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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 23 (December 12, 1863)]

Sketch of Illustration of the Battle of Malvern Hill.

GLC05959.76.49

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 25 (December 26, 1863)]

Sketch of Lieut. General J.C. Pemberton, the defender of Vicksburg.

GLC05959.76.50

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 2 (January 16, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. Gneral J.R. Jones.

GLC05959.76.51

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 4 (January 30, 1864)]

Sketch of Lieut. General A.P. Hill, reminiscences of the Battle of Anteitam.

GLC05959.76.52

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 7 (February 20, 1864)]

Sketch of Lieut. General A.P. Hill, reminiscences of the Battle of Anteitam.

GLC05959.76.53

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 8 (February 27, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General John A. Wharton of Texas.

GLC05959.76.54

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 9 (March 5, 1864)]

Sketch of General William H.T. Walker.

GLC05959.76.55

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 10 (March 12, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General James L. Kemper.

GLC05959.76.56

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 11 (March 19, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General Simon Bolivar Buckner.

GLC05959.76.57

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 12 (March 26, 1864)]

Sketch of General George E. Pickett of "Pickett's Charge" fame.

GLC05959.76.58

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 13 (April 2, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General John C. Breckinridge and Illustration of "Laird's Anglo-Rebel Ram."

GLC05959.76.59

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 14 (April 9, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General Ambrose R. Wright.

GLC05959.76.60

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 15 (April 16, 1864)]

Sketch of Brig. General Gordon of North Carolina.

GLC05959.76.61

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 16 (April 23, 1864)]

Sketch of Major General C.M.Wilcox.

GLC05959.76.62

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 3, no. 17 (April 30, 1864)]

General Forrest's Attack on Fort Pillow.

GLC05959.76.63

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 259 (January 2, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Contains article "We Must Act Promptly" in regards to the "trouble between South Carolina and the General Government." This front-page article criticizes President Buchanan for inconsistencies in his actions towards South...

GLC05960.02.01

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 263 (January 7, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page: List of the Louisiana Southern Rights Ticket at the State Convention; article titled "A Southern Congress," says South Carolina has called for a Congress of the seceded Southern states -- asks "Shall Louisiana...

GLC05960.02.04

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the...

GLC05960.02.05

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 307 (February 27, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Reference to the gathering of the Southern Congress, which formed a committee to deal with public lands and also dealt with the formation of the cabinet. Announcement of Henry J. Ellet of Mississippi as Postmaster-General...

GLC05960.02.07

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 39 (April 18, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Published 6 days after the start of the war. Issue filled with military news, including troops movements. Contains "Full Particulars" of the "First Day's Bombardment of Fort Sumter." Update on the Virginia state...

GLC05960.02.08

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 42 (April 22, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Three columns of local military news on front page. Story about a local abolitionist, John Pike, who was arraigned before the New Orleans mayor -- he was released since no one would appear against him. It is believed he...

GLC05960.02.09

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 43 (April 23, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page article says the Confederacy has seized Harper's Ferry. Account of the capture of the steamship "Star of the West." Local news says "Abolition Sympathsizers to be Looked After." The meeting named ex-Brigadier...

GLC05960.02.10

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 44 (April 24, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Only has first 4 pages of the usual 8 pages per issue. Article titled "Affairs at Norfolk," reports that Norfolk Navy yard is being evacuated and several ships scuttled to keep them out of enemy hands. Short item...

GLC05960.02.11

The outer picket line, winter

Marked "Plate 33." A stunning landscape with several tents and men in the foreground. The mountains dominate the background. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.4 x 40.2 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image...

GLC08653.18

Traffic between the lines

Marked "Plate 35." Depicts pickets trading for coffee and tobacco between the fortified lines during a truce. the enemy's works, protected by abattis and cheveaux-de-frise, are seen in the background, with groups of soldiers on the parapet. The...

GLC08653.19

Bummers

Marked "Plate 39." A group of cavalrymen huddles on a road, watching a body of men who have just appeared at the turn in a road. One says, "They're 'Johnnies,' boys, as sure as you're born." Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.3 x 40.3...

