16 July 1864

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recommending Sergeant George F. Mott for promotion. With newspaper clipping stating Ames had become the Senator for Mississippi.

GLC03472.01

3 June 1863

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lorenzo Thomas

Ames resigns as Colonel after receiving the appointment of Brigadier General of Volunteers. To Thomas, United States Adjutant General. Resignation to be effective from 20 May 1863, when Ames received his promotion. Written from Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 11th Corps, Army of the Potomac.

GLC04182.01

30 March 1863

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Estes

Written from camp near Falmouth, Virginia. Ames, Colonel of the 20th Regiment, Maine Infantry. Requests to be relieved from further duty as Assistant Commissary of Musters for his division. Reports that his duties as a mustering officer greatly interfere with his duties as Regimental Commander. To Estes as Acting Assistant Adjutant General, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac.

GLC04182.02

1864 ca.

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

Photograph

Title: As a major general, seated view

Ink inscription on verso "Adelbert Ames. Brig. Gen. & Bv't Maj. Gen. Vols. Lieut Col., 24th Inf. and Bvt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0186

1908/12/19

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: Note: Adelbert Ames, Lowell MA, to F.H. Meserve, New York, NY. December 19, 1908.

Ames writes: "I think this photograph was taken the first year or two after the war in Washington D.C." A small photograph of Ames (5111.01.0624) is with the letter.

GLC05111.01.0623