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to Polly, Nettie and Peggy Cook

A short note just for the little girls so they "see that he does not forget his babies." Tells them to say their prayers, to study, be good and take care of their mother. Writes that he has a small white tent all to himself and say, "Would you not...

GLC02570.32

to Eliza Cook

Camp news and possible rumors of a possible promotion. Says he bought a young mare and a large horse and regrets the purchase of the horse because he could have sent her the money. He will send money for Christmas dinner.

GLC02570.33

to Ida Cook

Remands her for not writing after she promised to. Send his love to the family. Makes a deal with Ida: if she writes him a long neat letter he will tell her "how I live and all about the war and also send you a twenty dollar bill in it."

GLC02570.34

to Eliza Cook

Says he has just received all the letters Eliza has written him since he left. Says he just bought another mare for $300 "which I wish now I had to send you."

GLC02570.35

to Eliza Cook

Writes how the ink is freezing in his pen's point and it is visible in the letter. Reports on possible campaigns. Is frustrated with the mail which he calls "uncertain" and he "must learn to endure although I am inpatient when I do not get letters...

GLC02570.36

to Eliza Cook

Gustave has been wounded and his letter is written by the chaplain. His horse was shot and subsequently fell probably during the Battle of Stone's River. Says the fall "caused the blood to gush from my mouth and nose and made me a little [more...

GLC02570.37

to Eliza Cook

Long letter discusses camp news, campaigns. Written near Shelbyville, Tennessee.

GLC02570.38

to Eliza Cook

Discusses the incredibly cold weather and has frostbite on both feet and one finger. Mentions a paralysis (seizure?) in his arms, spine and "brain which left me senseless and speechless for about 24 hours. They all thought you'd be a young widow…"...

GLC02570.39

to Eliza Cook

Cook has no supplies to write a decent letter so he uses a pencil. Reports camp news and current situation. Written near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

GLC02570.40

to Eliza Cook

Had not meant to write to Eliza but his hand automatically wrote "Darling." Reminds her of taking walks on the prairies and jokingly tells her to watch for persuasive suitors. Cook had written Eliza an explicit letter and wonders why she has not...

GLC02570.41

to Eliza Cook

Wonders if all his letters are boring his wife. Discusses having a cough and recovering. Reports that he will be stopping one day and expects to see an abundance of letters from home, "If not, it is strange and I shall incline to think you neglect...

GLC02570.42

to Eliza Cook

Fuss about Cook's lack of mail:
"I will venture that no other wife in Texas, or sweetheart even, gets half as many letters from her lover as you do. Is it not so? And yet I do not get letters from you as often as many do from others. How come this...

GLC02570.43

to Eliza Cook

Says he has received Eliza's last 2 letters and is saddened to learn that their daughter Nellie is still sick. He tries to comfort her by saying that if she does not get better and dies, she will be with God and at peace. He is worried that due to...

GLC02570.44

to Eliza Cook

Writes that his brother Walter has been killed near Chancellorsville, Virginia. Comforts his wife over the loss of their daughter Nellie by saying she is with God and "God has done best. We will cherish her memory." Eliza thinks Cook blames her...

GLC02570.45

to Eliza Cook

Discusses the rainy weather and knows that things like that are not unusual in the army and should not complain. Has an awakening (Page 4) and apologizes for being unkind and uncaring in the past. Cook promises to change his ways when he comes home...

GLC02570.46

to Eliza Cook

Includes news from camp. Discusses his recovery from a cough. Writes about his mistrust of sending mail with someone he doesn't know. He writes, "It is a great trust to send letters home by one and a man who would betray it would very materially...

GLC02570.47

to Eliza Cook

Rejoices that his wife's health has improved. Tells her to keep in mind her health for everyone's sake so she will be healthy when he returns. Reports that his brother Girard was shot through the thigh at the Battle of Gettysburg. He writes, "Were...

GLC02570.48

to Eliza Cook

Reports attending a barbeque, presentation and a review. Describes what he wore and how "well I looked and all the girls refused to believe that I was married thinking it a joke." Puts Eliza's mind at ease with: "But as pretty and charming as they...

GLC02570.49

to Eliza Cook

Opens with, "Do not be frightened at my new handwriting as it is done with my left hand." Describes his wounds.

