no date

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Signature

Title: [Page from autograph book, with autographs of James E. Wool and J. C. Allen]

Page torn from autograph book, with clipped signature of John E. Wool on one side, and clipped signature of J. C. Allen on the other. Both signatures undated, with no basis for dating. J. C. Allen may be James Cameron Allen, a Democratic Congressman from Illinois during the Civil War.

GLC03476.16

2 April 1862

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Letter signed

Title: to Preston King, Erastus Corning, and Abram B. Olin

Defends his actions, questions why McClellan should rank above him, and advocates a more aggressive military policy. States that he has done everything within his power to prepare his army, and any failings are the fault of others. Also claims that his actions saved Washington, even though he has not been given proper credit for this. Is angry that McClellan, a much younger officer, is being given command over him. Asserts that the Union could have already taken Richmond if they had listened to him and been more aggressive. Also states that he warned about the Civil War before it began,…

GLC05056

circa 1861-1865

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length Napoleon pose

Graphite inscription on verso "69" and "Major General John E. Wood." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, No. 501 Broadway, New-York From Photographic Negative, in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0811

circa 1861-1865

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 3/4 length portrait with sword in hand

Graphite inscription on verso "Genl. Wool." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0812

1864

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with hands in lap

Graphite inscription on verso "70." Ink inscription on verso "1" "John E. Wool. Major General U.S.A." "1864" Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredericks & Co. 587 Broadway New York. 108 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."

GLC05111.02.0813

3 July 1863

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Letter signed

Title: to George Opdyke

Discusses his unwillingness to place New York City at the mercy of a privateer by sending troops to protect the city. Adds that if he had the troops to spare, he would gladly send them along. The subject of this letter is foreboding of the 1863 Draft Riots. Imprint of "Congress" written above the Captiol Building in upper left corner.

GLC05458

1862/03/14

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: a reconnaissance

GLC02465.34