December 3, 1867

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Pamphlet

Title: Letter from the Secretary of War ad interim, transmitting a statement of the accounts of the Colorado militia for 1864 and 1865

Report of the expenditures of the Colorado militia from 1864-1865 compiled by Grant as Secretary of War ad interim for the House of Representatives. Pages 1-14 of report consists of correspondence between assistant adjutant generals in the Colorado militia, including E.D. Townsend and Thomas M. Vincent, to the War Department. Pages 15-23 consists of charts of expenditures by the militia in 1864-1865. Dated from the day the report was "referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed." Cover seems to to missing, or pages were pulled from a larger book.

GLC00267.244

1868

Mason, John, fl. 1868

Book

Title: Recollections of the early days of the national guard comprising the prominent events in the history of the famous seventh regiment New York militia

Published by J.M. Bradstreet & Son. Image of the regiment's seal opposite the title page. By "an ex-orderly sergeant" named John Mason. Publisher advertisement before the text says the manuscript, which had been disregarded for "two or three years," was not edited because it would have "lack[ed] the simplicity characteristic of truthfulness - the peculiar temper that, with all its imperfections, imparts so much interest to its details and descriptions." Was dedicated to Col. Washington R. Vermilye "the President and the Gentleman formerly members of the regiment." Divided into 12…

GLC00267.296

January 27, 1866

Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892

Book

Title: Roll of Honor. Names of soliders, victims of the rebellion, buried in the National Cemetery at Alexandria, Virginia

Marked "General Order No. 10" by the Quartermaster General's Office. Submitted by the Quartermaster Brevet Major General Meigs. Says it "is published, by authority of the Secretary of War, for the information of their comrades and friends." Preface, written by Assistant Quartermaster James M. Moore, gives total number of internments: 3,367 white solders, 2 sailors from the United States Navy, 1 white citizen, 2 white females, and 229 colored soldiers, for a total of 3,601. Describes cemetery: "Well-kept gravel walks traverse the grounds, the graves have been sodded, and white tablets,…

GLC00267.318

1873

Dana, Malcolm M., fl. 1873

Book

Title: The Norwich memorial: The annals of Norwich,... in the Great Rebellion

History of Regiments and men from Norwich in the Civil War

GLC00267.247

1866

Higginson, Thomas W., 1823-1911

Header Record

Title: Harvard memorial biographies

Edited by Higginson. Published by Sever and Francis. Page opposite inside cover of Vol. II signed by E.L. Motte. Biographies of Harvard students and graduates killed in the Civil War.

GLC00267.263

1868-1871

Schouler, William, 1814-1872

Header Record

Title: A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War

Written by Schouler as the former Adjutant General of Massachusetts. Two volume history. First volume published 1868, second volume 1871. First volume has 670 pages and the second volume has 711 pages. First volume published by E.P. Dutton & Co. and second volume published by the author at 39 Kilby Street in Boston. Both volumes stereotyped in Cambridge, Massachusetts by John Wilson and Son. First volume dedicated to Levi Lincoln and second to Harrison Gray Otis. Engraving of Governor John A. Andrews opposite the title page of first volume. Preface of first volume says "that one…

GLC00267.284

4 January 1876

Peyster, John Watts de, 1821-1907

Pamphlet

Title: Nashville. The decisive battle of the rebellion

Address delivered before the annual meeting of the New-York Historical Society by Major General dePeyster. Part of a paragraph on page 4 is crossed out, but still legible. Also a sentence on page 6 is crossed out, but still legible. Gives an account of the build-up to the Battle of Nashville, as well as the battle itself. Originally wrappers and stab stich binding. Speaks positively about Union Major General George H. Thomas.

