28 November 1864

Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Probably Wheeler's original draft of a telegram. Wheeler, commanding Cavalry Corps in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida writes to Bragg, commander of the Department of North Carolina. Reports on an engagement against the troops of General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick near Big Buckhead Church, noting that General Felix Huston Robertson was severely wounded. Writes "The enemy fought stubbornly and a considerable number of them were killed. We stampeded and came very near capturing Kilpatrick twice but having a fast horse he escaped bare headed, leaving his hat in our hands..."…

GLC00549

1861

Header Record

Title: Cartes de visite, including Grant, Sherman, Lincoln [Decimalized .01-.17]

All unsigned. Including McClellan, Scott (2), Meade, Grant (2), Fremont, Slocum, Thomas, Sherman (2), and Benham

GLC00559

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant, with three stars

Seated portrait. This image appears to be from the time when Grant accompanied Lincoln's funeral train.

GLC00559.03

1865 ca.

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of William T. Sherman with two stars by Anthony

With canceled 2 cent tax stamp on reverse.

GLC00559.04

1865 ca.

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of William T. Sherman with two stars by Anthony

Seated Napoleon pose with canceled 2 cent tax stamp on reverse.

GLC00559.05

1863 ca.

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of George B. McClellan in dress uniform & sword [Brady-Anthony]

Three-quarter length standing portrait in Napoleon pose. Brady negative published by Anthony.

GLC00559.07

1863 ca.

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: Genl. Geo. B. McClellan & Staff [Brady-Anthony] [carte de visite]

Portrait of McClellan and three staff officers at a table. McClellan in Napoleon pose. Brady negative published by Anthony.

GLC00559.08

1863 ca.

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of George G. Meade bust portrait

Appears to be a photograph of an engraving.

GLC00559.09

1861 ca.

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Winfield Scott in dress uniform [by Gurney]

Three quarter length portrait with some engraving to soften his features.

GLC00559.10

1861

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Winfield Scott in dress uniform [Brady-Anthony]

Seated full length portrait of Scott in front of a window holding his sword upright. The photograph has been mounted upside down on the mount.

GLC00559.11

10 June 1862

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Photograph

Title: Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott [Chas. Fredericks & Co.] [carte de visite]

As noted on back by Fredericks, the picture was taken "at West Point, N.Y., June 10, 1862," after Scott had retired.

GLC00559.12

1865 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of William H. French [Brady-Anthony]

Half-length portrait (seated?) showing one star. French is clean-shaven except for his mustache. A hand-written note on back indicates: "From Gen. Duslins [?] Album. All [?] Lincoln letters"

GLC00559.13

1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Oliver O. Howard in dress uniform

Half-length portrait with two stars visible. Howard appears to be hiding his arm, and the shirt-sleeve has been adjusted to look full.

GLC00559.14

1840-1865

Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

Print

Title: [Reproduction of an illustration, possibly by Thackeray]

Reproduction (woodcut) of a drawing. Depicts an old, haggard woman standing behind a young woman. Caption states "Let us see if this can be reproduced." A note in pencil states "Original drawing by Thackery?" Possibly reproduced after Thackery's death in the 1870s.

GLC00496.275

1815-1860

Pringle, Thomas, 1789-1834

Note

Title: Transmission of two cards for the Institute of France's annual assembly

Attributed to Pringle, the Scottish poet and abolitionist, circa 1820. Pringle relates that Athanase Coquerel sends compliments to [Ch. N. N.] Richard and Elihu Burritt. Transmits two cards (not included) for the annual assembly of one of the Academies of the Institute of France. Written on stationery of the Eglise Reformee de Paris.

