1862

Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884

Document

Title: [Regulations from Confederate War Department]

Printed circular leaflet describing regulations put forth by the Secretary of War Benjamin. Divided into five sections for a total of 17 regulations. First sections deals with "Rules of Organization," describing size of military units and types of officers and staff. Second deals with "Terms of Acceptance," including what equipment will be provided for each soldier. Third deals with "Acceptance and Muster into Service," including what will happen to new recruits. It claims "no recruit will be accepted for less period than the war." Fourth deals with "Supplies and Allowances," including…

GLC04026

May 4, 1875

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Page M. Baker

Thanks Barker for his "vigorous defense of myself in your paper in answer to abuses of the Chicago Tribune." Also states that he is aware "that my letter to Governor Porter was not polite, but the charges of Mr. Sherman had to be met." Baker was editor of the New Orleans Bulletin.

GLC04027

18 May 1865

Allen, Henry Watkins, 1820-1866

Document signed

Title: [Payment for 66 bales of cotton]

Certifies that 66 bales of cotton will be paid to Mr. William Bradford in the Parish of Bossier, "in lieu of the same quantity due him for hauling 210 Bales…to Orange Texas." States that the cotton averages 500 pounds per bale. Signed by Allen as governor of Louisiana. On verso is a handwritten note by the Chief of Ordnance of Louisiana stating the order will be delivered. Also on verso is an order from Governor Allen dated 21 May 1865 and written by the Chief of Ordnance claiming state ownership of all Confederate cotton. Marked with stamp from Record Division, Rebel Archives, War…

GLC04028

1863/04/02

Allgower, Charles S., fl. 1863

Sketch

Title: [Pencil drawing of arrival of Union Troops at Thibodeaux, Louisiana]

Depicts soldiers marching in formation on the riverbank while people watch from a bridge. The town stretches along a curve in the river. Drawn by a Private in the 6th NYS.

GLC04029

31 December 1860

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fanny Barrow

Thanks Barrow for the box of books she sent for her sons and states it arrived the day after her son William's birthday. She then writes of the impending Civil War, "Trusting that the gloomy cloud which hangs over our beloved country may soon be dispelled and that peace and harmony may be restored." Addressed to Barrow in New York City. Year inferred from envelope.

GLC04030

11 April 1863

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen A. Hurlbut

Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to General Hurlbut, Commander of the 16th Army Corps. Refers to news of Hurlbut's movements brought by General Lee (possibly Albert Lindley Lee). Instructs Hurlbut to coordinate movement with General William Starke Rosecrans. Writes that due to the rising water of the Mississippi River, it will be impossible to move against Vicksburg, Mississippi from Helena or south of Panola, Louisiana. Due to rising water, predicts he will not be able to move for four days. Relates that the Marine Brigade was ordered to cooperate…

GLC04036

8 February 1865

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Document signed

Title: [Ordnance requisition for the 5th Regiment, New York Cavalry, commanded by Captain Amos H. White]

White requests 370 Sabre and Spencer carbines. A handwritten note written across the document indicates, "To Equipp the Regment with these accoutrements." Sheridan signs as commander, Army of the Shenandoah.

GLC04038

29 August 1862

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Winder

Regarding "transportation to his regiment" for Lieutenant John A. Stephens, who had been sick.

GLC04040

1861-1865 ca.

Header Record

Title: Civil War collection [decimalized]

GLC04042

January 1863

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of Dover, Tennessee, showing battlefield and artillery]

Shows Confederate line of batteries, roads, rivers, and ravines. Also shows the town layout with gun placements and building locations. Approximately forty buildings appear, including the headquarters of the 83rd Illinois Regiments, Colonel A.C. Harding's quarters, the commissary, magazine, post office, jail, and hospital. Made sometimes around the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1863.

GLC04042.01

August 21, 1865

Judkins, John C., 1808-?

Autograph document signed

Title: to Andrew Johnson

Petition of Alabama planter to President Andrew Johnson for indemnity on losses of private property by troops of the United States. Witnessed and countersigned by William Garrett, commissioner of oaths for Alabama.

GLC04042.02

circa 1861-1865

Henly, John W., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly] [Decimalized .01- .05]

Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly in the Union Army of the Tennessee. Included are his commission, a certificate for his leave of absence, and two circulars from the Medical Director of the Army of the Tennessee.

GLC04042.03

18 January 1862

Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to a captain]

Possibly written in Virginia. Howard describes a recent foraging expedition. Reports that a Squadron of Cavalry under Major Beveridge 8th Illinois was sent to his Head Quarters (possibly referring to John Lourie Beveridge). Recently went to "Edsel's Hill." Saw the Widow Fitzhugh, whom he claims has protection from Generals [Levit?], Blenker, and Franklin (possibly Louis Blenker and William Buel Franklin). Notes that the widow has no forage or stock beyond what she needs. Mentions Burt's Station. Comments on stock and supplies, mentioning civilians living near the Little River Turnpike.

