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"Engineers R. R. Depot."

Image shows eight men in a mixture of military and civilian dress, accompanied by four women and two young girls. No railroad is visible.

GLC03029.09

River scene with boats

Negative number 8913 penciled on verso, and also visible on front of image. River scene showing loading of ships, with a small encampment in the middle ground.

GLC03029.10

"Street S[c]ene Alex[andria], Va."

Street scene showing horses, wagons, and several men on or beside the railroad tracks outside of a soap and candle factory.

GLC03029.11

"Butler's line on the Appomattox n[ea]r Pertersbg [Petersburg.]"

Shows cleared area behind a temporary fortification. Soldiers and log structures visible in the extreme background.

GLC03029.12

"13th N.Y. artillery at [F]ort Burpee."

Shows several groups of soldiers gathered behind the breastworks. Companion with image #14 (right half of stereo).

GLC03029.13

"13th N.Y. artillery at Ft. Burpee."

Companion with image #13 (left half of stereo).

GLC03029.14

"Ram Atlanta."

[not before Union capture of C.S.S. Atlanta in Wassaw Sound, Ga., , cf. Davis and Wiley, v.1, 1050.] Distant image of C.S.S. Atlanta, presumably after Union capture, with soldiers standing along all three decks.

GLC03029.15

"Woods on Right wing."

Shows a lone man seated on a rock in the woods, facing away from the camera. The man may be Brady, who often wore a white jacket.

GLC03029.16

Men in front of tent

Pencil note "9997" on verso. Shows three white men outside of tent, one standing and wearing a kepi. An African American man (possibly a servant) stands to the right. Image affords a good view of the inside of the tent.

GLC03029.17

[Nine Officers]

Image shows nine officers in a clearing (eight standing and one seated).

GLC03029.18

"Fort Brady."

Image shows two cannons in a fortified trench, each manned by four soldiers.

GLC03029.19

"Signal Tower, Cobb[']s Hill."

[not before 14 June 1864, cf. The Photographic History of the Civil War, 310-311.] Image shows four soldiers, a wooden structure, and a carriage in the foreground, and the signal tower slightly behind and the right.

GLC03029.20

"Breast work on Left wing Round top Getezsburg [Gettysburg]."

Shows a lone man in a straw hat (perhaps Brady) amongst fallen trees and a crude stone fortification.

GLC03029.21

[Farmhouse]

Shows a wooden house [farmhouse?] with a man and woman in front.

GLC03029.22

Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.02

Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.03

to Louis M. Goldsborough

Mentions the receipt of dispatches from Goldsborough and Rowan, who had been involved in the capture of "rebel batteries upon the Neuse River." Writes about the "brilliant victory" at New Bern and requests that Goldsborough "convey to Commander...

GLC02254.03

to Henry K. Davenport

Reports "a most successful trial of one of the Machines for blowing up vessels constructed by Second Assistant Engineer John L. Lay." Describes the trial, during which a "Sch'r of sixty tons floated over catching the wires and blowing her to atoms."...

GLC02254.05

to Richard T. Renshaw

Writes from aboard the U.S.S. Ceres, having just traveled from New Bern "last evening at 11 PM." Discusses his plans "of passing the batteries and proceeding to Washington," and sends ammunition "by the Boats of the Ceres, Lockwood, and Granite."...

GLC02254.09

to Richard T. Renshaw

Writes to say he is sending "to night three (3) Schooners, with ammunition for the Army and the Gunboats." Mentions that "Davenport thinks it is imprudent to send more boats past the batteries without silencing them." Assures Renshaw that "the...

GLC02254.10

to Richard T. Renshaw

Writes to Renshaw about the plan to "attack Hills Point Battery at 5 Oclock tomorrow morning, and cover the 'Escort' as she passes through the obstructions." Notes that the Escort will be carrying ammunition.

The attack McCann references is the...

GLC02254.11

[General Orders]

Announces that Commanding General Foster "is about to leave for a brief time the Gallant Soldiers and Sailors comprising this Garrison; Brigadier General Potter will remain in command." Mentions that Foster will be leaving "for the purpose of...

GLC02254.13

to Douglass Ottinger

Sends Ottinger orders to "proceed to Beaufort, N.C. and take command of the Revenue Cutter 'Forward'." Encloses "copies of Regulations recently issued governing the trade between the loyal States and those States heretofore declared to be in...

GLC02254.15

[Blank Log of Ship's Battery]

Blank printed document from the Navy Department. To be filled out by the vessel's commander with a complete record of the ship's battery and all changes made.

