1862

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Miles W. Paul, H company, 131st regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry] [decimalized]

By a soldier in the 131st Pennsylvania regiment written to his wife Cecilia Paul.

GLC03058

1861-1862

Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862

Header Record

Title: [Collection of James H. Brown, A company, 3rd regiment, Alabama, volunteer infantry] [decimalized]

Letters written to Miss Brown by a soldier in the 3rd Alabama. One letter describes the Battle of Monitor and Merrimack (the Battle of Hampton Roads). Includes 4 letters and 4 envelopes.

GLC03060

1861-1863

Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Talbert H. Holt, D company, 2nd regiment, Alabama, infantry] [decimalized]

Collection includes 4 letters written from Talbert H. Holt to his wife, Carrie Holt. Holt mostly discusses his service and his family. Some fighting is briefly mentioned.

GLC03061

13 May 1863

Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James S. Wortham

Writes to his father regarding activities of his regiment, his request for a furlough, and possible promotion. Says his regiment recently destroyed a railroad bridge. Their current encampment is "indeed a picture of desolation"; he hopes they will be leaving for Virginia soon. There is an upcoming election for a new Colonel, which he doubts he will win, but does not consider it impossible. Written at "Moseley Creek," eighteen miles south of Kinston, North Carolina.

GLC03064

10 August 1863

Dargan, Edmund Strother, 1805-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: probably to Jefferson Davis

States that there is strong public opposition to General John C. Pemberton. Informs Davis that both Pemberton's own troops and the citizens of Alabama and Mississippi have turned against Pemberton, following his recent surrender at Vicksburg. Believes this negative public opposition will decrease his ability to be an effective military commander. Expresses his personal opinion that he believes in Pemberton, but thinks he may have to be replaced to appease public opinion.

GLC03065

1 June 1864

Basnight, B. S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Gives the names of six individuals they believe to be spies for the Union. Lists the reasons he believes these men are spies, and what they have done against the Confederate government. The letter is addressed to "Colonel Pit" but the envelope is addressed to George Wortham. Signed three times by B. S. Basnight, also signed by William Basnight and Charles McClees. Excerpt: "…we are perfectly satisfied that the within named parties have frequently reported to the Yankeys newes to the detriment of the C. Government…."

GLC03066

1 September 1864

Foster, B. W., fl. 1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Petition to George Wortham to provide a scout for the county]

Petition signed by thirty-seven citizens of Tyrrell County, requesting that James Ludford be allowed to remain in the county as a scout. He is needed because of the nearby presence of Union troops, and the fear that some citizens have begun to spy for the North. Signed by Foster as Clerk of the Superior Court, and thirty-six other residents, some in pencil. Affixed with a yellow seal. Excerpt: "…the County…is not far from the island of Roanoke, now in the possession of the enemy…Albemarle Sound….is now full of the enemy's blockading fleet…there are some persons suspected of being…

GLC03067

10 December 1816

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Broadside

Title: New-Hampshire patriot - Extra

James Madison's presidential address given in Washington D.C. on December 10, 1816. Discusses navigation laws, the treasury, relations with Native Americans. "263" written on top section.

GLC02884

1816

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Pamphlet

Title: Message of the President re: American seamen imprisoned at Dartmoor Prison

Printed by William A. Davis. List over 2000 naval POWs by name and rank, how and where they were captured, where confined and when exchanged.

GLC02885

1822/06/05

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Indicates that he is sending a favorable examination of claims due to Henry Clay for his role in negotiating a "commercial treaty with G Britain, jointly with Mr Adams & Mr Gallatin, which you will Find in his Favor". Written as President.

GLC02897

19 December 1801

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: [to Robert R. Livingston]

Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No action had yet to be taken, especially since many members were absent. Believes delay will not be long and hopes this will not cause a problem with the French government. There are some questions about a duty placed on American tobacco and hopes that "unreasonable and inconvenient" regulations on both sides can be corrected. Worries that British…

GLC02899

28 June 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Dennison

McClellan, Major General of the Ohio Volunteers updates Dennison, Governor of Ohio, on the condition of troops, supplies, and other military matters. Reports that upon receipt of a previous letter from Dennison, "I at once [struck: write] telegraphed the [Secty] of War asking for a commission in Carrington's Regt for your son." Relates his initial trouble with organizing wagons, rations, and troops. Reports that the soldiers are in good spirits, and most difficulties have been resolved. Mentions assuring [General Chase?] that no misunderstanding existed between them. Possibly referring to a…

GLC02902

2 April 1917

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Pamphlet signed

Title: Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress

Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I.

GLC02904

1778/03/12

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to John Barry re: congratulating Barry for his "success" on the sea

Written as commander in chief.

