circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Memorial to the men of Charleston who fought in Civil War [split stereocard]

Image of a monument dedicated "In Honor [to] the Men of Charleston" who fought in the civil war. A greek goddess, possibly Athena, stands over statues of a soldier and sailor. Truncated description of monument on verso. Numeric notation on verso: "231."

GLC05111.01.1193

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: East Parlor, Dunlop House, Petersburg [split stereocard]

The image shows the damage caused by an explosion of a shell in the near the East Parlor of the Dunlop House. Graphite inscription on verso: "East Parlor Dunlop House Petersburg Shell Effect." Numeric notation on verso: "42."

GLC05111.01.1202

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Dunlop House, Petersburg Virginia [split stereocard]

Image of a large brick building, identified on verso as the Dunlop House of Petersburg, Virginia. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dunlop House Petersburg Va [illegible]." Numeric notation on verso: 382.

GLC05111.01.1207

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: Rebel Soldier in the trenches of Fort Mahone [split stereocard]

Image of the final resting place of a rebel soldier, with his hands raised as if to ward off danger. With the remnants of his personal effects at his side, the pose seems to have been contrived by the photographer. Graphite inscription on verso: "Rebel soldier trenches Fort Mahone Petersburg April 2 /65."

GLC05111.01.1208

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: Rebel Soldier in trenches before Petersburg [split stereocard]

Image of a rebel soldier laying mortally wounded in a trench at Petersburg. The soldiers hands are crossed at the middle of his chest, with a rifle positioned to his proper right. Graphite inscription on verso: "Rebel Soldier in trenches before Petersburg Apl 2 1865. Petersburg."

GLC05111.01.1209

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: General G. R. Paul [split stereocard]

Profile of General G. R. Paul. Inscription on image: "G. R. Paul." Inscription on verso: "Gen. G. R. Paul, shot blind at Gettysburg. The bullet passed in at one eye and out of the other," and "1861--Photographic History--1865 . . . ."

GLC05111.01.1235

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: John Sedgwick [split stereocard]

Image of John Sedgwick seated, and looking directly at the camera. Inscription on image: "[illegible] John Sedgwick." Inscription on verso: explanation of price of stereocards.

GLC05111.01.1241

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Portrait photo of unidentified soldier [cabinet card]

A soldier is seated on a chair in apparant civilian clothes under his great coat and forage cap. He faces left, with his elbow resting atop a barrel, and his right cheek resting on his palm. A book is located atop the barrel. Inscription on recto: "The night before the battle." Inscriptions on verso: "Park Hall Tableaux." and "G.W. Pach, Photographer, 858 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.01.1327

circa 1861-1865

Roberts, George W., fl. 1862-1865

Photograph

Title: As colonel, standing full-length portrait holding sword with both hands

Ink inscription on recto "Colonel Geo. W. Roberts." Graphite inscription on verso "Home at Chicago" "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "He was Commissioned Major of the 42d Regt. Illinois Infantry July 22d 1861, Promoted Nov. 25th 1861 to Lieut. Col. and Dec 24 1861 by the unanymous vote of the Officers of the Regt made Colonel." "He was killed Dec 31st 1862 at the Battle of 'Stone River' near Murfreesboro Tenn while commanding the 3d Brigade in the 3d Div of thie 20th Army Corps of the Dept of the Cumberlands." Photographers imprint on verso: "Van Stavoren, Photographer, No. 53 College…

GLC05111.02.1166

circa 1861-1865

Zametti, A., fl. 1861-1864

Photograph

Title: Rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Lt. A. Zametti A.Q.M. 132 N.Y. Killed in action, Bachellon Creek N.C. February 1st 1864." Graphite inscription on verso "From the Stotter's Album."

GLC05111.02.1220

circa 1861-1865

Pierce, Frank

Photograph

Title: As sergeant, seated 3/4 length portrait with jacket open

Ink inscription on verso "Mr. Thomas C. Pierce 2nd Sergt. Co. K 51st P.V.V. Killed June 17th 1864 in front of Petersburg, Va. A good man and Brave soldier" "Sgt. Frank Pierce 51st Pa Vet Vols Co K" and "Residence Williamsport, Pa." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by T.J. Trapp Williamsport, Penna."

