16 April 1863 or 1864

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from a Colonel J.C. Paxton to Captain Botsford stating he is ready with 250 men and horses. With endorsment signed in initials of Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio (probably not in Scammon's hand) instructing to be ready to move at daylight tomorrow for Sommerville, West Virginia. With note on verso in Scammon's hand and signed with initials stating "Return this." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from Scammon's rank, most likely 1863. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.122

30 March 1863 or 1864

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from John T. Toland, Colonel Commanding to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General. Asks if some arms that are not needed at the post can be sent to the ordnance officer in Charleston, West Virginia. Scammon writes at bottom and signed in initials, "Yes!" On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from Scammon's rank, most likely 1863.

GLC02414.123

2 April 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.C. Paxton]

Telegram from Colonel J. C. Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon from Buffalo, West Virginia informing that he came from Ripley, West Virginia and that the Confederates are not there but it is reported they are six miles on the right. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon asking how many Confederate troops. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.124

2 April 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.C. Paxton]

Telegram from Colonel J. C. Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon from Buffalo, West Virginia informing that 400-600 Confederate troops mounted on stolen horses are six miles to the west. Requests a steamer from Charleston, West Virginia with three boxes of hard bread. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon ordering Paxton to Charleston and instructing to send a messenger from Buffalo to Bridges. Also marked at the top received at 9AM by Scammon with initials. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from content and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.125

30 March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram from Colonel John T. Toland to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General, informing that he must go to Cincinnati, Ohio tomorrow on leave. States that Lieutenant Colonel Hines will be in command at the post. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Brigadier General Scammon ordering that Colonel Toland must stay at Fayette for a few more days. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.126

circa March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from William R. Brown]

Telegram from Colonel Brown of the 13th Virginia (West Virginia) stating that he believes the troops are in trouble at Hurricane [Bridge]. Asks if he can send two companies to their aid, leaving one left at Point Pleasant. With autograph endorsement signed by Brigadier General Scammon saying yes and then send the S.B. [a ship?] on to Charleston, West Virginia. Asks how many Confederate forces are there and to keep him informed. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.127

circa 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Henry H. Boggess]

Telegram from Captain Boggess, assistant quarter master to Brigadier General Scammon informing that the ships the Meigs and the Victor have been fired on four miles above Buffalo, West Virginia. Reports that one man was killed, a couple wounded, and the boats are badly damaged. Asks what to do. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon instructing the boats and men to stay where they are until further orders. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.128

8 September 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Colonel Jones]

Telegram from Colonel Jones to Brigadier General Scammon asking him for any information and to answer immediately. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating, "Nothing for you. When will you be here." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year from docket.

GLC02414.129

30 March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. D. Carter]

Telegram from Carter, Captain commanding post to Brigadier General Scammon informing that they have 400 or 500 militia with no arms. Asks if a lieutenant at Gallipolis, West Virginia can supply them because they are needed for public safety. Says that there are Confederate forces around, cavalry and infantry. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating he requested Carter's order be fulfilled. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.130

circa 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T K. McCann]

Telegram from McCann to Brigadier General Scammon informing that he can get two mountain howitzers for his division. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon in initials stating "Yes! When will you come?" On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and from Scammon's rank. Bottom half of sheet has been ripped off.

GLC02414.131

13 April 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Captain James L. Botsford asking if he can come to Charleston tomorrow morning and return to camp in the evening. With note in another hand at bottom. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection. Bottom half of sheet has been ripped off. Written in Camp Piatt.

GLC02414.132

3 November 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T. Melvin]

Telegram from Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Melvin to Brigadier General Scammon in reference to Colonel Comley's application for leave to Ohio. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating answered. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar documents in the collection and Scammon's rank.

GLC02414.133

3 November 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Carr B. White telling Brigadier General Scammon, "at seven (7) oclock AM tomorrow." There are some doodles and computations on the verso along with the docket, possibly by Scammon. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.134

17 May 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram to J. C. Paxton]

Telegram to Colonel Paxton from an unknown soldier tells of some cavalry men shot by guerillas at Birch River. States the other camp said they cannot send ammunition because they too are expecting an attack. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating, "Capt Door reports that he thinks the troops about Sommerville are more scared than hurt." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Written in Camp Piatt.

GLC02414.135

4 April 1861

Horstmann Bros. & Co, fl. 1861

Printed document signed

Title: [Bill of sale]

Receipt for Confederate uniform purchased by William E. Jones in Philadelphia. Includes fabric amounts, buttons, collar, etc., and costs. Verso contains handwritten supplies, such as trumpets, feathers, cord, etc. Printed receipt with details written in by hand.

GLC02711.26

30 June 1861

Hardy, William T., fl. 1861

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for one four-horse wagon and complete team for William E. Jones when he was organizing troops.