GLC02570.50

to Eliza Cook

Short note letting Eliza know his wounds are improving. Letter looks as though it was written over a previously written letter on bleached paper. Contains ANS by Gustave Cook to his wife on page 2.

GLC02570.51

to Eliza Cook

Has sent $300 and wishes he could have sent more. Tells Eliza that she shall reap her reward for all her sacrifices. Writes that Sam has been taken prisoner and reasons that "while a prisoner [Sam] is at least out of danger." Notes that his...

GLC02570.52

to Eliza Cook

Discusses their good fortune in life. Describes how he looks and feels. Says his wounded hand has greatly improved and is better than he would have ever suspected. Has stopped writing to people at home except for his wife "and they shall only hear...

GLC02570.53

to Eliza Cook

Describes camp news. Almost illegible, very faint writing.

GLC02570.54

to Eliza Cook

Christens his wife with a pet name: "Mavourneen" (my darling). Has sent her a care package. "Then as now I had comparatively nothing to write but I neglect no opportunity to send you a line." Discusses the importance of men being with women to...

GLC02570.55

to Eliza Cook

Glad that he received Eliza's picture and letter. Cook is relived that she is well again and shares his fear of her death. He was most afraid she would die without ever knowing how much he loved her. Wishes their children to grow up and follow in...

GLC02570.56

to Eliza Cook

Cooks wants to set the record straight on "the house 'I loved so much'." He feels he has been straightforward and has told Eliza everything of his past indiscretions. Says he will again clear things up when he returns. He writes, "…nothing will...

GLC02570.57

to Eliza Cook

Cook writes that he has been very sick but is getting better. Critiques Eliza's last letter in which she doubts his love and truthfulness. He writes, "You speak of "Annie Laurie" as being sung in the house I 'used to love so much.' Was this kind?...

GLC02570.58

to Eliza Cook

Writes that he is thinking of Eliza and has nothing to write except "that I love you and fear you do not believe it." Discusses at length camp and army news. Reports on his gaunt physique and how much he has changed from the man Eliza fell in love...

GLC02570.59

to Eliza Cook

Writes about his and Eliza's wedding day, 11years ago. Reminds her of God's blessings regardless of all the illness and death that has been bestowed upon them. Wishes he had kept and journal and "let our children see the joys and sorrows, hopes and...

GLC02570.60

to Eliza Cook

Shares his distress over being one of the few people left in his family. With his brother Girard paralyzed, Gustave feels he must take his place as the beloved warrior in the family but feels like he would be usurping that position. Tells Eliza she...

GLC02570.61

to Eliza Cook

Has received Eliza's letters those from friends dated as far back as December 1863. Fills her in on where his camp is going and where they have been since his last letter. Can't bear to write any news of the war and instructs Eliza to read the...

GLC02570.62

to Eliza Cook

Short note reporting that "Sammie is alive and well though a prisoner in the hands of the enemy." Writes that his application for furlough is being strongly recommended. Was written near Jacksonville, Alabama.

GLC02570.63

to Eliza Cook

Discusses camp news. Feels that the war is more than half over. Interested in how the children are doing and what they are learning. Wants daughter Ida to continue her education away from home but doesn't think she would do well in the presence of...

GLC02570.64

to Eliza Cook

Decides to write a lighthearted and witty letter since he cannot sleep. Describes the routine morning activities and talks about the bad food. Writes a bit later in the day and includes "…I only need the love of one being and that one you can guess...

GLC02570.65

to Eliza Cook

Tells Eliza that he wrote her four days ago and "sent the letter off by a very uncertain carrier but hope you will get it. I now regret not having retained it until the present as I have a most excellent opportunity to transmit letters." A friend...

GLC02570.66

[Bond for J.T. and William Brady]

Bond in the amount of $1000 made out to J.T. and William Brady. Also signed by C.N. Randolph, Treasurer; and W.L. Robards, Comptroller.

GLC02570.67

to Eliza Cook

Illegible, very faint writing.

GLC02570.68

to Eliza Cook

Illegible fragment

GLC02570.69

"Fort Burnh[a]m, Interior View."

Image of soldiers amongst a group of closely-spaced tents.

GLC03029.01

"Interior, Fort Brady."

