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…

GLC02459.16

14 April 1862

Kershaw, Joseph Brevard, 1822-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major McIntosh

Brigadier General Kershaw informs McIntosh, Assistant Adjutant General, that he assumed command of the Brick House Creek line of defenses, Colonel Cash's (possibly Ellerbee B. C. Cash) 8th South Carolina Regiment, and Captain Kemper's (possibly James L. Kemper) Battery of Light Artillery the previous day. Written from Greens Farm, possibly in Virginia.

GLC02459.17

January 22, 1863

Keyes, Erasmus D., 1810-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John A. Dix

Reports that the One hundred and fifteenth New York Volunteers has been detached from his command and sent to Fort Monroe. Requests new troops be assigned to him, since this move has left him well short of the necessary number of soldiers to defend his own position.

GLC02459.18

1861-1862

Header Record

Title: Frederick Lander letter and death notice [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter by Landis and a Union General Order reporting his death.

GLC02459.19

16 February 1865

Law, Evander McIver, 1836-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel

Writes to a Colonel whose name is unspecified the day before Union General William T. Sherman's troops destroyed much of Columbia (Law was one general in charge of evacuating the city). Requests that forces under Captain D. H. Hamilton (possibly Daniel H. Hamilton), Provost Marshal, be ordered to report to him. Further requests "that the Battalion of State Cadets be also ordered to report to me for police duty in the city." Notes that the force under his command for police duty is insufficient. Law writes from Office of the Provost Marshal.

GLC02459.20

April 29, 1861

Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Manigault

Lee, Assistant Adjutant General at Charleston, writes to Colonel Manigault, Chief of Ordnance, South Carolina. The Brigadier General commanding (possibly P.G.T. Beauregard, commander of the forces of Charleston Harbor), orders Manigault to send ordnance and stores listed to Captain Robert Martin, commanding at Georgetown.

GLC02459.21

January 25, 1862

Longstreet, James, 1821-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pierre G.T. Beauregard

James Longstreet requests permission to return to Richmond. Since bad weather seems "to render a speedy advance improbable," he requests "authority to return to Richmond," but is willing to stay if needed.

GLC02459.22

3 December 1861

Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789

Autograph note signed

Title: [Loring allows public funds to pay for Dr. Quintard's journey to Richmond]

Possibly served as a military pass. Loring, commander of the Army of the Northwest, writes: "Dr. Quintard is going to Richmond on business, he will be permitted to go & return at the public charge" (possibly refers to Dr. Charles Todd Quintard).

GLC02459.23

6 November 1861

Manigault, Arthur Middleton, 1824-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General W. W. Harlee

Possibly to General William Wallace Harllee. Manigault, Colonel of the 10th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, 1st Military District of South Carolina, encloses copies of orders and instructions from General Roswell Sabine Ripley (orders not included). Writes, "In accordance with which, I would request you to send to me, as a reinforcement in as short a time as possible, one regiment, or as many companies as will give a force of 800 men..."

GLC02459.24

30 September 1862

Miles, Nelson A., 1839-1925

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending Lieutenant George W. Scott for a promotion.

GLC02459.25

23 March 1861

Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Manigault

Colonel Pettigrew reports to Manigault (1817-1874), Colonel of Ordnance, that General P.G.T. Beauregard, Commander of forces at Charleston Harbor, has ordered that the Board of Ordnance should supply Pettigrew with grape shot and cases. Contains two notes at the bottom of the page, one written in pencil and one in pen, discussing details of the ordnance requested.

GLC02459.26

January 11, 1861

Ransom, Robert, 1828-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lawrence O'Bryan Branch

Captain Ransom writes to Branch, a United States Representative from North Carolina, Ransom's home state. Reports that there has been no mail for two months, but the previous day, received shocking news (possibly referring to secession of several southern states): "The news which has reached us startles the most lethargic. Before what are we standing? I dare not answer it to myself... Let me now add that should our state need my services, I beg you will offer them, to be used by her in whatever way may to her seem best." Written at Fort Wise.

GLC02459.27

27 December 1862

Rice, James C., 1829-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Erastus Corning

Forwarding letter of recommendation from General Daniel A. Butterfield.

GLC02459.28

9 September 1865

Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recommending James A. DeForest for a position, possibly as a teacher. With a partial autograph note signed on the verso by DeForest, listing his credentials and requesting a position.