GLC02254.16

to John A.J. Brooks

Writes to Brooks with orders to keep all transports of provisions "from passing the 'valley City' except by the Local Treasury Agents permit."

GLC02254.17

to Richard T. Renshaw

The Chief of the Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair writes to Renshaw in response to a letter "enclosing charters with schooners 'Farland' and 'Montevue'." Asks Renshaw to communicate with Commandant Berrien about "barges belonging to the...

GLC02254.30

to Richard T. Renshaw

Smith writes to Renshaw with orders to discharge Colonel Wallace Wilson of the 1st Colored Brigade,"he having originally enlisted for one year." The order also extends to "any other Contrabands on board the 'Agawam'." Forwarded by Commodore Joseph...

GLC02254.31

"To all whom it may concern"

Writes that although he had no order from R.T. Renshaw to burn a bridge at Little Washington, North Carolina, orders from Captain Graham led McKeever to "unhesitatingly say that I understood him to direct me to burn the Bridge." Signed by Mckeever...

GLC02254.36

to Lucy Knox

Laments not being able to return to Lucy when he had hoped to. Praises Lucy at length and reaffirms his love for her. Notes that this is only the fourth letter he has been able to write to her in the two months they have been apart, and explains why...

GLC02437.00237

to George Washington

Explains delays in transporting the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts caused by the lack of snow on the ground and ice on the Hudson River. He realizes the importance of the transport and explains plans for moving forward....

GLC02437.00238

to Charles Lee

Gives General Lee additional specifics on the artillery ordered from New York City and being sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, which George Washington has already written Lee about. He sent a list of items sent by the Second Provincial Congress or...

GLC02437.00245

to Henry Knox

Concerns a complaint by the quartermaster in the regiment of Colonel Prescott, possibly William Prescott, against a member of the regiment of artillery. Discusses a potential garrison court martial and its legality. Gates was then George Washington...

GLC02437.00246

Lucy Knox and Henry Knox

Invitation to dinner, from George and Martha Washington.

GLC02437.00247

Cleveland Leader.

incomplete newspaper clipping recounting the plans for transporting Jefferson Davis to Washington. Published shortly after Davis's death.

GLC07642.17

[Inventory of the Estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Co-signed by Zebulon Stow. Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists an inventory of the estate taken by Smith and Stow under oath. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden...

GLC01450.013.05

[Tintype portrait of Nelson E. Dodge]

GLC02162.16

The Sanctuary

Marked "Plate 40." Depicts a family of former enslaved people who just came in sight of fortified lines of the Union Army. An old mother is praying to God on her knees, while the rest of her family from behind are contemplating the scene. Actual size...

GLC02199.40

to Julius Tower

Tower writes his son that he has been traveling to Augusta, Georgia and that his health is improving. Gives the details of his journey, and discusses business, finances and the family homestead.

Excerpt: "…Since we came into S. Carolina the houses...

GLC02233.01

to Samuel D. Ingham

Moore updates Ingham on several matters, some financial. Samuel D. Ingham was the Secretary of the Treasury from 1829-1831.

GLC02233.02

to Samuel D. Ingham

Maswell updates Ingham on the status of a disputed sale. Clintock "obtained a rule of court upon our Sheriff to bring the money arising from the sale of the Hazelton Co's locomotives 'into court for distribution.'"

GLC02233.03

General orders, no. 7

Order from the Governor of North Carolina, regarding reorganization of North Carolina Volunteers into regiments, signed by Riddick as Assistant Adjutant General. Places Captain George Wortham in charge of Company 2, the Granville Greys, in Weldon...

GLC02233.04

to George Wortham

Hargrove has raised sixteen recruits and thinks "I could have raised them ere this had it not been for the unpopularity of a certain man!" He asks Wortham to find out if he is entitled to any bounty or pay. Closes by saying "May the boys forever love...

GLC02233.05

to Alexander W. Rowland

Hargrove, recruiting in Granville County, North Carolina, writes to a fellow infantryman regarding recruiting and "family" (possibly military company) affairs. Letter was initially sent in a letter to George Wortham, GLC02233.05, for forwarding to...

GLC02233.06

to George Wortham

Bradburn is unsure how many recruits he will be able to obtain. There is a camp of cavalry instruction at Ashville, and Bradburn suggests that Wortham come unless he is doing well in Greenville. "I have met with some incouragement but whether I can...

GLC02233.07

to R. S. Jones

Green assures Major Jones that the regiment will be completed despite the desertion of the Warren Company: "They left without a tangible pretext and as it happened upon the day after the great battle [possibly First Bull Run], under the imputation of...

