29 April 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 52 (April 29, 1864)]

The coming campaign to capture Richmond - The situation and preparations, Capture of an ironclad, The Fort Pillow Affair - Lincoln has promised retaliation by putting to death our men at his hands - Tales of the most horrible massacre and butchery, Appointments by Lincoln.

GLC05959.72.095

30 April 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 53 (April 30, 1864)]

Battle of Winchester, Yankee female surgeon, Gold up to $184, Battle with the Army of the Potomac, Battle report of the Battle of Grand Ecore, Louisiana during Banks Red River Expedition.

GLC05959.72.096

4 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 56 (May 4, 1864)]

The great battle at hand, Grant's army moving.

GLC05959.72.098

5 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 57 (May 5, 1864)]

Both armies in Northern Virginia moving preliminary to the great Battle of Wilderness, Yankees crossing the Rappahannock, Fight expected in North Georgia, Maximilian formally accepts crown of Mexico.

GLC05959.72.099

6 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 58 (May 6, 1864)]

Enemy at James River with large number of troops - their forces are landing at Bermuda Hundreds, One Hundred Million Dollars would perform all the functions of currency in this Confederacy, Madison Court House in ashes, Banks Red River Expedition.

GLC05959.72.100

27 February 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Edwards, senior aide-de-camp on the staff of General Darius N. Couch, writes to his mother, from head quarters, Couch's brigade. Remarks that he will take the train to Washington, D.C., on 28 February. Does not know his precise destination, but predicts that he will be ordered to one of three locations: Kentucky, or to reinforce General Ambrose Burnside or Nathaniel Prentiss Banks. Mentions several acquaintances, who he was able to spend time with the previous day, despite being busy with issuing orders and packing. Remarks, "I steal time to write a few words but my mama must not be…

GLC02163.01

January 13, 1863

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Location inferred from content. States, "You see I am back at last and that without seeing my mother that was too bad. I had a splendid time in Cleveland but it made me mad to see how lukewarm many people are in the good Cause so many that are ready to compromise with Traitors in Arms. I have but little patience to listen to them. and claim that the term abolitionist is the proudest name one can bear." Instructs his mother to direct his mail to Colonel Edwards, Brandy Station, via Washington. Asks that she…

GLC02163.06

3 May 1864

Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers)

Newspaper

Title: The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (May 3, 1864)]

The President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives concernign the issue of paper currency, Telegraphic News - Special dispatch that the enemy has fallen back from Big Black, Banks defeated a second time, General Price captures wagons, arms and prisoners, Yankees evacuate Washington, General Hoke is in possession. Jefferson Davis' Message, First Session of the Second Congress.

GLC05959.57.09

2 September 1861

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 159 (September 2, 1861)]

General Beauregard's official report of the Battle of Bull Run on the 18th of July, Capture of Fort Hatteras, Important movement about Washington.

GLC05959.72.003

11 May 1778

Childs, Isaac, fl. 1778

Manuscript document signed

Title: Report of the guard in Genl Patersons Brigade

GLC01450.190.10

circa 1853

Towson, Nathan, 1784-1854

Printed document

Title: Hon. John McLean, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

An excerpt from the book Portaits of Eminent Americans Now Living, Including President Pierce, written by John Livingston and published in 1854, summarizes the life and accomplishments of Judge McLean:"Cheerful in temper, frank in manners, instructive and eloquent in conversation, he possesses, in rare degree, the faculty of inspiring confidence and warm attachment towards him in those who come within his influence..." Nathan Towson fought in both the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. He was brevetted major general in 1848 for meritorious service. He also served as paymaster general of the…

GLC01740.05.04

14 August 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Major Edwards, commanding the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, informs his mother that he has assumed the command of Camp Briggs, in Pittsfield. Remarks, "I have a splendid set of men- better never were seen- but all green... The most prominent citizens of Pittsfield have petitioned to have me deposed from command and that too only to petition that I may be the Colonel or the Lieut Col there..." Desires to pay under $175 for a horse. Instructs her to tell Jack to bring his dress suit, four or five bottles of old bourbon or brandy, his [briar?]wood pipes, and some pears. Notes that…

GLC02163.02

10 December 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Edwards writes to his mother from headquarters, 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. His regiment will soon attempt to cross the Rappahannock River with ammunition and three days supplies. Notes that it was snowing when his regiment arrived, and one of his men froze to death after being struck over the head during a quarrel. Relates that houses in the vicinity have been taken over for officer's quarters, but that his sick men have been "perishing for want of other shelter than a cold Barn." Mentions General Charles Devens, Jr. Regarding his (Edward's) argument that his cold and dying…

