1 April 1863

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ulysses S. Grant

General Hurlbut offers a report of "the present situation of the Enemy's forces" to Grant, commanding the Army and Department of the Tennessee. Mentions the position, status, and weapons in possession of several Confederate generals and their troops, including Sterling A. M. Wood and James Roland Chalmers. Writes "There is Every indication of a Raid to be made soon on our lines of communications." Requests another regiment of cavalry for General Grenville Mellen Dodge. Plans to send a brigade of infantry and artillery to destroy the [Tallahatitus?] Bridge and to move a force to Panola (…

GLC05038

circa 1861-1865

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Photograph

Title: As major general, oval bust portrait, facing right

Decorative gold frame-like border printed on mount around image. Graphite inscription on recto "Gen Hurlbut." Graphite inscription on verso "Hurlbut" "Gen. S. A. Hurlbut. page 260 Lossing. Bevidere, Ill." "Waverly 1922." The photograph is heavily faded.

GLC05111.02.0499

14 July 1862

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph document signed

Title: to Major Campbell and Lieutenant Long

Orders regarding receiving the flag of truce and message of surrender from Confederate forces. States "The flag of truce will not be permitted to pass our lines." One bust engraving of an unidentified man included as collateral.

GLC02457.08

8 October 1862

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Broadside

Title: General orders, no. 112

Praises his men, the "Fighting Fourth" Division of the Army of the Tennessee, for their actions after the battle of Corinth. Hurlbut's men arrived after the Confederate assault on the city had been repulsed, but he praises their actions against the retreating Confederates. "When at last our victorious flag shall float over the national domain reconquered and united...you shall recite...how you swept the rebel hosts, with every advantage of position across the Hatchie." Also informs his men that he has been promoted and will no longer command them, but says "whatever I may have of military…

GLC01017

15 March 1864

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown general

re: postponing decision pending further investigation.

GLC04813.04

10 April 1864

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James B. McPherson

Major General Hurlbut writes to Major General McPherson, commander of the Department of the Tennessee, about military strategy and organization. Counsels against consolidating "Memphis & Vicksburgh into the 'District of the Miss. River." Outlines his concerns, maintaining that even though it will affect his command, his sole concern is "the progress of our arms." Suggests that "the colored troops in this command should be fully under the control of the commanding General and that the system by which Brig Genl Thomas is authorized to issue independent orders direct to them without…

GLC08901

1864/06

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length view, facing slightly right

Graphite inscription on verso "131" "5215." Ink inscription on verso "Stephen A, Hurlburt. Major General Vols. U.S.A." "June 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0498