1862-1863 ca.

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform

Pillow wears one glove and carries the other. Center tear in print has been repaired, slightly affecting lower half of portrait. Ink inscription on mount: "Gideon J. Pillow, Texan." 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.17

5 August 1861

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Joseph Hardee

Confederate Brigadier General Pillow informs General Hardee that a courier he formerly sent had been captured and taken as a prisoner, thus previous messages intended for Hardee and General McCulloch (possibly Ben McCulloch) had not been transmitted. Writes "It is essential that our forces be united before we advance far into the Interior- At Ironton there is a force, as I am informed of about 3000 men & they are fortifying their position in that neighborhood probably on Cedar Creek - There is also a force of 4 or 5 thousand men at Cape Giradeau in my rout and which I must dislodge…

GLC05744

12 March 1862

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Ruggles

General Pillow instructs General Ruggles to furnish transportation to take Captain Huddleston's Company from Corinth, Mississippi to Decatur, to join Colonel [Green's?] company. Also instructs Ruggles to furnish transportation for Captain Holland's Company.

GLC02460.11

22 November 1844

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Jackson

Concerns the statements of Abbot Lawrence criticizing James Polk's treatment of enslaved people. General Pillow, formerly Polk's law partner, defends Polk. Attests that Polk inherited his enslaved people, treats them well, and has never participated in slave dealing. Relates several accounts of Polk selling enslaved people so they may be with their families. Challenges Lawrence to retract his criticism of Polk.

GLC02605

1872/07/27

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace Porter re: claim against Government, support for Grant

The claim against the government should be paid but not publicized in order to preserve his support and influence for Grant in the upcoming election.

GLC05852