GLC00267.290

1867

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Book

Title: Three years in the Sixth Corps

Full title is: "Three years in the Sixth Corps. A Concise Narrative of Events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the Close of the Rebellion, April 1865." Published by D. Van Nostrand in New York. Printed by Weed, Parsons and Company at 18 North Pearl Street in Albany, New York. Written by Stevens as the surgeon of the 77th Regiment of New York Volunteers. Says the book is written mostly from extensive notes he took "amid the scenes described." Says engravings in the book are all from sketches taken by the author and the artist Captain J. Hope, who submitted finishing touches all…

GLC00267.297

1866

Pollard, Edward A., 1831-1872

Book

Title: The lost cause; a new southern history of the war of the confederates

Written by Pollard, the former editor of the "Richmond Examiner," which supported the Confederacy but was hostile to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. First edition copy published by E.B. Treat & Co. in New York. Sticker at bottom of title page shows this copy to have been printed by Kelly & Piet, Printers & Importers at 174 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Title page says "Sold Only By Subscription." Numerous portrait illustrations throughout. Covers the entire war from Fort Sumter to Appomattox, with a Southern bias. Book is an example of how Southerners coped with…

GLC00267.307

1869

Pollard, Edward A., 1831-1872

Book

Title: Life of Jefferson Davis, with a seceret history of the Southern Confederacy, ...

Title continues: "gathered "behind the scenes in Richmond." Containing curous and extraordinary information of the principal southern characters in the late war, in connection with President Davis, and in relation to the various intrigues of his administration." First edition, published by the National Publishing Co. Bound in half calf.

GLC00267.310

1872

United States.

Book

Title: The case of the United States, laid before the Tribunal of arbitration convened at Geneva under the provisions of the treaty between the United States of America and Her Majesty the queen of Great Britain, concluded at Washington, May 8, 1871.

The United States' case in arbitration against Great Britain regarding the "Alabama Claims." The United States sought compensation from Great Britain because the British supplied commerce raiding ships, including the "Alabama," to the Confederacy. The case went to arbitration, where the United States was awarded a large sum. Details the ways in which the British, by helping the Confederates, ignored the laws that apply to neutral countries during war. States desired compensation. Published by the Government Printing Office. Senate Executive Document number thirty-one from the second…

GLC00267.221

1872

Book

Title: Major General Don Carlos Buell. Letter from the Secretary of War, in answer to a resolution of March 1, 1872, relative to Major General Don Carlos Buell.

Report of an investigation into Major General Don Carlos Buell's military conduct during operations in Tennessee and Kentucky in 1862. House Executive Document No. 262.

GLC00267.233

12 March 1866

State of Missouri

Pamphlet

Title: Statement in reference to the claim of the state of Missouri for expenses incurred in the support of her militia during the war

Report of the expenses of the Missouri militia during the Civil War submitted by the state to the House of Representatives. Contains a combination of correspondence on expenditures and charts detailing costs. Dated from the date the report was ordered to be printed. Cover appears to be missing, or the pages were pulled from a larger book.

GLC00267.241

1876

Barrett, Joseph Osgood, 1823-1898

Pamphlet

Title: "Old Abe!" the live war-eagle of Wisconsin

Tells the story of "Old Abe" the eagle who for years accompanied a Union Army Company into battle.

GLC00267.225

1867

Brockett, L.P., fl. 1867

Book

Title: Woman's work in the Civil War : a record of heroism, patriotism and patience.

Co-authored by Mary C. Vaughan. Biographies of: Dorothea L. Dix, Clara Barton, Helen L. Gibson, Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Eliza C. Porter, Mary A. Bickerdyke, Mrs. Stephen Barker, Amy M. Bradley, Arabella G. Barlow, Nellie M. Taylor, Mrs. Adaline Tyler, Mrs. William H. Holstein, Mrs. Cordelia A. P. Harvey, Sarah R. Johnston, Emily E. Parsons, Almira Fales, Cornelia Hancock, Mary M. Husband, Katherine P. Wormeley, The Misses Woolsey, Anna M. Ross, G.T.M. Davis, Mary J. Safford, Lydia G. Parrish, Annie Wittenmeyer, Melcenia Elliott, Mary D. Pettes, Louisa Maertz, Harriet R. Colfax, Clara Davis, R…

GLC00267.232

1868

Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892

Book

Title: Roll of honor. Names of soldiers who died in defence of the American Union

Full title is: "Roll of honor. (No. XV.) Names of Soldiers Who Died in Defence of the American Union, Interred in the National Cemeteries at Antietam (Maryland) and at Arlington, (Additional,) Culpeper Court-House, Cold Harbor, Winchester, Staunton, and Various Scattered Localities in Virginia." Printed by the Government Printing Office. Appears to be incomplete. Paginated 15-20 and then 180-276. Pages 15-20 list internments from Antietam with the last names beginning with P-U. Then goes to listings for Winchester (pages 180-256), Staunton (257-275), and Miscellaneous (page 276).…

