circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery

Image showsa large arch at the entrance to the Gettysburg Naval Cemetery. Bomb damage is evident. Two people are visible, one in front of the arch, the other person is in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso "22" "Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery (Navl.)" "1.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1325

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Panorama of Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Panoramic View of Richmond, Va., from Gamble Hill, looking east. Lynchburg Chapel and Ruins of City Armory in the foreground; in the distance Church Hill." With tax stamp. Copy of GLC05137.122

GLC05137.129

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Ruins of a Locmotive in the Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va." Same image as 5137.271.

GLC05137.130

November 1864

Photograph

Title: Dutch Gap Mud Scow

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Dutch Gap Mud Scow, sunk by a Rebel Shell on Thanksgiving day." The year 1864 is handwritten in following the caption. Shows a sunken boat with two men standing on wooden planks.

GLC05137.185

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: View of Harper's Ferry, showing the Ruin wrought by War

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

GLC05137.015

1864

Photograph

Title: Chambersburg, Pa

Title from inscription on verso. Depicts ruins of Chambersburg, possibly from a bridge. Label on verso: James Cremer Stereoscopic Emporium, Philadelphia.

GLC05137.038

July 1864

Photograph

Title: Remains of the north-west corner of the public square [Chambersburg]

With 2-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05137.040

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: View in Petersburg, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View in Petersburg, Va., north-east side, showing the effect of shot and shell." Shows a house with corner of the roof and two walls knocked out.

GLC05137.055

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Fort Sumter from the East

S. T. Souder, Charleston, S. C., publisher. Shows the face of the fort, heavily damaged by the shelling. Caption: "A View of Fort Sumter, Charleston, S.C., from the East. This picture of Fort Sumter gives a good view of the Eastern, or sea face, of Fort Sumter, with the Light House situated on the Northeast corner. The wood work on the outside, having the appearance of a wharf, was erected by the Confederate authorities for the purpose of holding the sand bags which were used to resist the fire from the Monitors and other naval vessels on this portion of the Fort. This outside work was…

GLC05137.081

1865

Photograph

Title: Ruins of the North Eastern Depot, Charleston, S. C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Ruins of the North Eastern Depot, Charleston, S. C. Blown up at the time of the evacuation by the Rebels." Soldiers posed on skeleton of a building.

GLC05137.101

1865

Photograph

Title: Vendue Range, Charleston, S. C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Ruins of buildings, wooden plank sidewalks and a large building with columns which once would have been very elegant. [Similar image to 5137.106.]

GLC05137.102

1865

Photograph

Title: The 600 lb. Blakely Gun, Frazier's Wharf, Chalreston, S. C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "The ruins of the 600 lb. Blakely Gun, Frazier's Wharf, Charleston, S. C., exploded by the Rebels at the time of the evacuation."

GLC05137.103

1865

Photograph

Title: Ruins of the Catholic Cathedral, Charleston, S. C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Front view of the cathedral which no longer has a roof.

GLC05137.105

1865

Photograph

Title: Vendue Range, Chareston, S. C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Vendue Range, Charleston, S. C., looking east, from near the corner of East [illegible] St." Card is stained and faded on back. Ruins of buildings, wooden plank sidewalks and a large building with columns which once would have been very elegant. [Similar image to 5137.102.]

GLC05137.106

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Ruins of Fort Pulaski, Georgia

Red border on recto. Image shows exterior wall of Fort Pulaski, with cannon. Heavy artillery damage is evident. Graphite inscription on verso "Fort Pulaski April 1862 O'Sullivan photo Horan p. 85" "1.25-" "22." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y. Manufacturer of Photographic Albums. Snyder, Block & Sturn, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.1358

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified fortifications

Image shows damaged fortifications, with four figures in the distance. Decorative frame-like border on verso. Graphite inscription on verso ".75--" "14."

