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25 April 1863

Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Marked "unofficial" at the top. General Benham writes to a general whose name is not included. Discusses complaints leveled against him. Encloses a letter pertaining to such complaints (not included). Recently sent one of his best officers to Belle Plain, Virginia to address matters pertaining to pontoon bridges there. Mentions Generals Reynolds and Wadsworth (possibly John F. Reynolds and James Wadsworth).

GLC05023

circa 1861-1865

Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, seated, holding sword, facing right

Graphite inscription on recto "Gen. Benham." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig. Gen'l Benham." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, No. 501 Broadway, New-York frim Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0225

circa 1861-1865

Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, standing, holding sword

Ink inscription on recto "Benham." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Benham." Ink inscription on verso "Duplicate in album." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0226

circa 1861-1865

Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, seated, facing right

Ink inscription on verso "Henry W. Benham. Brig Gen. and Bv't. Maj Gen. Vols.: Col. Eng. and Bv't. 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."

GLC05111.02.0227

27 April 1863

Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft orders and instructions for building bridges]

Clerically written on "Headquarters Engineer Brigade" letterhead, near Falmouth, Virginia.

GLC00919.12

29 April 1863

Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884

Manuscript document

Title: [Draft report on a failed bridge building assignment]

Clerically written on "Headquarters Engineer Brigade" letterhead, near Falmouth, Virginia.

GLC00919.13

October 5, 1863

Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884

Manuscript letter

Title: to Francis Blair

Letter clerically written to General Blair. Discusses the plan for seizure of Charleston, South Carolina, to be presented to Lincoln Camp at Rappahannock. Letter written from the Camp at Rappahannock, likely in Virginia.

GLC00919.15