GLC02233.08

[Appoining Adam C. Bear a postmaster]

On Confederate States of America Post Office Department stationery.
Appointing Adam C. Bear as postmaster of the new Bon Air post office in Rockingham, Virginia. "Circular No. 8." printed at the top of the document.

B. N. Clements was chief of the...

GLC02233.09

to Adam C. Bear

Partially printed letter reads, "Your official bond and oath of office having been received and placed on file, I have the pleasure, herewith, to forward your commission."

GLC02233.10

[Petition asking George Wortham to resign his command]

Written by Landis, an officer under Wortham's command, and signed by over fifty members of the company. Docket, in Wortham's hand, states the petition was "Got up by Lieut Landis (who wished promotion) during my absence and disavowed by all but...

GLC02233.11

Charges and specifications preferred against 1st lieutenant A Landis Jr of the 2d Regt. North Carolina Volunteers

Charges Landis with violating the sixth and forty-fourth articles of war and with "conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline." Charges resulted from Landis's failure to report for "guard mounting" and subsequent "violent...

GLC02233.12

[Commissioning George Wortham as Major]

Commissioning George Wortham as a major of the Fiftieth Regiment of North Carolina Infantry. Also signed by Clark's private secretary, P. Cowker, and Adjutant General J.G. Medutin.

Henry T. Clark was the governor of North Carolina.

GLC02233.13

to George Wortham

Requesting Wortham make sure "Janus McFarland of Co. G of your command...attend as witness on the Court Martial on Monday."

Cary Whitaker, captain and acting colonel CSA as well as judge advocate (1864-1865), died 20 April 1865 from battle wounds...

GLC02233.14

to George Wortham

Bond informs Wortham of General Junius Daniel's orders: "you will detail from your command as extra duty men, three non-commissioned officers and twelve men to report to Private Briggins, (as early tomorrow as possible), who is in charge of the saw...

GLC02233.15

to George Wortham

Written from "Gill's Signal Station." Saunders writes as the Sergeant in command of the Station: "I send…a man who came to my station today. He says he is from Philadelphia and just out of "Castle Thunder" Richmond. I do not think he is altogether...

GLC02233.16

to George Wortham

Ordering that a ship that will soon pass by not be detained. Reads: "The steamer with small boat will pass your post tonight to Eppes Island, Gen F. approves, do not detain her." Addressed to the commanding officer [Wortham] at "Point of Rocks."

GLC02233.17

[Envelope addressed to George Wortham]

Envelope addressed to Major George Wortham as Commander of a Battalion at Point of Rock. (May be the envelope that contained GLC02233.17.)

GLC02233.18

to George Wortham

Relaying an order originally sent by W. H. Keen, to "permit a steamer to pass from Richmond up to Petersburg."

GLC02233.19

[General Order of commendation for efforts at Roanoke Island]

Congratulates his men for their work in the capture of Roanoke Island and urges them to continue to "crush the Hydra of rebellion."

Goldsborough was the commanding officer of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron from 1861 to 1862. He participated...

GLC02254.01

to Stephen C. Rowan

Congratulates Rowan on his victory at New Bern and confides, "I expected nothing less. I trust that Beaufort and Fort Macon will soon share a similar fate with Newberne [sic] -- that is be in your possession."

Rowan was a captain in the United...

GLC02254.02

[Blank Oath of Office]

Printed document with unsigned Oath of Office.

GLC02254.04

to Henry K. Davenport

Titled "Extracts from a Letter of Instructions." The first extract gives information about the positioning of gunboats for "assisting in the defence of posts." The second extract is a reminder to "keep a bright look out for, and use every...

GLC02254.06

[Blockading instructions for the senior naval officer in the Sounds of North Carolina]

Outlines plans for a blockade "to interdict all trade whatever with the country blockaded by the N. Atlantic Blockading Squadron." Details the boundaries of the blockade within North and South Carolina. Explains that vessels must have "clearances...

GLC02254.07

to Richard T. Renshaw

Lee annotates a clerical transcription of various dispatches and newspaper clippings concerning activities of the United States Navy in Texas during the Battle of Galveston. On recto, is a transcription of an article from the "Richmond Va Examiner"...

GLC02254.08

to Richard T. Renshaw

Mentions a change of plans in the attack on Hill's Point Battery. Reports location, activities and condition of several Union ships, including the Collier, Phoenix, Hunchback, Southfield, Valley City, Whitehead and Granite. Complains that "there is...

