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Engraving of Irvin McDowell

Biographical notes are adhered to the lower left and lower right.

GLC02463.48

Engraving of John Pope

Biographical note adhered to left.

GLC02463.50

Engraving of John Aaron Rawlins

C.B. Richardson, Publisher.

GLC02463.52

Image reproduction of painting, A group of the "Fighting McCooks," Representing Major Daniel McCook and his nine sons, all of whom served in the Army or Navy of the United States.

Image torn from a book.

GLC02463.53

to unknown

Dow, Colonel of the 13th Regiment, Maine Volunteers, discusses the recent capture of Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Writes, "May God grant it the beginning of constant and important success. We need it now, to help us in England & France."...

GLC02464.03

to unknown

General Howard writes to an unknown recipient concerning Graham H. Chapin of the 82nd New York regiment. Notes that he asked for the written opinion of the Lt. Col. Comdg., who assured him that Chapin was a good soldier, and that "the company...

GLC02464.07

to Max Weber

Brigadier General Howe writes to Weber, commanding at Harper's Ferry. Asks Weber to order four companies of Ohio Infantry (belonging to a regiment which was engaged at Monocacy) to proceed to Duffields, West Virginia and remain there until they...

GLC02464.08

to unknown

Written from Camp Butler. Recommends Lieutenant Colonel Garrett Dyckman of the 1st New York Volunteers for the position of Colonel. Of Dyckman, writes: "I could not say that there are no objections against him as the Colonel of a Regiment; but the...

GLC02464.12

to Andrew Atkinson Humphreys

Year inferred from content. General Sedgwick writes to Humphreys as "Maj Genl Humphries Chief of Staff." Discusses the position of heavy artillery at [Piney?] Mountain. Notes that General Wright (possibly Horatio Wright) will examine the artillery...

GLC02464.16.01

to Adjutant General Read

Duryee, Colonel of the 5th Regiment, New York Infantry, informs Adjutant General Read that he has appointed Dr. Gordon Winslow as chaplain on his staff. Requests a commission for Winslow (to be sent to Fort Schuyler). Possibly created at Fort...

GLC02465.09

to William Denison Whipple

Colonel Parkhurst describes the Battle of Brown's Mill (30-31 July 1864). Informs Union General Whipple that Colonel "James P. Brownlow has just come in here with a very few straggling cavalry entirely demoralized. Brownlow is barefooted. He...

GLC02465.17

to E. L. Crete? re: discharging a man, capturing supplies & home guard men

GLC02465.19

to Langdon Cheves Easton

General Schofield sends a message, at the direction of General Sherman's quarter master, Brevet Major General Langdon Cheves Easton (1814-1884). He requests "100,000 suits of clothing."

GLC02465.20

to Capt. Harcall [?]

Brig. General Viele asks for horse teams that are "good," because the ones he has are not up to the standard required

GLC02465.27

to Adjutant General of New York John T. Sprague. Headquarters, 2nd Brig

General Ward recommends promotion of Lieutenant Thomas J. Leigh of the 71st Regiment of New York Volunteer Infantry to Lieutenant Colonel.

GLC02465.29

to Adjutant General of New York Volunteers Thomas Hillhouse.

Warren sends William Partridge, his assistant adjutant general, with recommendations for appointments in the 5th New York Regiment.

GLC02465.30

to George B. McClellan

Written on stationery of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Major General McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Letter most likely making...

GLC02466.06

to Anthony

Written on the same sheet as an autograph telegram signed to commander J.P. Robertson

GLC02466.11

re: recommendation for a dismissed officer

GLC02466.14

to John Miller

Possibly created 4 December. General Breckinridge writes, "I know several gentlemen named Lyle in Bourbon and Fayette Counties Ky, but I do not know which is the person to whom you refer, nor do I know the inclinations of any of them in this...

GLC02467.06

to H. A. Braidman

Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a recipient whose name is illegible (possibly H. A. Braidman). Mentions a pending bill in the state legislature (possibly concerning marriage). Notes that he will pass Braidman's letter to the chairman of...

GLC02467.11

Verse one of poem "Maryland, my Maryland"

On stationary printed "United States Senate, Washington, D.C." Date is also printed "189_" but exact year is not filled in.

GLC02453.03

to Alexander R. Boteler

On committee letterhead, Stevens, as Chairman of the National Democratic Executive Committee writes to Boteler as Chairman of the National Executive Committee of the Constitutional Union Party.
Requests copies of campaign literature circulating....

GLC02455.12

to Mrs. Hausch [?] re: answering a letter

Written on Navy Department stationery.
[Civil War generals from border states]
One bust engraving of Schley incldued as collateral.

GLC02456.25

to Reagan

Possibly to John Henninger Reagan, a former Texas Representative who served several posts in the Confederate Government. Relates that a Dr. [Work?] plans to leave Washington, D.C., for Montgomery, Alabama, and that he desires work in the confederate...

GLC02459.33