circa 1900

Autograph document

Title: [List of soldiers names with dates of birth.]

One document listing twelve names with birth dates. The names are all share the last name Wyckoff. Possibly for a memorial.

GLC03523.09.57

8 July 1895

Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

Autograph document

Title: Reminiscence of Frances Ormsbee regarding the Vermont regiments during the Civil War

One document written by Frances Ormsbee dated July 8, 1895. The document is a reminiscence of Vermont regiments during the Civil War.

GLC03523.09.58

circa 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Eulogy at return of Civil War dead

One unsigned manuscript dated circa 1861-1864.

GLC03523.09.60

circa 1860

Autograph document

Title: Dates relating to the Wyckoff family

One document listing seven names with dates of birth. Possibly a genealogy of the Ormsbee family. Frances and Ebenezer Ormsbee had no children of their own but adopted Frances' brother's niece, Carrie Wyckoff.

GLC03523.09.61

22 August 1857

Negris, James E., fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: Bill belonging to George Davenport

One document from James E. Negris to George Davenport dated August 22, 2857.

GLC03523.09.62

9 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864. Describes her husband's death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

GLC03523.09.02.01

circa 1890

Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

Autograph manuscript

Title: A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.01

9 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Postcard

Title: to Frances Davenport

One postcard from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864.

GLC03523.09.02.02

3 June 1864

Tyler, C. M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: C. M. Tyler to Mary E. Munsell

One letter from C.M. Tyler to Mary E. Day Munsell dated June 3, 1864. Regarding the death of Otis D. Munsell.

GLC03523.17.17

16 July 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 7 (July 16, 1864)]

News from Virginia during the Battle of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania in which Gen. Lee states that "the enemy were hurled upon our lines 8 and 10 deep and that their dead lay in heaps in front of our breastworks." French translation on right side. Wallpaper has floral pattern with green stripes printed in tan color on a pale yellow background (pattern # 906).

GLC05988.17

circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S.

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig-General Jas. S. Wadsworth" "Lossing Page 339" "Mortally wounded in Wilderness campaign May 6, 1864 Died May 8, 1864" "Century vol IX p 160." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av., Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0806

circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose, sword in left

Ink inscription on verso "James S. Wadsworth Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0805

circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, seated 3/4 length portrait with sword in lap

Thin red border on recto. Ink inscription on recto "Wardsworth [sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen'l Wadsworth." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0807

2 May 1863- April 6 1865

Manuscript document

Title: Nominal Lists Casualties, Company Orders, Detailed officers and enlisted men, officers absent and present not on duty

Roster of 120th regiment New York Volunteer Infantry. Written on inside cover, in pencil, "The Regiment enlisted 2000 men but returned home unable to muster more than 350 - such had been the work of bullet and desease." First thirteen pages list officers and enlisted men "absent and present." Remaining pages list "killed, wounded and missing." Includes action at Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and Petersburg. The last entry, "Pursuit of Lee's Army," written three days before the surrender at Appomattox. Bound in reverse leather.

GLC06638

23 May 1864

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Discusses battle action in the Wilderness Campaign, and mentions Yankee losses.

GLC02082.54

7 June 1864

Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written in pencil. Provides more information on the Wilderness Campaign and reports heavy losses in own company.

GLC02082.55

11 May 1864

Williams, Seth, 1822-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Battle note with orders relayed from the Commanding General during Wilderness campaign. Written on letterhead for the Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac.

GLC02382.026

18 May 1864

Wainwright, Charles Sheils, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Field dispatch, written at 8 a.m., re battle of Spotsylvania Court House, during main Union assault, which was preceded by heavy artillery bombardment, directed by Hunt. Written at 8 AM. Colonel Wainwright writes to Hunt, Chief of Artillery of the Army of the Potomac, during the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. Writes that General Gouverneur K. Warren "insists on a much more rapid firing than I think my supply of rifled ammunition can stand." Notes that General George Gordon Meade, commanding the Army of the Potomac, informed Warren of the location of a large supply of ammunition. Asks…

GLC02382.031

January 29, 1880

Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for help writing an article on the Mine Run campaign. Discusses, at length, his "appeal to the president for a Court of Inquiry" relative to charges made by Sheridan against Warren, which has been granted. "Genl Sherman seems to have intended to give me a fair show, in putting Genl Hancock at the head. I am urged now to give an account of the battle of the Wilderness, but I cannot do it without running the risk of stepping on Hancock's toes, on one side, or Grant's on the other, and it is obvious that when I am having a contest with Sheridan, that I must avoid both…." Says he…

GLC02382.045

25 September 1883

Gibbon, John, 1827-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses Hunt's retirement. Expresses hope that Logan (possibly Senator John Logan, chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs) presses the 62 year bill during the upcoming winter. Writes "I shall not mourne when my time comes, tho' I do not doubt that I shall have vitality- enough left to feel like a cat on a strange garret at having nothing to do. I console myself however with the reflection that I shall still retain the right to grumble!" Instructs Hunt to ask General Andrew Atkinson Humphreys to show him correspondence Gibbon sent to Humphreys regarding a report on the Battle of…

GLC02382.048

9 October 1883

Gibbon, John, 1827-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions an editorial in the 3 June 1883 issue of an unspecified Herald, which Gibbon had previously requested from Hunt. States that the Herald contained a review of a book by Andrew Atkinson Humphreys (possibly The Virginia campaign of '64 and '65; the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the James, published in 1883). The review refers to a mistake made by Gibbon during the campaign; Gibbon asks Hunt to ascertain Humphreys' source of information regarding details of the book, and mentions Hancock and Mitchell (possibly General Winfield Scott Hancock and W. G. Mitchell, his aide-de-camp…

GLC02382.049

March 16, 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Augustus Hurlbut

Sherman writes about his surprise that General Hurlbut's nomination is being opposed in the Senate. He castigates the press, "I have been foolish to excite the animosity of the Newspaper fraternity ... but this class of men are so supercilious that whenever I come in contact with them I feel a natural repugnance which they are smart enough to see." Informs that he has been summoned to Young Point to meet General Ulysses S. Grant's boat. States he will leave tomorrow but cannot mention the exact route. Informs that the original plan to take Vicksburg, which he still feels is best, was to "form…

GLC01582

1837-1908

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Header Record

Title: Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C. Preliminary inventory included.

GLC02618

2 December 1864

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Document signed

Title: [Brevet appointment of William R. Smedberg]

Partially printed document appointing William R. Smedberg as "a Major, by Brevet," for "gallant services at the battle of the Wilderness." While the President has appointed Smedberg, he must also be confirmed by the Senate before assuming his new rank.

GLC08574

June 1864

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: [Ulysses S. Grant and staff after Battle of the Wilderness]

Twelve men with Grant, in front of tent, holding map. At Cold Habor, Va. Meade is seated with map on knee. Sedgewick standing at right with map, with other staff members; he was killed shortly after this picture was taken. Also included in the photograph is Ely Parker. Col. Rawlins sits at far left, John G. Barnard sits with hands in lap at center near Parker. Published in William C. Davis Photographic History of the Civil War v.2 p.679. (Previously printed as The Image of War).

GLC00588