9 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 81 (October 9, 1861)]

The Rebels have Completely Closed the Navigation of the Potomac, General Price's Official Report of the Battle of Lexington, Indiana Regiment Landed on Roanoke Island - Nearly an Offset to the Hatteras Affairs, A Glorious Victory at Cheat Mountain, From the Kanawha Valley - Pate's Mounted Rangers and Caskie's, Richmond Sharp Shooters Doing Good Service in the West - an Entire Union Camp Captured. An article details the various styles of soldier uniforms. A letter describes the taking of an entire Union camp taken as prisoners of war. Governor Isham G. Harris of Tennessee prints his address…

GLC05959.26.10

12 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 82 (October 12, 1861)]

The Battle of Lexington - Official Report of General Price, Extraordinary Escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander, The Exploit at Chickamacomaco, Yankee Encampment at Chickamacomack - Broken up and Dispersed. A long article examines the commercial and financial independence of the Confederacy with statistics. The battle of Lexington is reported in depth. An article describes the extraordinary escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander at Fort McHenry. Ads for the Confederacy elections are printed here, as are congressional elections. The full particulars of the Yankee encampment at…

GLC05959.26.11

16 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 83 (October 16, 1861)]

Engagement on Cape Henry Beach, The Retreat of Rosecrans, Naval Engagements Reported From New Orleans, Removal of Fremont. Two poems describe the current difficulties faced. An article examines the cotton question in connection with Great Britain. An article suggests the use of wooden shoes for slaves because of durability and cost, while another article pleads for shoes for soldiers for the winter. Another article describes the aid and comfort provided to soldiers.

GLC05959.26.12

January 16, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]

Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest. A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two brothers at a prisoner of war camp. A presidential proclamation by Lincoln outlines slave holding. An editorial praises Davis for protecting North Carolina. A lengthy letter to the editor examines the state of North Carolina. Gubernatorial proclamations outline efforts to counter speculation and exportation of certain items.

GLC05959.27.01

January 23, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 38 (January 23, 1863)]

Message of President Jefferson Davis, Springfield Captured by Confederates. A long message from Davis describes battles, defense efforts, and collaboration with European governments, as well as treatments of prisoners of war and items needed. An article outlines the history of clothing, while another compares Eve's eating of the apple with the Confederacy.

GLC05959.27.02

January 30, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 39 (January 30, 1863)]

General Bragg's Address to His Army, Stanton vs. Halleck in Fisticuffs, Proclamation of Governor Vance. An article examines the Murfreesboro battle, comparing statistics of losses including prisoners taken, artillery, small arms, wagons, and killed and wounded to determine total loss. An article describing his demise accompanies a poem by Lamar Fontaine. Another article describes life in Richmond as a tribute to the destruction of war. A message from Governor Z.B. Vance outlines state laws in times of war. An editorial examines possibilities of peace, and several notices report peace…

GLC05959.27.03

25 April 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document signed

Title: General order, no. 1

Assuming command of the Ohio Volunteer Militia, with a statement preparing his troops for battle.

GLC06235.01

25 April 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document signed

Title: General order, no. 2

Assigns General Bates and General Cox to command of Regiments, and names John McCleary and William Neil Dennison his aides-de-camp.

GLC06235.02

9 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: Special orders, no. 3

Ordering officers to pick up necessary report books and order books from the Chief Quartermaster. Order issued by McClellan, signed by Marcy, and signed in print by Granger.

GLC06235.03

7 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 5

Orders that "the Regimental Councils of Administrations, will be organized in conformity to Article 25, Army Regulations." Order issued by McClellan, signed by Marcy, and signed in print by Granger.

GLC06235.04

7 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 6

Order calling "the attention of the Regimental and Company Officers, to those portions of the Army Regulations defining their duties in regard to providing for the health and comfort of their men, and maintaining a close inspection over the messing arrangements." Order issued by McClellan, signed by Marcy, and signed in print by Granger.

GLC06235.05

13 May 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no.

Unnumbered general order, stating the Ohio, Indiana and Illinois have been combined to form the "Department of the Ohio," which will be commanded by McClellan. Issued and signed in facsimile by McClellan, also countersigned by Marcy as Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC06235.06

14 May 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document

Title: General orders, no. 7

Assigning Randolph Marcy as Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC06235.07

14 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 8

Assigning Henry W. Benham as "Chief Engineer of this Department." Order given by McClellan but singed by Marcy.

