31 August 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy Ellen Jones

Jones, a Civil War soldier, replies to a letter from his wife. Expresses joy that Nancy spends time with Brother Millis, possibly a pastor. Traveled the previous day from Bellefont to Stevenson, Alabama. States that divisions led by Generals [Jefferson C.] Davis and [Philip] Sheridan crossed the Tennessee River the previous day. Informs Nancy that corps led by Generals Alexander M. McCook and Thomas L. Crittenden will cross, or have already crossed the Tennessee between Stevenson and Chattanooga, Tennessee. States "the rebs is stil retreating and falling back to atlanta gorga ... "…

GLC02739.067

3 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

He expects to move to Georgia and fight Bragg. He will look for her cousin in the army.

GLC02739.068

6 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

They are camped between the Sandy and Lookout mountains. The men "almost melt in the day time and freeze stiff at night." He dreamt that they took all of Bragg's men prisoner. Includes note to Phebe Jane Jones.

GLC02739.069

15-23 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Expectations of battle; taking Chattanooga with the loss of only one man; close proximity to the Confederates; wounding of Cornelius Hanvy. .

GLC02739.070

21 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Jones

5,000 troops marched with six pieces of cannon to find the Confederates. He tries to convey what it is like to be in a soldiers' camp; "I could lay down in sight of the rebels and go to sleep without any feer." Their course is towards Mumfordsville.

GLC02739.071

24 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

They defeated Bragg, Johnson, and the Richmond army even though they were outnumbered five to one. They fell back here to fortify as the Confederates are planning to attack. He calls Stones River a skirmish in comparison with this battle. He has seen nine total days of hard battle in the war: six at Stones River, one at Liberty Gap, and two here in the Battle of Chickamauga.

GLC02739.072

29 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

The fighting has subsided but they are often shot at on picket. He "would not give what I have lernt and seen since I have bin in the armey for ten thousand dollars."

GLC02739.073

27 August 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Sending his likeness; activities in camp.

GLC02739.001

29 August 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Guard duty; mustering in; receiving uniforms; prayer meeting.

GLC02739.002

31 August 1862

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Camp life; prayer meeting; female visitors; writing paper and envelopes.

GLC02739.003

5 August 1781

Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Record of distribution of drum and fife for Scammell's detachment--made up of various state regiments of infantry and artillery. Refer to GLC02437.01118 for related letter. In the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01119

5 November 1863

Duval, J.A., fl. 1863

Autograph telegram signed

Title: to unknown

Telegram gives scouting information from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Reports that there are three Confederate companies moving toward Gauley bridge, West Virginia. Docket states, "Col. Duval, White reports movement of enemy's infantry." Date from docket.

GLC02414.089

2 December 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: 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

12 November 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [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 initials on verso by Scammon to order the camp at Gauley, West Virginia to be on alert and to watch the Lewisburg Road. Date from docket. Only dated 12 November but year inferred from similar documents in collection by White to Scammon.

GLC02414.108

circa 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: 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

circa 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: 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 ammunition. States that enemy scouts are lurking about the picket lines. Written on half a piece of stationary marked Head Quarters, 3rd Division, 8th Army Corps.

GLC02414.110

24 October 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: 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 Quarters, 3rd Division, Dept West Virginia.

GLC02414.111

5 November 1863

Duval, J.A., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: 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 regiment of cavalry is moving toward Wayne and Cobell Counties, West Virginia. Only dated 5 November, year inferred from other documents in the collection.

GLC02414.112

5 December 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: 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 lines near Lewisburg, West Virginia but was discovered. They were then attacked by Confederate guerillas and he states the number wounded, killed or taken prisoner. Gives the location of troops in the area.

GLC02414.113

circa July 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: 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

1876

Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895

Print

Title: Fording a River

Marked "Plate 38." Divided into 2 images. Top image is titled "Fording a River," and shows infantry wading into a stream at a ford, with a line of cavalry posted below to catch any unlucky soldier who may be carried away by the force of the current. Bottom image is titled "Twenty Minutes Halt," and shows a column of troops resting during a march and lying under trees and on the road. Wagons are lined up down the road as well. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.4 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from the table of contents.

GLC02199.38

12 January 1863

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Provides an illustration and description of Union and Confederate battle formations including skirmish lines, lines of battle for infantry, batteries, and reserves. Mentions his promotion to orderly sergeant, and details the duties associated with this job. Describes his camp at Belle Plain Landing in Virginia, where this letter was written.

GLC03523.18.03

16 March 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Paxton, Colonel of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting. States Major McMahn and command have returned safely. They only found a few Confederates in the area of Boone, Logan, and Wyoming counties, West Virginia. They captured a lieutenant, three privates, and five horses. States, "All quiet out there - Great destitution." Mentions that Confederate General John B. Floyd is believed to be at Tazewell. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.200

26 March 1863

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio Infantry to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that he has sent two companies of the 12th regiment to guard the Raleigh road and to protect the polls during the election on this date. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.206

15 March 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Paxton of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports that Captain Dove and 125 men began for Summerville, West Virginia and will rest in Gauley for the night. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.207