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Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 61 (April 23, 1863)]

Contains an Act, approved by the Confederate Congress on April 11, 1863, concerning "Exemption of Certain Mail Contractors and Drivers of Mail Stages from Miitary Service, and Extension of Time for Receiving Proposals for Mail Service in the States...

GLC05959.09.176

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 64 (April 27, 1863)]

"The Tobacco Question" adds to a previous article "setting forth...some of the abuses of tobacco, its primary and secondary effects on the human system..." The "Special Army Correspondence" section contains "The Siege of Suffolk Continued -- List of...

GLC05959.09.177

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 68 (May 1, 1863)]

"Correspondence from Morgan's Command," includes "All the Particulars of the Yankee Raid on McMinnville -- Escape of Morgan and McCann, &c. &c." Another short piece, "Taking the Oath Under Protest," conveys a humorous anecdote about a "saucy, dashing...

GLC05959.09.178

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 70 (May 4, 1863)]

"Success of General Imboden: Yankees Retreating & Burning Their Stores" includes a report from General J.D. Imboden indicating that his forces are still in pursuit of the Union army. "Skirmish Below Kingston, N.C.," excerpted from the Chronicle and...

GLC05959.09.179

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 71 (May 5, 1863)]

"General Bragg's Report" provides updated information regarding a piece published a few days prior, "General Bragg's Official Report of the battle of Murfreesboro." "Forrest's Forces" describes a Yankee defeat by Confederate forces near Rome, led by...

GLC05959.09.180

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 72 (May 6, 1863)]

Includes a letter from S. P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, to the Loyal Union League in New York, under the title "The Negroes to be called into the Yankee Army, and to be made the Equals of the Yankees!" A telegram, published under the title...

GLC05959.09.181

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 3499 (January 20, 1862)]

Letter from Brigadier General Floyd to the army. News and gossip from Washington. Minutes from the City Council. Fighting with the Indians. Editorial and news on General Hebert. News from Pensacola and the latest bombardment.

GLC05959.51.018

[Photograph of General William J. Hardee]

Oval photograph of General Hardee (bearded and wearing epaulets) on one side of board and oval photograph of an unknown man on the verso. Date taken from document the photograph accompanied (GLC01179.01).

GLC01179.02

[Four Civil War documents related to John G. Walker and James Longstreet] [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC01404

[Instructions on the use of ciphers and codes]

Discusses ciphers and the numerous ways their messages may be concealed. Date estimated from other items in the group. In a collection with a letter by James Longstreet to John G. Walker.

GLC01404.02

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

to Captain Levernig

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to ask "Can you not let some of the Animals sent to McMillin bring Commissary & other supplies?" Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.101

to Captain Gilmore

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to report that 12 days forage was sent to Raleigh on 25 March and that two large shipments of oats are leaving for Raleigh tomorrow. Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.102

[Scammon endorsement on a letter from Marshall Darr]

Major and Provost Marshall Darr writes to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that Major McPhail needs to know who his servants are. With autograph endorsement signed of Scammon giving the names of his two colored servants, William Woodyear, and...

GLC02414.103

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the AAQM (Acting Assistant Quarter Master) to instruct him to send tents. Only dated the 6th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.104

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes General Cox commanding at Charleston, West Virginia to say thanks for the tents and that he will send for blankets. Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.105

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document by Mrs. Abbot regarding property of Isaac H. Abbott destroyed by the federal troops]

Includes horses taken, a hog killed, a burned building, and all sorts of household goods and supplies destroyed or taken, reportedly by the 3rd provisional brigade. With signed autograph endorsement of Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon stating that Abbott...

GLC02414.106

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Asks simply "Commence to night or await your order." Date from docket. Might be a copy in Scammon's hand.

GLC02414.107

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Carr Bailey White]

Possibly a decoded cypher telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry reporting on 4000 Confederate troops at Meadow Bluff. Might be a copy in Scammon's hand. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.108

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry reporting on scouting activities in West Virginia. Not dated, date inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.109

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry regarding scouting activities. Reports on the Confederate troops's whereabouts and requests again more artillery...

GLC02414.110

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry regarding Lieutenant Blazer's report on scouting and the location of Confederate troops. Written stationary marked Head...

GLC02414.111

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Reports that Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry says that a company of Confederate troops is moving toward Gauley bridge and that another...

GLC02414.112

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on Lieutenant Blazer's letter of 4 December where he informed that he infiltrated the Confederate...

GLC02414.113

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting activities. Only dated July, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.114

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Explains the report of a scout named Jim Webb but states he does not have confidence in it. Informs that five of Colonel Tomlinson's men were...

GLC02414.115

[Decoded cypher telegram]

Possibly in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. States that eight deserters came into Gauley, West Virginia and the author asks what to do with them while in custody. The author could possibly be Colonel Carr Bailey White, who wrote other similar...

GLC02414.116

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Gives Major Cadot's report of an ambush of the cavalry: "...two men killed and five wounded asks for surgeon...