Numbered 10786 in pencil on verso. Image of two men beside a cannon near the camp wall.

GLC03029.02

"Gen. Heinkelman [Heintzelman] & staff at Arlington House."

Gathering of soldiers and women on the steps of Arlington House. Photographer Timothy O'Sullivan (in the tall black hat) stands next to Gen. Heinztelman (Horan, 32).

GLC03029.03

Genl. Lee's Head Quarters

Image of stone house that served as Lee's Head Quarters at Gettysburg and surrounding grounds.

GLC03029.04

"Bridge destroyed by the Rebels in July 2d."

Image of bridge at Hanover Junction prior to destruction by Confederates, with men visible atop bridge, and railroad tracks in foreground.

GLC03029.05

"Huts built by Reb[s] occupied by the Union sol[diers]s. Brandy."

Image of soldiers gathered before a group of a log structures.

GLC03029.06

"3 Reb Pris[oners] behind B[reast]works. "

Image of three Confederate prisoners gathered behind the breastworks. Identified as Gettysburg in Ward, 237.

GLC03029.07

"3 Reb Pris[oners] behind B[reast]works."

Slightly darker print of image #7. Caption and image number on side of negative are slightly easier to read than in image #7.

GLC03029.08

"Engineers R. R. Depot."

Image shows eight men in a mixture of military and civilian dress, accompanied by four women and two young girls. No railroad is visible.

GLC03029.09

River scene with boats

Negative number 8913 penciled on verso, and also visible on front of image. River scene showing loading of ships, with a small encampment in the middle ground.

GLC03029.10

"Street S[c]ene Alex[andria], Va."

Street scene showing horses, wagons, and several men on or beside the railroad tracks outside of a soap and candle factory.

GLC03029.11

"Butler's line on the Appomattox n[ea]r Pertersbg [Petersburg.]"

Shows cleared area behind a temporary fortification. Soldiers and log structures visible in the extreme background.

GLC03029.12

"13th N.Y. artillery at [F]ort Burpee."

Shows several groups of soldiers gathered behind the breastworks. Companion with image #14 (right half of stereo).

GLC03029.13

"13th N.Y. artillery at Ft. Burpee."

Companion with image #13 (left half of stereo).

GLC03029.14

"Ram Atlanta."

[not before Union capture of C.S.S. Atlanta in Wassaw Sound, Ga., , cf. Davis and Wiley, v.1, 1050.] Distant image of C.S.S. Atlanta, presumably after Union capture, with soldiers standing along all three decks.

GLC03029.15

"Woods on Right wing."

Shows a lone man seated on a rock in the woods, facing away from the camera. The man may be Brady, who often wore a white jacket.

GLC03029.16

Men in front of tent

Pencil note "9997" on verso. Shows three white men outside of tent, one standing and wearing a kepi. An African American man (possibly a servant) stands to the right. Image affords a good view of the inside of the tent.

GLC03029.17

[Nine Officers]

Image shows nine officers in a clearing (eight standing and one seated).

GLC03029.18

"Fort Brady."

Image shows two cannons in a fortified trench, each manned by four soldiers.

GLC03029.19

"Signal Tower, Cobb[']s Hill."

[not before 14 June 1864, cf. The Photographic History of the Civil War, 310-311.] Image shows four soldiers, a wooden structure, and a carriage in the foreground, and the signal tower slightly behind and the right.

GLC03029.20

"Breast work on Left wing Round top Getezsburg [Gettysburg]."

Shows a lone man in a straw hat (perhaps Brady) amongst fallen trees and a crude stone fortification.

GLC03029.21

[Farmhouse]

Shows a wooden house [farmhouse?] with a man and woman in front.

GLC03029.22

Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.02

Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.03

to Louis M. Goldsborough

Mentions the receipt of dispatches from Goldsborough and Rowan, who had been involved in the capture of "rebel batteries upon the Neuse River." Writes about the "brilliant victory" at New Bern and requests that Goldsborough "convey to Commander...

GLC02254.03

to Henry K. Davenport

Reports "a most successful trial of one of the Machines for blowing up vessels constructed by Second Assistant Engineer John L. Lay." Describes the trial, during which a "Sch'r of sixty tons floated over catching the wires and blowing her to atoms."...

