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1864
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
[Engraving of General Edwin V. Sumner]
Engraving of General Edwin Vose Sumner, based on a photograph, published by "Johnson, Fry & Co."
GLC07102.04
1892 circa
Johnson, Thomas G., 1844-1904
[Engraving of Abraham Lincoln]
Engraving of Abraham Lincoln's head. Based on a photograph by Alexander Hester. Engraved for the Republican Club of New York. Accompanied by sheet explaining the print.
GLC07102.05
circa 1880-1890
Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912
Formation of guerrilla bands
Foreground depicts an angry figure trying to convince a farmer, who has had his homestead destroyed by Union forces, to take revenge by joining a guerrilla band in the background. The farmer sits with his wife and son among the ruins of what appears...
GLC00493.16
Offering of bells to be cast into cannon
Depicts a pastor and members of his congregation presenting church bells to be used to create weapons of war. The officer who accepts the bells removes his hat in recognition of the reverence of the occasion. Enslaved people are depicted lifting...
GLC00493.19
Gen'l Stuart's raid to the White House
Depicts Confederate cavalrymen under the command of General J.E.B. Stuart descending upon the Federal line only to find one Hezekiah Skinflint, a sutler who had provided provisions, in this case "ale and lager," to the soldiers. Many Southerners held...
GLC00493.21
April 11, 1879
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
to Captain Julius Walker Adams
Remarks that he recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for business. Discusses the board evaluating his conduct in the Battle of Second Manassas. Remarks that Major Gardner plans to attempt to gain support from the Secretary of War, George...
GLC00214.02.03
June 9, 1879
Refers to his lawyers John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate. Mentions General Irvin McDowell, dispatches pertaining to his case from 1862, and a letter he (Porter) sent to Adjutant General Edward Davis Townsend concerning the testimony McDowell...
GLC00214.02.07
June 26, 1887
to Robert Bruce Warden
General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, writes to Warden, an author and associate judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Has given General Henry Jackson Hunt, Governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C., an introduction card. Hopes...
GLC00214.02.12
October 26, 1878
to Colonel Julius Walker Adams
Year inferred from content. Mentions Generals Irvin McDowell and David Hunter, in reference to an investigation called to reevaluate Porter's actions at the Battle of Second Manassas. Remarks, "There is evidently a war to be raised by those fellows...
GLC00214.02.13
February 27, 1879
Discusses a delay in the meeting of the board. Mentions the arguments of John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels during hearings. Writes "I know nothing of the Board. My relations with it have been entirely of a formal character & I...
GLC00214.02.02
April 19, 1879
Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks...
GLC00214.02.04
July 5, 1881
Mentions the Slater letters, noting that Slater is an excellent Republican who served in the 13th New York Volunteers, and was badly wounded in the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses "a terrible blow to the country" at length, referring to the 2...
GLC00214.02.08
July 7, 1881
Declares, "When you publish anything I write you must be careful- I write without thought of the matter going beyond yourself... you bring Teller on me now- Well it's done- There is not use crying over spilt milk-" Porter had recently mentioned...
GLC00214.02.09
28 September 1853
Jones, R.C., fl. 1845-1853
to William E. Jones
Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.
GLC02711.18
30 June 1861
Hardy, William T., fl. 1861
[Receipt]
Receipt for one four-horse wagon and complete team for William E. Jones when he was organizing troops.
GLC02711.27
20 March 1863
Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and...
GLC02163.12
10 December 1862
Edwards writes to his mother from headquarters, 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. His regiment will soon attempt to cross the Rappahannock River with ammunition and three days supplies. Notes that it was snowing when his regiment arrived...
GLC02163.03
5 January 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that he was recently on picket duty on the Rappahannock River, one hundred yards from enemy pickets: "they seemed greatly to enjoy the reading of Jeff Davises'...
GLC02163.05
13 January 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Appears to follow GLC02163.06 (also to his mother). Location inferred from content. Informs her that Lieutenant Colonel Montague (possibly George Montague) will...
GLC02163.07
16 January 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Reports, "We are to cross the Rappahannock again tomorrow morning, although I am not so foolish as to allow myself to think that in the coming struggle I must die, yet...
GLC02163.09
9 December 1863
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Comments on his location, noting that although he ordered his men to establish comfortable quarters, he does not think they will spend the winter there (possibly at...
GLC02163.14
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
1876
Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895
The reveille on the line of battle
Marked "Plate 1." Contains two images. Top half is titled "The Reveille on the Line of Battle," and the bottom half is titled "Tattoo in Camp." Top half depicts the line of battle at daylight. The regimental bugler stands on the crest of the hill...
GLC08653.01
Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp
Marked "Plate 2." The commissary sergeant is in the foreground weighing out rations of meat for the company cook. Structure to the left is an improvised stable built of pine boughs.The camp contains a log cabin and is situated on a lake, which is...
GLC08653.02
A wagoner's shanty
Marked "Plate 4." Contains 3 separate images. Upper left image is titled "A wagoner's shanty," and shows a winter camp of a wagoner. The wagoner is chopping a log in front of his log cabin, which has an overhang of crossed branches and brush. At the...
GLC08653.03
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