circa 1864

Gilmer, Jeremy Francis, 1818-1883

Map

Title: Map of the vicinity of Petersburg

This document is a black and white, printed map depicting towns, rivers and creeks, rail lines, forested areas, and land segments divided by ownership surrounding Petersburg, Virginia. The map is extremely detailed, and includes names associated with the plots of land that are marked.

GLC02876

1864

Gilmer, Jeremy Francis, 1818-1883

Map

Title: Map of the Vicinity of Richmond, and Part of the Pennisula

Rare lithographic Confederate map "from surveys made by order of Major General J.F. Gilmer Chief Engineer C.S.A.," the cartographer is unknown. Shows Richmond and its environs in great detail, including roads, rivers, railroads, and towns. Probably prepared late 1864, around the time of the commencement of the Petersburg campaign. Jeremy Francis Gilmer (1818-1883) was a U.S. Army Engineer from 1839-1861 and Confederate Chief of Engineers during the Civil War. He was responsible for fortifying Atlanta in 1864.

GLC02877

August 24, 1864

Gilmer, Jeremy Francis, 1818-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Victor von Sheliha

Letter marked unofficial. Gilmer writes as Confederate Major General about Lieutenant Colonel Sheliha's resignation and his appointment of a successor. He believes that it is unfortunate that Sheliha is resigning while Mobile, Alabama is besieged by Federal forces. "This is a serious step for any officer to take in the present condition of our affairs - and I regret that you should have thought it proper to take it ... even while the Enemy was knocking at the doors of Mobile ... " He explains that it was absolutely necessary to appoint a replacement immediately, " ... one who would struggle…

GLC00908