GLC00496.276

January 30, 1862

Payne, John A., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Journal of John A. Payne while serving on the USS Richmond]

Leather-covered ledger-paper notebook with 168 pages of entries followed by 15 blank pages. Inscribed "Jan. 18th 1862, John A. Payne / Portsmouth N.H." Begins on 30 January 1862, when Payne shipped out from New York on the USS Richmond for 3 years of service. Covers Payne's entire enlistment; includes a running tab of pay due and accounts for supplies; contains many references to ships encountered, as well as various admirals and generals. The "Richmond" ranged from Vicksburg, Mississippi to Pensacola, Florida, but appears to have been based in New Orleans. Among the entries: 7 May 1862…

GLC00497

1813-1814, 1860, 1864

Green, Joseph W., fl. 1812-1815

Header Record

Title: Diary and 2 letters re: War of 1812 [decimalized]

GLC00498

1813-1815

Green, Joseph W., fl. 1812-1815

Diary

Title: [Journal of a privateer and of prisoner of war during the War of 1812]

Diary written while aboard the privateer Alfred and as a prisoner of war in Melville Island Prison, Halifax, and Dartmoor Prison. Records many sightings and occasional capturing of ships. Entry on 22 February 1814 records the capture of Green's privateer by the British and being brought to Melville Island Prison at Halifax. Records writing to family and the arrival of new prisoners. Notable entries include mention of a prisoners' petition to General John Mason on 28 April 1814, the reduction of rations on 1 May 1814, the release of 90 prisoners on 23 July 1814. There are also…

GLC00498.01

July 18, 1860

Green, Joseph W., Jr., 1822-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Gregory

Discusses the contributions made by soldiers from Marblehead, Massachusetts in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Emphasizes the War of 1812, commenting on service aboard the ship Constitution by men from Marblehead. Expresses pride in the contributions made by his hometown and seeks to have them recognized. Author possibly Joseph W. Green, Jr. (as listed in the 1850 census) and probably the son of Joseph W. Green, who kept a diary of his time as a privateer and POW during the War of 1812.

GLC00498.02

January 27, 1864

Green, Joseph W., Jr., 1822-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover Brughten

Describes a brief genealogy of the Goss and Twisden families. Comments on the contributions of men from Marblehead, Massachusetts, in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Penciled in notes on page 3 reiterate the genealogy described. Author possibly Joseph W. Green, Jr. (as listed in the 1850 census) and probably the son of Joseph W. Green, who kept a diary of his time as a privateer and P.O.W during the War of 1812.

GLC00498.03

15 August 1805

McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817

Document signed

Title: [Grant of Liquor license for George Giess of Salisbury]

Countersigned by State Secretary M. Thompson. Partially printed document grants Giess a liquor license and permission to keep a house of entertainment in Salisbury, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Signed by McKean as governor. Docketed by treasurer on verso, dated 1 November, 1805.

GLC00501

14 April 1857

Brown, John, 1800-1859

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment of trustees]

Appoints George L. Stearns, Samuel Cabot Jr. and William H. Russell as "trustees to hold all funds and other personal property now in my hands...in my behalf for the aid of the free state cause in Kansas." This is to take effect only if Brown becomes unable to administer these funds himself. Written, witnessed and signed by Thomas Russell. Russell was a judge, and while he supported Brown, he was not as prominent as some of Brown's other supporters, which is why his house was chosen as a hiding place. Written while Brown was hiding in Russell's house. Having heard that a United States…

GLC00502

1944, 1949, 1951

Wiltse, Charles M., 1907-?

Header Record

Title: John C. Calhoun Nationalist [with] ... Nullifier [with] ... Sectionalist

GLC00267.023

January 13, 1875

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of James Smith and Timothy Hixon].

GLC00685

December 9, 1861

Van Valkenburgh, David H., ?-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his father

Written at Camp Barry near Washington D.C. References his father's earlier letter. Says he has not written often because he knows the letters he writes to his wife are read by everyone. He is glad to hear that his father might visit Washington. He wishes he could have seen some of the reviews, but says he will see some if he comes as 100,000 troops are to winter in the vicinity of Washington. Says he has "seen McClellan he is a noble looking man but seems young for the responsibilities that rest upon his shoulders, but they all think him competent to fill the place." Says the city has…

GLC00686.06