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1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Signal Plant Fort Pulaski, Ga

Two men seated on either side of a large plant. The plant has a large stake or stalk rising from its center. Photograph taken in rear of house.

GLC05140.01.11

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Martello Tower, Tyber Island, Ga. Built in 1537, by the Spanish

Photograph shows a large square building made of stone. Also shows fortifications and soldiers. [Green tax 3¢ stamp on verso.]

GLC05140.01.12

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Pivot gun & Crew, U.S. Ship Pocahontas, Edisto Ricer, S.C. April, 1862

Thirty-three sailors on deck of ship standing around pivot gun. The tracks that allow the gun to move are visible on the deck

GLC05140.01.13

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Mortar U.S. Schooner C.P. Williams, Port Royal, S.C

An officer leans against the mortar gun with the rest of the crew posed in back of the gun. Two infantry drummer boys stand to the left, behind the gun

GLC05140.01.14

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Contrabands aboard U. S. Ship Vermont, Port Royal, S.C

Many contraband men in naval looking uniforms on deck of ship. Shoes are very prominent on those seated in the front row. Note the second man from the left in the first row. To either side of him are the bare feet of the man behind him. [Green 3¢ tax stamp on verso.]

GLC05140.01.15

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Deck of U.S. ship Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, S.C. May, 1863

Officers and crew of the ship pose near the back of the ship. The ship's rigging occupies the foreground.

GLC05140.01.16

1862-1863

Moore, Henry P., 1833-1911

Photograph

Title: Forward Pivot Gun, 200 lb Rifle. U.S. ship Wabash

Naval officers and infantry officers facing each other on the deck in front of an artillery gun. Two other naval officers and three seamen pose around the gun. On the left. a infantryman feigns a charge with his bayonet.

GLC05140.01.17

circa 1902

Photograph

Title: [The Bashful Lover]

GLC05139.03.37

5 July 1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Nellie

Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman from Fort Albany, where he is stationed with the 14th regiment. After writing that he has never heard her name before, he decribes his Fourth of July celebration, a picnic and fireworks. He writes about the fort and camp life. Gardner identifies the "Sutler" as the worst enemy to the soldiers, listing the high prices of his goods. This letter is on McClellan lettersheet with McClellan patriotic image envelope. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.01

12 July 1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Nellie

Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman. Responding to her suggestion that a draft may be required to fill the Massachusetts quota, he discusses the value of fighting in defense of his country and her laws. Gardner writes of the 14th Regiment's potential move to Richmond, and of his kind Captain and Lieutenant. He discusses the food available to the soldiers and explains that farmers come to camp to trade milk for bread. His letter is on choice multicolor Magnus General Halleck lettersheet, with a eagle and shield patriotic envelope.Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)

GLC02665.02

22 July 1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Nellie

Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman, referring to an ambrotype of himself that he includes with the letter. He writes of his previous night's guard duty, and he describes Warren H. Knights's attempted, and two other soldiers' succesful, desertions. Gardner describes a duel between a Union officer and a civilian. He says that his regiment has been put in General Pope's division and must be ready to move at any time. This letter is on plain paper with multicolor Magnus White House Views patriotic envelope. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.03

1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Envelope

Title: To Nellie

This envelope has a Major General G. B. Mc Clellan patriotic portrait. Addressed to Mrs. Nellie M Boardman. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.04

9 October 1862 - 2 August 1863

Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910

Diary

Title: [Diary of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry]

Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862-2 August 1863. The diary includes descriptions of regiment's progress and moves, descriptions of various battles (including Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Port Hudson), and information about camp life and food rations. He discusses Northern and Southern war politics, including the Emancipation Proclamation and draft riots. The diary also includes discussions of virtues, religion, and self-improvement. It is primarily written in pencil and has some touch-ups.

GLC03134.01

1862-1863

Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite

A carte de visite of a man and a woman most likely "Mr. & Mrs. T. Otis Baker"

GLC03134.02

1862-1863

Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910

Ephemera

Title: Calling Card

A calling card for "Mr. & Mrs. T. Otis Baker"