GLC02254.12

to Richard T. Renshaw

Reports that he has "started up Blounts Creek" in search of an enemy schooner sighted on 6 May. Does not find the enemy schooner, but instead "one belonging to this colored man named James Moore, and which I send to you. He says he has been in the...

GLC02254.14

to Richard T. Renshaw

Orders Renshaw to survey the captured schooner Anne S. Davenport at Roanoke Island and report "the valuation of vessel and cargo."

Melancton Smith served as a commanding officer in the Sounds of North Carolina during 1864.

GLC02254.18

to Richard T. Renshaw

Responds to news of broken boilers in Renshaw's vessels and asks if Renshaw can "not make the repairs on one with your own workmen." Desires to send the U.S.S. Miami, currently under Renshaw's command, to Hatteras Inlet. Inquires about the...

GLC02254.19

[General order to be read aloud by the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Miami]

General order to read letter from Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. A transcription of Welles' letter, a response to Smith's report of the action at the Battle of Albermarle is attached. Welles "congratulates all of the Officers and Men of the...

GLC02254.20

[Invitation to a 4th of July celebration sponsored by the Ist Regt. N.C. Union Volunteers]

Printed invitation requesting Renshaw's presence at a 4th of July celebration at Fort Macon. Includes an "Order of Exercise" listing a variety of activities for the day, including music, prayer, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a...

GLC02254.21

to Richard T. Renshaw

Parker, Commander of the U.S.S. Onondaga, states "you will not employ Negroes as lookouts, as they are not fit to be entrusted with such important duties." Informs Renshaw, Commander of the U.S.S. Massasoit, that "in this Division the strictest...

GLC02254.22

[Orders to dispatch a gunboat to the mouth of the Chickahominy]

Brig. Gnl. Turner relays orders to William A. Parker, in command of the U.S.S. Onondaga. Parker then orders Captain S.W. Graves of the U.S.S. Miami to the Chickahominy. Notes that "should the 'Miami' not be ready to move at once Comdr. Renshaw will...

GLC02254.23

to Richard T. Renshaw

Lt. Sumner of the USS Massasoit lists men volunteering their services. The list is broken up into sections: "Officers," "Marines," and "Sailors." Marked "copy". There is a short autograph letter signed from Sumner attached, stating that "I deem it...

GLC02254.24

to Ella Godley Renshaw

Writes to his wife from aboard the U.S.S. Massasoit. Expresses confusion over Ella not having received letters from him -- "I write...every two or three days, and what becomes of my letters gracious only knows." Mentions some money he has sent her...

GLC02254.25

to Richard T. Renshaw

Orders Renshaw to move on to Beaufort, North Carolina and telegraph a series of dispatches to General Sherman. "Use all the haste you can as these dispatches are very important." He is then ordered to return to the Sounds of North Carolina via...

GLC02254.26

to Richard T. Renshaw

Writes Renshaw about arrangements to send the mortar schooner Henry James to Norfolk carrying ammunition. At Hatteras, the schooner Etta is to meet the Henry James and transfer more ammunition aboard. Mentions that "we have news here, which I...

GLC02254.27

[Agreement allowing the U.S. Navy use of Avery's schooner]

Documents a transaction between William N. Avery, master of the schooner Fairland, and Richard T. Renshaw as a representative of the United States Navy. Renshaw has come to Richmond in order to "charter and take" Avery's schooner "to use or not to...

GLC02254.28

[Agreement allowing the U.S. Navy use of Tourgee's schooner]

Documents a transaction between Daniel G. Tourgee, master of the schooner Garrison, and Richard T. Renshaw as a representative of the United States Navy. Renshaw has come to Richmond in order to charter Tourgee's schooner for ten days or more....

GLC02254.29

to Richard T. Renshaw

Rear Admiral Lee writes Renshaw with orders to transfer to the Kansas "together with Eight (8) reliable men." Letter written aboard the U.S. Flagship Worcester.

GLC02254.32

to Richard T. Renshaw

Rear Admiral Lee orders Renshaw to investigate an attack reported by the Colonel Chief of Staff, Jose de Chasso. De Chasso's report was relayed by Genl. Franciscos de Ceballos. Sailors "supposed to belong to the Worcester, attacked a Sentinel...

GLC02254.33

To the commander of the sloop of war Canandaigua [in Spanish]

Seal in upper lefthand corner of first page. Pages sewn together in upper lefthand corner. Denounces the ex-Confederate blockade runner "Virginius". Argues that the ship has violated Spanish waters and committed piratical acts. Admiral Bermejo y...

GLC02254.34

[General Order. No 16.]

Orders for the establishment of a set of signals "as the means of communication between the Army & the fleet." Signals are to be made with rockets, but "the color of the rocket make [sic] no difference."