GLC02907

1864 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Barbara Fietchie at the Great Central Fair]

Barbara Frietchie gained fame for telling T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson to harm her rather than the Union flag at the time he entered Frederick, Maryland. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published the poem in Nov. 1863 and it was printed with the carte to raise money for the war effort. The Great Central (Sanitary) Fair in Philadelphia opened in 1864. (Lincoln addressed the fair in 6/16/1864)

GLC02909

1861 February-1864 February

Header Record

Title: Carte de visite and cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln

The cabinet card (GLC02910.01) has Brady imprint front and back, and is a variant of O-92 without the table and with L's lower hand cut-off (see Ostendorf p. 176). The negative was taken by Anthony Berger 2/9/1864 and is the basis for Lincoln on $5 bill. The carte de visite (GLC02910.02) is by Gardner 2/24/1861, republished by Gardner (imprint on verso), O-49 (M-71). It is the same image as GLC00919.01.

GLC02910

1864/02

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite portraits of Lincoln and son Tad]

Photograph of Lincoln looking at a book with Tad. Variant of O-93 (looks like "bible" variant listed by Ostendorf p. 183 but with more vignette and cropping into an oval) with Brady imprint on mount and on verso.

GLC02911.01

1864 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite portrait of Robert Todd Lincoln]

Brady imprint on verso with 3 cent tax stamp; Ostendorf p. 302 dates to ca. 1864 and shows a larger version of which this is a vignetted variant. Inscription on verso reads: Robert Todd Lincoln (son of Pres. Lincoln).

GLC02911.02

1845

Baillie, James S., fl. 1838-1855

Print

Title: Surrender of Cornwallis

Hand-colored lithograph showing Lord Cornwallis surrendering to George Washington at Yorktown on 19 October 1781. Several other American and British military leaders also appear. Names printed under lithrograph read: "Kosciuzko," "Steuben," "Laurens," "Hamilton," "Lincoln," "Knox," "Lafeyette," "Wayne," "Washington," "Cornwallis," "Tarleton," "Knyphausen," "Chewton," "Rawdon," and "O'hara."James S. Baillie was a lithographer active in New York City from 1838-1855.

GLC02918.02

circa 1862

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: Capture of Roanoke Island, Feby. 8th 1862

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under title reads: "By the Federal Forces, under command of Genl. Ambrose E. Burnside, and Gunboats under Commodore L.M. Goldsborough." Shows Union soldiers, dressed in blue uniforms, charging up the beach toward earthen embankments. Boats float in the background. Print is mounted.

GLC02881.30

circa 1862

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: The Battle of Antietam, Md. September 17th 1862

Color print depicts Union Army "utterly routing" Confederates at Antietam. Caption under title reads: "This splendid victory was achieved by the "Army of the Potomac," commanded by their Great General, Geo. B. McClellan, over the Rebel Army under Lee Jackson and a host of others, utterly routing, and compelling them to a precipitate retreat across the Potomac to save themselves from capture or annihilation." Confederate soldiers' uniforms are green. Print is mounted

GLC02881.31

circa 1862

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: Battle of Cedar Mountain, Aug. 9th 1862

Published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street in New York (for a similar version see GLC02881.24). Subtitle says: "Between the Corps d'armée of Genl. Banks, constituting a part of the Army of Virginia, under Genl. Pope and the vastly superior number of Rebels under Elewll and Stonewall Jackson, the Rebels were finally repulsed, and the Field occupied by the Federal Army." Depicts a charge of Union troops in blue uniforms charging toward a line of Confederates. A forest and mountains are in the background.

GLC02881.32

circa 1861

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: Battle of Bull Run Va. July 21st 1861

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under title reads: "Gallant charge of the Zouaves and defeat of the rebel Black Horse Calvary." J.E.B. Stuart's 1st Virginia Calvary was known as the Black Horse Calvary. Despite the caption's claim, Stuart's calvary were considered the victors in this engagement, routing the New York infantry. Print is mounted.

GLC02881.33

1862

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: Genl. Shields at the battle of Winchester, Va. 1862

Hand colored print published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under title says: "The Battle was commenced on the afternoon of March 22nd at which time Genl. Shields while in the act of leading forward his men, was struck by the fragment of a Shell, which broke his arm above the elbow, and so far disabled him, that the next day he was obliged to give his orders for the battle while extended on his couch. His brave followers fought with such desperate valor, that they forced back the Rebel Army under Jackson, and drove them in flight from the field." Depicts General…

GLC02881.34

1862

Currier & Ives

Print

Title: Battle of Fredericksburg, Va. Dec. 13th 1862

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under title says: "This battle shows what undaunted courage, the Lion-hearted Army of the Potomac always meets its foes. After forcing the passage of the Rappahannock on the 11th in the face of a murderous fire from concealed Rebels, and taking possession of Fredericksburg on the 12th, on the morning of the 13th the Army rushed with desperate valor on the intrenchments of the enemy, and thousands of its dead and dying, tell of the fearful strife which raged till night put an end to the carnage.…

GLC02881.35