7 March 1864

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Chesnut

General Hood, commander of the 2nd Corps, Army of Tennessee, transmits a copy of a letter he wrote to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Informs Colonel Chesnut, a former United States Senator, that he (Hood) commands Divisions led by James Ewell Brown Stuart, Carter Littlepage Stevenson, and Thomas Carmichael Hindman. Recipient inferred from outside evidence.

GLC02703

4 August 1864

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Confederate General Hood, Commander of the Army of the Tennessee, relates that Bragg's instructions will soon be followed regarding the command of General Roddy (possibly Philip Dale Roddey), and that Roddey soon departs for West Point. Informs Bragg, commander of the Department of North Carolina, that he (Hood) is taking precautions to prevent the interruption of transmitting supplies. Discusses drawing supplies from Alabama. Mentions that Union cavalry in the area have been broken up. Writes "I try to assure you that I have no intention of abandoning this place... I shall certainly give…

GLC02704

circa 1861-1865

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Photograph

Title: As lieutenant general, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Lieut.-Genl. Hood." Graphite inscription on verso "Hood." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1037

circa 1861-1865

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Photograph

Title: As lieutenant general, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Gen. J. B. Hood, C. S. A."

GLC05111.02.1038

April 16, 1864

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to K. Butts

Hood, commanding 2nd Corps of the Army of Tennessee, thanks Butts for a map of Georgia. Envelope addressed to Miss K. Butts of Macon, Georgia.

GLC01425

8 August 1878

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear General

Replies to correspondence from an unknown recipient. Remarks that the delay in his reply is due to serious illness in his family, and a recent yellow fever outbreak (possibly in New Orleans, where Hood lived after the Civil War). Discusses records, held by himself and the recipient, pertaining to the Army of Tennessee under Hood's command.

GLC02063.02

20 April 1866

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Henry Sheridan

Former Confederate General John B. Hood writes to Commander of the Military Division of the Gulf, General Philip Sheridan (1865-1867). Requests permission for Colonel Harding to visit Mexico on business. Includes initials after post script that relates: "Sorry I missed you & Kautz" (possibly referring to General Augustine Valentine Kautz).

GLC02455.06

1865/01/23

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Autograph document signed

Title: Draft of farewell address to his army, written in pencil

Draft of farewell address to the army: "I have this day been relieved from the command of this army ... you have endured your many hardships during the recent campaign. I am alone responsible for its conception and strived hard to do my duty in its execution." Docketed at the bottom with the names of 13 Confederate generals, including Beauregard, Cheatham and Forrest. (With hole near signature and text loss.)

GLC07261