GLC02163.03

27 December 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, in camp near White Oak Church. Comments that Colonel Russel expects a commission (possibly David Allen Russell). One of Edwards's men, Charlie [Hurd?], was recommended by Dr. Holman for a position as an assistant adjutant general. Before attacking Confederate troops recently, General Charles Devens, Jr. "...came to me and said that it was the wrong time for bad feelings to exist held out his hand and asked me to drop it, so I suppose that was the end of it" (possibly in reference to a quarrel between Edwards…

GLC02163.04

5 January 1863

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that he was recently on picket duty on the Rappahannock River, one hundred yards from enemy pickets: "they seemed greatly to enjoy the reading of Jeff Davises' congratulatory order on their victory of Fredericksburgh in so loud a tone that we could easily hear it... but not a gun was fired by either side." Spent New Year's day on picket duty. Declares, "The Government ought to send half this army West and McClellan with it immediately. The Army is in good spirits yet the belief is growing general that…

GLC02163.05

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Manuscript document

Title: Special Orders No. 37

Convenes a Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio. The board was to determine the property of the 1st Provisional Brigade lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River, which Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was responsible. By order of Colonel Scammon of the 1st brigade, and witnessed by Robert P. Kennedy, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Written from Headquarters of the 1st Brigade at Flat…

GLC02414.154.01

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document containing a report of the Board of Survey]

The Board of Survey, consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio; and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio, convened due to Special Orders No. 37, gives the results of their survey of the property lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River. The board determined that Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was not responsible for the lost stores because they had to be abandoned due to lack of transportation. Lists the amount of lost stores including rice, coffee,…

GLC02414.154.02

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document signed containing Special Orders No. 37]

Convenes a Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio. The board was to determine the property of the 1st Provisional Brigade lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River, for which Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was responsible. Also includes the property of the 12th Ohio regiment lost or destroyed for which Sergeant Jonathan C. Wallace was responsible. By order of Colonel Scammon of the 1st brigade…

GLC02414.155

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Manuscript document

Title: Special Orders No. 37

Convenes a Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio. The board was to determine the property of the 1st Provisional Brigade lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River, which Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was responsible. By order of Colonel Scammon of the 1st brigade, and witnessed by Robert P. Kennedy, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Written from Headquarters of the 1st Brigade at Flat…

GLC02414.156.01

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document signed containing the Report of the Board of Survey]

The Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio, convened due to Special Orders No. 37, gives the results of their survey of the property lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River. The board determined that Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was not responsible for the lost stores. Lists the amount of stores that fell into Confederate hands including mules, pack saddles, lash ropes, etc. Written from…

GLC02414.156.02

10 July 1862

Groce, John H., fl. 1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Groce, Captain commanding post at Camp Green Meadows, West Virginia writes to Colonel Scammon, commander of the 1st Ohio brigade to say that there is no news at the post today.

GLC02414.157

21 July 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Manuscript document

Title: Special Order no. 73

Colonel Scammon of the 1st Provisional brigade appoints a board of survey consisting of Lieutenants from the 12th Ohio volunteer infantry, John Lewis, James W. Ross, and Hiram McKay to examine a deficiency in clothing and commissary stores damaged or unfit for use for which Acting Assistant Quarter Master Lieutenant Jonathan C. Wallace was responsible. Written from Headquarters of the 1st Provisional brigade at Camp Jones. Countersigned (in copy) by Lieutenant James L. Botsford.

GLC02414.158.01

21 July 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document containing Board of Survey results]

Copy. Gives the results of the survey board composed of Lieutenants from the 12th Ohio volunteer infantry, John Lewis, James W. Ross, and Hiram McKay. States that Assistant Quarter Master Lieutenant Jonathan C. Wallace received badly damaged and unusable sugar and hard bread from Lieutenant A.C. Fiske. Signed true copy by Robert P. Kennedy, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Written from Headquarters of the 12th Ohio regiment at Flat Top Mountain. With autograph endorsement signed on verso by Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon approving the report.

GLC02414.158.02

25 July 1862

Comly, James M., 1832-1887

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Major Comly writes to Colonel Scammon, the commander of the 1st Provisional brigade, that he spoke with Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes to make arrangements for Hayes trip. Hayes thinks it advisable that Comly wait until he returns to go to Flat Top Mountain. Asks what should be done with McMullen's men and states he cannot relieve them to go back to Flat Top Mountain without orders. Written from Camp Pack, West Virginia.

GLC02414.159

15 December 1862

Parry, Augustus Commodore, 1828-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Lieutenant Colonel Parry of the 47th Ohio regiment writes to Brigadier General Scammon about a citizen named John Fox who has been providing provisions. States that Fox cannot cross the river but will wait at Miller's Ferry next Saturday with the provisions if Scammon can send someone to meet him. Written from Camp Gauley Mount, West Virginia.

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