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"No. 17."

View of the rear of Fort Sumter's parapet.

GLC03919.07

"[No.] 18."

View of the sally-port inside Fort Sumter, with Confederate soldiers gathered in the entrance.

GLC03919.08

"[No.] 19."

Purported to be the only known photograph of the interior of Fort Sumter's casemate, this view shows a row of guns mounted beneath brick archways.

GLC03919.09

[Manuscript map, Military Reconnaissance Dept. Va]

Title continues: "Major Genl. Wool Comdg. Drawn by Sergt. Worret & Compiled Under the Direction of Colonel T.J. Cram Chief Topl. Engr. Dept. Va."
"Copy." Shows the Yorktown Peninsula and contains a description of the area in terms of its potential...

GLC04355.01

Grant, Ulysses S. Carte de visite

White mount with imprint of Dunn and printed caption "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant" on verso. Verso also contains pencil inscription: "Earlier uniform and long beard when he was a BRIG. GEN." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Photograph from...

GLC07808.001

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with purple border. Imprint of Anthony on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, wearing hat.

GLC07808.002

to Lucy Knox

Affectionately laments their separation. Mentions that Generals George Washington and Charles Lee inquired about her. Comments on an encounter with navy prisoners. Discusses the "regulars" making a "fine prize" of 2000 sheep and 150 heads of...

GLC02437.00200

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he sent Knox some hosiery. Describes Norwich as confused. Discusses current preparations to defend against the British, who would like to seize their provisions. Calls the uncontested British seizure of provisions on Fishers Island...

GLC02437.00201

to William Knox

Mentions making daily excursions to Cambridge. Reports that General Charles Lee said William could easily get a commission, and Knox will discuss it further with George Washington and Horatio Gates. Knox wants William to join the artillery...

GLC02437.00203

to George Washington

Docketed by George Washington. Forwards Knox a plan (not included) given to Greenleaf "by a country gentleman." He concludes that Knox could make the best use of it, commenting that "if it affords any good hints they will be improved by you for the...

GLC02437.00207

to Lucy Knox

Writes lovingly to his wife. Discusses his journey to visit her, getting caught in a violent storm, and expecting to see her tomorrow night. Explains that George Washington has ordered him to go to Fort Ticonderoga. Knox, having recently been...

GLC02437.00209

to Gouverneur Morris

A letter of introduction for Henry Knox. Asks that Morris "make New York as agreeable to [Knox] as the circumstances of the times will admit." Also asks if there were any letters from "our friend Penn." Moylan was a soldier and officer in the...

GLC02437.00210

to Lucy Knox

Writes affectionately, asking about Lucy's journey from Worcester. Discusses his own journey to New York City on his way to Fort Ticonderoga, where George Washington had ordered him to travel to in order to bring back to Cambridge the British...

GLC02437.00211

to George Washington

A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his...

GLC02437.00212

to George Washington

Discusses the need for and benefits that would come from establishing an American naval force. Has changed his mind and now believes Row Gallies could be effectively used in the Boston Harbor. In support of establishing a navy, cites successful...

GLC02437.00213

to George Washington

Discusses working with General Philip Schuyler to arrange to have artillery seized from the British earlier in the year forwarded from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Describes the garrison at Ticonderoga as weak and "the Conveyance...

GLC02437.00215

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot. Printed version of...

GLC04355.04

Campaign Map Army of the Potomac, Map No. 3. White House to Harrisons Landing

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's." Map compiled by Abbot. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office. A very faint brown-line...

GLC04355.05

Campaign Map Army of the Potomac, Map No. 3. White House to Harrisons Landing

"Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Print engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot.

GLC04355.06

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 2. Williamsburg to White House

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office. A faint brown-line print on four pieces of joined...

GLC04355.07

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 2. Williamsburg to White House

"Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Print engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot.

GLC04355.08

[Portrait of John William Flinn]

Engraving of John William Flinn, noted as published by Men of Mark Publishing Co. located in Washington D.C.

GLC04573.14

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his efforts to obtain a presidential appointment to an unspecified post for Hobart.

GLC06313.04.033

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 4, no. 158 (January 7, 1860) - no. 209 (December 29, 1860)] [bound]

Issue number 207 has been removed.

GLC01733.02

to Henry Knox

Copy of an extract from general orders pertaining to applications for commissions in the Continental Army. Explains that before anyone obtains a commission from the Army of the United Colonies, they must first obtain one from the colony they will...

GLC02437.00202