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circa 1880
Buttre, John Chester (1821-1893)
Engraving of Jacob Thompson
Biographical note is adhered below the image. Photograph by J.E. M'Clees Washington D.C. Engraved by J.C. Buttre N.Y.
GLC02459.62
27 February 1899
Miles, Nelson A. (1839-1925)
to Charles G. Slack
Miles affirms that he is the person mentioned in a letter signed by General Winfield Scott Hancock that Slack inquired about (GLC02462.09.01).
GLC02462.09.02
9 July 1880
Stanton, Frederick P. (Frederick Perry) (1814-1894)
to Hon. Robert J. Walker
Encloses a report Stanton printed in advance of its presentation to the House of Representatives. Requests Walker's suggestions regarding the report. Possibly to Robert Jarvis Cochran Walker, though he did not serve a term in the House of...
GLC02467.25
13 February 1892
Nicolay, John G. (1832-1901)
to F.N. Barrett
Thanks him for an extract of Gerrit Smith's comment on Abraham Lincoln. Mentions a problem with his eyesight.
GLC02490.12
6 January 1888
Edmunds, George F. (1828-1919)
to W. J. Bruce
Thanks him for sending a copy of a book. States he will reimburse him for the cost. Edmunds has struck "Senate Chamber" from the stationery.
GLC02504.13
11 May 1880
Waite, Morrison R. (1816-1888)
to George F. Edmunds
Apologizes for interrupting Senator Edmunds during a senate debate in order to do an interview. Explains that there was a misunderstanding over whether or not Edmunds was engaged in the debate.
GLC02504.38
10 February 1891
Blaine, James Gillespie (1830-1893)
to Fennelon Brown
Secretary of State Blaine writes to Chief Clerk of the State Department Brown telling him to "send to White House treaty with paper prepared yesterday in connection therewith." Blaine's memorandum is written in ink. The date on the piece is in...
GLC02504.43
26 May 1884
Ingersoll, Robert G. (1833-1899)
to Mr. Riblay
Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.
GLC02505.25
circa 1894
Prince Studio
[Cabinet photograph of William F. Cody]
Signed by Cody with "W.F. Cody" and "Buffalo Bill." Shown in a suit with a full white mustache and a beard growing only from his chin. Taken by Prince Studio, 31 Union Square, New York, and Penn. Ave & 11th St. Washington, D.C.
GLC02508.04
3 September 1898
Eddy, Mary Baker (1821-1910)
to Oliver C. Sabin
Thanks him for his vindication of Christian Science in his "interesting Washington News letter." Adds, "we are about to start a weekly newspaper in Boston, but I see no reason for its conflicting in the least with the circulation of your paper."
GLC02509.05
1892/07/18
Morton, Levi P. (1824-1920)
to F. H. Barrett re: autograph collection of all Vice Presidents
Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber." The collection includes all the "Vice-Presidents of the United States with the exception of Elbridge Gerry and myself." [vice presidents]
GLC02512.09
1893/12/07
Stevenson, Adlai
to J.C. Green re: a letter of thanks
Written on printed stationery "Vice-President's Chamber" [vice presidents]
GLC02512.12
1889/01/14
Sherman, John
to M. A. Wright re: possibility of appointing southerners to Benjamin Harrison's cabinet
On Senate stationery. Senator Sherman does not feel at liberty "to advise Gen Harrison as to his cabinet," but hopes he will include some Southerners. John Sherman (1823-1900), William Tecumseh's brother was a prominent US Senator from Ohio (1861...
GLC02691.10
6 March 1893
Unknown
How the Treasury is Robbed and No Load in that Barrel
Article discusses the problem they have on their hands with the duplication of bonds and treasury notes. Currently there is no method of preventions and they've had to pay millions in redemption. The other side talks about taxes and how farmers are...
GLC02691.12.02
30 April 1898
Smith, Michael Hoke (1855-1931)
Map of the World Showing the Points at Which the War is In Progress
Map shows the miles between ports found in locations such as Japan, San Francisco, Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cape Verde, Liverpool, New York, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, and the Phillipines. Lists the names of all the ships in the fleet at the...
GLC02691.12.08
19 February 1883
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Mary Audenreid
Writes to the widow of his aide-de-camp during the Civil War, Joseph Crain Audenreid, listing their theater and opera engagements. "I supposed you have in mind ... that on Saturday next you & I are to hear [Adelina] Pattie in the matinee 2PM."...
