1864

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of Lucius T. Stanley's diary of the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's march to sea]

First two pages outline the "Organization of the First Division, Twentieth Corps. Commanded by Brig. Genl. AS. Williams. Pages 3-40 include the diary of the Atlanta Campaign, with almost daily entries from 4 May 1864 to 2 September 1864. There is reflection at the end, including statistics on killed, wounded, and missing, and comments that "This probably has been one of the most memorable Campaigns in the history of the War." Comments on the difficulties, deprivations, and continuous fighting over the past four months, and the courage and perseverance of his fellow soldiers. Pages 41-…

GLC02710.43

27 February 1865

Hastings, George S., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fidelia E. Stanley

Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, is interested in helping Lucius. Written on State of New York, Executive Department stationary. Mrs. Stanley's maiden name was Warner. Hastings was the governor's private secretary.

GLC02710.44.01

3 February 1883

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John G. Farnsworth

Requests a copy of his military discharge papers. Explains his enlistment history in the 107th New York Volunteers from 1862-1865. Notes that there were several endorsements on the discharge and asks for a transcript. Written on stationary of the New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad. With a partially printed document signed by the Acting Assistant Adjutant General from the New York Adjutant General's Office on the verso dated 6 February 1883. It indicates that this letter was returned with a certificate of service (GLC02710.46.02). Also informs Stanley that the office cannot…

GLC02710.46.01

1840-1864

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

Header Record

Title: [Collection of William E. Jones][Decimalized .01- .28]

Confederate General William E. "Grumble" Jones, 11th regiment, Virginia, cavalry. Collection includes swords, correspondence, West Point pamphlets, military orders, and receipts. Decimalized 02711.01-02711.28.

GLC02711

28 April 1862

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

Autograph letter

Title: to George W. Randolph

Draft written in pencil to Confederate Secretary of War Randolph, explaining his resignation over the election of officers in J.E.B. Stuart's Virginia Cavalry. Expresses concern over unjust voting conditions propagated by Stuart.

GLC02711.03

1 May 1862

Chilton, Robert Hall, 1816-1879

Document signed

Title: Special orders no. 100

Orders from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office to accept the resignation of Col. William E. Jones.

GLC02711.04

3 February 1863

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Jones

Congratulates Jones for his cavalry raid into West Virginia. Remarks, "I wish that I could be with you" on Jones's next expedition.

GLC02711.05

4 May 1864

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Estimate for provisions for Jones Cavalry Brigade

Supply estimate for May 6-10, 1864 for 2150 men. Autograph note signed on verso from William E. Jones, dated 4 May 1864; outlines instructions for the Glade Spring commissary. A second autograph note signed from A.R. Kinnison, in Glade Spring, Virginia, dated 4 May 1864, corrects the estimate.

GLC02711.06

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Albumen of William E. Jones]

Image of William E. "Grumble" Jones in military uniform. Does not show sufficient detail to include the rank on his shoulder strap. There is a younger photograph of Jones in military dress in the Library of Congress.

GLC02711.07

circa 1862

Isaac, Campbell, & Co., fl. 1862

Header Record

Title: Confederate cavalry sabres of William E. Jones [Decimalized .08.01- .08.02]

Confederate cavalry sabre in scabbard and accompanying photographs.

GLC02711.08

circa 1866

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph manuscript

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Welles, United States Secretary of the Navy, writes to an unknown recipient regarding the suffrage and governmental representation of freed enslaved people. States "But Slavery has been abolished ... not by the voluntary act of the States in which it existed, but by the events of the War, and it is now proposed by those who have overthrown 'the institution' in these states to deprive them their due ... representation according to population unless the blacks are enfranchised." Only page three of this document survives.

GLC02713

1812/09/14

Flournoy, Thomas, 1775-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lt. Col. Smith

General Flournoy expresses alarm and seeks information about Smith's situation near St. Mary's, Georgia. Indicates that he is ordering reinforcements for him. Flournoy was a lawyer before serving in the War of 1812, when he succeeded General James Wilkinson as commander of the 7th Military District (Mississippi Territory, Louisiana, and Tennessee) and had the major responsibility of fighting the Creek Indians.

GLC02714

1859-1890

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Christian M. Epperly, 54th regiment, Virginia, artillery] [decimalized]

The collection contains 136 letters (122 war-date) mostly from Private Christian M. Epperly to his wife, Mary Epperly, living in Floyd County. The collection also contains a few letters from Mary Epperly to her husband. Throughout the war, Epperly's units consistently managed to avoid major engagements until the Atlanta Campaign of 1864. In his letters, Epperly frequently discusses deserting the Confederacy. His wife Mary also encourages Epperly to desert and often tells him about friends and relatives who successfully left the army (GLC02715.065, 69, 70). In September 1863, Epperly…

GLC02715

7 December 1814

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander J. Dallas

Congratulates him on his nomination as Secretary of the Treasury. Comments that the post " ... is the most arduous now in our government, and is that on which every other depends for it's motion." Recommends the appointment of Peter Minor as assessor to collect land tax for Jefferson's district. Criticizes another contender, Mr. Armstead as "the weakest & laziest man that could be found."

