1862

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Pamphlet

Title: Correspondence between the mayor and federal authorities relative to the occupation of New Orleans, together with the proceedings of the common council

Correspondence of Monroe, mayor of New Orleans, with Butler and Farragut, relating to the surrender and early occupation of New Orleans. Accounts of the meetings of the Common Council of New Orleans also included. Printed at the Bulletin Book and Job Office.

GLC06158.10

12 October 1864

Lockhart, H.C., fl. 1864

Broadside

Title: [Instructions for enrolling and impressing slaves]

Circular issued by Lieutenant Colonel Lockhart, Commandant for Alabama. These orders are intended for County Enrolling Officers and Impressing Agents. Instructions are provided regarding the impressment of enslaved people. "Assistants... will listen with respect to the complaints of slave owners, touching the action of their duties, and investigate and decide upon the same before the slaves of such owners are sent to Selma or Montgomery. But, while exercising great care to distribute this burden with equity and justice, they will also exercise due firmness and vigilance that their…

GLC06158.11

1860

De Bow, James Dunwoody Brownson, 1820-1867

Pamphlet

Title: The interest in slavery of the Southern non-slaveholder. The right of peaceful secession. The character and influence of abolitionism.

Printed by Evans & Cogswell. Stab-stitched. Debow, a publisher and statistician, issues a pro-slavery and pro-secession polemic. Tries to convince non-slaveholders to uphold the institution of their "section," the South. Uses several arguments to present his case, including: "The non-slaveholder knows that as soon as his savings will admit, he can relieve his wife from the necessities of the kitchen and the laundry, and his children from the labors of the field."

GLC06158.12

1861

Broadside

Title: Fort Sumpter

Printed text of patriotic Confederate song celebrating the taking of Fort Sumter. Details events of the bombardment, including the death of two Union soldiers during Anderson's final salute to the United States flag. Illustrated with the first Confederate national flag flying in the breeze. Sung to the tune of "Dearest Mae." The chorus warns "Uncle Abe...ne'er invade our Southern soil."

GLC06158.13

1862

LeLouterel, François-Philippe, 1789-1874

Book

Title: Manual of Military Reconnaissances, Temporary Fortification and Partisan Warfare, for Officers of Infantry and Calvary

Translated from the French by John M. Richardson. Title page says Richardson was formerly a major in 21st North Carolina Regiment and is now a professor of mathmatics at Georgia Military Institute. Printed by J. McPherson & Co., Publishers. Contains 8 folding plates and 22 other illustrations. Divided into four parts: military reconnaisance, military topography, temporary fortifications, and partisan warfare. In original muslin wrappers.

GLC06159.01

1864

Confederate States of America. Navy

Book

Title: Ordnance instructions for the Confederate States Navy

Title continues: "relating to the preparation of vessels of the war for battle, to the duties of officers and others when at quarters, to ordnance and ordnance stores, and to gunnery." Published by order of the Navy Department in London by Saunders, Otley, & Co. at 66 Brook Street, West. Third edition. Book contains 171 pages of text and an appendix of 109 pages (paginated in roman numerals and ending in cix). Index at front provides an alphabetical listing of subjects in the book, ranging from Accoutrements to Exercise to Yeoman. Text contains 14 diagrams of naval guns marked diagram A-N…

GLC06159.02

1863

Cruger, Jefferson, fl. 1863

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Jefferson Cruger, A company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .01- .09]

Collection includes a diary accompanied by personal items: 1 cased photograph, 1 framed photograph, 1 tin type photograph, 1 belt buckle, 1 calico handkerchief, 1 small American flag, 1 pocket comb, and 1 piece of fabric (part of uniform?).

GLC06160

5 May 1862

Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Williamsburg]

Shows the troop positions of forces under Union generals Philip Kearney and Joseph Hooker, as well as the Confederate line. Also shows the open field where the combatants met, Fort Magruder, and other structures. Smith is identified on the docket as "Bvt. Col. Henry W. Smith." He joined the 66th Pennsylvania Volunteers in March 1862. The Battle of Williamsburg took place on 5 May 1862. Major Henry W. Smith (1836-1869) gained notoriety in 1865 for helping to capture Lewis Payne and Mrs. Surratt, who were tried and hanged for involvement in the Lincoln assassination.

GLC06161

7 December 1862

Brooks, Alfred F., fl. 1862

Map signed

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Murfreesboro]

Hand-colored map depicting Confederate and Union troop and artillery positions, and the location of a hospital. Brooks was the Acting Topographical Engineer, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division, 14 Army Corps.

GLC06162

1861

Wenderoth, & Taylor, fl. 1861-1864

Photograph

Title: Major Gen. Meade

Oval half-length print of George G. Meade as major general. Adhered on square mount, sepia toned.

GLC06163

1865

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Photograph

Title: Albumen photograph with Gen. Harrison as commander of 1st Brigade, 20th Corps + signed note

Portrait group showing Harrison on the far left standing next to the seated General Harrison and two other officers. With a bequest note on verso, ANS of Mrs. Eva Cogswell (General Cogswell's widow) giving it to Gen. Harrison's daughter Elizabeth on 15 April 1901.

GLC06164

1864

Ryder, J. F., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [103rd Ohio infantry flag held by the colonel's daughter]

Printed box on verso for tax stamp.

GLC06165

circa 1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Header Record

Title: Journal and drawings of bombproofs, with collateral

Collection incudes 6 documents: 4 drawings, notes (2 documents), and a journal. Drawings include bomb proof fortifications and cannon emplacements for South Carolina, by Capt of the 50th NY Vols [engineers]. Also contains notes and instructions for building fortifications, bridges, etc.

