1863

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Halleck

Informs Halleck that the army will allow the starving Indians, the Winnebago and Sioux, to leave their lands, rather than die. He has given the order that the Indians will not be obstructed if they attempt to leave their lands. Though he is upset by the situation, says he cannot do anything beyond allowing them to leave, since the military does not have any food to give them. Tells Halleck to take the matter up with the Indian Bureau, which is the proper authority for this issue. Written at the Head Quarters of the Deptartment of the Northwest.

GLC02463.17

9 November 1862

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Welch

Discusses his relief from command of the Army of Virginia and the political maneuverings that have undermined his reputation and led to his relief. "Whether the impression already made upon the public mind by this cause of designed and persistent malice & misrepresentation, can ever be eradicated by the truth is doubtful, but if such sacrifice of my personal reputation will advance the cause in which we are all enlisted, I shall submit to it cheerfully and silently." Pope, who had been put in charge of all the Armies in the East not under McClellan was relieved of this command after his…

GLC04704

February 21, 1861

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General B. Welch, Jr.

Apologizes for not meeting Welch. Explains that on the way to Welch's house, he was persuaded to attend the opera: "Mr Lincoln told me that he was going to the opera... As I was the only one of his Army friends present I felt bound to do so-" Written on Astor House, Stetson & Company, New York stationery. Marked "Private" under docket.

GLC04705

circa 1861-1865

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Gen. John Pope." Graphite inscription on verso "Pope" "John Pope son of Nathaniel Pope Pope Co Named after him" "r.1927." Photographers imprint on verso: "E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative from Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Photographers imprint on label on verso: "Earles' Galleries & Looking Glass Warerooms 816 Chestnut Street Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.1432

1870-1883

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Header Record

Title: Correspondence to Manning F. Force re: Fitz-John Porter, etc. [decimalized]

A collection of one hundred five items related to General John Pope, first commander of the Army of Virginia. General Pope was assigned the command of the fledgling Army by President Lincoln and his Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. The main scope of the official correspondences refers to the Second Battle of Bull Run, in which Pope accused General Fitz John Porter of failure to enter into battle. According to Ezra Warner's Generals In Blue, "[having] committed the cardinal military sin of blaming others for his own errors of judgement. Entirely misapprehending the situation . . . Pope…

GLC06762

1863

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Book

Title: Report of Major-General John Pope. Letter from the secretary of war, in answer to resolution of the House of 18th ultimo, transmitting copy of report of Major General John Pope.

Popes's report to the House of Representatives with accompanying documents and a foldout map. Concerns "the operations of the army of Virginia, while under his command." HED Doc. 81. Sabin 64116.

GLC00267.311

July 27, 1861

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clara Pope

John Pope writes to his wife about family matters at length.

GLC01596.04

9 December 1881

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf. Envelope dated 12 December.

GLC06762.083

January 11, 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.084

January 15, 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.085

January 21, 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.086

January 22, 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.087

January 26, 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.088

February 7, 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.089

1 March 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.090

3 March 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.091

5 March 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.092

24 March 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.093

4 July 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.094

14 July 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

GLC06762.095

1 August 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

some insect damage. with annotations

GLC06762.096

18 September 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.097

20 October 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.098

17 November 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.099

17 November 1882

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.100