19 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. States that the information from the front lines is that the Georgia troops marched for Tennessee on 13 March. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.212

13 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. Reports that "Thurmans gang" captured William Richmond, Allen T. Richmond and Isaac Kales on 15 February. States that they met Flannagan's men and had a brief skirmish. Does not know where they are now. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.213

13 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. Reports that they have 1747 cartridges for artillery and an average of 80 rounds per man for small arms. Will get a more accurate count tomorrow. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.214

15 March 1863

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio infantry. States that it is reported by rebel prisoners that Colonel Swan will soon attack with 450 infantry and cavalry. Informs that it would have been done sooner if not for high water. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.215

13 April 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting information about a Confederate regiment's movements, identified only as the 22nd. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.217

18 April 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford [incomplete]

Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown. Possibly a second page missing. Reports that he is fairly sure the 22nd, a Confederate regiment, will attack about 60 miles east. Does not think there are enemy troops any closer than Lewisburg, West Virginia. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.218

5 April 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford [incomplete]

Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown because second page is missing. Writes that he presented Botsford's case to the military authorities and that he will have no troubles passing the federal posts at Gauley. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.220

2 July 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Telegram from Carr Bailey White]

Possibly a copy in the hand of Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon to whom the telegram was probably sent. Informs that a scout, Low Jacobs, found a path fit for infantry, but not cavalry. Gives the number of Confederate forces in their area of West Virginia, and states that some are advancing to reinforce Raleigh. Writes, "Officers heard to say if we did not attack them soon they would us. They expect to advance with six thousand, take Fayette and clear the valley - This very doubtful."

GLC02414.137

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. Explains the report of a scout named Jim Webb but states he does not have confidence in it. Informs that five of Colonel Tomlinson's men were captured. Gives Confederate troop locations from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Date from docket.

GLC02414.115

circa 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Decoded cypher telegram]

Possibly in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. States that eight deserters came into Gauley, West Virginia and the author asks what to do with them while in custody. The author could possibly be Colonel Carr Bailey White, who wrote other similar telegrams to Scammon in this collection.

GLC02414.116

4 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. Gives Major Cadot's report of an ambush of the cavalry: "...two men killed and five wounded asks for surgeon two ambulances and flag truce." States that he has sent these things and reinforcements. Only dated 4 July, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.117

circa 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Decoded cypher telegram to Eliakim P. Scammon]

Possibly a copy in Scammon's hand. Reports on scouting activities. States that Lieutenant Blazer, a scout, is expected in tonight and will start for Lewisburg, West Virginia in the morning. Ends by saying "Your informant must be mistaken." Undated, year inferred from similar documents in collection.

GLC02414.118

30 March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. D. Carter]

Telegram from Carter, Captain commanding post to Brigadier General Scammon informing that they have 400 or 500 militia with no arms. Asks if a lieutenant at Gallipolis, West Virginia can supply them because they are needed for public safety. Says that there are Confederate forces around, cavalry and infantry. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating he requested Carter's order be fulfilled. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.130

2 March 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Colonel Paxton of the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry stating he has started L. Shurtliff of the 23rd Ohio in care of Captain Hill by orders of the General [Eliakim P. Scammon]. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.167

30 January 1777

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a young officer named Ebenezer Finley to Knox's artillery corps Finley is "intimately acquainted with those branches of knowledge with are connected with the Science of war." Is currently a third lieutenant in another artillery group, but has been offered command of a Maryland infantry company. But since "his genius & inclinations both mark him for the artillery," Rush is hoping top secure him a company of artillery under Knox instead. States Finley is also "a perfect little gentleman." Also mentions that his father is the late Doctor Samuel Finley, the President of the…

GLC02437.00525

20 May 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss "matters of great consequence." Expresses relief regarding William's management of an unspecified debt. Hopes for the safety of the Amsterdam, a ship. Comments on his distress regarding the depreciation of paper currency, asking William to procure "hard money" if he can. Adds that he will be paid as a Brigadier of Infantry, and asks William to look into the matter of his pay and "send a copy of the award." In a…

GLC02437.00953

July 11, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle as his corps attacks Jackson, Mississippi. Writes that the Union army attacked General Joseph E. Johnston's force, which was entrenched at Jackson, the previous day. Reports that Johnston shot a prisoner. Also relates that as Johnston retreated before the Union army, he killed livestock and threw the carcasses into the water along the road, contaminating the Union's closest water supply. Referring to Johnston, writes "If he does not soon evacuate we will surround him and have him in the same fix we…