GLC04056

16 June 1862 - 17 June 1862

Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897

Header Record

Title: Four notes to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard [Decimalized .01-.04]

Four autograph copies of notes that were sent to Beauregard as telegrams. Telegrams relate to various preparations for military action and the defense of Confederate positions in Mississippi. All telegrams were sent to Beauregard in Tupelo, Mississippi. Discusses protecting plantation boats, the enemy at Holly Springs, the position of repairing machinery, and the need for railroad cars to transport men and supplies.

GLC04057

16 June 1864

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Autograph note signed

Title: to William Farrar Smith

Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, writes on Headquarters, Army of the Potomac stationery in Virginia near Petersburg. Written at 3:30 pm. Refers to a note he wrote at 2:00 pm, regarding the practicality of an attack on Petersburg led by General William Farrar Smith. Also wishes to know the strength and size of Smith's force. Written in pencil.

GLC04064

26 October 1864

Wright, Horatio G., 1820-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louisa M. Bradford Wright

Major General Wright replies to a letter from his wife while "In the field," following the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia. Mentions an enclosed dispatch (within the letter from his wife) from General Philip Sheridan. Referring to Sheridan's dispatch, writes, "It is highly colored, naturally enough perhaps, for he had come up from Winchester thro' the crowd of skulkers who had fled from the battle field! but when he arrived, the lines were forming, the retreat of all who would fight (and those who always run away...) had been arrested, and the preparations for an offensive movement had been…

GLC04065

30 August 1861

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wallace J. Ford

Camp Chase was located in Columbus, Ohio. Lieutenant Colonel Garfield replies to a letter from Ford, apparently serving as his personal secretary. Discusses buying a horse, stating "From what I have seen since I came into camp I am satisfied that I must have a much better horse than I at first intended- to be up front with the times- From what you say of the old horse he is just what I want... I know enough of the service to know that I must have a no 1 horse at whatever cost- So reckon the old horse mine." Instructs Ford regarding sale of a carriage and "Billy," perhaps another horse.…

GLC04069

25 June 1864

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wood

Thanks Wood for sending a letter written by Secretary of State William H. Seward concerning a petition for government aid in constructing an overland international telegraph line. Remarks upon the rapid progress of the telegraph throughout the world and mentions the first telegraph message, chosen by 18 year old Annie Ellsworth, "What hath God wrought." Comments that although he had predicted the telegraph would go around the world, he did not expect to live to see it happen. Expresses satisfaction that though many have tried to improve upon his system, the "Morse System," is still used…

GLC04080

1 May 1862

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Broadside

Title: Proclamation

Institutes "the administration of Law Martial" in New Orleans, two days after it was surrendered to the Union. Terms include respect for the United States flag, punishment for aiding Confederates, harsh treatment for crimes against Federal, prohibition of public gatherings. "The armies of the United States came here not to destroy but to make good, to restore order out of chaos, and the government of laws in place of the passions of men."

GLC04081

1861/05/31

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to John W. Ellis

GLC04082

1864 ca.

Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881

Photograph

Title: 6th plate ambrotype, cased

GLC04085

4 December 1862

Gray, William H., 1810-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Justin Morrill

Discusses country's current financial position, per Morrill's request. Details poor state of U.S. finances, explains the "very grave objections" to President Lincoln's recommendation of a general banking law, and offers possible alternatives. "Our present debt is about 700 millions…The Government requires large additional sums…To place the whole security for the circulation of the country in the hands of a bureau at Washington, subject to the political changes to which it must be subject, is a matter to cause most serious apprehension." Morrill, a Republican Congressman from Vermont, was the…

GLC03806

17 August 1861

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Printed document signed

Title: [Notification to George H. Thomas of his appointment by President Lincoln to Brigadier General of Volunteers]

Partially printed document issued by the War Department. If Thomas accepts the appointment, he is instructed to return an oath enclosed with the letter. Thomas is also instructed to report to Brigadier General Robert Anderson for orders.

GLC03816.01

27 October 1863

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Printed document signed

Title: to George Henry Thomas

Partially printed document informing Thomas that he has been appointed Brigadier General by the President of the United States. Signed by Stanton as Secretary of War. A note at the bottom of the page indicates that Thomas accepted this appointment 2 November 1863, the day he received this notification.

GLC03816.02

30 March 1862

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

To an unnamed Union General hoping he improves from his wounds and stating his importance to the Union cause. Addressed simply to "Dear General," who was recently wounded while fighting Stonewall Jackson's forces. States that his recovery is essential to the Union's success in the war. Docket notes "A friendly letter."

GLC03817.01