GLC08653.20

to Angeline Henry

Probably from a cousin in Keeseville. Signature on letter appears to be Elvira. Mentions a visit from Angie's brother George. Discusses Josiah's possible discharge, although his whereabouts are unknown. Speculates he may be in Washington. Encourages...

GLC03523.07.36

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Washington D.C. Mentions he will not be discharged until the fall even though the war is over. Anticipates a furlough over the summer. Expects a Washington review of the corps soon. Both letter and envelope have a...

GLC03523.07.37

to Father

Reports from Camp Harvey that he is well, and is working under General George McClellan's division. Describes many of the various regiments they are encamped near, reporting that there are over 35,000 soldiers around Washington D.C. Writes to his...

GLC03523.08.11

to Sister

Writes from Georgetown Heights, reporting that they moved from Camp Harvey and are now stationed about four miles outside of Washington. Comments that they have all received a large peck of peaches, which he is very happy about. Informs her that a...

GLC03523.08.12

to Father

Writes from Georgetown Heights, enclosing money, which he would like his father to keep at home for him. Reports that he has come off picket and they are fortifying the roads. Comments on how they are expecting an enemy attack in Washington, but "if...

GLC03523.08.13

to Sister

Reports from Georgetown Heights to his sister. Mentions that he received her letter. Comments that they are experiencing very poor weather, and are very busy preparing for an attack next week. States "we cant even get out now for water with out...

GLC03523.08.14

to Sister

Informs his sister that they are camped opposite the Big Falls of the Potomac River. Provides details about fighting, mentioning General Benjamin Franklin Butler's movements in North Carolina. Indicates they are ready "to show the South aint to be...

GLC03523.08.15

to Sister

Informs his sister that they have returned to their old camp ground in Georgetown. Describes a recent battle they fought, "on the other side of the Potomac," relaying stories of "balls a whizzing through the air." Reports that during the battle they...

GLC03523.08.16

to Sister

Relays, "That account of the affair at big falls is all a big lie they put in anything to make the papers sell. Their was no musketry shot returned by our Regiment. The Artillery only answered them the next day and then they did not return the fire."...

GLC03523.08.17

to Mother

Writes to his mother, discussing whether or not some men from home will be enlisting in the army. Confides, "As I know about a soldiers life. But the best thing he can do is stay at home and have a little more sense than I had." Reports that he heard...

GLC03523.08.18

to Sister

Informs sister that some of the "Baptor five Zouaves" came through his camp this morning. Reports that they were received by General George McClellan and their new Brigadier General, George Meade. Tells her that everything is quiet now. In a post...

GLC03523.08.19

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Complains about her scarce letters and wonders if it is because she is sick. Expresses anger about nephew George F. Knox enlisting because so many men are dying daily. Recommends George tries to get...

GLC03523.20.05

[Certificate for Major Stephen Rochefontaine]

Certifies Major Stephen Rochefontaine as a member of the Corps of Engineers. Noted as a copy on the docket.

GLC02437.02721

[Recommendation]

Recommends two men to General Henry Knox as they still have several more months of service left. Signed by Rochefontaine as Major of Engineers, bearing an approval countersignature of Villefranche, Lt. Col. of Engineers.

GLC02437.02729

[Provision return]

Return of provisions for Baron von Steuben's steward. Lists items such as soap, salt and vinegar. Date from docket. Includes a note of receipt on the verso signed by Sergeant Samuel Cranston.

GLC02437.02731

[Provision return for the Rhode Island Battalion]

Provision return of rations for a carpenter in the Rhode Island Battalion. Date from docket. Includes a note of receipt on the verso signed by Samuel Cranston.

GLC02437.02733

[Army rations issued to detachments]

Requests for ten days' worth of provisions for four men in the 4th Massachusetts regiment. Note of receipt on the verso signed by a Mr. Ford (first name is illegible).

GLC02437.02736

[Provision return for Canadians refugees]

Lists men by military denomination with issued rations.

GLC02437.02737

Abstract of extra issues

Lists number of rations and for what purpose they were issued.

GLC02437.02741

[Abstract of rations for West Point]

Lists men by regiment with rations issued.

GLC02437.02742

to Henry Knox

Discusses a travelling forge made at the Springfield armory in Massachusetts, which he will be sending to West Point. He is very impressed by how well made it is.

