1863

Confederate States of America. War Dept.

Book

Title: Regulations for the Army of the Confederate States, 1863.

Signed twice by Confederate General Alfred E. Jackson at Jonesboro, Tennessee on 20 March 1863. This was signed while Jackson was serving as a brigade commander in the military department of East Tennessee. Published by J.W. Randolph at 121 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Marked on title page as "corrected and enlarged with a revised index." Also marked on the same page as "the only correct edition." Has 47 articles with 1536 listed regulations for the army. Pages 407-420 include 101 articles of the Confederate articles of war as well. Index at front. No notes or illustrations throughout…

GLC05987.50

1862

Pamphlet

Title: Correspondence Between Governor Brown and President Davis, on the Constitutionality of the Conscription Act

Describes the differing view points of Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown and Jefferson Davis on the later's call for more troops from the state of Georgia for the Confederate Army. Printed by Atlanta Intelligencer Print. Original printed wrappers.

GLC05987.51

1863

Confederate States of America. War Dept.

Book

Title: Correspondence Between the War Department and General Lovell, Relating to the Defences of New Orleans

Contains two reports in one bound volume. One is a printing of the correspondence pertaining to Major General Mansfield Lovell's defense of New Orleans in 1862 and the second report is the correspondence of Louisiana Governor Thomas Overton Moore. Both relate to the failure of Confederates to hold off the Union fleet at New Orleans in 1862. Both Printed by R.M. Smith of Richmond, Virginia. Title pages on both reports claims the correspondence was submitted in response to a resolution of the House of Representatives passed on 3 February 1863. The Lovell correspondence includes a message…

GLC05987.52

1862

Warder, T.B., fl. 1862

Book

Title: Battle of Young's Branch; or, Manassas Plain, fought July 21, 1861

Co-authored by James M. Catlett. Signed "J. R. Barlett's" on the front cover. First edition published in Richmond by Enquirer Books and Job Press. The book has been rebound in a green cloth cover. There is also another copy of this book at GLC04061. Two fold-out maps of the Battle of Bull Run, one at the front cover and another at the back cover. Front map (39.2 x 29 cm.) is of the Centerville-Manassas, Virginia area. Says it is a "Map of the country occupied by the Federal and Confederate Armies on the 18th & 21st July 1861." Created by the authors. Back map (55.3 x 50.5 cm.) is fold-out…

GLC05987.53

1862

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

Pamphlet

Title: General Orders from headquarters Department of the Gulf

Printed pamphlet containing the text of General Orders issued by Butler between 1 May 1862 to 9 November 1862, regarding the occupation of New Orleans. Includes Butler's infamous order establishing martial law. With orange printed wraps. Penciled note on front cover read "Special page 9," referring to General Order no. 28. Published by E. R. Wagener. Penciled signature on verso of last page reads "James Brewer Esq." dated 19 April 1866. Ends with General Order # 91. Printed by E.R. Wagener, Printer and Stationer, 68 Camp Street, New-Orleans, 1862.

GLC05987.54

1861

Victor, J.N., fl. 1861

Broadside

Title: Death to Traitors!

Recruitment broadside for John Sherman's Brigade's 65th Ohio Regiment, created by Recruiting Lieutenant J.N. Victor. Printed on dark blue paper. Announces that "In this, her hour of need, your country asks assistance. Patriots and Freemen! will you refuse?" Says he is prepared to enlist a company of men from Erie and Lorain Counties with headquarters at Milan, Ohio. Wants three-year recruits or to enter for the duration of the war. Regiment is at Camp Buckingham near Mansfield, Ohio. Says regular army officers to lead the regiment. Headquarters over Edridge's Store, Milan, Ohio.

GLC05987.55

1863/06-1864-10

Newspaper

Title: Collection of Confederate wallpaper newspapers [decimalized]

[decimalized 05988.01-05988.29]

GLC05988

13 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [June 13, 1863]

Estimates of 15,000 troops killed; 45,000 missing in the Battle of Vicksburg. A soldier's letter describes conditions on a warship off the Vicksburg coast. Wallpaper has geometric floral pattern in a faded red color.

GLC05988.01

18 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [18 June 1863]

"Bombarding Vicksburg." Describes 28 days of bombardment; 50,000 shells hurled into the city. Blacks in Warrington recruited by Yankee forces. Although Vicksburg has been under siege, the city proudly maintains a sense of culture and improvement. Wallpaper has blue and gray abstract floral pattern.

