The Occupation of Columbia by Federal Troops, Account of Battle of Summerville, Vandal Pillaging Paducah.

GLC05959.49.02

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (November 11, 1863)]

Opening Statement on the reopening of the paper - against the Confederacy, Slidell lying in europe, Semmes the pirate, Traitor Slidell on Slavery, The Fugitive Slave Law, The Oath of Allegiance, Origin of army negroes, The rebellion a conspiracy....

GLC05959.50.01

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (November 18, 1863)]

The enlistment of negroes, Boasting Bragg - Lying, Jeff Davis & armed negroes, Breckenridge on rebellion, Jeff Davis the Rebel, the right of revolution, Who got up the rebellion.

GLC05959.50.02

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (January 9, 1864)]

General Grant & Foster, Teaching the slaves to rebel, Compensating the rebels, Effects of war upon the South. Brig. General Averill has destroyed Longstreet's winter supplies, General Burnside's speech, Andrew Jackson on coercing a state.

GLC05959.50.03

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 4 (January 16, 1864)]

Murfreesboro battleground, Speech of A.H. Stephens, Arming the slaves, The hanging of Dodd.

GLC05959.50.04