GLC02692
1880
Brown, George W. (1820-1915)
Reminiscences of Old John Brown
An account of John Brown's time in Kansas, based largely on George W. Brown's recollections. Title page states "The Truth at Last. History Corrected...Thrilling Incidents of Border Life in Kansas." Attempts to be fair, "neither am i laboring to...
GLC00267.213
1892
DuBose, John Witherspoon (fl. 1892)
The life and times of William Lowndes Yancey
GLC00267.217
1890
Abbot, Willis J. (1863-1934)
Battle fields and camp fires
I. Nevins 21, III Dornbusch 1366.
GLC00267.218
1887
Andrews, Robert W. (b. 1790)
The Life and adventures of Capt. Robert W. Andrews...
Dornbusch II, 863, Nicholson p. 21. Andrews was a veterinary surgeon.
GLC00267.224
1888
Coffin, Charles Carleton (1823-1896)
Drum-beat of the nation : the first period of the war of the rebellion from its outbreak to the close of 1862
First edition, published by Harpers & Brothers. Focuses on campaigns in the first half of the Civil War.
GLC00267.243
1885
Walker, William C. (fl. 1885)
History of the eighteenth regiment Conn. volunteers in the war for the Union
Written by Chaplain Walker. Published by the committee in charge of compiling the history of the 18th Connecticut. The committee consisted of: Walker, H.M. Durfey, Geo. C. Setchel, James McKee, Wm. Caruthers. Printed by Gordon Wilcox. Bookplate...
GLC00267.246
Crawford, Samuel W. (1829-1892)
The Genesis of the Civil War: The Story of Sumter, 1860-1861
Discusses the events leading to the Civil War both from his vantage point as an officer at Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter and from a larger context. Focuses both on events he witnessed firsthand and those he researched. Printed by Charles Webster...
GLC00267.252
Hedley, Fenwick Yellowley (fl. 1884-1890)
Marching through Georgia...
Title continues: "Pen-Pictures of Every-Day Life in General Sherman's Army, from the Beginning of the Atlanta Campaign Until the Close of the War." Written by Hedley, who was adjutant of the 32nd Illinois Infantry and Member of the Society of the...
GLC00267.262
1895, 1896
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth (1823-1911)
Massachusetts in the army and navy during the war of 1861-65
II Nevins 151, Union bookshelf 43.
GLC00267.264
[ 1898 ]
Field, Charles D. (fl. 1898)
Three years in the saddle from 1861 to 1865
I Nevins 87, Dornsbusch 64, Coulter 159. The 13th Illinois Cavalry in AR & MO
GLC00267.265
1894
Johnson, Rossiter (1840-1931)
Campfire and battlefield : an illustrated history of the campaigns and conflicts of the Civil War
With contributions of J.T. Morgan, O.O. Howard, W. B. Howard, John B. Gordon, James Tanner, George Kilmer and Mrs. L.C. Pickett. First edition, published by Bryan, Taylor & Company. SIgned by Clark Hine on 11 November 1896. Heavily illustrated...
GLC00267.267
1886
Long, A. L. (Armistead Lindsay) (1827-1891)
Memoirs of Robert E. Lee
Title continues "His Military and Personal History embracing a large amount of information heretofore unpublished...together with incidents relating to his private life subsequent to the war." Published by J. M. Stoddart & Company, New York and B.F...
GLC00267.272
1896
The Story of one regiment: The Eleventh Maine infantry volunteers...
I Nevins 127, Dornbusch 73, Union bookshelf 136.
GLC00267.280
1884
History of the thirty-fifth regiment, Massachusetts volunteers, 1862-1865
I Nevins 129, Dornbusch 305, Union bookshelf 150.
GLC00267.283
1899
Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861-1865. Volume II Official reports...
Second edition.
GLC00267.288
1895
Lord, Edward O. (fl. 1895)
History of the ninth regiment New Hampshire volunteers in the war...
I Nevins 123, Dornbusch 36.
GLC00267.291
Toombs, Samuel (1844-1889)
New Jersey troops in the Gettysburg campaign
Title continues, "from June 5 to July 31, 1863." "To the memory of the gallant Jerseymen who sacrificed their lives at the battle of Gettysburg for the maintenance of the Union this book is reverently dedicated." Inscription inside cover: "Butler...
