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Communication from the Secretary of the Navy...March 9th 1863. Transmitted with Message from the President, March 10th 1863.

GLC06745.207

[Attack on Pearl Harbor]

Sailors in airfield watch the clouds of smoke and fire from attack on Pearl Harbor. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.
From Naval History and Heritage command's online catalog: "Sailors stand...

GLC09547.09

[Attack on Pearl Harbor]

Cloud of smoke seen from one of three ships during attack on Pearl Harbor. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.

GLC09547.10

[Damaged car from attack on Pearl Harbor]

Damaged car from attack with passenger inside. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.

GLC09547.11

Two of eighteen battleships lost by U.S. at Pearl Harbor

Attached label reads: POSITIVELY NOT FOR RELEASE BFORE SUNDAY, DEC. 6th Must credit Official U.S. Navy Photo[...]Two of eighteen battleships lost by U.S. at Pearl Harbor[...]Release by the U.S. Navy to coincide with the first anniversary of the Jap...

GLC09547.13

to sister

He sent her $20. He apologizes for being neglectful. It is only because he has so many business letters to write.

GLC02161.113

to mother

He is sorry to hear of his mother's illness. He sent his citizen's suit home yesterday. He will have his hair cut soon.

GLC02161.115

to mother

He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.

GLC02161.116

to mother

He mentions several friends and acquaintances. One of the lieutenants is sick. Charley is in command of the 27th.

GLC02161.117

to mother

He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.

GLC02161.118

to father

They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.

GLC02161.119

to father

He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.

GLC02161.120

[orders for Orville S. Dewey]

Dewey is ordered to Washington on guard patrol.

GLC02161.121

to father

He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.

GLC02161.122

to Harriet W. Dewey

He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.

GLC02161.134

[record from Mount Pleasant General Hospital]

GLC02750.133

[hospital records]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary received clothing while at the United States General Hospital

GLC02750.135

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Perry Wills received clothing while at the Carver United States Hospital

GLC02750.136

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Gray received clothing while at the United States General Hospital

GLC02750.137

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell drew pay while at the Campbell Hospital

GLC02750.138

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell received clothing while at the Campbell Hospital

GLC02750.139

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary was discharged from military service on 18 February 1863

GLC02750.140

[Special orders for Lt. O. S. Dewey]

Dewey is ordered to go to Buffalo to recruit for the 33rd battery.

GLC02161.114

to mother

He was assigned to the 10th army corps. He asks if a fellow lieutenant's body was received by the military.

GLC02161.123

to mother

He is in desperate need of money. He only has $15.35. He has no money to give them and asks if she knows anyone who will loan them $100 or $150.

GLC02161.124