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People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 46 (March 20, 1863)]

Secretary Seward's Plan for Restoring the Union.
An article describes a night's experience in a typical army camp, while another outlines the history of small pox. The remarks of Mr. Warren on a congressional bill are included. An article describes...

GLC05959.27.05

Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 25 (March 16, 1865)]

A description of the occupation and destruction of Columbia includes details to the pillage and burning of the city. Correspondence between Sherman and General Hampton concerns Sherman's march and pillage through South Carolina, with special...

GLC05959.32.05

to Simon Cameron

Asks Cameron to discover if he has been promoted. Hancock believes that he has just been promoted to Major General, but can not be certain because the appointments are being held by Secretary of War Stanton until the Senate reconvenes. Hancock...

GLC06350.01

[Winfield S. Hancock]

Photograph of Union General Winfield Scott Hancock. Mounted on cardboard.

GLC06350.02

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 31 (March 19, 1863)]

Includes an article entitled "A Negro Regiment has Landed in Memphis From Above." "Anti-Blockade Rumor", reprinted from the Charleston Courier, reports that Mercier, the French Minister in Washington, supports ending the blockade.

GLC05959.09.156

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Year inferred from content. Mason has received Hunt's account of Robert E. Lee's passage through the pedegral (a lava field), during the Mexican American War. Intends to obtain more information on Lee from McClellan, whom Lee served with in Mexico...

GLC02382.088

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions Emily Virginia Mason's biography of Robert E. Lee, for which Hunt supplied information. Discusses a compromise of Hunt's integrity, apparently regarding fabrications published about Hunt's false involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. States...

GLC02382.089

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Refers to Hunt's contribution to the biography, an account of Lee's passage through the pedregal (a lava rock field) during the Mexican American War. Notes that the book is "short & simple... well done for a female- no bad eloquence. except in the...

GLC02382.092

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly created in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Refers to a pamphlet created by Maynadier (possibly William Maynadier). Expresses regret over an unspecified situation regarding General Alexander Brydie Dyer, chief of ordnance in 1864). Notes that...

GLC02382.094

to Henry Jackson Hunt

By the daughter of General William Jenkins Worth. Is visiting her sister Josephine. Transmits a copy of a letter from General Joseph E. Johnston. Mentions General Pemberton (possibly John Clifford Pemberton). Mentions that Dawson, an historian...

GLC02382.102

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 252 (December 8, 1862)]

"Yankee News" features multiple excerpts from northern newspapers commenting on the Confederate army's movements, mentions General Bragg, Kirby Smith, and Brigadier General Stanley, among others. "Robbing the Wounded" accuses Gen. Jerry T. Boyle of...

GLC05959.09.108

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 267 (December 27, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes a number of notices for runaway slaves, a number of advertisments for work or supplies needed or for sale, information and accounts from the Battle of Fredericksburg, and news about...

GLC05959.09.113

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 268 (December 28, 1862)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes "FOR SALE" notices and runaway slave notices. Several articles cover news on "The Fiscal Condition of the Federal Government" and the happenings of the leaders of the Confederacy. Updates...

GLC05959.09.114

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 28 (March 15, 1863)]

"The Raid into North Alabama," reprinted from the Huntsville Advocate, includes reports of the raid by "abolitionist hellhounds." "The Slavery Question" is the title of a chapter in a popular book, the summary of which appears under the heading...

GLC05959.09.155

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 35 (March 24, 1863)]

"Engagement on the Upper Rappahannock" includes collected dispatches and telegraphs describing a skirmish at Kelly's Ford. Three dispatches and one telegraphy written by Major-General J.E.B. Stuart to General Robert E. Lee.

GLC05959.09.157

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 36 (March 25, 1863)]

"Proposition for an Armistice--Fernando Wood", a letter reprinted from the Herald, claims that a proposition was made to the President on December 12. In the "By Telegraph" section, a report from Chattanooga, Tennessee states that Morgan fought off...

GLC05959.09.158

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 37 (March 26, 1863)]

"Proclamation of the Governor of Delaware," includes the original "Special Message" given to the General Assembly by William Cannon on March 3, 1863, and the Proclamation which followed it, in which Cannon expresses his disagreement with the...