GLC02437.02744

Public cloathing store

"Invoice of sundry Cloathing [sic] the property of the United States ... " Lists clothing with prices. Signed as received by Samuel Shaw but main part of invoice is in a different hand.

GLC02437.02745

to Henry Knox

Describes a 1300 acre estate for sale near Newark, New Jersey. Discusses the quality of the farmland and the proposed price, 10,000 pounds New York currency. Believes the price is quite high but "the farm is certainly as valuable as any in this...

GLC02437.02768

to Samuel Shaw

Discusses Knox's military accounts.

GLC02437.02792

Return of the detachment commanded by brigadier general Henry Jackson

Countersigned by Henry Jackson. Lists men by rank and corps.

GLC02437.02799

Provision return for the Canadian refugee drawing at West Point

Lists men by military denomination with issued rations.

GLC02437.02811

[List of Canadian refugees drawing provision at Newburgh and West Point]

Lists men by military denomination, number of men in each denomination and rations issued. Countersigned by John Lillie.

GLC02437.02812

[Certificate for Richard Frothingham]

Certifies that Richard Frothingham served as the field commissary of military stores under Knox. Written and signed in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

GLC02437.02813

[Provision return for artificers in the 3rd Massachusetts regiment]

Lists men by company with issued rations.

GLC02437.02821

[Return of troops to be continued in service after the new year]

Lists men by regiment and rank.

GLC02437.02824

[Provision return for an artificer]

Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by Michael Jackson with a note of receipt on the verso from J. [Toomy ?].

GLC02437.02828

to Henry Knox

Agrees to a soldier's discharge.

GLC02437.02831

to Henry Knox

Recommendation for a soldier to go on furlough.

GLC02437.02835

[Accounts for Aaron Holden]

Same as previous (GLC02437.02836). Lists accounts and notes for payment for Captain Aaron Holden. Signed by Benjamin Haywood and John Pierce. Verso contains letter written by Joseph Howell signed 2 June 1788.

GLC02437.02837

[Provision return of the 2nd & 3rd Massachusetts regiment]

Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Includes a note on the verso from Asa Day.

GLC02437.02844

[Weekly return of the corps of invalids]

Lists men fit for duty and by rank.

GLC02437.02846

[Request for provisions]

Request for five days' worth of provisions. Includes a note on the verso. Noted as written at Fort [Moyor ].

GLC02437.02859

to Joseph Young

A copy of the request Knox sent Messrs Daniel Parker and Co. to furnish Young with provisions for the hospital in Albany, New York. States the order is to be enforced from January to April of 1784 and no longer.

GLC02437.02861

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "the number of Noncommissioned officers & soldiers Discharged the above Date is 104, - One hundred & four." See GLC02437.02858 for Knox's original order to Allen regarding the discharge of Rhode Island's regiment. Refer to GLC02437...

GLC02437.02863

[Return for clothing and other items]

Lists items by regiment and type, such as coats, breeches, hose, and hats.

GLC02437.02864

[Petition to the Massachusetts legislature from the inhabitants of Waldoborough]

The citizens of Waldoborough petitioning for land they believe is owed them from thirty years earlier, due to an agreement with General Waldo when they first settled there. Also petitioning to not have to pay again for their current lands, due to...

GLC02437.09215

[Queries regarding Waldo patent]

A list of questions regarding the Waldo patent, a large tract of land Knox inherited from his mother's father. The queries are written to Benjamin Hichborn. The questions regard his financial obligations and possible sale of the estate. An answer...

GLC02437.09220

[Account of payment made by Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Contains account information 27 April 1773- 19 March 1774. Docket notes that Flucker paid in full for items such as "a coffin for a Negro man," shingles, a fence, a cubbard, and cedar posts.

GLC02437.09484

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Contains account information from September-November 1774. Flucker pays Dyer for "altering & mending coach house doors," "hanging doore at the Admirels," and boards, among other things.

GLC02437.09487

[Account between Henry Knox and Thomas Mifflin]

Contains account information from November and December 1775. Appears to be payments made by Knox to Mifflin, Quarter Master General of the Continental Army.

GLC02437.09489

[Pay abstract for Captain William Perkins company in Colonel Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Includes information for January 1776 and one matrosses pay for December.

