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

February 19, 1864

Clay, H. L., fl. 1863-1864

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel W. Melton

Clay, Assistant Adjutant General for Confederate General Samuel Cooper writes that Cooper does not advise diminishing the Army of Tennessee and does not approve the suggestion that General John Cabell Breckinridge's Regiment and Dortch's Battalion should be sent to General John H. Morgan. Discusses the command of Duke and Smith (possibly Basil Wilson Duke). Possibly written 19 February, and transmitted with GLC02460.10.01.

GLC02460.10.02

12 March 1862

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Ruggles

General Pillow instructs General Ruggles to furnish transportation to take Captain Huddleston's Company from Corinth, Mississippi to Decatur, to join Colonel [Green's?] company. Also instructs Ruggles to furnish transportation for Captain Holland's Company.

GLC02460.11

6 December 1862

Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

General Polk writes to Davis, President of the Confederate States (and Polk's former roommate at West Point). Recommends Captain E. M. [Rucker?] for promotion to Colonel of Cavalry. Notes that Rucker has a command of that post, but lacks the commission.

GLC02460.12

22 June 1862

Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897

Autograph document signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Discusses various troop movements in Mississippi. States "General Van Dorn orders Breckinridges Corps and Six Thousand men from my Command forward to Vicksburg. General Villipigue telegraphs that his command is independent. He has all my armed troops, and calls on me to defend the Memphis and Tenn Rail Road route!" It is reported that "Holly Springs is reoccupied by the Enemy and that General Sherman has twenty five thousand men at Grand Junction." Verso states that the letter was telegramed to General Bragg. For the next year Vicksburg would be a heavily contested city.

GLC02460.13

circa 28 November 1861

Stewart, Alexander Peter, 1821-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gideon Johnson Pillow

Possibly written in 1861. Written in Columbus (possibly Kentucky). General Stewart asks General Pillow to transmit a letter written to him (Stewart) from the Secretary of War. Discusses details pertaining to his command. Reports that a company led by Captain J. W. Stewart (possibly John W. Stewart) at Island No. 10 has not received pay for several months. Requests that Pillow direct the paymaster to pay J. W. Stewart's troops.

GLC02460.14

18 August 1836

Tattnall, Josiah, 1795-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Commanding Officer of the Boston recruiting station

Discusses Benjamin Harris' appointment as a "Seaman for the South Sea Surveying and exploring expedition." Requests that Harris be paid for "three months ... when he appears on board the receiving ship." States that he received orders regarding Harris from Captain Catesby Jones.

GLC02460.15

17 December 1864

Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879

Endorsement signed

Title: [Naval defense of Mobile, Alabama]

Reports that if Mobile, Alabama is to be successfully defended, one officer, either naval or military, must have command of all the defenses. Mentions vessels and a torpedo boat in the harbor. This note is on the verso of a secretarial letter in the name of Major General Dabney H. Maury, dated 15 December 1864 from Mobile, to Lieutenant Colonel W. M. Levy in Meridian, Mississippi. Maury's letter informs that the torpedo boat has not yet gone out to attack the enemy and that he has applied repeatedly to Commodore Ebenezer Farrand to have an officer from the navy take command of the boat.…

GLC02460.16

22 June 1862

Van Dorn, Earl, 1820-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the senior officer in command of the troops in the vicinity of Grenada

Written by Confederate Major General Van Dorn at the Headquarters of the Department of Southern Mississippi and Eastern Louisiana. Says before he left Tupelo he was authorized to order any portion of his command, including the corps of General Breckenridge, to his department should circumstances render it necessary. Reports that a fleet with transports and about 10,000 men are now under sail for Vicksburg. Wants 6,000 men with 10 days rations under a suitable officer sent to him. Presumes that the enemy will reach Vicksburg on Tuesday next. Wants him to take measures to have the detachment…

GLC02460.17

14 March 1864

Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Wheeler, commanding Cavalry Corps, Army of Tennessee, writes to Bragg, overseeing Confederate military operations from Richmond, Virginia. Replies to correspondence from Bragg. Discusses the establishment of a military court: "... I must first acknowledge my indebtedness to you for the kindness you have shown in evincing such an interest in our behalf. The court will be of great service to us and will aid much in enforcing discipline." Reports that Major Hugh M. King (formerly quartermaster on General John K. Jackson's staff and Captain of the fifth Georgia Infantry) has been serving as…

GLC02460.18

13 December 1863

Whiting, William Henry Chase, 1824-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Zebulon Baird Vance

General Whiting informs Vance, Governor of North Carolina "I have received with much regret this morning the letter of Capt McBride to you- regret that any officer of this command should have so far forgotten himself both as citizen & as soldier as to write to the chief magistrate of his state a communication of such insolence." Relates that General [Milbret?] will be instructed to reprimand McBride at once. States "Inspt Genl will prepare charges against him for... disrespectful conduct to the government of N. C. based on this letter which is insolent in the extreme. Capt McB will be…

GLC02460.19