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Baptist Church Fredericksburg [stereoview]

A stereoview (perhaps made up to be mounted on cardstock) of the Baptist Church at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Inscription on verso: "Baptist Church Fredericksburg." Numeric notation on verso: "135."

GLC05111.01.0866

Battlefield at Cold Harbor

A blurred view of the field of battle at Cold Harbor, where two men seem to survey the carnage. Inscription on verso: "Battlefield Cold Harbor." Numeric notation on verso: "2."

GLC05111.01.0867

Remains on Battlefield of Cold Harbor

A small section on the field of battle at Cold Harbor, where the remains of a soldier's uniform remains. Atop the uniform remnants, a human skull has been placed (as it seems too artfully placed to have fallen coincidentally in such a manner)...

GLC05111.01.0868

Camp in the Woods at Cold Harbor

A view of a clearing in the woods at Cold Harbor. Inscription: "Camp in the Woods at Cold Harbor." Inscription on verso: "Duplicate."

GLC05111.01.0869

East Gallery Patent Office in Washington D.C. (Copy 2)

Image identical to #870 and #871

GLC05111.01.0872

East Gallery Patent Office in Washington D.C. (Copy 3)

Image identical to #870 - #872.

GLC05111.01.0873

General Post Office in Washington D.C.

A view from across a dirt street of the post office in Washington D.C. Across the dirt streets, leading from brick sidewalk to brick sidewalk are stone crosswalks. The post office is constructed in a Georgian manner, on a street reminiscent of London...

GLC05111.01.0874

The Corcoran Art Building in Washington D.C.

A view of the Corcoran Art building, constucted in a seemingly Victorian style, from across a dirt street. Inscription on verso: "Corcoran Art Bldg, Wash." Numeric notation on verso: "144.'

GLC05111.01.0875

The Senate Wing of the Capitol Building, Washington D.C. [stereoview]

A stereoview (perhaps made to be mounted on cardstock) of the Senate wing of the under-coustruction Capitol Building. Seen to the periphery of the building are two cranes. Inscription on verso: "Senate Wing Capitol." Numeric notation on verso: "163."

GLC05111.01.0876

A frame house in Fair Oaks, Virginia

View of a frame house in Fair Oaks, surrounded by over thirty black soldiers. To the upper left of the image, tents are seen as this appears to be the camp of a union army division. Inscription on verso: "Frame house, Fair Oaks, Va." Numeric notation...

GLC05111.01.0877

Frame house in Fair Oaks, Virginia

Inscription on verso: "Head Quarters and other home, frame house Fair Oaks, Va." Numeric notation on verso: "44."

GLC05111.01.0878

Rear view of Frame House in Fair Oaks, Virginia

View of the frame house used as a headquarters at Fair Oaks, as seen from the camp of the soldiers. Several soldiers are seen outside their tents, while many more are leaning up against the frame house in the background. Inscription on verso: "Old...

GLC05111.01.0879

Tintype, unidentified Private, half-length seated portrait [tintype]

The private wears a overcoat and black hat. 9th plate

GLC05111.01.0495

Unidentified private with moustache, seated 1/2 length portrait [tintype]

With chain from a pocket watch chain attached to a button and disappearing inside his coat.

GLC05111.01.0496

Major General Quincy A. Gillmore, seated 1/2 length portrait [tintype]

Graphite inscription on verso "Quincy Gillmore by Augustus Morand."

GLC05111.01.0497

Unidentified soldier, standing full length portrait [tintype]

Wearing overcoat and black hat. His left hand rests on the back of a chair.

GLC05111.01.0498

Group of 7 sailors from the U.S.S. "Viking" [tintype]

The sailors pose with an American flag and another flag. Six of the men wear dark uniforms with white trim and large stars on the collars. The seventh man, standing between the two flags, wears a light shirt with dark pants. His shirt has white...

GLC05111.01.0499

Unidentified private, with rifle and bayonet [tintype]

Standing full length portrait. The soldier wears an S-hook belt buckle and a unique insignia on his hat. He stands in front of a heavily illustrated backdrop showing an infantry charge and cannon.

GLC05111.01.0500

Front of Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.

Inscription on verso: "Grand Review Wash." Numeric Notation on verso: "162 (872)." A mounted officer is in front [left] of a line of seven other mounted soldiers. Infantry carrying a U.S. flag can be seen on the extreme right and along the bottom of...

GLC05111.01.0697

Front of Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.

Inscription on verso: "Grand Review Washington 1865." Numeric Notation on verso: "171." Mounted soldiers followed by infantry units form a long line of columns down Constitution Ave. with the dome of the Capitol building visible in the distant...

GLC05111.01.0698

Front of Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.

Inscription on verso: "Grand Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "186." Mounted soldiers followed by infantry units form a long line of columns down Constitution Ave. with the dome of the Capitol building visible in the distant background. A building...

GLC05111.01.0699

Covered Wagons in the Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.

Inscription on verso: "Grand Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "170." A seemingly unending line of covered army wagons extends down Constitution Ave. Soldiers and civilians stand and walk alongside the wagons.

GLC05111.01.0700

to Simeon Davenport

Will forward Davenport's petition to the President, but cautions "my recommendation is not worth much to this administration."

GLC03476.05

to Marsena R. Patrick

Asking Patrick if he can hold onto a package that Getty is expecting from his wife. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03476.07

to Marsena R. Patrick

Wants Patrick's help to "complete the projected regulations regarding newspapers and periodicals."

GLC03476.11

to William McCrary

Writes to say that he "expects to accompany Genl. Sherman to the meeting of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland." Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03476.13

to Benjamin P. Poore

States that his residence in Washington for this session of Congress is 1828 Jefferson Place.