GLC02459.29

January 13, 1862

Stone, Charles Pomeroy, 1824-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William W. Burns

Urges Burns to "cause great vigilance on the part of your picquets along the river, and particularly near Conrad's Ferry."

GLC02459.30

30 August 1855

Thompson, Jacob, 1810-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James C. Dobbin

Informs Dobbin, United States Secretary of the Navy, that J. P. Milton, presently the Secretary of the Commandant of the Navy Yard at Memphis, desires appointment as a Naval purser. Writes, "By the discontinuance of the Navy Yard at this place, he will be thrown out of employment. I hope you may be able to confer this appointment... the Government could not do better than to avail itself of his services- Let me insist upon a favorable consideration of his application..." Docket indicates that the appointment is desired by John P. Milton.

GLC02459.31

14 July 1862

Whipple, Amiel W., 1816-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Hillhouse

Recommending a promotion for Henry H. Hall, a lieutenant colonel.

GLC02459.32

1836-1874

Confederate States of America. Generals

Header Record

Title: Confederate generals from the deep south: 21 letters & docs [decimalized]

[decimalized 02460.01-02460.21]

GLC02460

January 21, 1862

Alexander, Edward Porter, 1835-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Colonel Porter forwards a telegram (not present) from his brother, Major William Alexander, to General Beauregard, commander of the Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. Reports that he does not know what the telegram pertains to, but that it was probably sent at the request of General Toombs (possibly Robert Augustus Toombs). Remarks that William is Toombs' son-in-law.

GLC02460.01

14 August 1860

Barksdale, William, 1821-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Toucey

Barksdale, a United States Representative from Mississippi, writes to Toucey, Secretary of the Navy. On behalf of his congressional district, nominates James G. Baldwin for the position of midshipman at Annapolis. Includes several dockets, dated 22 August 1860 and 29 September 1860.

GLC02460.02

19 May 1862

Cheatham, Benjamin Franklin, 1820-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oscar Thadeus Keeler

Written near Corinth. Confederate Major General Cheatham, commander of the 2nd Division, lst Corps, Army of the Mississippi, thanks Keeler for a box of vegetables he sent, delivered by Mr. Moore. Writes "I assure you I relished the dinner you afforded me more than anything I have eaten for a long time- and fear you will spoil my appetite for the usual soldiers fare of meat & bread."

GLC02460.03

9 July 1860

Cobb, Thomas Read Rootes, 1823-1862

Document signed

Title: to Colonel Robert McMillan

Cobb discusses an order from Mr. Burch and mentions A. Kennan, who Cobb encouraged to fill the position of auditor in Athens. Says "...have the auditing ex-parte- & leave to Thomas to enforce it-which I know he will- In such event is it not better policy for you to have no counsel present..."

GLC02460.04

24 September 1862

Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877

Letter signed

Title: to George G. Garner

Reply to Garner's order, stating that he cannot "guard the mines at Bloomfield and Fairfield" because he has no troops. However "as soon as Col Wharton returns" with his 8,000 troops, "I will be at your service." An initialed note ("B.B.") from Braxton Bragg on verso states that Forrest should remove any men he has in town, as small guards at Bloomfield and Fairfield "are absolutely necessary...and must be furnished." Written during the Confederate invasion of Kentucky, while prospects for the campaign remained bright.

GLC02460.05

23 September 1862

Hardee, William J., 1815-1873

Letter signed

Title: to Colonel Garner

Hardee, commander of the Left Wing, Army of the Mississippi, writes to Colonel Garner (possibly George G. Garner, assistant adjutant general for General Braxton Bragg, commander of the Department of Mississippi). Relates that a courier named Cory has been captured and is now at the headquarters of Union General McCook (possibly Alexander McDowell McCook). Has been informed by Dr. Yandell and by his aide-de-camp, Captain Hardee (possibly his son, William J. Hardee, Jr.), that the courier had an order to bring a package upon his return. Writes "It is presumed that Cory being dressed mostly…

GLC02460.07

18 December 1863

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Special Orders No. 168 issued by General James Longstreet]

Orders number 168. General McLaws writes "In compliance with special orders No 27 of December 17th Inst. from Head Qrs of Gen Longstreet, I relinquish my Command to Brigadier General J. B. Kershaw the senior Brigadier of my Division."

GLC02460.09