GLC05111.02.1360

5 August 1862

Henry, Patrick, 1843-1930

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John J. Pettus

Writes to the Governor of Mississippi about Rankin county, Mississippi, which is in very bad condition due to a lack of able bodied men. They fear a slave uprising. "In our county the able bodied men have been so reduced by volunteering and drafting that the militia is not only greatly reduced, but the people are insecure from an outbreak of our blacks." Asks him to do what he can by using his position as Chief Magistrate of the state. Says there are hardly any guns or ammunition. Gives his advice to remedy the situation. This includes furnishing powder and ball to the board of police of…

GLC07082.03

19 September 1861

Lane, James Henry, 1814-1866

Broadside

Title: Proclamation to the People of Western Missouri, Now Occupied by the Kansas Brigade

Proclamation signed in print by Brigadier General Lane, who was also a U.S. Senator from Kansas (1861-1866). Proclamation was written by T.J. Anderson, Lieutenant of Engineers and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Proclamation written in response to a group of Kansasans who armed and organized themselves. Lane says if they have simply armed to defend their property, then a quick understanding can be found. Says his unit was formed to protect Kansas from the rebels, not attack the worried property owners. Urges the population to put down arms and support the Union. Says "Should you,…

GLC07349

8 April 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of war with the British. States while he hopes war is avoidable, the British should be held accountable for the depredation done to their property. Reports Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton says the alterations Knox requested to the windows is too difficult and costly to complete. Mentions Mr. [Thomas] Simpson and Mr. Robinson will be heading towards [St. George's House]. Informs Knox "you may calculate before this reach's you that the Corner Stone of this Immense Edifice will be laid…" Clarifies what type of material and hardware to use on Knox's house. Discusses the…

GLC02437.06075

15 November 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Ben, possibly Benjamin Hichborn, and Sam Gardner, will consider Knox's unspecified proposal. Reports that Captain Thomas Vose, who was overseeing affairs on Knox's Maine lands, was in town the previous week. Vose fears that a ship sailing from the St. George River was lost at sea. Adds that Knox's coachman, William, was on board. Notes that the people who live on Knox's land are late in their payments because of Brown's petition, and they will not make any payments as long as the petition's status is uncertain in the [General] Court. Encloses a letter from William Frost (not…

GLC02437.04415

15 November 1791

Huntington, Ann, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mrs. Ann Huntington, wife of General Jedediah Huntington, writes in support of her friend Anna Welch's petition (see GLC02437.05238). Discusses her virtues and her unfortunate circumstances, and encourages Knox to defend her petition in Congress. Sends her respects to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.05240

10 February 1784

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point, describes his conflict with Major Sebastian Bauman, in charge of the artillery at West Point. Bauman refused to carry out Hull's orders requiring artillery to carry out regular garrison duties with infantry. In defense of his order, Hull states, "... it appears to me Troops forming a Garrison are in a very different situation from an Army in the Field, and that there are general duties in which all the Corps of every designation are interested, and consiquently ought to bare [sic] a part." Transmits correspondence pertaining to the disagreement (refer to…

GLC02437.02948

February 1865

Aveleen, E. J., fl. 1865

Map signed

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the Confederate defenses around Sea Island, South Carolina]

Shows defenses between Secessionville and Fort Pringle, and down towards Forts Mahan and Delafield on Folly Island. James Island also appears. Shows the obstacles facing the Union's approach to Charleston, South Carolina in early 1865, including Confederate forts, bridges, encampments, and towns burned in January 1865. Charleston fell on 18 February 1865. This map was to accompany the 32nd U.S. Colored Troops attack on James Island on 10 February 1865 (See GLC06379). Aveleen was a Corporal in the 54th New York Volunteers.

GLC06380

4 July 1863

Howard, Richard L., fl. 1863

Map

Title: [Map of the front view of Vicksburg]

Howard, Chaplain of the 124th Illinois Infantry, depicts Vicksburg, Mississippi and the surrounding area in black and red ink. Illustrates the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers, a cottonwood forest, the Vicksburg and Texas Railroad line (destroyed), Haines' Bluff, a bridge built by General Willian T. Sherman's troops, the site of General John Alexander McClernand's headquarters, and the location of Vicksburg's court house, among other features. Includes some distance, elevation, and depth designations.

GLC06382.03

December 14, 1863

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. O. W. Lebert

General Beauregard, Commander of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, writes to Mrs. Lebert in Alabama, on "the 158th day of the siege" (referring to military activity in Charleston Harbor). He relates that he transmits photographs (not included), and hopes to receive photographs of Mrs. Lebert and Octavia in return. Refers to Captain B., who regrets not being able to return to Mobile, Alabama. He reports that the ship Monitor sank in the Charleston Harbor during a gale two nights before. Referring to the Monitor as the "Weehawken," he writes "Only 28 yankee liver men lost…

GLC06395