GLC06166

1863-1865

Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of George W. Clark, field and staff, 4th regiment, Michigan, cavalry] [decimalized]

Collection includes 16 letters. Also includes hand-drawn map of Middleton, Tennessee (decimalized as part of .06) and U.S. Cavalry saber (decimalized as .17).

GLC06167

circa 1864

Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865

Object

Title: U.S. Cavalry sabre, owned by Clark

GLC06167.17

1864

Lilienthal, Theodore, 1829-1894

Photograph

Title: Major Gen. N. P. Banks and Staff.

Image showing General Nathaniel P. Banks with 17 men from his staff in military dress. Banks sits at the center. One staff member is identified in pencil as "W. S. Abet." The others cannot be identified.

GLC06168

1849

Thompson, George, ?-1893

Book

Title: Prison life and reflections; or, a narrative of the arrest, trial, conviction, imprisonment, treatment, observations, reflections, and deliverance of Work, Burr, and Thompson...

(title continued)... who suffered an unjust and cruel imprisonment in Missouri Penitentiary for attempting to aid some slaves to liberty. Published by A. (possibly Alanson) Work.

GLC06169

1863

Aughey, John Hill, 1828-1911

Book signed

Title: The iron furnace; or, slavery and seccession.

First edition. Published by William A. and Alfred Martien. With inscription on the inner front cover: "The Misses Harrisons from the author." Also contains a frontispiece print of the author.

GLC06170

1861

Campbell, Robert, fl. 1859-1861

Book

Title: A pilgrimage to my motherland. An account of a journey among the Egbas and Yorubas of Central Africa, in 1859-60.

Published by Thomas Hamilton in New York and by the author in Philadelphia. Contains a frontispiece print of Campbell, and a fold out map of Yoruba country near the Niger River (attached to front flyleaf). In the introduction, Campbell writes, "After what is written in the context, if I am still asked what I think of Africa for a colored man to live and do well in, I simply answer, that with as good prospects in America as colored men generally, I have determined, with my wife and children, to go to Africa to live, leaving the inquirer to interpret the reply for himself."

GLC06171

28 June 1864

Loguen, Jermain Wesley, 1814-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Amelia Loguen [written on a printed circular "To the Friends of the Fugitives from Slavery]

Loguen responds to a letter from his daughter, whom he calls "Amelia." Notes that he will not be able to make Amelia's picnic, but will be there to visit her on the Sabbath. Comments on a relative or acquaintance with the measles, and a visit from "Miss [Tenney?]." Hopes to see Amelia's school (where she teaches) when he comes to visit her Sunday. Mentions his ill health and an upcoming wedding. Handwritten letter is two pages long, on two of three blank leaves of a broadside. The broadside, comprised of one page of printed text, was issued 5 June 1860 and is directed "To the Friends of…

GLC06175

1845

Clark, Lewis Garrard, 1812-1897)

Pamphlet

Title: Narrative of the sufferings of Lewis Clarke, during a captivity of more than twenty-five years, among the Algerines of Kentucky, one of the so called Christian states of North America.

Printed by David H. Ela. Signed on front and rear cover by Caleb Hobart of East Maison (possibly Tennessee). Dictated by Clark. With an introduction, verifying Clark's testimony, by Joseph Cammet Lovejoy (anti-slavery figure and brother of abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy). Includes frontispiece engraving of Clark.

GLC06177

1861

Black, Samuel W., 1818-1862

Pamphlet

Title: Territory of Nebraska Council Documents no. 2

Begins with an act prohibiting slavery in the Territory of Nebraska. Black, Governor of the Nebraska Territory, returns the act unsigned with a message to the House of Representatives: "You have assumed the power and asserted the policy of an unqualified and immediate interdiction of slavery within this Territory. I dissent both as to the power assumed and the policy of the prohibition. My objections to your power to prohibit slavery or to abolish it, which were submitted a year ago, are strengthened, in my own mind by reflection, and remain unchanged." "Gov: Blacks Vote" written in ink…

GLC06178

13 February 1869

Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

Autograph letter

Title: to Libby Custer

Writes to his wife four days after their fifth wedding anniversary. Discusses the heavy rain, a humorous incident in which Colonel Thomas B. Weir formally requested an hour and a half of leave, his relationship with Weir, and his health, the possibility of giving his brother, Tom Custer, a recruiting detail. He also waxes poetic, expressing his love for Libby at length and writing, in part: "you are all I ask for, all I desire, all I long for." Also indicates that he did not want children. The last page is missing.

GLC06179

September 1, 1860

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Manuscript document signed

Title: Annual report of Major G. T. Beauregard, Corps of Engrs- for the works under his charge during the year 1860.

Includes a report on the status of defenses at Proctor's Landing, Virginia. Beauregard notes that operations at the Landing were closed 30 September 1858 for want of funds, and that a fort keeper has manned the fort since. Reports that 30 August 1860, a severe storm destroyed Proctorville, and damages sustained by the fort require repair. Lists details of the necessary repairs. Reports on the status of Fort Jackson, Louisiana, which was closed at the end of December 1858. Jackson is also scheduled for repair. Lists costs of repairs needed. Includes a report on Fort St. Philip,…

GLC06180

17 September 1862

Bragg, Edward Stuyvesant, 1827-1912

Autograph quotation signed

Title: Colloquy under fire!

Quote from Antietam battlefield. Reads "Aid-de Camp Haskell (riding on to the field & raising his cap) 'Genl Gibbons' compliments: Press the enemy as far as it is safe' Col Bragg. 'raising a [] hat' 'Col Bragg's compliment to Genl Gibbons - It has been d--d unsafe here for fifteen minutes' ----- 'Steady six- forward.'"

GLC06181