14 September 1863

Naglee, H.M., fl. 1863

Autograph document

Title: Permission granted to Mrs. Adeline Burpee and daughter to come to Fort Monroe

Official permission from the head quarters of the military governor.

GLC02744.363

10 October 1863

Johnston, Geo. H., fl. 1863

Printed document

Title: General Orders, No. 11

Procedure for officer of Volunteers wishing to resign.

GLC02744.364

17 November 1863

Burdick, C.M., fl. 1863

Autograph document

Title: Receipt for Thomas F. Burpee

For the cost of shirts. He paid $6.00.

GLC02744.365

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: Budget sheet or scratch paper used for accounting

Shows total expenditures per month including clothing, rations, and servants.

GLC02744.366

27 August 1862

Printed document

Title: receipt for train ticket

To freight from Hartford

GLC02744.367

27 September 1862

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James G. Wilson, Esq.

All applications for copies of the new Register must be made to the Senate.

GLC07205.002

16 September 1862

Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.

GLC07205.003

10 June 1861

Senard, Laurent, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mother

He writes that so far the life of a soldier has been peaceful because the hard fighting they expected did not occur. He is in the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry. The city of Washington was the dirtiest place he ever saw.

GLC07205.007

1859

Hollyer, S., fl. 1859

Engraving

Title: Washington Market 1859

GLC09118.34

1861

Sketch

Title: The Seventh Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., Leaving New York, April 19th, 1861, For the Defense of Washington

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

GLC09118.50

1860

Map

Title: Map of Georgetown and the City of Washington

GLC09118.53

25 December 1862

Ives, J.P., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Capt. Majaw

He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.

GLC07205.001

25 June 1862

Beall, R.S., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Hillhouse

He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.

GLC07205.004

7 June 1861

Irish, C.B., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Mauram

He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.

GLC07205.005

6 October 1862

Heese, H.B., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Hillhouse

"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.

GLC07205.006

29 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.

GLC07205.008

24 November 1864

Doyle, John H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.

GLC07205.009

5 July 1863

Doyle, John H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to arrive.

GLC07205.010

21 October 1862

Moore, William, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Thurman

He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.

GLC07205.011

13 January 1862

Burroughs, Charles, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gifford

Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.

GLC07205.012

23 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.

GLC07205.013

26 July 1862

Barrows, Arad, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madam

A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.

GLC07205.014

12 March 1864

McCollough, William A., fl. 1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Fen

William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.

GLC07205.015

21 September 1862

Mouse, William, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Thurman

Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.

GLC07205.016

1864

Engraving

Title: Soldier's Depot, Dining Room (1st Floor)

GLC09118.24