GLC03476.15

to James E. Heath

Enclosing a letter for Heath, the Commissioner of Pensions. Docketed in pencil, added later.

GLC03477.05

"The Irrepressible Conflict" or the Republican Barge in Danger

Published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Cartoon making reference to the so-called "Irrepressible Conflict" speech given by New York Senator William Seward at Rochester, New York on 25 October 1858. This speech ignited a firestorm...

GLC03489

to James Monroe

Secretary of State Madison informs, Monroe, then the American minister to Great Britain, that David Erskine, the British minister to the United States, communicated "the late British order against the trade between the ports of France and others..."...

GLC03490.01

to James Monroe [copy]

Secretary of State Madison's response to British minister to the United States Erskine's letter informing him that Parliament had issued an order denying trade among the ports of France, in retaliation for France's Berlin Decree (see GLC03490.03)....

GLC03490.02

to port collectors

Circular letter informing port collectors that lists of Americans being detained on British ships are being sent to them. Signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03492

[Authorization to affix the seal of the United States to Lincoln's proclamation]

Partially printed document authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal to Lincoln's proclamation suspending the privilege of habeas corpus and establishing martial law in Kentucky. The proclamation is not present but states in part, "...

GLC03493

to Collectors of the Customs of the United States

Circular letter discussing certificates issued to protect American seamen from impressment. Also asking for reports on the other "outrages committed by the cruisers of the belligerent powers." Signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03494

[Appointment of David Vinton to West Point]

Document signed by Calhoun as Secretary of War in the Monroe Administration. Official document appoints David Hammond Vinton of Providence, Rhode Island, as a cadet at West Point. Asks him to notify the Department of War of his acceptance or non...

GLC03496

to Samuel Galloway

Writes as Postmaster General regarding a visit to President Lincoln to discuss sick and wounded Confederate prisoners of war. States Lincoln said, " ... that he couldn't see the wisdom of our Keeping and maintaining at the Expense of the Govt...

GLC03500

to Edwards Pierrepont

Discusses the delay in the army for the order of his pontoon bridge. Mentions General John Adams Dix. Informs that Colonel Edward Serrell needs to go to Washington to see Francis's bridges but there is a problem getting the orders for Serrell to...

GLC03502

to Grover Cleveland re: passage of a railroad grant bill

Written as Senator from Louisiana.

GLC03505

[Carte de visite by of Ira Harris]

Signed Ira Harris, New York on mount.

GLC03506

[President John Adams' annoucement to the army regarding the death of George Washington]

Issued by North, Adjutant General, from the Adjutant General's Office in New York on 24 December 1799. Cites a previous issue 21 December 1799 in Philadelphia. Declares "The impressing terms in which this great national calamity is announced by the...

GLC03515

to Wade Hampton

Forwards information to Hampton that was obtained from a spy of General Holmes'. The spy, "Dr Vauchamps," claims "65000 men are to land immediately below Mathias point that Johnston is not to be attacked till after Fredericksburg is taken." Is not...

GLC03516

The Salisbury and Winchester Journal [Monday, December 24, 1781]

Includes news related to the Battle of Yorktown. Publishes a letter from Lord Cornwallis to Henry Clinton dated 20 October 1781, in which Cornwallis announced his defeat. Prints several items of correspondence between Cornwallis and George Washington...

GLC03517

Gazette of the United States. [No. 6 (May 2, 1789)]

Includes a description of George Washington's 30 April 1789 inauguration as the first President of the United States, held in New York City, with a printing of his Inaugural Address (page 3). Contains a column on the political state of America, and...

GLC03518

Letterpress copybook: [from the Treasury Department]

First Comptroller of the Treasury William Medill's letterbook for the month of March 1860. Letters are copied on tissue paper, the originals in various clerical hands, and those signed originally by Medill. Each has been signed by Medill, with the...

GLC03519.01

[Telegram book from the Treasury Department]

Contains a title page with the initials H. B. written in the bottom left corner. Includes some correspondence handwritten on tissue paper. This correspondence lists the date, name of the recipient(s), body of the message, and name of the sender(s)...

GLC03519.02

[Telegram book from the Treasury Department]

Includes some correspondence handwritten on tissue paper. This correspondence lists the date, name of the recipient(s), body of the message, and name of the sender(s). Other messages are handwritten on stationery of the American Telegraph Company...

GLC03519.03

Collection of brothers James and Theodore Goold [Decimalized .01-.23]
Collection of letters to Albert Gillett [Decimalized .24- .31]

Theodore Goold enlisted in the army on 21 June 1861 in Rochester, New York, as a private. James Goold enlisted in the army on 29 August 1862 in Macedon, New York, as a private. They were both mustered into the "F" Co. New York 25th Infantry in August...

GLC03523.05

Collection of Josiah E. Henry [decimalized]

Consists primarily of a collection of letters by Josiah E. Henry, a soldier in I company of the 5th Vermont Volunteer infantry. Included are letters from his brother George, a soldier in the Vermont 5th Infantry, and several from their cousin...

GLC03523.07

[Collection of Robert S. Terry] [Decimalized .01-.98]

Collection contains 97 letters, plus an additional manuscript document. Terry served in the 7th Pennsylvania Reserves. His letters include descriptions of camp life, sickness, heat stroke, uniforms, guard duty around Washington, first Manassas (Bull...

GLC03523.08

to [William Grier Maitland]

Reports on the condition of his regiment, camped near Young's Point. Relates that they will travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi 23 April 1863. States that on 21 April, his division attended a parade to welcome General [Lorenzo] Thomas, "here for the...

GLC03523.10.063