GLC00267.319

February 21, 1868

Perry, Alexander James, 1828-1913

Book

Title: Alphabetical index to places of interment of deceased Union soldiers in the various states and territories

Full title: "Alphabetical Index to Places of Internment of Deceased Union Soldiers in the Various States and Territories, as Specified in Roll of Honor Nos. I-XIII, Being Those Issued from the Quartermaster General's Office, Between June 15, 1865, and August 27, 1867." Printed by the Government Printing Office. Report prepared by Brevet Brigadier General Perry as Quartermaster of the United States. The report was submitted to Acting Quartermaster General D.H. Rucker. Contains a correction to the previously published Rolls of Honor - numbers 1-13 - covering 15 June 1865 to 27 August 1867.…

GLC00267.320

1866

United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Book

Title: The Martyrs who, for our country, gave up their lives in the prison pens in Andersonville, Ga.

Contains a report by Captain James M. Moore, the assistant quartermaster for the United States army, dated 20 September 1866 followed by a list of those interred at Andersonville, Georgia (which takes up 216 pages). Issued by the Quartermaster General's office (General orders no. 70) and printed by the Government printing office. Sabin no. 72820.

GLC00267.321

1869

Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892

Book

Title: Roll of honor. (no. XXII) Names of soldiers who died in defense of the American Union, interred in the National Cemetery at Nashville, Tennesee

Submitted by Quartermaster General and Brevet Major General Meigs. Printed by the Government Printing Office. Prepared in the central office of the Quartermaster General under Brevet Brigadier General Alexander J. Perry. Contains record of 16,485 graves of deceased Union soldiers in the cemetery at Nashville. 12,486 men have been identified while 4,472 are classified as "Unknown." The records are divided up by state. The names are in alphabetical order under each state heading. Gives rank, company, regiment, date of death, section, number of grave, and original place of internment.…

GLC00267.322

1870

Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892

Book

Title: Roll of honor. Names of soldiers who died in defense of the Union, interred in the national cemeteries

Complete title is: "Roll of Honor (No. XXV.) Names of Soldiers who Died in the Defense of the Union, Interred in the National Cemeteries at Fredericksburg, Virginia; Mobile, Alabama; and Fort Gibson, Indian Territory; and Names Not Heretofore Published of Union Soldiers Interred in the National Cemeteries at Hampton, Virginia; Barrancas, Florida; and Alexandria, Louisiana." Printed by the Government Printing Office. Prepared under the direction of Quartermaster and Brevet Brigadier General Alexander J. Perry for Quartermaster General and Brevet Major General Meigs. Perry submitted it 5…

GLC00267.323

1867

Wilson, James Harrison, 1837-1925

Printed document

Title: [Report on the capture of Jefferson Davis] [SED 13]

Published by the 39th Congress, 2d Session and marked Ex. Doc. No. 13. Prints a letter by Secretary of War Edward M. Stanton introducing Major General J.H. Wilson's report on Davis's capture. The report is composed of several letters from the pursuit of Davis in May 1865. The Confederate president was apprehended in Georgia on 10 May 1865.

GLC00267.349

1875

Woodbury, Augustus, 1825-1895

Book

Title: The Second Rhode Island regiment: a narrative of military operations

I Nevins 182, Dornbusch 99.

GLC00267.326

1875

Woodbury, Augustus, 1825-1895

Book

Title: The Second Rhode Island regiment: a narrative of military operations

I Nevins 182, Dornbusch 99. SECOND COPY With loose map

GLC00267.327

1869

Smith, Edward Parmelee, 1827-1876

Book

Title: Incidents of the United States Christian Commission

Published by J. B. Lippincott & Co. Serves as a collection of descriptions of Civil War events contributed by Union soldiers and sailors. Includes chapters pertaining to various Civil War battles and locations.

GLC00267.337

10 March 1866

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of John Burns, convicted in the District of Columbia of larceny in January 1866].

Pardoned since the judge and the jury said he was a proper object of executive clemency. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

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