1863

French & Co.

Photograph

Title: U.S. Marine Hospital Vicksburg

A print of a photograph of a three-story building in Vicksburg, MS. The Mississippi River can be seen in the background beyond the rest of the city. Title taken from inscription on recto. Stamp of "French & Co., photographers, Vicksburg, Miss." Men posed outside the building and someone standing in the left most bottom window. The building was constructed in 1853 and used as a hospital until 1873 (taken over by the Marines after the end of the siege in 1863). Demolished in 1892. Print is mounted at an angle to the backing material.

GLC05111.01.0099

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Rebel lines at Vicksburg

The image shows fortifications on a hill overlooking an extensive valley, with cannons on top of the hill and two buildings in the lower right corner of the photo. Inscriptions on verso: "Rebel lines in rear of Vicksburg" "Collection of Americana Frederick H. Meserve 265 Edgecombe Avenue New York City" and "MES."

GLC05111.01.1095

Feb 1864

Photograph

Title: The levee at Vicksburg, Mississippi

The image shows three steamboats full of people docked at a levee. Several buildings occupy the foreground. Inscriptions on verso: "The levee at Vicksburg, Miss., Feb., 1864" "Eve Post mag. wanted July 25 3 PM" and "4 in square no rule." Numeric notation on verso: "137." Stamp of the Frederick H. Meserve Collection of Americana also on verso.

GLC05111.01.1113

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

circa 1880-1890

Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912

Printed document

Title: Index for Confederate War Etchings

A index listing all the etchings.

GLC00493.30

1862-1864

Pope, Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Header Record

Title: Journal of the Southern campaign (2 v.) with album of 22 cartes de visite [Decimalized .01- .02]

Pope belonged to Company I, 35th Massachusetts Volunteers. The manuscript consists of 2 volumes (total 414 p.). Battle content on Antietam, Fredericksburg and Vicksburg. Also mentions contrabands and General Ambrose Burnside. The accompanying album has 22 cartes.

GLC06266

4 July 1863

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ulysses S. Grant

General Sherman congratulates General Grant on his victory at Vicksburg. Sherman warns him against the "incense of flattery" that will be created in the press. Sherman would like to celebrate, but must continue to fight. He comments on the upcoming movements of troops. He explains some strategy to work toward his goal of reclaiming the Mississippi for the Union. Written from a camp near Bear Creek.

GLC06333

January 22, 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Schuyler Hamilton

Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, discusses the organization of guns in preparation for the siege of Vicksburg. Also instructs Hamilton regarding gathering troops at Memphis, Tennessee and Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC06349

14 July 1863

Newspaper

Title: Port Hudson freeman. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (July 14, 1863)]

Reports on the Surrender of Vicksburg and Port Hudson. Printed by Union troops the day Port Hudson was captured. States that Mrs. Vallandinham had gone insane but her "nervous system was severely shocked." Also includes a very moving report from a hospital. Brown necessity paper.

GLC06107.17

6 July 1863

Newspaper

Title: The black hawk chronicle. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (July 6, 1863)]

Siege of Vicksburg. A Southerner surrenders for whiskey. Many articles illustrate Army - Navy Rivalry. Prints poem Hiawatha.

GLC06107.23

13 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [June 13, 1863]

Estimates of 15,000 troops killed; 45,000 missing in the Battle of Vicksburg. A soldier's letter describes conditions on a warship off the Vicksburg coast. Wallpaper has geometric floral pattern in a faded red color.

GLC05988.01

18 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [18 June 1863]

"Bombarding Vicksburg." Describes 28 days of bombardment; 50,000 shells hurled into the city. Blacks in Warrington recruited by Yankee forces. Although Vicksburg has been under siege, the city proudly maintains a sense of culture and improvement. Wallpaper has blue and gray abstract floral pattern.

GLC05988.02

23 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [June 23, 1863]

Complains about careless soldiers south of the city who fire their guns at random. Praises gallant soldiers. Includes reports from other newspapers. Wallpaper has blue and white floral pattern.