GLC06235.08

16 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 10

Ordering all officers to submit daily morning reports. Order issued by McClellan, but signed by Marcy.

GLC06235.09

1861-1865

Document

Title: [Account information]

Lists account information from July and August of an unspecified year. Labelled "Before leaving Washington." Notes amounts paid for such purchases as shoes, gloves, paper, ribbon, stationery, and other items. Also lists "Expenses of E. C. H. from Washington to Frederick" (possibly Frederick, Maryland).

GLC02382.233

15 April 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (April 15, 1863)]

Two articles titled "Army Missions" describe several battalions and their ties to religion. "Warlike" compares religions work in the army with ancient battles. Three columns of "Secular News" include an extensive report reprinted form the Mercury, of the attack on the Forts at Charleston Harbor; news of the repeal of a Georgia law prohibiting teaching Negroes to read; news from Washington regarding a Negro draft; and an extensive section on the Batteries of Sullian's Island, amongst other news.

GLC05959.39.20

13 July 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (July 13, 1864)]

Several letters to the editor on page 1 mark conversions and religious undertakings for soldiers. An editorial proclaims Jesus "Christ as a Reformer." An article examines the revolutionary heroine "Molly Stark," compared to brave Civil War women. "Secular News" reports updates on Charleston, Washington, Harpers Ferry, and more. This section also includes a report of the Battle Between the CSS Alabama and USS Kearsage, with the Sinking of the Former.

GLC05959.39.57

April 1878

Mahon, M.J.M., fl. 1878-1883

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt for payment from Henry Jackson Hunt]

Mahon, treasurer of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, certifies that Hunt paid $8 in society dues.

GLC02382.224

March 1883

Mahon, M.J.M., fl. 1878-1883

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt for payment from Henry Jackson Hunt]

Mahon, treasurer of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, certifies that Hunt paid $4 in society dues.

GLC02382.225

1870-1880

Printed document

Title: Constitution of the Artillery Association of the Army of the Potomac.

Includes articles pertaining to the organization of the Artillery Association. Membership includes "all officers who were borne on the rolls of and actually served with the Artillery Corps of the Army of the Potomac and were honorably discharged, or still hold commissions in the Army of the United States... " Possibly created circa 1870-1880. Contains articles and bylaws.

GLC02382.226

10 April 1863

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Document signed

Title: [Proposal for organizing the artillery of the Army of the Potomac]

Lists commanding officers for corps and divisions, strength of guns, batteries, and numbers of guns. Hunt notes that this document was presented as a proposition by him to Major General Joseph Hooker, Commander of the Department and Army of the Potomac. Hunt hoped to assign two guns per 1000 men, and place the remaining artillery in reserve. Remarks that Hooker declined the proposition. Signed 11 April 1863 by Major Alexander Doull, inspector of artillery, who certifies this as a copy of the proposition presented to Hooker by Hunt. Envelope includes a note, also possibly written by Hunt.

GLC02382.227

3 September 1863

Newbatt, Alfred, fl. 1863-1865

Document signed

Title: [Report of ammunition in the reserve artillery train, Army of the Potomac]

Written near Petersburg. Newbatt signs as First Lieutenant and Ordnance Officer, Reserve Artillery, Army of the Potomac. Lists amounts of shot, shell, canister, and other ammunition.

GLC02382.228

circa 1876

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph note signed

Title: [ Written on General orders no. 14 for the purpose of diffusing instruction in artillery regiments]

Includes printed orders issued 24 August 1849 by W. G. Freeman, Assistant Adjutant General, from the Headquarters of the Army at West Point. Orders discuss organization and command of artillery regiments. These orders are followed by a note initialled and handwritten by Henry Jackson Hunt. Hunt's initialed note reads, in part: "…And then the Asst Genl detailed as he saw fit - it was from trouble giving out of a detail made by the AG for a light battery that I had charged preferred against me by him…1876-7." Hunt discusses the 18 June 1870 issuance of orders similar to general orders no. 14.

GLC02382.229

circa 1864-1865

Document

Title: [List of guns in battery in Petersburg and City Point defences, Virginia]

Cites numerical or other designation of batteries, names of battery commanders, and number of guns and mortars per battery.

GLC02382.230