1865

Chapin, John Reuben, 1823-1894

Engraving

Title: Gen. Kearney's Charge at the Battle of Chantilly, VA

One engraving entitled "Gen. Kearney's Charge at the Battle of Chantilly, VA." dated 1865. Depicts Union General Stephen W. Kearney on horseback, leading his troops into battle against Confederate forces at the battle of Chantilly, VA, September 1, 1862. Engraved after a painting by John Reuben Chapin. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0135

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attack at Chantilly-Death of General Stevens

One engraving entitled "Attack at Chantilly-Death of Gen. Stevens" dated 1863. Depicts the battle of Chantilly, September 1, 1862. In the forefront, a mortally wounded General Isaac Ingalls Stevens is caught by a comrade as he falls atop the body of another solider. In death General Stevens still clutches a Union flag. In the bcakground Union forces march into battle. engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0136

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Malvern Hill

One engraving entitled "Battle of Malvern Hill" dated 1862. Depicts a view of the Battle of Malvern Hill, July 1 1862. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0137

1863

Parsons, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Battle of Malvern Hill

One engraving entitled "Battle of Malvern Hill" dated 1863. Depicts U.S. Navy gunboats, The Monitor and The Galena on the James River. Caption notes, "U.S. gun boats on James River covering the retreat." Engraved after a drawing by Charles Parsons. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0138

1863

Parson, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Bombardment of island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi" dated 1863. Depicts the naval Battle of Island Number 10, February 28- April 8, 1862. Caption notes, "engaging the forts and batteries on the island and mainland." Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by Chalres Parsons.

GLC08878.0139

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between the Monitor & Merrimac

One engraving entitled "Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between The Monitor & Merrimac" dated 1862. Depicts a view of the Conflict in Hampton Roads, March 9. 1862, between iron-clad vessels the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0140

1863

Parsons, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads-Merrimac and Monitor

One engraving entitled "Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads-Merrimac and Monitor" dated 1863. Depicts battle between the ironclad, USS Monitor and CSS Merrimac, March 9, 1862. Caption notes, [additional ships featured in painting] Sewalls Point, Rebel Tug, Jamestown, Yorktown, Cumberland, Minnesota, and Newport News. Engraved by J. Davies after a painting by Charles Parsons.

GLC08878.0141

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [The Monitor and Merrimac]

One unititled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac, March 9, 1862. Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0142

1862

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888

Engraving

Title: The Capture of Roanoke Island, Charge of Zouaves

One engraving entitled "Capture of Roanoke Island; Charge of Zouaves" dated 1862. Depicts Confederate and Union (the 9th New York Voulunteer Infantry, aka Hawkins Zouaves) troops in hand to hand combat during the battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862. Engraved by John J. Crew after a painting by Felix Octavius Carr.

GLC08878.0143

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attact Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops

One engraving entitled "Attack Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops" dated 1862. Depicts a view of Union ships, carrying troops, approaching Roanoke Island in preperation for the Battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0144

1862

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888

Engraving

Title: Battle Near Mill Springs, KY-Death of Zollicoffer

One engraving entitled "Battle Near Mill Springs, KY-Death of Zollicoffer" dated 1862. Depicts the death of General Felix Kirk Zollicoffer during the Battle of Mill Springs, January 19, 1862. In the center of the painting a mortally wounded General Zollicoffer, sits atop his horse, clutching his chest. On the left a Confederate solider points his revolver towards General Zollicoffer, delivering the fatal shot. Engraved by R. Dudensing after a painting by Felix Octavius Carr Darley.

GLC08878.0145

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Capture of Fort Donelson

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Donelson" dated 1866. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11-16, 1862. Engraved after a painitng by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0147

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Cedar Mountain

One engraving entitled "Battle of Cedar Mountain" dated 1863. Depicts a distant view of Union forces charging Confederates during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0152

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Casey's Division to Save the Guns

One engraving entitled "Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Caseys's Division to Save the Guns" dated 1862. Dipicts General Silas Casey and his men valiantly recovering Union artillary behind Confederate lines. Two struggling horses pull gun carraiges with the help of a few soliders. In the distance smoke fills the sky. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0153

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Williamsburg

One engraving entitled "Battle of Williamsburg" dated 1862. Depicts a distant view of the Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862. In the foreground a stray cannonball narrowly misses a solider and a officer on horseback. On the left a group of Union soliders carry two wounded men to saftey. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0154

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Mill Creek

One engraving entitled "Battle of Mill Creek" dated 1862. Depicts combat between Confederate and Union forces during the Battle of Mill Creek, January 19, 1862. In the foreground a Union solider rips a confederate flag from the grasp of a wounded confederate. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0155

1865

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of the Wilderness--Attack at Spottsylvania Court House

One engraving entitled "Battle Of The Wilderness-Attack at Spottsylvania Court House" dated 1865. Depicts hand-to-hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5-7, 1864. In the center of the painting an officer on horseback rides through the battle, beside him a solider holds up the body of a wounded comrade. On the left the body of a union solider hangs overtop a cannon. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0156

1868

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Antietam-Gallant Charge of Gen. Burnside's Division at the Bridge

One engraving entitled "Battle of Antietam-Gallant Charge of Gen. Burnside's Division at the Bridge" dated 1868. Depicts a view of General Ambrose Everette Burnside's division charging a stone bridge over Antietam Creek, September 17, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0157

1863

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Action of the Gunboats at Memphis

One engraving entitled "Action of Gunboats at Memphis" dated 1863. Depicts a naval battle between Union and Confederate gunboats on the Mississippi river, June 6, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0162

1865

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Attack on Knoxville

One engraving entitled "Attack on Knoxville" dated 1865. Depicts a scene from the Battle of Knoxville, November 17- December 4, 1863. Union soliders defend Knoxville from a Confederate attack. In the center of the image a Union solider shoots a Confederate solider attempting to break through the Union's defensive line. Engraved from an original painting by Thomas Nast in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0168

1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama" dated 1864. Depicts a naval battle between the USS Kearsarge and the CSS Alabama, June 19, 1864. Caption notes, "rescue of the crew of the Alabama by the Deerhound." Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0170

1897

Sheppard, Warren, 1858-1937

Engraving

Title: Sinking of the Alabama

One engraving entitled "Sinking of the Alabama" dated 1897. Depicts the sinking of the CSS Alabama. Surviving confederate sailors swim towards an awaiting rescue vessel. Engraved from a painting by Warren Sheppard. Engraving possibly from the book, "The People's Standard History of the United States."

GLC08878.0171

1865

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)" dated 1865. Depicts Union troops landing, unopposed, on the beach outside Fort Fisher, January 13, 1865. Union soliders on the beach appear patient as they wait for fellow soliders to arrive by boat. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0173

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Manassas, or Second Bull Run

One engraving entiteld "The Battle of Manassas, or Second Bull Run" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of confederate troops on horseback, durring the Battle of Manassas, August 28-30, 1862. Caption notes, "General Robert E. Lee and Staff overlooking the Battle-Field." Copied by permission from the Panorama of the Battle of Manassas. Engraver and artist unknown.

GLC08878.0175

13 October 1862

Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: Lieut. in 75th Illinois Vols. [word processed inventory available]

Henry has been in one fight and it was a victory though 42 men were killed and 161 wounded in his regiment. He expects another fight this afternoon. The Confederates left without burying their dead and the men can barely walk around camp "at night without stepping on two or three dead or wounded rebels." They took 5,000 prisoners on march today.

GLC03858.02.01