GLC05988.02

23 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [June 23, 1863]

Complains about careless soldiers south of the city who fire their guns at random. Praises gallant soldiers. Includes reports from other newspapers. Wallpaper has blue and white floral pattern.

GLC05988.03

25 June 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [June 25, 1863]

Lee assumed the offensive and marched through Maryland into Pennsylvania. Expresses need to be patient while waiting for Johnston. A letter from a soldier describes conditions. Fugitive slave ad. Wallpaper has gray and blue floral and foliage pattern.

GLC05988.04

2 July 1863

Swords, J. M., fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]

Mentions the deaths of a few Confederate leaders; cautions against citizens who hoard foodstuff. A notice mocks Grant and invites him to dinner upon his arrival; a magnificent sword was presented to him previously. Wallpaper has maroon, peach and tan geometric swirl pattern.

GLC05988.05

18 April 1863

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 20 (April 18, 1863)]

Report of the army of Attakapas and the battleship Keokuk. Ads for deserters. Inscribed at top "Henry S. Millard." Articles translated into French on right side. Wallpaper has lilac colored grape and oak floral pattern (pattern # 1538F)

GLC05988.06

February 6, 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 44 (February 6, 1864)]

The raising of a "State Guard" to repress crimes and act as a police force. Information about a public sale of slaves and a $600 reward for runaways. French translation on right side. Lilac-colored grape and oak floral pattern wallpaper.

GLC05988.07

13 February 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 45 (February 13, 1864)]

News from the Confederate capitol at Richmond that Lee's Army has not received reinforcements after the turn of events at Gettysburg. Ads for slave sales, fugitive slaves, and retail. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has beautiful multicolor floral and geometric pattern (pattern # 1930).

GLC05988.08

20 February 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 46 (February 20, 1864)]

Jayhawkers making preparations to rob and pillage citizens; announces John Hunt Morgan's raid into Kentucky. An act to prevent draft and conscription substitutions. Ads for slave sales. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has pink floral pattern (pattern # 1897).

GLC05988.09

5 March 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 48 (March 5, 1864)]

News that five federal gun boats entered the Red River bombarding Fort Beauregard. Schedule of prices for state stores. French translation on right side. Ads for slave sales. Wallpaper has floral pattern printed on purple-brown background.

GLC05988.10

4 June 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 1 (June 4, 1864)]

Congratulatory order by Gen. John A. Wharton after the Battle of Pleasant Hill, a report by Gen. R. E. Lee on Petersburg and a message of Confederate President Jefferson Davis delivered before the Confederate Congress. French translation on right side. Floral pattern printed in purplish brown, tan and bright sky blue.

GLC05988.11

11 June 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 2 (June 11, 1864)]

General Order issued by Texas Brigadier General Greer concerning the organization of forces to serve during the war. Schedule of prices for Louisiana. French translation on right side. Gray and green geometric pattern.

GLC05988.12

18 June 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 3 (June 18, 1864)]

Lincoln's Proclamation to the citizens of the United States, dated May 17, 1864; note from Lee; news from various battle fronts. Gray and green geometric pattern.

GLC05988.13

25 June 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 4 (June 25, 1864)]

The latest news from Virginia: Lee beat Grant and repulsed the Yankees from the Confederate capitol at Richmond. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has multi-color floral pattern printed with alternating white and color bouquets. (pattern # 207).

GLC05988.14

2 July 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 5 (July 2, 1864)]

The Yankees have placed at least 32 torpedoes, consisting of common beer barrels containing between 600 and 700 pounds of gun powder, in Charleston Harbor. An act providing for retired Confederate officers, and matters of conscription. Wallpaper has gray and green acorn pattern.

GLC05988.15

9 July 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 6 (July 9, 1864)]

Begins with note from the paper stating they must now begin to refuse subscribers because of the exorbitant prices of paper. Notice from Confederate tax collector. Wallpaper has same pattern as GLC 5988.15, with a gray and green acorn pattern.

GLC05988.16

16 July 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 7 (July 16, 1864)]

News from Virginia during the Battle of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania in which Gen. Lee states that "the enemy were hurled upon our lines 8 and 10 deep and that their dead lay in heaps in front of our breastworks." French translation on right side. Wallpaper has floral pattern with green stripes printed in tan color on a pale yellow background (pattern # 906).

GLC05988.17

3 September 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 14 (September 3, 1864)]

Naval battle between the Alabama and Kearsarge described in great detail. List of casualties in Hay's brigade at Monocacy, MD. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has rose and green colored floral pattern (pattern # 1886).

GLC05988.18