GLC05988.03

25 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [June 25, 1863]

Lee assumed the offensive and marched through Maryland into Pennsylvania. Expresses need to be patient while waiting for Johnston. A letter from a soldier describes conditions. Fugitive slave ad. Wallpaper has gray and blue floral and foliage pattern.

GLC05988.04

2 July 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]

Mentions the deaths of a few Confederate leaders; cautions against citizens who hoard foodstuff. A notice mocks Grant and invites him to dinner upon his arrival; a magnificent sword was presented to him previously. Wallpaper has maroon, peach and tan geometric swirl pattern.

GLC05988.05

15 August 1863

Compton, T.G., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (August 15, 1863)]

Confederate occupation newspaper. Article concerning Confederate generals Johnston, Pemberton, and President Davis describes them as a crew of mercenaries and parasites of the Confederate government; General Johnston is responsible for the fall of Vicksburg. "Alfred Neafie" noted in red ink on each corner. Wallpaper has blue-gray floral pattern with green and purple highlights.

GLC05988.28

18 August 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Tri-Weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 65 (August, 18, 1863)]

A rare postmarked issue with Civil War news, including a report of the surrender of Vicksburg. There is also an article advocating conscripting slaves to fight for the Confederacy and fugitive slave ads. Contains foreign news as well as news from around Texas and New Orleans. Reports on local elections. Cushing was the editor.

GLC06015

2 July 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The Daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]

Misspelled title in masthead: "Ctizen." This is a variant issue of the newspaper printed with the last half column re-set by Union soldiers after the occupied Vicksburg on July 4. See the original Confederate printing, GLC 5988.05, and the Union printing (with correct masthead), GLC 5959.20. Wallpaper has blue and brown pastoral family scene.

GLC06043

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

1864

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Pamphlet

Title: Correspondence between the President and General Joseph E. Johnston together with that of the Secretary of War...

... (title continues) and the Adjutant and Inspector General, during the months of May, June and July, 1863. Includes correspondence between Johnston and Confederate President Jefferson Davis concerning Johnston's actions in Mississippi during spring and summer of 1863. Includes correspondence from Johnston's command at Jackson, which fell to the Union 14 May 1863. Much correspondence pertains to the reinforcement Vicksburg, Mississippi, which fell to the Union 4 July 1863. Also includes correspondence from James A. Seddon, Confederate Secretary of War. Contains correspondence to General…

GLC06158.02

2 July 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: Daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]

The famous wallpaper issue with the "Note" added by Grant's soldiers in the last column. This issue has the banner title spelled correctly. (See also GLC 6043, the variant issue with misspelled masthead.) Docketed on verso, signed by Lt. Tom Custer, 1st Arkansas Colored Infantry. Note is written to "Charley," dated March 29, 1864. (Thomas M. Custer, formerly of the 124th Illinois, was recruiting for the 46th US Colored Troops. He joined the regiment as 1st Lieutenant in Jan. 1865. Copies of service files in collateral.) This is the rarest of all Vicksburg wallpaper editions, being the last…

GLC05959.20

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

circa 1861-1865

Brand, Edwin L., 1834-1900

Photograph

Title: As 2nd lieutenant, standing full-length portrait with sword

Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Leander B. 95th Illinois Reg't. Vicksburg Miss." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brand's 108 & 110 Lake Street, Chicago."

GLC05111.02.1096

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Image showing resulting figure of two bullets meeting in mid-air

Graphite inscription on verso "The collision of two bullets in mid air at the seige of Vicksburg. At the Medical Museum Washington, D.C." "From A. A. Woodhull. March 10th/66."

GLC05111.02.0976

1863

Howard, R.S., fl. 1863

Header Record

Title: Documents pertaining to Chaplain R. S. Howard's service in the Battle of Vicksburg [Decimalized .01- .03]

Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, writes extremely detailed and descriptive letters regarding the Battle of Vicksburg. Includes a map of Vicksburg drawn in black and red ink.

GLC06382