circa 1861

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Brady's Incidents of the War (General McClellan)

One undated image entitled "Brady's Incidents of the War (General McClellan)," was taken by Mathew Brady. Image is of General Morrell's Brigade at Miner's Hill, Virginia. The men are gathered around a tree trunk. Those pictured include the aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Williams, a surgeon named Walters, Lieutenant Colonel Alfred V. Colburn, and Lieutenant Colonel N.B. Switzer. A note below the photograph reads, "Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1861 by M.B. Brady, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia."

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3 October 1862

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: The President, General McClellan and Suite, On the Battlefield of Antietam

One image entitled, "The President, General McClellan and Suite, On the Battlefield of Antietam" taken by Alexander Gardner dated October 3, 1862. Image is of President Lincoln standing with General George B. McClellan, other generals, and their staff. In order from left, the men pictured are Col. Delos B. Sackett; Capt. George Monteith; Lt. Col. Nelson B. Sweitzer; Gen. George W. Morell; Col. Alexander S. Webb, Chief of Staff, 5th Corps; Gen. George B. McClellan; Scout Adams; Dr. Jonathan Letterman, Army Medical Director; Unknown; President Lincoln; Gen. Henry J. Hunt; Gen. Fitz-John Porter…

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1862, 1864

Russell, Andrew J., 1829-1902

Header Record

Title: 2 albumen prints: Arlington House and James River [decimalized]

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Header Record

Title: Yellowstone scenery [decimalized]

Photographs taken as part of the Hayden survey. This set of photographs was presented to members of Congress as part of a plea to make Yellowstone a public park. During conservation treatment in 1993, the photographs were removed from the album, and the album boards were stored separately. The album had the bookplate of Col. Bernard John Dowling Irwin. Irwin was credited with saving Lt. Bascam in February 1861 and later Gen. Custer.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Basaltic Rocks, On Snake River

Negative number 177.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Port Neuf Can[y]on

Negative number 180.

GLC03095.02

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Fort Ellis, M. T. [Montana Territory]

Negative number 192.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Lt. Col. Baker, and Officers of Fort Ellis, M. T. [Montana Territory]

Negative number 193.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Shadow Lake, Near Fort Ellis

Negative number 197.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Virginia City, M. T. [Montana Territory]

Negative number 187.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Hydraulic Gold Mining, Alder Gulch near Virginia City

Negative number cut off of left side.

GLC03095.07

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Valley of the Yellowstone, Below Boettlers

Yellowstone Series, 1871. No negative number assigned.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Valley of the Yellowstone, Below Boettlers

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 200.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Exit of the Yellowstone, From the Mountains

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 202.

GLC03095.10

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Boettlers Ranch

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 203.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Camp at Boettlers, Emigrant Peak

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 203.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Yellowstone River, Above Boettlers

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 205.

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1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: The Lower Can[y]on

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 206.

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September 1864

Withers, John, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pierre Beauregard

From the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, Richmond. Relaying order of President Jefferson Davis and the Secretary of War commuting the death sentence against David H. Holmes, company G, 10th Regiment N. C. T., to hard labor.

GLC03068

1861

Hardee, William J., 1815-1873

Book

Title: Rifle and Infantry Tactics, Revised and Improved

Written by Confederate Brigadier General Hardee. Fifth Edition copy of volume 1 (first published in 1855). Printed in the "First Year of the Confederacy" by S.H. Goetzel & Co. This book was the standard instructional manual for the U.S. Army when it was first written and became the most widely used manual during the Civil War by both sides. Provides information on how to run a company, battalion and regiment as well as how to train individual solders. Signed 14 times by Captain William H. Wilkinson. First time in pencil says "W. H. Wilkinson Co G 2nd Tenn Regt." at front of book. Also…

GLC03071

1869

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Book signed

Title: The miscellaneous works of William Hazlitt. Vol I.

Signed by Mosby, also signed by Eppa Hunton. Mosby's signature is partly crossed out. The book is a collection of essays written by Hazlitt. Mosby sold his Warrenton, Virginia Library when appointed United States Consul to Hong Kong in 1878; General Hunton purchased it.

GLC03072

3 April 1863

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William N. Pendleton and Anzolette Pendleton

Notes that General Lee is expecting battle soon, and talks about the strength of Confederate forces. Also mentions his hopes for a Democratic victory in the north. to his parents, Thanks them for enclosing a note from his fiancee, Kate Corbin. The Western Governors have been on to see their states troops and exhort them to one last effort, as they say, here which must end the war. Genl. Lee looks for it to come any day now." Hopes war may end soon.

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28 April 1863

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary N. Pendleton

To his sister, discussing family and military matters. Says of the fighting "We hardly know what to expect here. They say at Genl. Lee's that Hooker intends to cross, that the small part which landed at Port Royal on Friday was his advance guard, but the rain prevented him. I do wish he would come, as we can surely drub him." Sends her money to buy a new dress with, and discusses other family affairs.

GLC03075.02

10 November 1863

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rose P. Pendleton

Discusses recent engagements in northern Virginia between 9 October and 8 November, expresses his anger at recent Confederate loses, for which he feels "disgraced." Of Stonewall Jackson says "Oh, how each day is proving the inestimable value of Gen Jackson to us." Also speaks of plans to meet his sister and fiancee, Kate Corbin, in Gordonsville.

GLC03075.03

3 December 1863

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anzolette Pendleton

Writes to his mother discussing military matters. Speaks about General Lee's success in checking Union General Meade's planned offensive in northern Virginia, relates widespread Union destruction of Southern property, and notes that he and most others believe that General Early is a better commander than General Ewell. Also discusses his new clothing. Partially cross-written on page one.

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