22 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

George Biddulph to his friend Frank, 3p. Writes that he left Murfreesboro and advanced to Tullahoma. No rebel forces were found at Tullahoma, as they had left five hours before. Writes that the company went after the rebels the next morning and pursued them as far as Cowan Station, where the men are now. Reports that only three men from their division were wounded and that many prisoners were captured. Is very happy with the conditions of his camp. Writes that the 2nd and 3rd brigades are not far away. Will try to get a recommendation for Frank to go home. The 36th Illinois Infantry…

GLC06728.052

1 September 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes that the Benton Banner is defunct because most of the soldiers have gone home. Is pleased by the news that Ohio will be drafted. Writes that he is expecting to be paid soon. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

GLC06728.053

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Military RR Bridge across Tennessee River at Bridgeport]

GLC07000.51

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Military RR Bridge across Chattanooga Creek]

GLC07000.52

[1861-1864]

Photograph

Title: [Van Nuys, Mollie and Charlie?]

Portrait of a little girl seated on a chair with a young boy standing beside her.

GLC07687.164

October 1864

Davis, F. M., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for $5.00]

Receopt for $5.00 received from John H. Van Nuys for telegram to Franklin, Ind. On United States Military Telegraph stationery.

GLC07687.174

15 November 1864

Kuhan, J.M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Agt. Adams Ex[press] Co."

Requesting the amount prepaid for shipment of Van Nuys's corpse to Franklin, Ind.

GLC07687.175

27 December 1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Poem about soldiers]

Four line poem about soldiers.

GLC07687.176

1861-1864

Autograph endorsement

Title: List of field Staff and Line Officers of Fourth Regiment U.S. : Colored Troops

Shows Van Nuys as 1st Lieut. of Co. H.

GLC07687.177

28 October 1861

Cincinnati Gazette

Newspaper clipping

Title: From Western Virginia The Battle at Romney

Report of events at the Battle of Romney, Virginia

GLC07687.178

31 October 1861

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Retirement of General Scott

Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.

GLC07687.179

1861

Greenfield Sentinel

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Soldiers Dream

Reprint of poem "The Soldier's Dream" by unknown. Found inside Van Nuy's 1861 diary.

GLC07687.180

22 October 1864

The Franklin Jeffersonian (Franklin, Johnson County, Ind.) 1852-1886

Newspaper

Title: The Franklin Jeffersonian

Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.

GLC07687.183

1861-1864

Newspaper clipping

Title: Indiana War Expenses

Reprints an exchange between Mr. Wickliffe and Mr. Porter in the House of Representatives concerning charges of mismanagement bt Gov. Morton of Indiana in preparing troops for battle

GLC07687.184

1861-1864

Layfayette Courier

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Lafayette Courier]

Contains two short items: one a quote by Hon. Albert S. White pertaining to the conquest of the Potomac; the other a report by Maj. Milroy of the 9th Regt. Indiana: "...since that regiment left Indiana, there have been 44 deaths from sickness, and 20 men have been lost in battle."

GLC07687.185

1861-1877

Carmichael, I. W., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: The Bombardment of Canton

One engraving entitled "The Bombardment of Canton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a naval battle scene during the Battle of Canton, December 28-31, 1857. Engraved by E. Brandard from artwork by I.W. Carmichael.

GLC08878.0190

1861-1877

Virtue, James S., fl. 1880

Engraving

Title: Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes

One engraving entitled "Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of Sir Charles Napier commanding his troops through a mountain pass in pursuit of Robber tribes in India. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0191

1861-1877

Purser, W., fl. 1860-1864

Engraving

Title: Delhi

One engraving entitled "Delhi" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view everyday life in the city of Delhi, India. In the forefront of the image a cluster of figures converse by the roadside. In the background a figure walks alongside an elephant. Engraved by J. B. Neagle after a drawing by W. Purser.

GLC08878.0192

1861-1877

Danvin, Victor Marie Felix, 1802-1842

Engraving

Title: Australie--Danse des Naturels

One engraving entitled "Australie-Danse des Naturels" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a ritual dance by nude Australian Aboriginal men and women. Engraved by S. Joliot after artwork by Victor Marie Felix Danvin.

GLC08878.0193

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: [Unidentified Large House]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large white house (possibly Mount Vernon). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0199

1861-1877

Smillie, James D., 1807-1885

Engraving

Title: Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY

One engraving entitled "Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, N.Y." Depicts A view of Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY. On the left, a woman and three children stand on the roadside facing the manor house, across the road two cows and a pig rest. Caption notes, "present residence of Judge Woodworth." Caption notes, "Drawn and engraved for Irvings life of Washington." Engraved by James D. Smillie.

GLC08878.0201

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: [Independence Hall]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a bell tower (probably Independence Hall, Philladelphia, Pennsylvania). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0202

1861-1877

Miller, William Rickarby, 1818-1893

Engraving

Title: Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass.

One engraving entitled "Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass." circa 1861-1877. depicts a view of Nathaniel Hawthorne's house and surrounding nature. On the front lawn, a dog stands beside two women under the shade of a parisole. Engraved by J.D. Duthie after artwork by William Rickarby Miller.

GLC08878.0203

1770-1800

The Forbes Lithograph MFG. CO., 1861-1930

Engraving

Title: Revere House

One engraving entitled "Revere House" dated 1770-1800. Depicts a view of Paul Revere's House. Caption notes, "Home of Paul Revere, North Square Boston 1770-1800. On the night of April 18th he went forth from here on his famous ride to Lexington and Concord, summoning the Patriots to the first battle of the Revolution. April 19th 1775." Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0204

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Christian Science Church]

One untitled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a large domed building (possibly the Christian Science Church of Boston, Massachusetts). Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0205