circa 1861-1865

Granger, Gordon, 1822-1876

Photograph

Title: As major general, staning, Napoleonic pose, facing forward

Ink inscription on recto "Gen. Gordon Granger." Ink inscription on verso "Gen Gordon Granger." Photographers imprint on verso: "T.M. Schleier, Photographer, Corner Union and Cherry Sts., and 27 Public Square Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs of all sizes, in india ink, oil or water colors. Daguerrotypes and other pictures copied to any size. Landscapes, views, camps, etc. taken at short notice."

GLC05111.02.0438

4 September circa 1862

Granger, Gordon, 1822-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Hamilton

Informs Hamilton that General William S. Rosecrans is in Rienzi, and had hoped to see Hamilton at Jacinto, Mississippi earlier that day, but had urgent business which detained him. Writes, "He is very anxious to see you & requests you to come over At once if possible..." If indeed written in 1862, possibly written to Charles Smith Hamilton or Schuyler Hamilton.

GLC02465.13

23 August 1864

Granger, Gordon, 1822-1876

Printed document signed

Title: [General Orders acknowledging soldiers' bravery in the capture of Forts Morgan and Gaines, Alabama]

General Granger relates his appreciation to officers and soldiers. Writes "In the midst of danger you have been brave; under the severest exposure and fatigue you have been patient... continue to cherish all those virtues of discipline and courage so necessary to the success of a soldier, which you have so signally displayed and which aided in producing the result that has fulfilled our most sanguine expectations. By your efforts, united to those of our gallant Navy, the strongholds of the enemy at the entrance of Mobile Bay have been captured..."

GLC01010

1864 ca.

Granger, Gordon, 1822-1876

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated facing right

Graphite inscription on verso "133." Ink inscription on verso "Gordon Granger, Major General Vols. & Captain 'H,' 3rd Cavalry, U.S.A." "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0437