1 October 1862

Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose) 1797-1863

Document

Title: to Seth Williams [Official copy of Sumner's report on the Battle of Antietam.]

Reports on action at the battle of Antietam, focusing on Second Corps. "I regret that the loss in my corps was very heavy, which is to be accounted for by the long and furious contest that my Divisions had to maintain in the centre against the most determined efforts of the enemy. I cannot give too much praise to the regimental officers and soldiers of the 2nd corps." Gives a list of officers who "were distinguished for their zeal and devotion." Final two pages are a postscript, dated 6 October 1862, also written and signed twice by Sumner. Lists batteries and other officers that "…

GLC06060

circa 1861-1865

Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose) 1797-1863

Photograph

Title: In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Edwin Vose Sumner." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Sumner" "Major General Edwin V. Sumner" "Century Vol 2 Page 248, Century Vol 2 Page 597" "Fair Oaks." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0769

circa 1861-1865

Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose) 1797-1863

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait, looking to his left

Graphite inscription on recto "Sumner." Ink inscription on verso "Edwin Vose Sumner, Maj. Gen. Vols., and Brig. Gen. and Brevet Maj. Gen. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E &H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0770

7 June 1862

Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose) 1797-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Randolph Barnes Marcy

General Sumner writes from 2nd Corps Headquarters to General Marcy, Chief of Staff under General George Brinton McClellan. Writes, "Your dispatch received, informing me that the 29th regt Mass Vols is assigned to Richardsons division." Possibly written in Virginia.

GLC02455.13