circa 1861-1865

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Photograph

Title: As civilian, full length seated portrait

Ink inscription on verso "Joseph Holt, Judge Advocate General, Brig Gen 6/22/64 and Bvt Maj Gen 3/13/65 U.S.A. Retired, Dec 1,1875, at his own request, over 62 yrs of age." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0483

28 October 1862

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lorenzo Thomas

The military commission investigating the surrender of Harpers Ferry desire that Major General Wool testify before the commission, and also bring with him all orders and correspondence between himself and Colonel Miles regarding the defense of Harpers Ferry. The Union army was badly defeated at Harpers Ferry on 15 September 1862 by Stonewall Jackson's forces, and forced to quickly surrender.

GLC06457

1863

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Pamphlet

Title: Review by the judge advocate general of the proceedings, findings, and sentence of a general court martial held in the City of Washington...

(title continues)... for the trial of Major General Fitz John Porter, of the United States Volunteers. Includes a record of Porter's court-martial.

GLC00267.312

8 November 1862

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Halleck

Recommends Donn Piatt as a Judge Advocate to a particular military commission at Cincinnati.

GLC02490.10

1861

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Pamphlet

Title: Letter from the Hon. Joseph Holt

Full title is: "Letter from the Hon. Joseph Holt, Upon the Policy of the General Government, the Pending Revolution, Its Objects, and the Duty of Kentucky in the Crisis." Printed by Henry Polkinhorn in Washington, D.C. Printed copy of a letter Holt wrote to Kentucky Judge Joshua Speed on 31 May 1861. Is glad that Kentucky has not joined the Confederacy, but says it is disappointing they have chosen a neutral course and have denied the right of all to march on their soil. Goes on to say the South is at fault for the course of events. Says origins of conflict go back to the 1830s "When General…

GLC08694

1865/05 ca.

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Document signed

Title: Copy of charge and specification against...

Title continues: "Charge and specification against David E. Herold, George A. Azerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael D. Laughlin, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd". Holt signs as Judge Advocate General. Some manuscript insertions are included throughout the document.

GLC07544