circa 1861

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of General Pierre G. T. Beauregard].

GLC08239.02

August 1862

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Autograph document signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Secretarial letter to Jefferson Davis reporting on his need for reinforcements during the Battle of Second Bull Run. Signed by Beauregard.

GLC08239.04

08 June 1861

Letcher, John, 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Written as Governor of Virginia to Jefferson Davis to send him details on the guages and capacity of the Danville Rail Road and other Virginia lines.

GLC08241

July 1861

Whiting, William H., 1824-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Virginia

Expressing an appreciation for an offer of relief aid and lamenting the death of General Bernard Bee at First Manassas. "Two of the brave gentlemen who used to sit at your table went down on that terrible at the head of their brave men bravely dying for your home & theirs."

GLC08243

circa 1861-1862

Manuscript

Title: [Battle of First Manassas maps].

Battle map rendered by a Confederate veteran, identifying various landmarks and troop positions. Includes references to Union forces (Retreat of Hessian Cavalry after repulse"; "Retreat of the Grand Army of A. Lincoln, L.L.D.") and pasted-in newspaper cartoon of Lincoln, captioned by the author as "Rail Splitter day after the battle." With second map, drawn by a Union soldier, of northern positions during the battle.

GLC08244

June 1864

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 3 letters regarding Lieutenant Frank Williams of the 13th North Carolina, a Confederate parolee captured at Gettysburg]. Decimalized.

See descriptions in GLC08247.01-.03

GLC08247

17 June 1864

Meriweather, J.B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Conrad Baker

Meriweather writes to Colonel Baker about the 7 March 1864 arrest of Lieutenant Frank Williams of the 13th North Carolina, a parolee captured at Gettysburg, for disloyal conduct, including "using the most obscene and vulgar language towards the President...insulting the Flag...abusing some sick soldiers of the Union army...". Meriweather, the local provost marshal, asks that Williams be sent to Johnson's Island as a POW. Docketed up the chain of command to the commissary general of prisoners.

GLC08247.01

27 June 1864

Harlan, James, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward M. Stanton

Senator Harlan requests that Secretary of War Stanton make sure the case of Lieutenant Frank Williams be given special consideration. He was captured at Gettysburg and provided information that prevented the escape of some other Confederates, Prompted, in part, by Andrew Carr's letter requesting Harlan aid in securing William's release (GLC08247.02).

GLC08247.03

26 April 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Discussing Sherman's order to cut civilian rations and expressing some sympathy for its impact on "secesh women": "it is hard for the authorities to see women starve." Analyzing the upcoming presidential election: "we hope to elect Lincoln again and then the rebs know their cause is gone." And broadly reflecting on the war: "[W]e hope that we will beat them...and that the old Union with all the Stars made brighter by the firey trial we have passed through...."

GLC08248

31 May 1861

Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Recommends to Confederate President Davis the appointments for Henry Heth, John Pegram, Alexander W. Reynolds and Gabriel C. Wharton, all of whom became Confederate generals. Docketed "Confidential, Genl Cooper."

GLC08264

26 October 1861

Walker, Daniel, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Walker, a Confederate Private, 7th Tennessee Infantry, was stationed at Centerville, Virginia. He describes the Union defeat at Ball's Bluff (Leesburg, Virginia), and the justification for the Southern cause: "we routed them completely...we sunk several of their boats. Our loss was very few...we will survive on our laws...for it is just holy and true."

GLC08265

29 August 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Describing relocation of hospital facilities from Mt. Jackson to Staunton, Virginia, reporting Lee's military reinforcement of General Imboden and Colonel Jackson's protection of the General Hospital. "We have had a great deal of excitement here about the Yankees, Oh, I tell you most every thing in the shape of a man has been out with his musket ready for them...". Incomplete.

GLC08266

07 December 1863

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 133

Proclaims the following Thursday as a day of fast and "sincere prayers for future guidance and protection."

GLC08267

10 July 1863

Weidemeyer, John, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Confederate Captain Weidemeyer of the 6th Missouri Infantry describes the defeat and surrender at Vicksburg: "I am not satisfied that we should have surrendered...". He also describes offensive movement of troops under Lee.

GLC08268

17 October 1864

Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Pegram

Confederate General Early sends General Pegram an order for a two day delay of troop movements at Cedar Creek. Though Early routed the VII and XIX Army Corps two days later, the delay gave General Sheridan time to arrive and reinforce the Union position.

GLC08269

circa 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 6 letters from a Georgia officer to his wife.] [Decimalized .01- .06]

Schumbert, a Georgia officer and plantation owner, writes six letters to his wife describing daily activities and detailing futile Confederate military efforts, under the command of General Meloy, to turn back Sherman's forces: "[I]t seems that we cannot check the Yankies anywhere."

GLC08270

circa 1864-1865

Work, Henry Clay, fl. 1864-1865

Broadside

Title: Marching Through Georgia.

Famous anthem celebrating Sherman's 1864 march from Atlanta to Savannah. Publisher unknown.

GLC08276

1864-1865 circa

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 2 items celebrating Sherman's March to the Sea.]

GLC08277

21 April 1864

Loomis, Richard B., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Private Loomis, Co. H, 21st Massachusetts Volunteers, describes his activities ranging after returning from a furlough in Boston to Grant's advance on Richmond. Includes references to African-American troops and shooting of deserters.

GLC08278

January 17, 1865

Johnson, James F., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Co-signed by Hugh W. Sheffey, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Asserts the General Assembly of Virginia's decision to continue supporting Davis in the war. States that if necessary, all the resources of the Commonwealth will be used to achieve independence. Docketing on the reverse states the General Assembly of Virginia recommends the appointment of Robert E. Lee as commander in chief of the army of the Confederate States. James F. Johnson signed as the President Pro (Tem?) of the Senate.

GLC00041.01

January 24, 1865

Gordon, William, Jr., fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: [Robert E. Lee Resolution adopted January 24, 1865]

Resolution of the General Assembly regarding the publication of the appointment of General Robert E. Lee to the command of the armies of the Confederate states.

GLC00041.02

February 6, 1865

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Document

Title: General Orders No. 3

Printed copy of orders appointing Robert E. Lee as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States.

GLC00041.03

1863

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

Pamphlet

Title: The Conscription Act: a Series of Articles Communicated to the Journal of Commerce

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 7 in a series. Printed by William C. Bryant & Co. A.F. Warburton reported the text of Butler's speech. Major-General Butler refers to the Confederate States as "alien enemies" who are "carrying on war against us." Suggests the only way to end the war is to re-revolutionize the seceded states and have them ask to come back to the Union. Concludes by stating that citizens should stand by their government regardless of the mistakes that government has made. Speech was given at an honorary reception for Butler, hosted by…

GLC01265.01

circa 1863

Pamphlet

Title: The Future of the Country

Proposes solutions for the reconstruction of the Union. Criticizes the idea of a national convention where rebel Southerners and Union victors can meet on equal terms. Concludes by stating that it is important for citizens to organize nation-wide and discuss the future of the country. To select a candidate who is a "recognized champion of those principles of liberty and progress."

GLC01265.04

04 January 1865

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that years of war have past and still no peace. His brother has told him of the military situation on the coast and he thinks they might have to give up some low country to the Union. Reports that General William T. Sherman seems to be resting, and he has heard nothing of General John B. Hood, who seems to be retreating. States that furloughs are being granted freely and he will apply in late February or March. Mentions that Congress is passing a bill giving transportation to officers on leave. Notes that New Year's dinner will arrive today but that it will probably…

GLC08165.66