GLC02711.27

20 January 1859

Vilmorin Andrieux & Companie.

Letter signed

Title: to J. H. Landell

Lists items shipped from Liverpool, including grape vines and fruit trees. Requests that the items be shipped to William E. Jones in Glad Springs, Virginia, as soon as possible.

GLC02711.28

2 August 1861

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Discusses the "[t]errible" battle of Bull Run and the poor conditions of camp life, including difficult marches and poor diet. Discusses the execution of a "Zouave" soldier in camp for the "crime of murder." Also makes reference to the politics of war and General Winfield Scott's famous anaconda plan. First page contains color imprint of soldier brandishing a sword in one hand and an American flag in the other.

GLC03523.18.01

circa 1861

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

Sheet music

Title: In Memory of Col. Ellsworth, of N.Y. Fire Zouaves, Assassinated, May 24th 1861

Published by H. De Marson at 54 Chatham Street in New York. Hand-colored song sheet with draped American flags flowing down the sides. At the bottom left corner is an image of a Zouave and at the bottom right corner is the image of a slave dressed in a loincloth. Also has an image of the American eagle above an image of Ellsworth's grave, with items associated with his life. The song is four stanzas long. First stanza says: "Fall'n when his course had just begun - / Columbia mourns her hero son, / And with her tears bedews the grave / Of Ellsworth - leader of the brave!" For a similar image…

GLC03617.05

circa 1861

Gay, James D., fl. 1861-1879

Sheet music

Title: Death of Colonel Ellsworth

Composed by Gay and published and printed by J.H. Johnson at No. 7 North Tenth Street in Philadelphia. Upper left corner has image of Ellsworth standing on a Confederate flag while an American flag is draped behind him. Caption of the image says "Remember Ellsworth!" Song is sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne. Contains six stanzas. Last stanza says: "Our flag's insulted, friends are slain, / And must we quiet be? / No, no, we'll rally round the flag / Which leads to victory. / Our flag, the glorious Stars and Stripes, / Forever must she wave, / Where true men live and die each day, / Their…

GLC03617.06

1861

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

Sheet music

Title: Song on the death of Col. Ellsworth, the gallant Zouave

Published by J. Magee at 316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed on lined paper. Image of Ellsworth falling backward as he was shot at the top of the page. He is grasping the Confederate flag while another soldier returns fire with a rifle over his shoulder. Colored with red and blue. The song is played to the tune of "Rosin the Bow, or Tippecanoe." Seven stanza song. First stanza says: "Ye fathers and sons of Columbia, / Ye daughters who honor the brave, / Come join in my song to the mem'ry / Of Ellsworth the gallant Zouave. / To Ellsworth, the gallant Zouave, / to Ellsworth, our gallant…

GLC03617.07

circa 1861

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

Sheet music

Title: A Voice from Ellsworth

Dedicated to the New-York Fire-Zouaves. Published by H. De Marsan at 54 Chatham Street, New York. Has same image of flags drapping the sides as well as an image of a Zouave and a black slave that is at GLC03617.05, except this version is not hand-colored (the song at .05 is different). Includes seven stanza song. First stanza says: "A patriot's name will never die . . / the flame will ever burn . . / The last heard moan, the dying sigh / Is calling from the tomb."

GLC03617.08

circa 1861

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

Sheet music

Title: On the Death of Col. Ellsworth

Published by J. Magee at 316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Image at the top is same as image at GLC03617.07. Depicits Ellsworth falling backward as he was shot. He is grasping the Confederate flag while another soldier returns fire with a rifle over his shoulder. Colored with red and blue. Three stanza song. First stanza says: "The muffled drum beats low; / Our nation's flag droops here, / Drap'd in the dark weeds of wo; / A sword is on the bier. / A saddened nation weeps, / Where her dead soldier sleeps."

GLC03617.09

circa 1861

Hudson, A.L., fl. 1861

Sheet music

Title: Ellsworth's Avengers

Published by J. Wrigley at 27 Chatham Street in New York. Marked No. 844 at the top. Sung to the tune of "Annie Lisle." That song is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a young maiden, by what some have speculated to be tuberculosis, an awful circumstance which mirrors the tragic death of the young Colonel Ellsworth in Alexandria, Virginia. Six stanza song, which includes the chorus: "Strike, freemen, for the Union! / Sheathe your swords no more, / While remains in arms a traitor / On Columbia's shore." Framed by several images…

GLC03617.10

18 February 1862

Chilton, Robert Hall, 1816-1879

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement on verso of letter to Judah P. Benjamin]

Letter from John Slate to Benjamin, requesting that he be discharged due to ill health, with autograph endorsement signed by Chilton as assistant adjutant general on verso. Also with autograph endorsement signed by Vulosko Vaiden as Slate's commanding officer, verifying Slate's letter.

GLC04210.01