10 September 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 60 (September 10, 1862)]

The enemy attacked in North Carolina, Death of General Kearny, The situation at Cumberland Gap, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Confederates at Cincinnati, Capture of Covington & Newport, Kentucky, News of the murder, by federal order, of Colonel F. McCollough and fifteen guerrillas at Kirksville, Missouri.

GLC05959.56.111

20 September 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 68 (September 20, 1862)]

The Battle in Maryland - McClellan again defeated, Surrender of Harper's Ferry, Evacuation of Cumberland Gap.

GLC05959.56.112

26 September 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 73 (September 26, 1862)]

Cofederate victory over the Yankees at Shepherdstown, Interesting incidents of the late Battle of Manassas, News that the recent Battle at Sharpsburg is not being considered a Federal victory, Scenes after the surrender at Harper's Ferry Bridge, Report of the Late Battle of Sharpsburg.

GLC05959.56.113

29 September 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 75 (September 29, 1862)]

The recent slaughter near Shepherdstown, Report of the Battle of Sharpsburg, Letters from General McDowell to the President - demanding investigation of himself in answer to accusations of treachery by a dying officer, Report of the Northern Press that McClellan shall proceed to Richmond via Gordonsville, fully believing the roads to be open.

GLC05959.56.114

6 November 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 108 (November 6, 1862)]

The Federals in Galveston, the English press on Lincoln's last Proclamation, Affairs in Memphis, Execution of Deserters.

GLC05959.56.115

22 December 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 147 (December 22, 1862)]

Account of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Wm. H. Polk died on the 13th instant, Enemy evacuation of Nashville.

GLC05959.56.116

2 January 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 10 (January 2, 1863)]

The carnage at Fredericksburg, The removal of Butler, Confederate account of the Battle of Murfreesboro.

GLC05959.56.117

10 April 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 86 (April 10, 1863)]

Report from New York Paper - Charleston is reportedly now in the possession of the Federals under Hunter and Dupont,, From Charleston - Results of the first day's fight and the sinking of the "Keobuk."

GLC05959.56.118

24 July 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 21 (April 10, 1863)]

The victory at Charleston.

GLC05959.56.119

25 July 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 22 (July 25, 1863)]

The siege & fall of Vicksburg, Threatened raid on Atlanta.

GLC05959.56.120

28 July 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 24 (July 28, 1863)]

Morgan's Indiana Raid - the most destructive act in every sense ever undertaken by the Confederates, Pickett's Division "cut all to pieces" in the assault at Gettysburg.

GLC05959.56.121

30 November 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 176, whole no. 3840 (November 30, 1864)]

Interesting from New Orleans, Typhoid fever very bad in Washington, Fighting in the Valley.

GLC05959.54.11

21 December 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 185, whole no. 3849 (December 21, 1864)]

Message by Governor Brown of Georgia, Confederate Congress Proceedings, Attempt to Assassinate General Grant, Yankees Preparing Peace Propositions for South, Reports of a Late Washington Dispatch - Speakership of the 39th U.S. Congress, Resignations of Generals McClernand, Paine and Dow.

GLC05959.54.19

1864

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of General William J. Hardee]

Oval photograph of General Hardee (bearded and wearing epaulets) on one side of board and oval photograph of an unknown man on the verso. Date taken from document the photograph accompanied (GLC01179.01).

GLC01179.02

1864-1870

Longstreet, James, 1821-1904

Header Record

Title: [Four Civil War documents related to John G. Walker and James Longstreet] [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC01404

1860-1870

Manuscript document

Title: [Instructions on the use of ciphers and codes]

Discusses ciphers and the numerous ways their messages may be concealed. Date estimated from other items in the group. In a collection with a letter by James Longstreet to John G. Walker.

GLC01404.02

1864

Printed document

Title: [Receipt for a letter at the Headquarters of the Trans-Mississippi Department]

Partially printed document noting the receipt of "Letter No 3848" at the Assistant Adjutant General's office. In a collection with a letter by James Longstreet to John G. Walker, who was a Confederate Major General with a command in the Trans-Mississippi theatre during the Civil War. Attached to a sheet of paper.

GLC01404.03

30 August 1864

Mason, A.H., fl. 1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Mess Bill]

Bill listing foodstuffs purchased from 30 September 1862 to 10 July 1863 under the command of Major General John G. Walker. Signed by Mason, who indicates he received payment on 30 August 1864.

GLC01404.04

November 1863

Duval, J.A., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Explains the report of a scout named Jim Webb but states he does not have confidence in it. Informs that five of Colonel Tomlinson's men were captured. Gives Confederate troop locations from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Date from docket.

GLC02414.115

circa 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Decoded cypher telegram]

Possibly in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. States that eight deserters came into Gauley, West Virginia and the author asks what to do with them while in custody. The author could possibly be Colonel Carr Bailey White, who wrote other similar telegrams to Scammon in this collection.

GLC02414.116

4 July 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Gives Major Cadot's report of an ambush of the cavalry: "...two men killed and five wounded asks for surgeon two ambulances and flag truce." States that he has sent these things and reinforcements. Only dated 4 July, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.117

circa 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Decoded cypher telegram to Eliakim P. Scammon]

Possibly a copy in Scammon's hand. Reports on scouting activities. States that Lieutenant Blazer, a scout, is expected in tonight and will start for Lewisburg, West Virginia in the morning. Ends by saying "Your informant must be mistaken." Undated, year inferred from similar documents in collection.

GLC02414.118

circa 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: [Orders of Captain Williams]

Possibly a copy in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. Talks of a court case. States that Captain Williams asked him for the names of the persons that pressed charges against Hines and Carey and the witnesses. On verso is a gravestone inscription and rough sketch of a gravestone. "Sacred/To ye memory of Mrs. Elizur Holyoke Who departe this life Oct ye 17, 1657...." Undated, year inferred from similar documents in collection. Written on paper with the embossed with a stamp of Congress. Title from docket.

GLC02414.119

16 April 1863 or 1864

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from N. Wilkinson]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Wilkinson as the Colonel Commanding Post. Writes that the supplies are in at the Adams express office and asks if he should pay the charges and send them to Scammon. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon giving Wilkinson the route to travel with the supplies. Only dated 16 April, possible year inferred from Scammon's rank as Brigadier General. Most likely 1863. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.120

20 April 1863 or 1864

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from David, the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs, to Captain Botsford asking if the Camp Piatt office can be closed tomorrow so he can make some necessary changes. With autograph endorsment signed of Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating it is okay to close for one day. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from Scammon's rank. Most likely 1863.

GLC02414.121