30 September 1862

Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cuyler Van Vechten

Informs Van Vechten, an Inspector General, that the Second Regiment of his brigade is ready for inspection. Requests that Van Vechten come as soon as possible to inspect the regiment, which is encamped at Camp Scott on Staten Island. One bust engraving of Corcoran included as collateral.

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27 November 1864

Cox, Jacob D., 1828-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes to the Post Quarter Master at Columbia to complain about the behavior of the soldiers of a wagon train under the command of the post quartermaster that had crossed the river near Cox's headquarters the day before with all of its soldiers drunk. Orders these soldiers put under guard. Asks him to send some proper person to take charge of the train. Docket notes that the situation has been resolved, and signed by Captain Sedwick. One bust engraving of Cox included as collateral.

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10 April 1863

Trobriand, Régis de, 1816-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Titcomb Sprague

Colonel Regis de Trobriand, Commanding 38th New York Volunteers, writes from his camp near Belleplaine, Virginia, to New York Adjutant General John Titcomb Sprague (1810-1878). He requests that New York Governor Horatio Seymour confirm his appointment of 1st Lieutenant John Mac'E. Hyde as his new adjutant general. One bust engraving of Trobriand included as collateral.

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13 May 1863

Ferrero, Edward, 1831-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Seymour

Informs Seymour that he will soon be forwarding him an order rescinding the resignation of First Lieutenant Frank W. Lyon, and reinstating him to his former position. One bust engraving of Ferrero included as collateral.

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10 May 1863

Halpine, Charles G., 1829-1868

Autograph document signed

Title: Special orders no. 263

Special order granting a leave of absence for thirty days to Colonel James D. Fessenden, Aide de Camp. "By command of General Hunter". Also signed by Fessenden. Full length engravign of Halpine included as collateral.

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29 February 1864

McArthur, John, 1826-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James B. McPherson

Discusses military movements and communications. Notes "all is quiet in Vicksburg."

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1867

Meagher, Thomas F., 1823-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles G. Halpine

Sending various papers to Halpine, which he may print if he wishes. Also wonders why he has stopped receiving copies of the Citizen, Halpine's paper. Written on Stationary of the Executive Office of the Territory of Montana. Written before June 1867, when Meagher died. One bust engraving of Meagher incldued as collateral.

GLC02458.11

20 November 1862

Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franz Sigel

Reporting Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's movements, based on the accounts of a paroled Confederate Prisoner. One bust engraving of Schurz incldued as collateral.

GLC02458.12

1864/February/23

Sigel, Franz, 1824-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown [in German]

Letter in Old German. Two bust engravings of Sigel included as collateral.

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1855-1865

Header Record

Title: Civil War generals: 14 letters & docs [decimalized]

[decimalized 02459.01-02459.33]

GLC02459

31 July 1863

Anderson, Richard Heron, 1821-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General William Mahone

General Anderson remarks, "I have read with great satisfaction your very excellent refutation of the accusations of 'A' & 'P.W.A.' Nothing can be added I think, to strengthen or improve it..." Contains some water stains.

GLC02459.01

5 December [1861]

Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles S. Hamilton

Authorizes Hamilton to make his Brigade Head Quarters with his Wisconsin regiment. Must have been written during 1861, since this was the only year during which Hamilton would have been in the vicinity of Maryland and under Bank's command during the month of December. Banks resigned from the army in April 1863, and in December 1862 he was serving in the Western theater.

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June 1861

Boham, Milledge L., 1813-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis W. Pickens

Milledge L. Boham states officers "just from Richmond" related news that an approaching South Carolina regiment will be sent to the York River, Virginia. Hopes that South Carolina Governor Pickens may prevent this; writes to notify Pickens in the absence of Confederate General P.T. Beauregard. Differentiates between the South Carolina regiment and "our" men, from the "upcountry"; "they can stand that climate better than others." Describes a recent battle between his "advanced pickets" and "the enemy" which produced three enemy casualties. Among his troops, one soldier was killed and another…

GLC02459.04

14 November 1861

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Ruggles

Expresses sympathy for Daniel Ruggles' sickness and his wish that Ruggles is "promoted or assigned the immediate command" of Fort Barrancas. States that Confederate General Mansfield Lovell will "have difficulty in passing the ordeal of Congress." Written at Fort Barrancas.

GLC02459.05

15 March 1863

Dodge, Grenville Mellen, 1831-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles S. Hamilton

Reports on enemy troop movement.

GLC02459.06

October 19, 1861

Evans, Nathan George, 1824-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jordan

Possibly written in Virginia. Two days before the Battle of Ball's Bluff, Confederate General Evans informs Colonel Jordan that "the Enemy have appeared in the Turnpike between Dranesville and this place, in considerable force." Reports that he is making preparations to meet the Union force, and requests reinforcements. In a postscript, he states that Union soldiers "appeared about 3 P.M. today within 10 miles of this place- when they ran my picketts in." Docketed by General Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard (in pencil), commanding troops in Northern Virginia.

