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Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 21 (March 7, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on "The Federal Negro Regiment Bill", a poem titled "Confederate Boots", and Operations in Arkansas and Missouri.

GLC05959.09.150

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 22 (March 8, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on "Grand Jury Presentments", an Evaluation of General Green's Plan of Finance, Impressment, Military Movements in Northern Virginia, and The Blockade Question.

GLC05959.09.151

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 23 (March 10, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the "Grand Jury Presentments", an Evaluation of General Green's Plan of Finance, an article "To the Teachers of Confederate States, a brief article discussing the food...

GLC05959.09.152

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 26 (March 13, 1863)]

Prints a report written by Lieutentant-Commander R.C. Blake to Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, entitled "Destruction of the Hatteras -- Reports of Her Commander." "Correspondence Between Gov. Brown and Gen. Mercer on Returning the Militia to...

GLC05959.09.154

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 28 (March 15, 1863)]

"The Raid into North Alabama," reprinted from the Huntsville Advocate, includes reports of the raid by "abolitionist hellhounds." "The Slavery Question" is the title of a chapter in a popular book, the summary of which appears under the heading...

GLC05959.09.155

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 35 (March 24, 1863)]

"Engagement on the Upper Rappahannock" includes collected dispatches and telegraphs describing a skirmish at Kelly's Ford. Three dispatches and one telegraphy written by Major-General J.E.B. Stuart to General Robert E. Lee.

GLC05959.09.157

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 36 (March 25, 1863)]

"Proposition for an Armistice--Fernando Wood", a letter reprinted from the Herald, claims that a proposition was made to the President on December 12. In the "By Telegraph" section, a report from Chattanooga, Tennessee states that Morgan fought off...

GLC05959.09.158

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 37 (March 26, 1863)]

"Proclamation of the Governor of Delaware," includes the original "Special Message" given to the General Assembly by William Cannon on March 3, 1863, and the Proclamation which followed it, in which Cannon expresses his disagreement with the...

GLC05959.09.159

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 38 (March 27, 1863)]

A letter from John B. Baldwin to James A Sedon, Secretary of War, is printed as "The System of Impressment," regarding seizures of private property by the government. "Treatment of Disloyal Persons. Important Letter from Gen. Halleck to Gen...

GLC05959.09.160

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 39 (March 29, 1863)]

"General Marshall Captures Gen. Renegade Carter and his Command" reports the capture of General Sam Carter in Kentucky. A special dispatch entitled "Morgan's Late Fight" describes a battle near Milton, Tennessee.

GLC05959.09.161

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 40 (March 31, 1863)]

"Governor Brown's Message to the Legislature Convened on the 25th March by Proclamation" important excerpts from Gov. Joseph E. Brown's speech to Congress, including sections regarding a law against distilleries, small pox, "Impressment of Negroes,"...

GLC05959.09.162

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 41 (April 1, 1863)]

"Maryland's Crisis, A political Outline, by W. Jefferson Buchanan" summarizes a pamphlet which argues that Maryland was "predestined to become the victim of Yankee insolence and outrage." "Another Victory at Vicksburg! One Gunboat Sunk, One Disabled...

GLC05959.09.163

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 42 (April 2, 1863)]

"Movements of the Enemy" gives a brief description of events in South Carolina. Within the section entitled "The Special Richmond Correspondence," "The Vote on the Tax Bill" discusses bills brought before the Confederate Senate. In "Kentucky's Peril...

GLC05959.09.164

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 43 (April 3, 1863)]

"The Yazoo Pass Expedition," reprinted from the Chicago Times, includes "The Difficult Part of the Route Overcome -- The Tallahatchie River -- Peaceful Disposition of the People -- Cotton Forts Building Lower Down the Country -- An instance of the...

GLC05959.09.165

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 45 (April 5, 1863)]

"Dreadful Condition of Helena, Ark.," excerpted from the Cincinnati Commercial, gives "a very sad account of the physical and moral health of Helena, Arkansas."

GLC05959.09.167

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 50 (April 11, 1863)]

"Latest Federal Reports From the River," reprinted from the Chicago Times, describes events on the Tallahatchie river. "Northern News" mentions issues of personal liberty in the Union, former President Franklin Pierce, and General Butler's visit to...

GLC05959.09.168

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 51 (April 12, 1863)]

Features a description of the Richmond Riot, excerpted from the Whig, which argues that it "was not a rising against extortion, but for plunder and open robbery." "The Capture of Our Seaports" describes the danger of allowing the Union to capture...

GLC05959.09.169

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 52 (April 14, 1863)]

Includes a "Letter from Kentucky," signed by "Polk," subtitled by the editors as: "Fight at Somerset -- Not so Disastrous as Reported -- The Missing Coming in -- Parties in Kentucky -- Pegram's Command in good quarters, and eager for another fray."

GLC05959.09.170

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 54 (April 16, 1863)]

A report excerpted from the True Delta, entitled "New Orleans as it Is," gives an account of the conditions and state of poverty in that city. Includes a printing of the "Address to the People of the Confederate States" by President Jefferson Davis...

GLC05959.09.171

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 55 (April 17, 1863)]

"An English View of the War," an article excerpted from the London Times, includes a subtitle which reads (partially damaged): "...The Strength of Charleston -- Vicksburg Impregnable -- An English View of the Yankee Conscription." In excerpts...

GLC05959.09.172

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 56 (April 18, 1863)]

"An Intercepted Document -- The African Slave Trade," reprinted from the New York Herald, describes a document addressed to the Confederate Commissioner at St. Petersburg, L.Q.C. Lamar, from the Confederate Secretary of State, Judah P. Benjamin. The...