GLC02437.09491

[Order for James Warren, Paymaster, to pay Colonel Henry Knox]

Knox is to pay the noncommissioned officers and matrosses from his artillery regiment for January 1776. Verso contains a blank abstract of pay due to the noncommissioned officers.

GLC02437.09492

[Abstract of pay due to the company commanded by Henry Burbeck in the artillery regiment commanded by Henry Knox]

Abstract of pay for Henry Burbeck's company of artillery for the months of December 1775 and January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment and monthly pay.

GLC02437.09495

[Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery regiment]

Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, including staff officers with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09496

[Abstract of pay for Captain Newell's company in Henry Knox's regiment]

Includes the company's pay for January 1776 and one man's pay for December 1775.

GLC02437.09497

[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Newell's company of artillery]

Lists the names of six men and their corresponding pay. Docketed in graphite.

GLC02437.09498

[Abstract of pay for Captain Pierce's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract of pay for Thomas Pierce's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men with pay amounts by rank.

GLC02437.09499

[Abstract of pay for Captain Thomas Foster's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract for Thomas Foster's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment, and monthly wages.

GLC02437.09500

[Abstract of pay for Captain Morton's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstracts of pay for Dimond Morton's company of artillery for the month of February, March and April of 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09501

[Abstract of pay for Captain Ebenezer Steven's company]

Abstract of pay due to Ebenezer Steven's company for the moth of February 1776. Lists men by rank and pay amount.

GLC02437.09502

[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery]

Abstract for six men in Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position, and amount of pay.

GLC02437.09504

[Abstract of pay for Captain John Popkin's company]

Abstract of pay for commissioned officers in John Popkin's company. Lists men by rank. Docketed in pencil.

GLC02437.09505

[Abstract of pay covering the month of January for eight men in Captain Perkins's company]

Abstract of pay for eight men in William Perkins' company for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position and pay amount. Contains a pencil docket and several mathematical tables on verso.

GLC02437.09506

[Abstract for a detachment of men formerly commanded by Captain Edward Burbeck]

Abstract of men formerly of Edward Burbeck's company for the months of February and March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09509

[Abstract of Captain Edward Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract of Edward Burbeck's company of artillery for the month of March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09510

List of inhabitants who have sign'd for their lands

A list of men's names, how much land they have been issued a deed for, the date the deed was issued for, to whom the deed was issues, and what town the property is in. The towns include Warren, Thomaston and Owls Head, all in Maine.

GLC02437.10424

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.

GLC02437.10565

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a New Hampshire regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10567

[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]

Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10655

[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]

Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10656

[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]

Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10657

[Abstract of Captain Thomas W. Foster's Company in the regiment of artillery commanded by Henry Knox]

Includes records of service and wages from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10658

to Father

Writes from Camp Pierpont, Virginia. Recounts to him, "you heard of the battle of Balls Bluff where the Rebels were victorious. They killed about 600 men altogether... besides the prisoners they took." Also reports that they caught the traitor, a...

GLC03523.08.20

to Sister

Expresses dismay about the news of his father's sickness. Complains of the cold weather, remarking that "if they dont put us in Winter Quarters this winter we will all be dead before spring." Written on stationery with embossed image of soldier...

GLC03523.08.21

to Sister

Reports "within 3 weeks, you will hear tell of the Battle of Manassas Junction for Gen. McClellan has deceided to take that place what ever it may cost them. the campaign in Virginia will be over. And I guess we the Pennsylvania Reserve will have to...

GLC03523.08.22

to Sister and Father

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont, reporting that they went on a foraging party, where they obtained one secession barn and "2 Contraband Negroes, 5 men Prisoners, and 3 women. 2 of the men were dandy looking fellows...

GLC03523.08.23

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from the trenches at Yorktown. Reports he has been sick for three days due to the constant rain. Expresses appreciation for her constant love in his absence. Mentions the enemy's fort at Gloucester point and constant shelling...

GLC03523.20.01

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can...

GLC03523.20.02

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a battle field three miles outside Manassas Junction. Describes in detail a fierce battle that lasted five hours and resulted in 60 killed or wounded soldiers. Expects another large battle soon.

GLC03523.20.03