GLC00267.293
James, Frank B. (fl. 1895-1903)
McCook's brigade at the assault upon Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, June 27, 1864
Written by James, the former Captain of the 52nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and later Brevet Major United States Volunteers. The 52nd Ohio was in the 14th Corps. Fold out black and white map of Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia on 27 June 1864, which marks...
GLC00267.300
Smith, John L.
History of the corn exchange regiment, 118th Pennsylvania volunteers....
I Nevins 144, Dornbusch (Penn) 289, Union bookshelf 200, Nicholson 408, Wilkinson 9104
GLC00267.304
[188?]
Stickney, Albert
Warren Court of Inquiry. Argument of... counsel for General Warren
I Nevins 45, who finds this defense of Warren's conduct at Five Forks convincing. See .334
GLC00267.338
Walker, Francis A.
History of the second army corps in the Army of the Potomac
III Dornbusch 1311 (citing 1886 ed.). With 30 maps.
GLC00267.344
1889
Wilson, William Bender (fl. 1889)
A few acts and actors in the tragedy of the Civil War....
II Nevins 33, Dornbusch II 2557, Nicholson 937.
GLC00267.350
1885-1889
Garrison, Wendell Phillips (1840-1907)
William Lloyd Garrison: the story of his life, told by his children
Published by The Century Co., New York. Illustrated with wood engravings. Volume 1 covers 1805-1835, Vol. 2 1835-1840, Vol. 3 1841-1860, and Vol. 4 1861-1879.
GLC00267.368
1893
Kurz & Allison
Battle of Wilson's Creek
Published by Kurz & Allison at 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Pristine colored image, dominated by the greens of the trees and grass, shows Union infantry of the 1st Iowa regiment emerging from the woods to attack a Confederate line in the...
GLC00316.01
1891
Battle of Nashville
Published by Kurz & Allison at 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Pristine color image shows victorious Union charge over either Shy's or Overton's Hills. Demoralized and wounded Confederates are shown retreating, while white Union calvarymen attack...
GLC00316.02
Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark.
Published by Kurz & Allison, Art Publishers at 76 and 78 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Depicts a charging column of mixed Confederate calvary and infantry on the right side of the image. Most of the Confederate calvary are American Indians dressed in...
GLC00317.01
24 November 1885 - 28 November 1885
Burial card and news clipping regarding death of John B. Stonehouse [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00368.06
24 November 1885
Brasure, John W. (fl. 1885-1891)
[Burial Card for John B. Stonehouse]
Burial card with advertisement for John W. Brasure, undertaker, on verso.
GLC00368.06.01
28 November 1885
Ford, S. T. (fl. 1885)
Interesting Biographical Sketch by Rev. S.T. Ford
Newspaper clipping of an obituary for John B. Stonehouse given by the Reverend S.T. Ford. Newspaper reprints words said at the funeral, "General, we shall be lonesome without you."
GLC00368.06.02
11 February 1887
Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890)
[Statement of political belief]
Quotes himself, "That country, where everyman is the political equal of every other man." Addressed to whom it may concern and signed and dated "F.E. Spinner/aged 85 years/January 21st, 1887."
GLC00431.10
14 August 1890
to A.S. Solomons
Writes about his worsening health, "I am growing gradually worse - am confronting an open grave and hope soon to slide into it and be at rest." Informs that he is nearly blind and cannot sign his name without help from another. Written by someone...
GLC00431.12
25 November 1890
to unknown
Discusses the origins of the design of the flag of the United States. Encloses something showing what he believes the flag should look like now (not present). Reports that he became Treasurer in 1861 and served under Presidents Lincoln, Johnson...
GLC00431.13
13 July 1889
Sarony, Napoleon (1821-1896)
[Sepia cabinet portrait of William T. Sherman]
Contemporary portrait of Sherman, published in 1888. Seated, upper torso, arms folded. Dated "1889" and signed by Sherman in pencil on front with his inscription on verso to General Frederick Tracy Dent in Denver on 13 July 1889. Dent was Grant's...
GLC00478
1880-1890 circa
Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912)
Confederate war etchings [Decimalized .01-.29]
This portfolio is a reprint of the original 1863 publication. The twenty-nine etchings by Volck were originally published under the name "V. Blada." Made during the Civil War, the etchings show sympathy for the Confederate cause, and distaste for...
GLC00493
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