GLC05111.02.1222

13 March 1863

Crowell, Frank G. (fl. 1861-1865)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.1

23 April 1864

Crowell, Frank G. (fl. 1861-1865)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.3

1781-1791

Manuscript document

Title: [Revolutionary War orderly book]

For New York garrison located at West Point, New Windsor, Peekskill, Dobbs Ferry and Philipsburg Manor. Contains orders from Washington, describes Cornwallis's defeat and surrender at Yorktown (although this garrison remained on the Hudson), news of the final peace settlement and resulting celebration. Includes copies of correspondence between high ranking officers and foreign diplomats and dignitaries. The book mentions or alludes to many important figures in the Revolution, including D'Estaing, Greene, Robert Howe, Lafayette, Marion, Pickens, Rawdon, Cornwallis, De Grasse, Rochambeau and…

GLC05969

1863/05/03

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Butterfield re: asking for news, battle of Chancellorsville

Written on what is now a slip of paper, with printed "Washington City" at top, probably for telegraph transmission. The ink quality is uneven. "Where is General Hooker? Where is Sedgewick? Where is Stoneman? A. Lincoln." (In full) Authenticator Joe Nichols believes this letter was written on military stationery and then trimmed to its current size at a later time.

GLC05977

1861

Mitchell, Samuel P., fl. 1861

Map

Title: Sketch of the Country Occupied by the Federal & Confederate Armies on the 18th & 21st July 1861

Detailed map of the Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) showing roads, topographical features, troop positions, batteries, bridges, and railroads. Also has a legend of "Explanations." Pictures the battle field to the north of Manassas, with the Bull Run extending from the bottom left to the upper right. Inset on the lower right shows the region between Washington, D.C. and Fredericksburg, with Bull Run and Manassas in between. Lithographed by F. W. Bornemann in Charleston of South Carolina and published by W. Hargrave White in Richmond, Virginia. Captain Mitchell was a member of the 1st…

GLC05987.25

1861

Baumgarten, J., fl. 1861

Map

Title: Seat of War Manassas and its Vicinity

Printed map detailing the battleground of 18 and 21 July 1861 at the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run). Includes major roads and railroads, showing Washington D.C. on the right side. Contains descriptive text beneath the map. At the bottom is a manuscript note in pencil noting that the (unknown) writer forgot to enclose this map with a letter. It also discusses various supplies, including shirts and blankets. Printed by the Richmond Enquirer, engraved and drawn by Baumgarten.

GLC05987.26

after July 22, 1861

The Whig and Observer

Broadside

Title: The Whig and Observer

Headline states "Glorious News! From Virginia! The Battle of Manassas. Our Arm Victorious." The first excerpt, from the Columbus Republic Extra 21 July 1861, reports that General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard's horse was shot from underneath him, and that nine hundred Union troops and sixty Confederate troops were killed. A second dispatch relates that Northern reports claimed the engagement at Manassas Junction was a Union victory. A third dispatch, reported 22 July from Louisville, Kentucky, and Washington, D.C., cites a Confederate victory. Possibly printed as an extra version of…

GLC05987.31

24 January 1863

Hill, William, fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: Newbern progress. [Vol. 5, no. 94 (January 24, 1863)]

Official orders, including about alcohol, black soldiers, and travel. A poem for a new "Yankee Doodle." Articles include The Battle at Springfield, Fight at Blackwater, Official report of Major General Foster. A few reports on foreign news -- Russia and China, Canada, and Italy. "A Newspaper for the People." New Bern was under Federal occupation at the time.

GLC05959.31

July 12, 1863

Newspaper

Title: North Carolina Presbyterian. [Vol. 6, no. 40 (October 3, 1863)]

Articles on the slave code, and Chickamauga. Whole no. 300.

GLC05959.36

3 October 1863

A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Charleston tri-weekly courier.

Reported Retreat of Burnside, General Lee's Official Report on the Pennsylvania Campaign (Gettysburg), Yankees Fortifying at Cupepper, C.H.

GLC05959.38

29 February 1864

Newspaper

Title: The Guardian. [Vol. , no. (February 29, 1864)]

The Enemy are Pressing Upon Dalton in Force, Shelling of Charleston.

GLC05959.45

14 January 1862

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly South Carolinian. [Vol. 25, no. 6 (January 14, 1862)]

French Vessel Fired Into by Federals, From the Upper Potomac, Surrender of Vera Cruz.

GLC05959.46

2 July 1862

Sperry, J.A., fl. 1862

Newspaper

Title: Daily Register. [July 2, 1862]

Handwritten note at top: Why McClellan failed to reach Richmond; Vicksburg Intelligence; Killed & Wounded at Chickahominy. Ads for fugitive soldiers. Printed on heavy brown necessity paper with faded ink.

GLC05959.48

30 November 1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily Virginia state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 829 (November 30, 1864)]

Peace proposal by Abraham Lincoln, Drinking and Battle of Piedmont, West Virginia, Confederate Blockade Runners, Halifax, Novia Scotia.

GLC05959.63