GLC00653.09.13

October 18, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis and his wife

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle in Hamilton, Ohio. States that his corps will soon embark on the Texas Expedition. Discusses details regarding recruitment of Union soldiers in the South. Administered the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in French to many Louisiana French-speakers. Due to his own ability to speak French, Gorsuch has become popular among the Louisiana soldiers. Discusses the possibility of raising a brigade in Louisiana, and the likelihood that this would advance him in the military and politics much faster…

GLC00653.09.14

March 29, 1864

Dana, Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh, 1822-1905

Letter

Title: to Joseph B. Gorsuch

A copied letter from General Dana to Gorsuch, Provost Marshal 13th Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Appears to be copied in Gorsuch's hand. Dana writes before he leaves his command on the Texas Gulf to serve elsewhere. States "I desire before going, to express to you particularly the gratification I have felt at your association with me on my staff, while I was in command of the Corps, and subsequently while I was in command of the Forces on the Coast of Texas. To the high respect I owe you for your extraordinary talents, I add admiration for the unusually industrious and persevering manner…

GLC00653.09.15

20 August 1864

Lesourd, Elisha, 1842-1888

Document signed

Title: [Resolutions passed at a meeting of Company I, 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry]

Sergeant Lesourd and Privates John Wilkinson and William A. Simpson draft resolutions following the death of Joseph Gorsuch, former Captain of the company and Provost Marshal, 13th Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Relate that Gorsuch died at Hamilton, Ohio 6 August 1864. Resolution II states "That in the death of Captain Joseph B. Gorsuch we sustain the loss of a faithful friend, a bright example, And a brave and efficient Officer. Our Country, a well tried and true Soldier and Officer. Our Flag, a devoted admirer and gallant defender..." The committee notes that a copy of the resolutions…

GLC00653.09.18

August 22, 1864

Kearns, Joseph V., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis

Kearns, commanding Company I, 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to Curtis in Hamilton, Ohio. Encloses resolutions expressing the Company's sentiments regarding the death of Captain Joseph B. Curtis (refer to GLC00653.09.18). Intends the enclosed resolutions for Laura Gorsuch, possibly Joseph Gorsuch's sister. Includes news of the company.

GLC00653.09.19

January 5, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis

Written on the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle in Hamilton, Ohio regarding the recent Battle of Chickasaw Bayou. Relates that his regiment left Memphis, Tennessee 23 December 1861 and sailed toward Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly on the Mississippi River). Mentions foliage, sawmills, and plantations visible from the river. Reports the destruction of Confederate rail lines, cotton gins, and bridges. Relates that his men went six miles up the Yazoo River, and waited outside of Vicksburg before battle began 28 December…

GLC00653.09.01

January 5, 1862

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Map

Title: [Depiction of the battle of Chickasaw Bayou]

Drawn by Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Depicts the Yazoo River, fleet location, Confederate fortifications, Chickasaw Bayou, the Mississippi River, and the Vicksburg Texas Railroad, among other details. Indicates the line of battle, position of Gorsuch's regiment, and Union batteries. This map is possibly the map transmitted within a letter Gorsuch wrote to his uncle Joseph Curtis 5 January 1863 (refer to GLC00653.09.01). Fragile, including a slightly torn crease.

GLC00653.09.02

February 1, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph and his wife

Written in the field near Vicksburg, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, discusses recent Union attempts to take Vicksburg, Mississippi by way of a constructed canal. Writes: "You need not be troubled but what we will take Vicksburg, but I confess that I consider it very doubtful whether we will now. If we do take it, it will be by very hard fighting. The rebels appreciate the importance of this point as well as we do... I hope that our Generals will not waste any more valuable lives... Bayonet charges are very…

GLC00653.09.03

February 5, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, transmits announcements (not included) of deaths of soldiers in his company. Informs Curtis, his uncle, of the deaths of Enos Scudder, and fears that Daniel Collins might die soon. Writes "Nearly every one of the wounded are so disabled that they will never be fit for service. Taken all together it was a severe stroke on my company." States that he was surprised to see a previous letter he wrote published in the Telegraph, a newspaper (possibly the Hamilton…

GLC00653.09.04