1861-1865 ca.

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map

Title: Archive of Civil War maps, mainly Atlanta campaign [word processed inventory available]

Collection of wartime manuscript maps with copies of other war items related to Stanley. 37 maps document Sherman's army from Chattanooga to Atlanta, the march to the sea and then up to the Carolinas. The last map (38) is the Battle of Chancellorsville. Stanley enlisted as a corporal in July 1862 at Elmira and served in the 107th New York Vols., as a topographical engineer. A duplicate commission (in this collection) notes him as first Lieutenant in the 65th New York. The maps are illustrated in Earl B. McElfresh, Maps and Mapmakers of the Civil War pp. 120, 177-181.

GLC02710

1864

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of Lucius T. Stanley's diary of the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's march to sea]

First two pages outline the "Organization of the First Division, Twentieth Corps. Commanded by Brig. Genl. AS. Williams. Pages 3-40 include the diary of the Atlanta Campaign, with almost daily entries from 4 May 1864 to 2 September 1864. There is reflection at the end, including statistics on killed, wounded, and missing, and comments that "This probably has been one of the most memorable Campaigns in the history of the War." Comments on the difficulties, deprivations, and continuous fighting over the past four months, and the courage and perseverance of his fellow soldiers. Pages 41-…

GLC02710.43

February 3, 1883

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John G. Farnsworth

Requests a copy of his military discharge papers. Explains his enlistment history in the 107th New York Volunteers from 1862-1865. Notes that there were several endorsements on the discharge and asks for a transcript. Written on stationary of the New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad. With a partially printed document signed by the Acting Assistant Adjutant General from the New York Adjutant General's Office on the verso dated 6 February 1883. It indicates that this letter was returned with a certificate of service (GLC02710.46.02). Also informs Stanley that the office cannot…

GLC02710.46.01

circa 1861-1865

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Photograph

Title: As sergeant, standing 3/4 length portrait wearing forage hat

Ink inscription on verso "Lucius T. Stanley, Son of Mrs. F.E.S." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. J. Moulton, Photographer 116 & 118 Water St., Elmira, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.1228

circa July 1864

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map signed

Title: Battlefield Peach Tree Cr. Fought July 20 1864 Scale 4 in. pr. mi. from actual Survey by Topogs. of 1st Div 20 Corps

Notes houses, roads, military trails, locations of Union, including 1-3 Divisions of the 26th Corps and Confederate troops, lines of artillery, and barracks. Items are identifiable though the legend on the top of the map. Signed "Stanley fecit." Map created after The Battle of Peachtree Creek on July 20, 1864. The battle was part of the Atlanta Campaign of 1864.

GLC02710.35

circa July 1864

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map signed

Title: [Union Civil War battlefield map of the Battle of Peachtree Creek]

Untitled draft of "Battlefield Peach Tree Cr. Fought July 20 1864 Scale 4 in. pr. mi. from actual Survey by Topogs. of 1st Div 20 Corps," found in GLC02710.35. Notes houses, Howel's Mill and Collier's Mill, a burned bridge, roads, and waterways. There are rectangular markings in red, purple, blue, and green, possibly indicating troop location. It is less detailed and colorful than GLC02710.35, and there is no legend. "Pt Stanley" inscribed in ink in lower right corner. Drawn after the Battle of Peachtree Creek on July 20, 1864.

GLC02710.36

circa May 1863

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map

Title: [Chancellorsville map showing Hooker, Jackson's attack, and site of the latter's death]

Shows Stonewall Jackson's route, his attack on the 11th Corps on 2 May 1863, and the "Place where Jackson was killed." Many annotations on reconnaissance, military activities, and places occupied by certain commanders, including Joseph Hooker. Shows rivers and roads. Title and key, indicating locations of several Union divisions and Confederate troops on accompanying separate sheet of paper. There is a draft of another map in pencil on the verso. "Maps drawn by Lucius Thaddeus Stanley" added in pencil in a later hand. Battle of Chancellorsville was fought on 2 May 1863, map was drawn after…

GLC02710.37

circa 1864

Stanley, Lucius T., 1844-1934

Map

Title: Atlanta, and its rebel defences

Printed Civil War map from the Atlanta Campaign. Names major streets. The Fair Ground, Cemetery, the Locomotive House of the W & A Railroad, the Atlanta Steam Tannery, White Hall, and the headwaters of South River are indicated. The tracks for the Georgia Railroad and the Macon & Western Railroad are also shown. There is a red line surrounding the city, indicating the Confederate defenses. Additional marks made in pencil appear on the northwest section of the map. On the verso written in pencil is: "Plans of Atlanta & Andersonville Ga."

GLC02710.38