13 July 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (July 13, 1864)]

Several letters to the editor on page 1 mark conversions and religious undertakings for soldiers. An editorial proclaims Jesus "Christ as a Reformer." An article examines the revolutionary heroine "Molly Stark," compared to brave Civil War women. "Secular News" reports updates on Charleston, Washington, Harpers Ferry, and more. This section also includes a report of the Battle Between the CSS Alabama and USS Kearsage, with the Sinking of the Former.

GLC05959.39.57

5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested on order of General John Charles Fremont and arrived in Fayetteville on route to Wheeling, West Virginia.

GLC02414.048

5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Major J. Dan Jr.

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Provost Marshall General at Wheeling, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has arrived under guard and will leave tomorrow for Wheeling.

GLC02414.049

3 June 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 32 (June 3, 1863)]

"Army Correspondence" prints a letter from the army evangelist of the Domestic Mission Board reporting on their work and requesting for more copies of the paper to be sent to soldiers. A chaplain reports the revival work in their camp during a quiet time without battle. "Two Things" describes two sins which most beset the soldier: swearing and gambling. "Blockade" examines the current trade embargos and their effects. "Voice of 'Fathers' in Time of War" compares church minutes from previous times of war. "Secular News" includes General Ulysses S. Grant demanding the Surrender of Vicksburg…

GLC05959.39.26

25 May 1864

Newspaper

Title: Camden weekly Confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 8 (May 25, 1864)]

The Battle Near Drewry's Bluff - Details of Beauregard's Victory, Kershaw's Brigade in the Battle of the Wilderness, Surrender of Fort Donelson.

GLC05959.42.01

27 April 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 136 (April 27, 1861)]

Minutes of an Officer in Fort Sumter, Harper's Ferry Affair, Fayetteville Arsenal Surrendered, The Border War.

GLC05959.44.04

12 April 1865

Allen, William Wirt, 1835-1894

Letter signed

Title: to unknown

Regarding Confederate troop movements. Written on the same day Confederate forces laid down their arms at Appomattox Court House. In pencil.

GLC04210.04

5 April 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 5, whole no.3892 (April 5, 1865)]

Richmond now being evacuated, Letter by President Davis to General Lee, General Lee to General Grant, General Grant to General Lee.

GLC05959.54.48

14 April 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 9, whole no.3896 (April 14, 1865)]

Dispatches from eastern cities show great excitement over the fall of Richmond & Petersburg, Lee's surrender.

GLC05959.54.50

10 May 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 20, whole no. 3907 (May 10, 1865)]

Address of General Jos. O. Selby to his division to go to Mexico rather than surrender.

GLC05959.54.56

22 May 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 25, whole no. 3912 (May 22, 1865)]

Will Kirby Smith Surrender?, Close of the War, Inteview with General Lee.

GLC05959.54.60

13 March 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 60 (March 13, 1861)]

The New Southern Confederacy Constitution, The Intended Evacuation of Fort Sumter, Reported Surrender of Fort Sumter, as Lincoln orders the Fort returned to the State of South Carolina.

GLC05959.56.001

12 September 1861

M'Clanahon & Dill

Newspaper

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

Surrender of Fort Hatteras.

GLC05959.49.01

18 June 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (June 18, 1864)]

Lincoln & Johnson, Morgan attacked Hobson at Cynthiana, forcing surrender.

GLC05959.50.23

12 April 1865

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 9 (April 12, 1865)]

English opinions 1861-65, Glorious news - Surrender of Lee's army - General Sherman's visit to General Grant.

GLC05959.50.56

January 27, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 122, whole no. 3502 (January 27, 1862)]

General Beauregard in Baltimore. Surrender of Major Lynde. Editorial on free trade, especially in regard to this newspaper. List of newspapers in Texas, both current and recently defunct. Letter from Austin.

GLC05959.51.019

February 24, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 134, whole no. 3514 (February 24, 1862)]

Fort Donelson evacuated, Buell advancing on Nasville, Speech of Judge Terrell. Editorial on war weapons. Letter from Judge Burford. Tribute of respect to Company A calvary, Nashville ordered to Surrender, General Price falling back on Arkansas, The enemy preparing to attack Columbus.

GLC05959.51.025

7 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 22, whole no. 3517 (May 7, 1862)]

Surrender of Fort Jackson. Report from New Orleans. Confederate prisoners in Baltimore. Reading material for the soldiers. Memorial to Brigadier General H.H. Shirley

GLC05959.51.034

19 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 27, whole no. 3522 (May 19, 1862)]

General Beauregard's address. Demand of the surrender of Galveston. Response to previous editorial-shinplaster apologists. August election. The Conscript act. Letters from Yorktown, Richmond, and the Rangers. Graphic account of the fight at the forts.

GLC05959.51.038

2 June 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 33, whole no. 3528 (June 2, 1862)]

News from New Orleans. Battle of Glorietta at Fort Fillmore, with a casualty and wounded list. An editorial examines the surrender of Galveston. Editorial on the oath of allegiance. Fugitive slave ad. Regulations on substitutes in the army. Speech from Parson William G. Brownlow.

GLC05959.51.044

4 June 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 34, whole no. 3529 (June 4, 1862)]

Williamsburg engagements. Surrender of Natchez. Battle of Shiloh. Prisoners at Chicago, and escort of federal prisoners home. General orders from Texas headquarters about recruits. Battle at Vicksburg, and gunboat battles. Proclamation of martial law.

GLC05959.51.045

29 August 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 71, whole no. 3566 (August 29, 1862)]

Battle of Culpepper. Confederate operations on the Mississippi. Account by a man in Col. J.H. Morgan's late Kentucky expedition. Editorial on conscripting Negroes. Surrender of the Bayou Sara.

GLC05959.51.051

12 September 1864

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 162 (September 12, 1864)]

Troops Massing near Petersburg, The Capitulation of Fort Morgan, The Fate of Atlanta - It Appears Abandoned by Confederate Troops, South Carolina Ladies Offer Aid and Comfort to the Wounded of Charleston.

GLC05959.43.40

1780

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Book

Title: A State of the Expedition from Canada, as Laid Before the House of Commons...

Title continues, "...by Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, and verified by evidence ; with a collection of authentic documents, and an addition of many circumstances which were prevented from appearing before the House by the prorogation of Parliament ; written and collected by himself." Printed for J. Almon, 1780. First Edition, with six engraved maps and battle plans, engraved by William Faden. Modern half calf preserving original marbled boards. Burgoyne's chief defense of his conduct as the commander of the British expedition proceeding southward from Canada in 1777. Intending to cut the New…

GLC08975.01

1865/04/14

Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869

Newspaper

Title: The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4220 (April 14, 1865)

Covers General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox in detail. Includes an account of the events leading up to the surrender, an interview between Ulysses S. Grant and Lee, the signing of the articles of capitulation by Lee, the era of peace, Richmond, Virginia, Texas and other states in the aftermath, etc. Has a listing of the passengers on board the steamer General Lyon which burned off the coast of Cape Hatteras. Includes a historical sketch of the Battle of Fort Sumter on 12-13 April 1861. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements,…

GLC08807