GLC02414.117

[Decoded cypher telegram to Eliakim P. Scammon]

Possibly a copy in Scammon's hand. Reports on scouting activities. States that Lieutenant Blazer, a scout, is expected in tonight and will start for Lewisburg, West Virginia in the morning. Ends by saying "Your informant must be mistaken."...

GLC02414.118

[Orders of Captain Williams]

Possibly a copy in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. Talks of a court case. States that Captain Williams asked him for the names of the persons that pressed charges against Hines and Carey and the witnesses. On verso is a gravestone inscription...

GLC02414.119

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from N. Wilkinson]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Wilkinson as the Colonel Commanding Post. Writes that the supplies are in at the Adams express office and asks if he should pay the charges and send them to Scammon. With autograph...

GLC02414.120

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from David, the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs, to Captain Botsford asking if the Camp Piatt office can be closed tomorrow so he can make some necessary changes. With autograph endorsment signed of Brigadier General Scammon...

GLC02414.121

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from a Colonel J.C. Paxton to Captain Botsford stating he is ready with 250 men and horses. With endorsment signed in initials of Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio (probably not in Scammon's hand) instructing to be ready to move at...

GLC02414.122

[Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from John T. Toland, Colonel Commanding to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General. Asks if some arms that are not needed at the post can be sent to the ordnance officer in Charleston, West Virginia. Scammon writes at...

GLC02414.123

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.C. Paxton]

Telegram from Colonel J. C. Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon from Buffalo, West Virginia informing that he came from Ripley, West Virginia and that the Confederates are not there but it is reported they are six miles on the right. With autograph...

GLC02414.124

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.C. Paxton]

Telegram from Colonel J. C. Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon from Buffalo, West Virginia informing that 400-600 Confederate troops mounted on stolen horses are six miles to the west. Requests a steamer from Charleston, West Virginia with three...

GLC02414.125

[Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from Colonel John T. Toland to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General, informing that he must go to Cincinnati, Ohio tomorrow on leave. States that Lieutenant Colonel Hines will be in command at the post. With autograph...

GLC02414.126

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from William R. Brown]

Telegram from Colonel Brown of the 13th Virginia (West Virginia) stating that he believes the troops are in trouble at Hurricane [Bridge]. Asks if he can send two companies to their aid, leaving one left at Point Pleasant. With autograph...

GLC02414.127

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Henry H. Boggess]

Telegram from Captain Boggess, assistant quarter master to Brigadier General Scammon informing that the ships the Meigs and the Victor have been fired on four miles above Buffalo, West Virginia. Reports that one man was killed, a couple wounded, and...

GLC02414.128

[Bill of sale]

Receipt for Confederate uniform purchased by William E. Jones in Philadelphia. Includes fabric amounts, buttons, collar, etc., and costs. Verso contains handwritten supplies, such as trumpets, feathers, cord, etc. Printed receipt with details...

GLC02711.26

[Receipt]

Receipt for one four-horse wagon and complete team for William E. Jones when he was organizing troops.

GLC02711.27

to J. H. Landell

Lists items shipped from Liverpool, including grape vines and fruit trees. Requests that the items be shipped to William E. Jones in Glad Springs, Virginia, as soon as possible.

GLC02711.28

to Sister Mamie

Discusses the "[t]errible" battle of Bull Run and the poor conditions of camp life, including difficult marches and poor diet. Discusses the execution of a "Zouave" soldier in camp for the "crime of murder." Also makes reference to the politics of...

GLC03523.18.01

[Glossy photocard of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth]

Colored picture card of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, wearing his uniform. Two crossed American flags grace the background along with two bayonetted rifles. Underneath the picture of Ellsworth is an image of a sword and olive branch crossing. Also...

GLC03617.01

Ellsworth Avengers

Published and printed by A.W. Auner at 45 North 9th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song was sung to the melody of "Annie Lisle." It is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a...

GLC03617.02

Assassination of Ellsworth, at Alexandria, Va., May 24th, 1861

Published and printed by A.W. Auner at 110 North 10th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song was sung to the melody of "California Brothers." The song has seven stanzas of verse. Last stanza says: "Then a curse be on the traitor's name...

GLC03617.03

Ellsworth Avengers

Published by Charles Magnus, 12 Frankfort Street, New York. Top third of the sheet consists of a colored image of the Marshall House, the hotel where Ellsworth was shot, and an image of Ellsworth being shot by innkeeper James W. Jackson. Bottom two...

GLC03617.04

In Memory of Col. Ellsworth, of N.Y. Fire Zouaves, Assassinated, May 24th 1861

Published by H. De Marson at 54 Chatham Street in New York. Hand-colored song sheet with draped American flags flowing down the sides. At the bottom left corner is an image of a Zouave and at the bottom right corner is the image of a slave dressed in...

GLC03617.05

Death of Colonel Ellsworth

Composed by Gay and published and printed by J.H. Johnson at No. 7 North Tenth Street in Philadelphia. Upper left corner has image of Ellsworth standing on a Confederate flag while an American flag is draped behind him. Caption of the image says...

GLC03617.06