GLC02254.35

[Manual of marching maneuvers]

Hand bound notebook containing detailed instructions for marching maneuvers. In one half of the notebook, Renshaw has written out instructions for the loading, firing and inspection of arms. When flipped over, the other half of the notebook...

GLC02254.37

to Ella Godley Renshaw [incomplete]

The letter is incomplete, beginning on the fifth page of Renshaw's original letter to his wife. He asks after his wife and "baby child" and hopes to return home in three months, for "there is not an hour through the days that I am not wondering what...

GLC02254.38

[Instructions for directing letters]

Renshaw gives his address aboard the U.S.S. Worcester in care of the Consul General in Havana, via the US Secretary of State. He adds, "you do not want to put any stamps on your letter."

GLC02254.39

[An account of Cash Receiv'd for my Comp'y at Sundry times]

Lists amounts received and days received for Colonel William Burbeck and Colonel Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00239

to Capt. Bayler

Apologizes for taking Bayler's horse for his brother, William Knox. Had Knox known he would have been away so long, he would not have taken it. Knox was then organizing the transport of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.00240

to Henry Knox

Certifies that a Lieutenant Gray "has rode Cannon Seven Miles." Refers to the artillery transport from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts that Knox was overseeing. Contemporary secretarial signature.

GLC02437.00241

to Mr. Swart

Discusses the movement of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts, specifically between Blandford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Updates arrangements for the assistance Swart was supplying.

GLC02437.00242

[Account of cash paid the officers under Henry Knox's command]

Lists officers, the amount of cash allotted to them, and the date allotted. Written from Knox's headquarters to Lieutenant Colonel of the Artillery William Burbeck and signed by him.

GLC02437.00243

to Henry Knox

Provides a letter of introduction for a man named Mr. Pollard, and asks a Knox to give him an office of some sort. Possibly, Jonathan Pollard, who became a quartermaster for Knox.

GLC02437.00244

to Eliza Cook

Cook has just arrived in New Orleans and is excited to be involved in the war. Probably doesn't realize the gravity of the nation's situation when he writes, "I think it probable that I shall be back by the 10th of February but am not sure of it."...

GLC02570.01

to Eliza Cook

Has arrived in Hayneville from Montgomery and plans to return to the latter to attend the inauguration of Jefferson Davis. Has received Eliza's letter and writes, "…I do assure you that I was much gratified that you had thought enough of me to write...

GLC02570.02

to Eliza Cook

Short note. Letter of introduction of a house guest. Includes his third forecast of an early return when he writes, "I will be with you in two months. I am getting well very rapidly. Be patient."

GLC02570.03

to Eliza Cook

Camp news. Discusses his company and the support his charges extend to him. He writes, "I am treated with such kindness and appreciation by the men that it more than compensates for the hardship. I know I shall be well cared for and think that I...

GLC02570.04

to Eliza Cook

En route to New Orleans. Discusses his impending appointment to captain. Writes that Louisiana is beautiful and wonders if Eliza would consider living there. On the people of New Iberia, Cook writes,
"The people here all talk nothing but French...

GLC02570.05

to Eliza Cook

Short note. Introduces a Mr. Brauch, who is delivering this note. Discusses the wellbeing of the regiment and writes that he doesn't know where they will be moving next but thinks it will be Kentucky. He writes, "Before leaving I shall write to...

GLC02570.06

to Eliza Cook

Short note. Introduces a Mr. Brauch, who is delivering this note. Discusses the wellbeing of the regiment and writes that he doesn't know where they will be moving next but thinks it will be Kentucky. He writes, "Before leaving I shall write to...

GLC02570.07

to Eliza Cook

Cook has kept up his correspondence with the "Houston Telegraph" regarding the daily camp lives of the soldiers. He reports that he didn't have any time to write Eliza and asked his friend John to address her in his letter to Lou (wife or sister?)....

GLC02570.08

to Eliza Cook

Writes that he is bored and that nothing is interesting happens. He and a friend (John Weston) have decided to take turns writing home to keep their families posted. Reports that Sam Glascock is very ill but tells Eliza to be careful who she tells...

GLC02570.09

to Eliza Cook

Short note encloses $55 (not included). Postscript reads, "Will write in a few days. Don't get poor til I come back."

GLC02570.10

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

He reports that he is still "right side up," in good health, and working for 13 dollars a month. He mentions that A.J. is also still well and "was on last Sunday as full of mischief as ever." Stemple then encloses some of A.J.'s own words in the...

GLC03523.40.02