GLC05959.09.173

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 59 (April 22, 1863)]

"Our Special Correspondence from Forrest's Brigade, Van Dorn's Command" includes subsections: "The Grand Review -- The Franklin Fight -- The Capture and Recapture of Freeman's Battery -- Col. Freeman Murdered -- A Solemn Scene, &c, &c."
"The Ruins...

GLC05959.09.174

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 60 (April 22, 1863)]

Special Evening Edition. Prints "A Severe Letter from Gen. Albert Pike to Gen. Holmes," in which GeneralAlbert Pike of Arkansas chastizes Major General Theophilus H. Holmes for various forms of misconduct. Includes a report concerning the Siege of...

GLC05959.09.175

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 61 (April 23, 1863)]

Contains an Act, approved by the Confederate Congress on April 11, 1863, concerning "Exemption of Certain Mail Contractors and Drivers of Mail Stages from Miitary Service, and Extension of Time for Receiving Proposals for Mail Service in the States...

GLC05959.09.176

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 64 (April 27, 1863)]

"The Tobacco Question" adds to a previous article "setting forth...some of the abuses of tobacco, its primary and secondary effects on the human system..." The "Special Army Correspondence" section contains "The Siege of Suffolk Continued -- List of...

GLC05959.09.177

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 68 (May 1, 1863)]

"Correspondence from Morgan's Command," includes "All the Particulars of the Yankee Raid on McMinnville -- Escape of Morgan and McCann, &c. &c." Another short piece, "Taking the Oath Under Protest," conveys a humorous anecdote about a "saucy, dashing...

GLC05959.09.178

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 70 (May 4, 1863)]

"Success of General Imboden: Yankees Retreating & Burning Their Stores" includes a report from General J.D. Imboden indicating that his forces are still in pursuit of the Union army. "Skirmish Below Kingston, N.C.," excerpted from the Chronicle and...

GLC05959.09.179

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 71 (May 5, 1863)]

"General Bragg's Report" provides updated information regarding a piece published a few days prior, "General Bragg's Official Report of the battle of Murfreesboro." "Forrest's Forces" describes a Yankee defeat by Confederate forces near Rome, led by...

GLC05959.09.180

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 72 (May 6, 1863)]

Includes a letter from S. P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, to the Loyal Union League in New York, under the title "The Negroes to be called into the Yankee Army, and to be made the Equals of the Yankees!" A telegram, published under the title...

GLC05959.09.181

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 3499 (January 20, 1862)]

Letter from Brigadier General Floyd to the army. News and gossip from Washington. Minutes from the City Council. Fighting with the Indians. Editorial and news on General Hebert. News from Pensacola and the latest bombardment.

GLC05959.51.018

[Photograph of General William J. Hardee]

Oval photograph of General Hardee (bearded and wearing epaulets) on one side of board and oval photograph of an unknown man on the verso. Date taken from document the photograph accompanied (GLC01179.01).

GLC01179.02

[Four Civil War documents related to John G. Walker and James Longstreet] [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC01404

[Instructions on the use of ciphers and codes]

Discusses ciphers and the numerous ways their messages may be concealed. Date estimated from other items in the group. In a collection with a letter by James Longstreet to John G. Walker.

GLC01404.02

to Captain G.M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia about room for stores in Princeton, Raleigh, and Fayette, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.099

[Scammon note]

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio notes done "A. Huddleston/Gauley/No./E.P. Scammon." Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.100

to Captain Levernig

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to ask "Can you not let some of the Animals sent to McMillin bring Commissary & other supplies?" Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.101

to Captain Gilmore

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to report that 12 days forage was sent to Raleigh on 25 March and that two large shipments of oats are leaving for Raleigh tomorrow. Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.102

[Scammon endorsement on a letter from Marshall Darr]

Major and Provost Marshall Darr writes to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that Major McPhail needs to know who his servants are. With autograph endorsement signed of Scammon giving the names of his two colored servants, William Woodyear, and...

GLC02414.103

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the AAQM (Acting Assistant Quarter Master) to instruct him to send tents. Only dated the 6th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.104

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes General Cox commanding at Charleston, West Virginia to say thanks for the tents and that he will send for blankets. Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.105

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document by Mrs. Abbot regarding property of Isaac H. Abbott destroyed by the federal troops]

Includes horses taken, a hog killed, a burned building, and all sorts of household goods and supplies destroyed or taken, reportedly by the 3rd provisional brigade. With signed autograph endorsement of Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon stating that Abbott...

GLC02414.106

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Asks simply "Commence to night or await your order." Date from docket. Might be a copy in Scammon's hand.

GLC02414.107

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Carr Bailey White]

Possibly a decoded cypher telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry reporting on 4000 Confederate troops at Meadow Bluff. Might be a copy in Scammon's hand. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.108

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry reporting on scouting activities in West Virginia. Not dated, date inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.109

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry regarding scouting activities. Reports on the Confederate troops's whereabouts and requests again more artillery...

GLC02414.110

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry regarding Lieutenant Blazer's report on scouting and the location of Confederate troops. Written stationary marked Head...

GLC02414.111

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Reports that Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry says that a company of Confederate troops is moving toward Gauley bridge and that another...

GLC02414.112

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on Lieutenant Blazer's letter of 4 December where he informed that he infiltrated the Confederate...

GLC02414.113

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting activities. Only dated July, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.114

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Explains the report of a scout named Jim Webb but states he does not have confidence in it. Informs that five of Colonel Tomlinson's men were...

GLC02414.115