circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose, sword in left

Ink inscription on verso "James S. Wadsworth Brig. Gen. Vols. 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."

GLC05111.02.0805

circa 1861-1865

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, seated 3/4 length portrait with sword in lap

Thin red border on recto. Ink inscription on recto "Wardsworth [sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen'l Wadsworth." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0807

13 June 1861

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement of the creation of Berdan's sharpshooters]

Wadsworth endorses s clerical copy of a letter from Major General Nathaniel P. Banks to Secretary of War Simon Cameron, with his own approval of the establishment of "Berdan's Sharpshooters." Banks recommends that "the Rifle shooters what Mr. Berdan proposes to organize" be made part of the military, and Wadsworth adds, "I entirely concur in the above - especially in view of the mode of warfare adopted by the rebels."

GLC06585

1861/01/06

Wadsworth, James S., 1807-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown "General"

Wadsworth writes to an unidentified general supporting the truth of a statement by Colonel Pintt[?] and advising that the local character of the troops should be perpetuated to preserve their "temper & spirit."

GLC02465.28