GLC02459.07

27 June 1861

Ferguson, Samuel Wragg, 1834-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Milledge Luke Bonham

Ferguson, aide-de-camp for General P.G.T. Beauregard, writes to General Bonham, stationed at Fairfax County. Ferguson has been directed by the General commanding (Beauregard), to send a list of names to be used as countersigns (list not included). Orders, "You will communicate these countersigns to the troops in Fairfax County." Lists other officers to whom this communication was transmitted.

GLC02459.08

January 14, 1861

Gist, States Rights, 1831-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Possibly written in South Carolina. Gist, an acting adjutant and inspector general, states "The 16, Reg't Col Young will be charged with the special [Horton?] Service for the next ten days, they have no arms- I recommend that ... arms be issued to Col Young with ten rounds of ammunition, to be returned, if not used, at the expiration of the special service with which his Reg't is charged."

GLC02459.09

January 28, 1861

Gregg, Maxcy, 1814-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Thomas

Gregg, Colonel of the 1st Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, instructs Thomas (possibly at the Citadel) to immediately furnish 800 musket cartridges. Also forwards a letter from Captain Gadberry (possibly James M. Gadberry), applying for 5 muskets from the Citadel to complete the equipment of his company (letter not included).

GLC02459.10

October 15, 1861

Hampton, Wade, III, 1818-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard

Hampton acknowledges previous correspondence from General Beauregard, commander of a corps in the [Confederate] Army of the Potomac. Regarding fords on the Occuquan River, states "I should prefer to make a thorough personal examination of Bland's ford, with the roads leading to, & from it, before expressing my definitive conclusion as to the best position on the river. I venture however to make one suggestion ... unless the fords of Wolf Run & Davis are guarded, if my command is withdrawn from Bacon Race Church, there will be an unobstructed road to Brentsville & Bristol. I will…

GLC02459.11

17 June 1862

Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry A. Wise

Forwarding Lee's orders and stating the importance of defending Richmond. Forwards "instructions from Genl Lee for your guidance they are vague enough." Says focus should be on "guarding the obstructions" moreso than the roads. States "The duty then is plain, it is simply to prevent the Yankees from gaining the 'gate' to Richmond." Hill was located near Richmond at the time as well. Written during the Peninsula Campaign, shortly before the Seven Days.

GLC02459.12

February 21, 1865

Hoke, Robert Federick, 1837-1912

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Parker

Confederate Major General Hoke orders Parker to "Inform Genl Hardee in my name the true state of affairs." Goes on to instruct, "be careful not to allow the dispatch to fall into the hands of the Enemy." Also tells him to inform General Braxton Bragg and to have General Johnson Hagood give Colonel Jackson assistance. Same message in slightly different words written on verso.

GLC02459.13

21 June 1864

Holmes, T.H., 1804-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Charles Wetmore Broadfoot

General Holmes writes to his nephew. Requests information regarding Broadfoot's situation, the condition of his troops, and the enemy in his vicinity. Remarks that Corporal Hinsdale is going to meet Holmes' wife, "and the girls will not be back before thursday I am particularly anxious to hear if you have any reason to expect a raid..." Offers to send Armistead (Colonel Franck S. Armistead), if Broadfoot needs reinforcement. Has been anxious about Broadfoot's health. Written on Headquarters Reserve, North Carolina stationery.

GLC02459.14

February 3, 1862

Huger, Benjamin, 1805-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Alexander Wise

General Huger, in command at Norfolk, writes to General Wise, commander at Roanoke Island. Transmits a copy of a 22 July 1861 letter from Comme Lynch (possibly William Francis Lynch) to the Confederate Secretary of the Navy (Stephen Russell Mallory). Also sends a copy of a 31 July 1861 letter from the Confederate Secretary of War (Leroy Pope Walker) to Huger (neither letter is included). Writes "I am sure you will with pleasure aid the Naval officers as far as may be in your power. Without adopting the pleas of Comme Lynch for the defences of Roanoke Isd: I count upon your promptness…

GLC02459.15

June 9, 1861

Jones, David R., 1825-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Milledge Luke Bonham

Jones writes as an Assistant Adjutant General (possibly under Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard) at the Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction. Informs General Bonham, Commanding Forces at Fairfax County, "I am directed by the Brig Genl Comdg to acknowledge the receipt of [struck: date] Col Grigg's letter of this morning reporting that firing had been heard in the direction of Fairfax C. H. and to say, that he desires you to furnish him with the earliest reliable information in regard thereto; also, of any movements of the enemy. Should the latter…

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