GLC05959.09.159

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861) - no. 260 (December 21, 1861)] [bound]

GLC01733.03

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863) - no. 365 (December 26, 1863)] [bound]

GLC01733.05

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 8, no. 366 (January 2, 1864) - no. 418 (December 31, 1864)] [bound]

GLC01733.06

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 9, no. 419 (January 7, 1865) - no. 470 (December 30, 1865)] [bound]

GLC01733.07

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 10, no. 471 (January 6, 1866) - no. 522 (December 29, 1866)] [bound]

GLC01733.08

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 11, no. 523 (January 5, 1867) - no. 574 (December 28, 1867)] [bound]

GLC01733.09

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 12, no. 575 (January 4, 1868) - no. 626 (December 26, 1868)] [bound]

GLC01733.10

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 13, no. 627 (January 2, 1869) - no. 678 (December 25, 1869)] [bound]

GLC01733.11

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 14, no. 679 (January 1, 1870) - no. 731 (December 28, 1870)] [bound]

Includes a fold out war map of France in issue no. 729, dated December 30, 1870.

GLC01733.12

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 15, no. 732 (January 7, 1871) - no. 783 (December 30, 1871)] [bound]

GLC01733.13

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 16, no. 784 (January 6, 1872) - no. 835 ( December 28, 1872] [bound]

Leaves between pages 598-599, and 676-677

GLC01733.14

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Rutherford B. Hayes]

Colonel Hayes writes a telegram to General Scammon stating that the 23rd Ohio regiment will move as ordered right away. With an autograph endorsement signed by Scammon. On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar...

GLC02414.042

to Colonel B. H. Smith

Clerical draft copy with cross outs. Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment explains his decision to replace the current Provost Marshall in Charleston despite letters from several citizens asking otherwise. Hopes that the new...

GLC02414.052

to B. H. Smith

Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Smith to forward a complaint letter from a woman named Laura Ruffner, who asked for interference in the matter of coal property. This letter is written on a portion of a page of Ruffner's...

GLC02414.053

to N.C. Macrae

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Superintendent of Recruiting Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. States that Lieutenant Hicks is needed by his regiment and asks if Hicks can return. Year inferred from rank.

GLC02414.054

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.E. Thomas]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio Regiment from J.E. Thomas, Captain Commanding Post. Gives directions on a route through Kentucky. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon commenting on the route in relation to where the...

GLC02414.055

to Captain Goulden

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Ordnance officer at Wheeling, West Virginia to report that he just returned from Cincinnati and that the Quarter master is at Charleston so he will forward the receipts as soon as he returns....

GLC02414.056

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon, as either Colonel or Brigadier General of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia to ask him to send tracing paper. Possibly 1862 but undated.

GLC02414.058

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia to report that he has sent out scouting parties and will forward information as soon as he has it. States that he has heard of...

GLC02414.059

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

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 019 (March 25, 1864)]

The Mobile Blockade Squadron.

GLC05959.43.37

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 945 (December 29, 1863)]

Latest from the U.S., Confederate, and European Congresses, Gen. J.E. Johnston Takes Command, Negro Revolt at Fort Jackson, One Hundred and Seventy-Second Day of the Siege of Charleston, Butler Requires all in Norfolk to take the Oath, Peace...

GLC05959.44.33

New South. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (March 14, 1863)]

Letter from President Lincoln to the Working Men of Manchester, The Loss of the Indianola.

GLC05959.47.02

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (December 7, 1864)]

General Sherman's March, Movements of Hood, Hood in middle Tennessee, Sherman's army six miles of Savannah.

GLC05959.50.42

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.5 (March 15, 1865)]

Sheridan moving upon Lynchburg, President Linocln's inaugural message, Execution of a Yankee Spy.

GLC05959.50.52

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.6 (March 22, 1865)]

English opinions.

GLC05959.50.53

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1408 (December 9, 1861)]

News from Kentucky, siege of Matamoros, Mexico, Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Letters from Austin. Editorial on postage matters.

GLC05959.51.008

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 1412 (December 18, 1861)]

Letter to the editor about the "Stay Law." Arms from England for the Confederate soldiers. Evacuation of Galveston. Report of the Bates regiment and General Floyd's camp. Speech of William L. Yancey at the Fishmongers' Company. Kentucky admitted...

GLC05959.51.011

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 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 room for stores in Princeton, Raleigh, and Fayette, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.099

[Scammon note]

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio notes done "A. Huddleston/Gauley/No./E.P. Scammon." Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.100

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 1416 (December 27, 1861)]

Skirmishing on the Potomac, Great battle to be fought at Bowling Green, Trent affair. City council resolutions. Letters from the Potomac, Austin, and Brownsville. News from the Third Regiment Texas Infantry.

GLC05959.51.012