GLC02718

circa 1792-1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Legal document concerning land]

Signed in text twice by Knox as "HK." Writes he is conveying property to "WB" (referring to William Bingham). Wants to make sure everything is clearly expressed so the "true intent and meaning" of the deal is known to all parties. Includes mention of Jean-Baptise de LaRoche and Madam Rosalie de Leval. Date is not listed, however, the majority of Knox's land dealings with the three parties mentioned above were in the years 1791-1796. Knox's working draft.

GLC02719

1873 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: [Cabinet photograph of Cassius Marcellus Clay]

Bust length 3/4 profile of Cassius Marcellus Clay, signed on image "C.M. Clay." Noted as Ae[tat] 73. Inscription on verso list Clay's birth and death year, 1810-1903.

GLC02720

22 April 1862

Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John S. Missroon

Written on letterhead of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Commander Missroon as commander of the naval forces off Yorktown, Virginia on board the USS "Wachusett." Says Missroon's request for a general supply of ordnance is too indefinite. Asks him to state to Captain Poor what he really needs. Tells him to mention both quantities and kind. Also includes a carte de visite of Goldsborough (10.1 x 6 cm.) sitting in his naval uniform.

GLC02721

4 February 1863

Hollins, George N., 1799-1878

Letter signed

Title: to John H. Winder

Signed by Commodore Hollins of the Confederate Navy to General Winder as commander of the Department of Henrico. Says this letter will be carried by B.L. Haden (the docket says Hayden), a loyal Confederate who wishes to visit Maryland. Asks Winder to supply him a passport. The docket says the passport was granted. Before the Civil War Hollins had fought Barbary pirates for the U.S. Navy. On 29 June 1861, he disguised himself as a woman and took control of the Chesapeake Bay steamer "St. Nicholas."

GLC02722

29 January 1863

Coghill, Robert A., fl. 1860-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. M. T. Hunter

Coghill asks Hunter if he can obtain a passport for Robert L. Cobbs, now living in Canada, to return to Virginia. "... Permit me to introduce to you Mr Ro L Cobbs, of Canada, formerly of Nelson County, Va., where he resided for many years. He is a gentleman of character, and most respectably connected in the counties of Amherst, Nelson and Bedford being the grandson of David S. Garland Esq, decd, well Known to you. He desires to obtain a passport to return to his residence and I respectfully commend his care to you ...".Autograph endorsement signed by Hunter at bottom, in support of Cobbs.

GLC02723

9 July 1859

Ingraham, Duncan N., 1802-1891

Letter signed

Title: to George Minor

Ingraham, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, discusses the fabrication of guns at the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond, Virginia. States that Joseph Reid Anderson, owner of the Foundry, gave notice that ten guns are ready for inspection. Instructs Minor, Assistant Inspector of Ordnance, to forward required reports of fabrication to the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography as soon as possible.

GLC02724

January 18, 1864

Johnson, Hershel V., 1812-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James A. Seddon

Requesting a permit allowing the bearer, Mr. Barnett, to cross Confederate Lines. Barnett "requires a pass to cross our lines in order to ship in wire for making cotton cards." Johnson says he has faith in Barnett, and hopes he will be issued a pass.

GLC02725

12 June 1855

Keitt, Laurence M., 1824-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James C. Dobbin

Forwarding a letter requesting an appointment for a young man at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Written at the Orangeburg Courthouse, spelled "Orangeburgh" by Keitt.

GLC02726

24 July 1861

Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Lesley Jr.

Discusses the early organization of a regiment in New York. States that if Captain G.A. Siedel has a regiment ready with a minimum of 866 men or a maximum of 1046 men, they will be mustered into service. Gives other instructions on related companies being formed. Written while serving as Lincoln's private secretary.

GLC02728

1878/02/18

Norton, Joshua Abraham, 1819-1880

Document signed

Title: [Fifty-cent interest-bearing note from the Imperial Government of Norton I]

Signed by Joshua Abraham Norton as Norton I, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States. Check number 2510. On verso, affixed note reads "Yours Truly A.J. Bryant Mayor, San Francisco. Oct. 22nd, '78."

GLC02729.02

14 March 1847

Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Winfield Scott

Discusses the field tactics of Generals Twiggs, Quitman, and Scott. Written as major general of volunteers.

GLC02732