22 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 104, whole no. 1401 (November 22, 1861)]

Battle of Guyandotte, Virginia. Governor's message to the state senate and house about Texas war resources, taxes, etc. Local court cases. Editorial correspondence describing journey from Texas to New Orleans. Call for troops.

GLC05959.51.002

25 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 105, whole no. 1402 (November 25, 1861)]

Capture of Slidell and Mason, correspondence from Austin, news from the Carolina coast, report from Missouri

GLC05959.51.003

27 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 106, whole no. 1403 (November 27, 1861)]

More information from Slidell and Mason, Davis's presidential message to the Confederate Congress, a list and explanation of Texas's finances, news from Mexico, report of the hanging of a Negro boy after murdering a baby and beating the plantation owner's wife, report of the Navy.

GLC05959.51.004

29 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 107, whole no. 1404 (November 29, 1861)]

Battle at Pensacola, muster roll of the Limestone County volunteers, message of Gov. Lubbock to the Texas state Executive Department. Soldier's report from Reily's regiment.

GLC05959.51.005

4 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 109, whole no. 1406 (December 4, 1861)]

Examination of Com. Stringham and the Minnesota and Hatteras war prisoners. Correspondence from Austin and New Orleans. Capture of Mason and Slidell. Martial law at Chattanooga.

GLC05959.51.006

6 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 110, whole no. 1407 (December 6, 1861)]

News from Savannah and Missouri. Letter from Terry's regiment near Bowling Green. Naval expeditions against the South. Minutes of a public meeting of the citizens of Houston regarding the mayor and city council. Matamoros attacked.

GLC05959.51.007

9 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1408 (December 9, 1861)]

News from Kentucky, siege of Matamoros, Mexico, Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Letters from Austin. Editorial on postage matters.

GLC05959.51.008

December 11, 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 112, whole no. 1409 (December 11, 1861)]

Narrative by Gen. Beauregard about the battle of Manassas. Letters to the editor from various people. A letter describes the activities of the ladies of Bellville in supporting the local hospital, and another letter is addressed to the patriotic ladies of Texas. An editorial about the position of the enemy. Report on the Bayou City Guard. The subjection of Maryland. Proceedings from the Confederate Congress, Schooner "waterman" wrecked, Fire at Georgetown, Richmond families leaving, general Bragg's Congratulatory Order.

GLC05959.51.009

16 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 114, whole no. 1411 (December 16, 1861)]

Military execution of a soldier. Report of the finance committee. Speech from General Paterson on Northern history and the war. Various letters. Lincoln's Message, Invasion via Mexico, Means of defense for Savannah.

GLC05959.51.010

18 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 1412 (December 18, 1861)]

Letter to the editor about the "Stay Law." Arms from England for the Confederate soldiers. Evacuation of Galveston. Report of the Bates regiment and General Floyd's camp. Speech of William L. Yancey at the Fishmongers' Company. Kentucky admitted, Great fire at Charleston.

GLC05959.51.011

January 20, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 3499 (January 20, 1862)]

Letter from Brigadier General Floyd to the army. News and gossip from Washington. Minutes from the City Council. Fighting with the Indians. Editorial and news on General Hebert. News from Pensacola and the latest bombardment.

GLC05959.51.018

1864

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of General William J. Hardee]

Oval photograph of General Hardee (bearded and wearing epaulets) on one side of board and oval photograph of an unknown man on the verso. Date taken from document the photograph accompanied (GLC01179.01).

GLC01179.02

1864-1870

Longstreet, James, 1821-1904

Header Record

Title: [Four Civil War documents related to John G. Walker and James Longstreet] [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC01404

1860-1870

Manuscript document

Title: [Instructions on the use of ciphers and codes]

Discusses ciphers and the numerous ways their messages may be concealed. Date estimated from other items in the group. In a collection with a letter by James Longstreet to John G. Walker.

GLC01404.02

September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized (ranging from pork to pocket knives, hoopskirt, calico and spun cotton) and the five men captured.

GLC02233.55.01

September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph document

Title: [List of articles seized from traders]

List of articles seized from men who were trading across enemy lines. Also lists the men captured.

GLC02233.55.02

15 September 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Autograph telegram signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Colonel White reports in telegram that he has no more information on enemy movements. States that it was reported that the Confederates had six siege guns at Princeton, West Virginia. Author signed only as White; name and rank obtained from docket.

GLC02414.088

5 November 1863

Duval, J.A., fl. 1863

Autograph telegram signed

Title: to unknown

Telegram gives scouting information from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Reports that there are three Confederate companies moving toward Gauley bridge, West Virginia. Docket states, "Col. Duval, White reports movement of enemy's infantry." Date from docket.

GLC02414.089

circa spring 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Captain G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform of a prisoner in Columbus. States that he referred his care to General Jacob Dolson Cox, commander of the division. Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.090

31 March 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia to state that the men of the 30th regiment have $5000 to send to needy families. Wants to send Captain Fowler with the money and reports it will take 15 days. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.091

3 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Gives information on the route from Wytheville to Princeton in West Virginia. States it is 49 miles from Princeton to Wytheville and 42 miles from Raleigh to Princeton. Year inferred from similar documents in this collection.

GLC02414.092

3 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that three companies are scouting in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.093

circa spring 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that a Dr. Naughter is so ill that he doesn't feel he can detain him any longer. Mentions that he can only approve the leave of two other men if it is done at once. Only dated the 29th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel. Possibly a copy as there are cross-outs. Simple map sketched on verso.

GLC02414.094

circa 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio reports that Captain Gilmore at Raleigh needs forage and asks when Gardner can get him some. Not dated, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.095

1 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia to report on scouting activities. Gives locations of Confederate troops around Lewisburg, West Virginia. States, "Rebs. are pressing Militia into services...Enemy intend to fire & face back to destroy bridge over Green Brier Rd." Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.096