GLC02254.05

to Richard T. Renshaw

Writes from aboard the U.S.S. Ceres, having just traveled from New Bern "last evening at 11 PM." Discusses his plans "of passing the batteries and proceeding to Washington," and sends ammunition "by the Boats of the Ceres, Lockwood, and Granite."...

GLC02254.09

to Richard T. Renshaw

Writes to say he is sending "to night three (3) Schooners, with ammunition for the Army and the Gunboats." Mentions that "Davenport thinks it is imprudent to send more boats past the batteries without silencing them." Assures Renshaw that "the...

GLC02254.10

to Richard T. Renshaw

Writes to Renshaw about the plan to "attack Hills Point Battery at 5 Oclock tomorrow morning, and cover the 'Escort' as she passes through the obstructions." Notes that the Escort will be carrying ammunition.

The attack McCann references is the...

GLC02254.11

[General Orders]

Announces that Commanding General Foster "is about to leave for a brief time the Gallant Soldiers and Sailors comprising this Garrison; Brigadier General Potter will remain in command." Mentions that Foster will be leaving "for the purpose of...

GLC02254.13

to Douglass Ottinger

Sends Ottinger orders to "proceed to Beaufort, N.C. and take command of the Revenue Cutter 'Forward'." Encloses "copies of Regulations recently issued governing the trade between the loyal States and those States heretofore declared to be in...

GLC02254.15

[Blank Log of Ship's Battery]

Blank printed document from the Navy Department. To be filled out by the vessel's commander with a complete record of the ship's battery and all changes made.

GLC02254.16

to John A.J. Brooks

Writes to Brooks with orders to keep all transports of provisions "from passing the 'valley City' except by the Local Treasury Agents permit."

GLC02254.17

to Richard T. Renshaw

The Chief of the Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair writes to Renshaw in response to a letter "enclosing charters with schooners 'Farland' and 'Montevue'." Asks Renshaw to communicate with Commandant Berrien about "barges belonging to the...

GLC02254.30

to Richard T. Renshaw

Smith writes to Renshaw with orders to discharge Colonel Wallace Wilson of the 1st Colored Brigade,"he having originally enlisted for one year." The order also extends to "any other Contrabands on board the 'Agawam'." Forwarded by Commodore Joseph...

GLC02254.31

"To all whom it may concern"

Writes that although he had no order from R.T. Renshaw to burn a bridge at Little Washington, North Carolina, orders from Captain Graham led McKeever to "unhesitatingly say that I understood him to direct me to burn the Bridge." Signed by Mckeever...

GLC02254.36

to Lucy Knox

Laments not being able to return to Lucy when he had hoped to. Praises Lucy at length and reaffirms his love for her. Notes that this is only the fourth letter he has been able to write to her in the two months they have been apart, and explains why...

GLC02437.00237

to George Washington

Explains delays in transporting the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts caused by the lack of snow on the ground and ice on the Hudson River. He realizes the importance of the transport and explains plans for moving forward....

GLC02437.00238

to Charles Lee

Gives General Lee additional specifics on the artillery ordered from New York City and being sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, which George Washington has already written Lee about. He sent a list of items sent by the Second Provincial Congress or...

GLC02437.00245

to Henry Knox

Concerns a complaint by the quartermaster in the regiment of Colonel Prescott, possibly William Prescott, against a member of the regiment of artillery. Discusses a potential garrison court martial and its legality. Gates was then George Washington...

GLC02437.00246

Lucy Knox and Henry Knox

Invitation to dinner, from George and Martha Washington.

GLC02437.00247

Cleveland Leader.

incomplete newspaper clipping recounting the plans for transporting Jefferson Davis to Washington. Published shortly after Davis's death.

GLC07642.17

[Inventory of the Estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Co-signed by Zebulon Stow. Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists an inventory of the estate taken by Smith and Stow under oath. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden...

GLC01450.013.05

[Tintype portrait of Nelson E. Dodge]

GLC02162.16

The Sanctuary

Marked "Plate 40." Depicts a family of former enslaved people who just came in sight of fortified lines of the Union Army. An old mother is praying to God on her knees, while the rest of her family from behind are contemplating the scene. Actual size...

GLC02199.40

to Julius Tower

Tower writes his son that he has been traveling to Augusta, Georgia and that his health is improving. Gives the details of his journey, and discusses business, finances and the family homestead.

