30 May 1865

Washburn, William, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [official discharge form for Private Horace J. Hammond]

It was issued on May 30, 1865 and signed by Captain William Washburn, leader of Company G of the 189th New York Infantry. The form gives additional information about Private Hammond. He was 5' 7", with "dark complexion," blue eyes, and dark hair. He was 37 years old when this form was issued.

GLC09273.49

March 1864

Photograph

Title: [View from the cupola of the University of East Tennessee]

extending from Fort Sanders on the northwest around the north and east to Fort Stanley on the southeast

GLC07000.18

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View of Chattanooga and Tennessee River from Lookout Mountain]

GLC07000.19

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View from Lookout Mountain of Chattanooga and Tennessee River]

GLC07000.20

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View from Lookout Mountain of Chattanooga and Tennessee River]

Different angle from 7000.20.

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1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Army bridge across Tennessee River at Chattanooga]

Lookout Mountain in background.

GLC07000.22

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View on Tennessee River]

GLC07000.23

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View on Tennessee River]

Image is of rockcrops, river only makes up 1/3.

GLC07000.24

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View on Tennessee River, near Chattanooga]

Image contains two sections of railroad tracks on surface of river, possibly floating, abandoned.

GLC07000.25

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View on Tennessee River, near Chattanooga]

GLC07000.26

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee]

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1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View of Part of Chattanooga]

GLC07000.28

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [View of Barracks in Chattanooga]

GLC07000.29

9 December 1861

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Explains that his plans to deliver clothing and blankets to Company F have been delayed until he receives another letter. Describes the participation of young people in a recent church service, and includes a list of those who have recently joined the church.

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10 December 1861

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Replacing the S.W.V.'s current chaplain with a Mr. Woods. Mentions that his trip has been delayed once again, and describes health of various friends and family, and refers to the activities of the "Campbellites" (a religious group). Reports rumors of coming military conflict in Kentucky.

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6 January 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Espresses regret at leaving his son, and reports reumor that "the troops at Romny [Romney] have to be in readyness [sic] to march at any moment that they had drawn 3 days provision, [and] also that the 2 batteries were to go"

GLC07687.116

8 January 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Details of journey home, including finding two acquaintances in a hospital near Grafton. Souls and the movements of Gen. Banks, although he expresses some doubt about the truth of the latter. Relates an incident near Cincinnati in which a soldier slipped and was killed while boarding a train.

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January 20, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

"My faith in our Generals grows less day by day." Vannuys is angry that his son was forced to retreat due to what he considers ineptitude and self-interest on the part of Union commanders, particularly Banks.

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January 25, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Recounts the latest news of the war, including two vistories in Kentucky ("the last one at or near Somersett"). Refers to mortgages, credit, and unfavorable prices: "....prices of everything is on the decline that the farmer has to sell, and what he has to buy just the opposite."

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January 29, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Continued criticism of army officers for lack of action: "There is but one way to close this war in a hurry and that is let Congress reduce the pay of all officers to that of Privates, and if they resign put them in the ranks….[y]ou will hear nothing more of 'not ready' which in my opinion is nothing but a plea to fill their pockets with Uncle Sam's gold." Comments on the health of family members and the deaths of two soldiers, and mentions reaction the release of James M. Mason and John Slidell, who had been captured aboard the British steamer Trent.

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January 31, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

A family gathering and the testing of new lamps at church. Also mentions Gen. Lander's retreat from Romney.

GLC07687.121

February 3, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Surprise visit from Uncle Charles Campbell, who had been seeing a sick soldier at Louisville. Dick Donnell has returned home, and reports "a vast amount of sickness among out troops." Donnell had met with a "reliable Gentleman, who assured him that the forward movement will not take place for two months to come." Vannuys laments "Can it be? Are our Sons, Brothers, Fathers to lie and rot with diseas[e] in our camps for two months? Can it be? Can it be?"

GLC07687.122

February 11, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Report of "a great amount of sickness in [Vannuys's] division," news that Gen. Lander is once again occupying Romney, and implications of the Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Vannuys hopes in the wake of McClelland's appointment as Commander of the Army of the Potomac that Edwin Stanton will assume control of the Army, though he acknowledges "it is folly to put confidence in man." He advises his son to make immediate arrangements for the transport of his body home, in case he should die in battle or of disease.

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February 16, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

News of Gen. Burnsides's capture of Roanoke Island and rumors of Union capture of Fort Donnelson. Describes recruiting efforts for the Mississippi Fleet, and strong sympathy for the Northern cause.

GLC07687.124

February 22, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

The weekly prayer meeting, confirmed victory at Fort Donnelson, preparations for the making of sugar and molasses at home, and unfavorable prices for farmers. Also describes a chance meeting with Squire Hendries, who was awaiting a dispatch from Cumberland regarding the condition of his son Abner. Abner's death was later confirmed.

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