12 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Some of their horses died so they had to come 350 miles on foot. He spent his Christmas like any other day except he took a ride on his horse and had an oyster dinner.

GLC02831.45

18 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has been detailed in the Quartermaster Department and is working as assistant clerk.

GLC02831.46

26 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.

GLC02831.47

25 April 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He had to go on a 45 mile horse back ride recently but as a veteran he was used to it. Includes separate note to Hattie complimenting her on her math skills and handwriting.

GLC02831.48

22 May 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.

GLC02831.49

6 June 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister

He says not to expect him home even though the war is pretty much over since he is involved in another arrangement. Includes separate note to his siter in which he talks about his nephew.

GLC02831.50

20 July 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.

GLC02831.51

1861-1877

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.

GLC02831.52

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: William H. Alden

Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.

GLC02831.53

5 November 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry P. Williams and D. Robert Barclay

A short note that was enclosed with a list of prisoners in the hands of the United States authorities that Major General Price would like would like to exchange

GLC06821.04

5 November 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: List of men captured at Liberty Clay Co., June 1861.

A list of men captured at Liberty Clay County, June 1861 they were on their way to join the Missouri Army at Lexington. there are 13 names; J I Hart Captain De Kalb Guard, W A T N Brown, John Black, James Black, John Chitwood, S B Dunecap, R G Duncap, S J Clarbey, W J Clarbey, E S Hart, B L Hart, S B Hart, H J Thomas.

GLC06821.05

5 November 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Fremont

This letter ackowledges receipt of the joint proclimation of november 2nd and that he is returning a copy signed by General Price, the second copy of which is being retained for publication and distribution on their end.

GLC06821.06

Circa 1861

Little, Henry, fl. 1861

Envelope

Title: Envelope

Envelope with " corespondence between General J C Freemont and General S Price Rebel Army in relation to exchange of prisioners" written on it. Envelope from the Head Quarters, Western Department.

GLC06821.07

25 November 1861

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eben R. Ayers

This letter is in reply to Eben's letter on the 5th, Garfield says he delayed answering in the hope that he would be able to help, but has been compelled to abandon his efforts.

GLC07187.02

22 September 1861

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eben R. Ayers

A letter from Garfield to Ayers saying that Garfield would be glad to have Ayers and his men join his regiment. also that he would make it a point to write to Ayers aunt Maria soon and that the only reason he hasn't in a while it that he was away for the last few weeks.

GLC07187.03

April 1, 1906

Photograph

Title: [Theordore Roosevelt with Theodore Jr. and Quentin]

A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and infant Quentin Roosevelt, as written on verso.

GLC01410.01.02

October 1, 1907

Photograph

Title: [Quentin Roosevelt]

Photo of a uniformed Quentin Roosevelt standing at attention.

GLC01410.02.02

October 3, 1907

Photograph

Title: [Quentin Roosevelt]

Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt in uniform.

GLC01410.03.02

31 December 1864

Williston, Leander A., 1830-?

Pamphlet

Title: Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.30

31 March 1865

Williston, Leander A., 1830-?

Pamphlet

Title: Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.31

October 21, 1864

Drowne, Byron P., 1848-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Letter from 16-year-old Drowne to his mother, written on the USS "Catalpa" off Charleston. Says he did not have time to have his picture taken in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Reports no late war news, only that there will be no more fighting in his quarter for the winter. Says "I wish they would send someone here to take this place [Charleston] for they have been at it long enough to take it forty times[.] they say that Admiral Farragut has gone home sick & is not going to take charge of the N.A.B. Squadron." Says he will be out of the Navy in 10 months and that he will never leave again…

GLC01008.02.01

October 21, 1864

Photograph

Title: [Byron P. Drowne]

Photograph of Byron P. Drowne sitting. He was aboard the U.S.S. Midnight

GLC01008.02.02

1865 ca.

Weiss, John, fl. 1865

Photograph signed

Title: Richard Taylor

A signed carte de visite portrait of Richard Taylor. Published by John Weiss of New Orleans.

GLC01176.01

1865 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Richard Taylor]

A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.

GLC01176.02

October 1, 1907

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter

Title: to Quentin Roosevelt

Writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. Includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.

GLC01410.02.01