Excerpt: "…Since we came into S. Carolina the houses...

GLC02233.01

to Samuel D. Ingham

Moore updates Ingham on several matters, some financial. Samuel D. Ingham was the Secretary of the Treasury from 1829-1831.

GLC02233.02

to Samuel D. Ingham

Maswell updates Ingham on the status of a disputed sale. Clintock "obtained a rule of court upon our Sheriff to bring the money arising from the sale of the Hazelton Co's locomotives 'into court for distribution.'"

GLC02233.03

General orders, no. 7

Order from the Governor of North Carolina, regarding reorganization of North Carolina Volunteers into regiments, signed by Riddick as Assistant Adjutant General. Places Captain George Wortham in charge of Company 2, the Granville Greys, in Weldon...

GLC02233.04

to George Wortham

Hargrove has raised sixteen recruits and thinks "I could have raised them ere this had it not been for the unpopularity of a certain man!" He asks Wortham to find out if he is entitled to any bounty or pay. Closes by saying "May the boys forever love...

GLC02233.05

to Alexander W. Rowland

Hargrove, recruiting in Granville County, North Carolina, writes to a fellow infantryman regarding recruiting and "family" (possibly military company) affairs. Letter was initially sent in a letter to George Wortham, GLC02233.05, for forwarding to...

GLC02233.06

to George Wortham

Bradburn is unsure how many recruits he will be able to obtain. There is a camp of cavalry instruction at Ashville, and Bradburn suggests that Wortham come unless he is doing well in Greenville. "I have met with some incouragement but whether I can...

GLC02233.07

to R. S. Jones

Green assures Major Jones that the regiment will be completed despite the desertion of the Warren Company: "They left without a tangible pretext and as it happened upon the day after the great battle [possibly First Bull Run], under the imputation of...

GLC02233.08

[Appoining Adam C. Bear a postmaster]

On Confederate States of America Post Office Department stationery.
Appointing Adam C. Bear as postmaster of the new Bon Air post office in Rockingham, Virginia. "Circular No. 8." printed at the top of the document.

B. N. Clements was chief of the...

GLC02233.09

to Adam C. Bear

Partially printed letter reads, "Your official bond and oath of office having been received and placed on file, I have the pleasure, herewith, to forward your commission."

GLC02233.10

[Petition asking George Wortham to resign his command]

Written by Landis, an officer under Wortham's command, and signed by over fifty members of the company. Docket, in Wortham's hand, states the petition was "Got up by Lieut Landis (who wished promotion) during my absence and disavowed by all but...

GLC02233.11

Charges and specifications preferred against 1st lieutenant A Landis Jr of the 2d Regt. North Carolina Volunteers

Charges Landis with violating the sixth and forty-fourth articles of war and with "conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline." Charges resulted from Landis's failure to report for "guard mounting" and subsequent "violent...

GLC02233.12

[Commissioning George Wortham as Major]

Commissioning George Wortham as a major of the Fiftieth Regiment of North Carolina Infantry. Also signed by Clark's private secretary, P. Cowker, and Adjutant General J.G. Medutin.

Henry T. Clark was the governor of North Carolina.

GLC02233.13

to George Wortham

Requesting Wortham make sure "Janus McFarland of Co. G of your command...attend as witness on the Court Martial on Monday."

Cary Whitaker, captain and acting colonel CSA as well as judge advocate (1864-1865), died 20 April 1865 from battle wounds...

GLC02233.14

to George Wortham

Bond informs Wortham of General Junius Daniel's orders: "you will detail from your command as extra duty men, three non-commissioned officers and twelve men to report to Private Briggins, (as early tomorrow as possible), who is in charge of the saw...

GLC02233.15

to George Wortham

Written from "Gill's Signal Station." Saunders writes as the Sergeant in command of the Station: "I send…a man who came to my station today. He says he is from Philadelphia and just out of "Castle Thunder" Richmond. I do not think he is altogether...

GLC02233.16

to George Wortham

Ordering that a ship that will soon pass by not be detained. Reads: "The steamer with small boat will pass your post tonight to Eppes Island, Gen F. approves, do not detain her." Addressed to the commanding officer [Wortham] at "Point of Rocks."

GLC02233.17