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1861
Magee, J., fl. 1861
[Print of Major General Henry W. Halleck]
Engraving of Halleck standing in uniform. Done by J. Magee, 3126 Chesnut St, Philadelphia, 1861. Same image as GLC03619.02.04.
GLC03619.02.03
Engraving of Halleck standing in uniform. Done by J. Magee, 3126 Chesnut St, Philadelphia, 1861. Same image as GLC03619.02.03.
GLC03619.02.04
1861-1865
[United States surgeon's affidavit]
Blank Civil War affidavit used to certify injuries sustained by incapacitated U.S. soldiers.
GLC03619.02.07
26 December 1862
Stephani, Charles, fl. 1862
[Receipt of horse]
Indicates he received "One brown mare branded U.S. saddle & bridle" from Major John H. Bills on 24 December 1862. Stephani signs as "Provost Marshal." Docketed twice. Bills was a founder of Bolivar, Tennessee.
GLC03619.02.08
13 January 1863
Topping & Freeman, fl. 1863
to Lawrence Dooly
Sends $71.34 (not included) and Dooly's military discharge to him in Athens, Ohio. Sent on stationery of the "General Military Collecting Agency." Dooly was a sergeant in the 63rd Ohio Infantry.
GLC03619.02.09
1 January 1864
Cochran, Alexander, fl. 1820-1864
[Receipt of ordnance stores]
Partially printed receipt for ordnance issued to Lieutenant Adolphus B. Frame from Captain Alex Cochran of the 116th Ohio Infantry Regiment. Among the items listed are 46 Springfield rifle muskets. Received at Sleepy Creek, West Virginia. Envelope...
GLC03619.02.10
5 November 1863
Patrick, Marsena R., 1811-1888
[Army of the Potomac military pass]
Partially printed pass of the Provost Marshal General's Office that gives C.C. Bray, citizen clerk, permission to pass from "Headquarters to within the lines" for the Quarter Masters Department. Expires at the end of the month. Issued by command of...
GLC03619.02.11
20 April 1865
Walker, Ezra L., 1839-?
List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, transferred
Partially printed document listing items transferred by "Lieut. E.L. Walker Regt Quartermaster United States Army to, Lieut AB Frame," both of the 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
GLC03619.02.12
30 April 1865
Frame, Adolphus B., 1840-?
Quarterly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage received and issued at Cleveland Town
Account for the month of April for items received and issued by Adjutant Frame of the 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
GLC03619.02.13
15 August 1867
Rogers, John F., fl. 1867
Great Sale of Government Clothing
Advertises a public auction of army-issue clothing on 3 September 1867 by order of Quartermaster General Rogers. With some calculations on the verso.
GLC03619.02.14
1881
Gibson, Ella E., fl. 1881
[Card depicting the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment's bald eagle, "Old Abe"]
With the story of "Old Abe" on the verso. The live eagle reportedly was brought on all the regiment's marches during its first three years. Gibson gives the "true history": Abe was captured by an Indian in 1861 and presented to an officer. In 1864...
GLC03619.02.17
1887-1898
[Card of E.C. Cook]
Identifies Cook as Commander of the Phil Sheridan Post in Oak Park Illinois, which existed from 1887-1898. The card has a color medal insignia, with a flag and eagle.
GLC03619.02.18
31 March 1864
Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores Received, Issued, and Remaining on Hand
Partially printed return for Company I, 116th Infantry Regiment of Ohio for the first quarter of 1864. Among the items listed are 46 Springfield rifle muskets. Frame was then a 1st Lieutenant in the regiment. Tri-folded.
GLC03619.02.19
21 May 1854
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to Robert G. White
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics.
GLC05891.01
26 June 1854
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics, elections for the United States Senate, and worries about the Whigs taking control of the state Legislature.
GLC05891.02
17 October 1854
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and an upcoming election, which he believes he can win.
GLC05891.03
19 February 1855
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and an election he hopes to win. Details the tactics of his enemies, and his plan to defeat them.
GLC05891.04
12 March 1855
Discusses a recent election he has just lost. Believes his opponents defeated him only because of dubious practices, hopes for another election, and believes he will prevail in the long run.
GLC05891.05
6 August 1855
Discusses White's financial situation.
GLC05891.06
18 August 1856
Discusses upcoming elections, support of Fremont over Buchanan. Believes he can help Fremont win the election.
GLC05891.07
28 November 1856
Asks White to make sure that a State Legislator votes for him in his upcoming bid for the Senate. Cameron believes "With his vote, I can essentially be elected." Cameron was successfully elected to the Senate that year. Written at "Lochiel,"...
GLC05891.08
30 April 1854
Discusses politics, upcoming elections, and plans to use promises of political patronage to secure votes.
GLC05891.09
13 February 1863
Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 41 (February 13, 1863)]
The Magruder Fleet, France & America. A report of the execution of 38 Native Americans in Minnesota includes details and description. A report of Yankee congressional decisions examines treatment of prisoners of war. A brief notice highlights a...
GLC05959.27.04
20 March 1863
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 46 (March 20, 1863)]
Secretary Seward's Plan for Restoring the Union. An article describes a night's experience in a typical army camp, while another outlines the history of small pox. The remarks of Mr. Warren on a congressional bill are included. An article describes...
GLC05959.27.05
24 April 1863
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 51 (April 24, 1863)]
Conscripting Negroes, Yankee Account of Attack on Charleston, Defeat of General Pegram. An editorial responds to the suspension of habeas corpus and the loss of personal liberty. Minutes from an important Democratic meeting in New York include...
GLC05959.27.06
22 May 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 3 (May 22, 1863)]
Particulars of Vallandigham's Arrest, T.J. Jackson's Last Moment, Reaction to Hooker's Retreat. An editorial from the Richmond Enquirer examines the purpose of the war from a Northern perspective. An article describes the recusant conscription of a...
GLC05959.27.07
12 June 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 6 (June 12, 1863)]
Yankee Slave System in Louisiana, Breakdown of Yankee Troops in the Field, Fight at Port Hudson. A petition concerning slavery on sugar estates is printed, including statistics and letters from various plantation owners and agents. Another...
GLC05959.27.08
19 June 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 7 (June 19, 1863)]
Vicksburg, Yankee Spy in Nassau. Observations of a Yankee spy who traded for southern cotton are printed. Two articles discuss running the blockade, and two other articles discuss an important habeas corpus case. The minutes of a peace convention in...
GLC05959.27.09
26 June 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 8 (June 26, 1863)]
Details from Vicksburg, The Fall of Puebla, The Battle of Chanellorsville in England. The Confederate Treasurer sends out a circular about governmental payments and currency. An editorial expresses the idea that war is unending and true independence...
GLC05959.27.10
17 July 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 11 (July 17, 1863)]
Great Battle at Gettysburg, Bombardment of Vicksburg.
Notes from General Toombs's state of the country report are printed. Several articles examine different facets of the Battle of Vicksburg, as well as a Confederate account of the Battle of...
GLC05959.27.11
24 July 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 12 (July 24, 1863)]
Vice-President Stephens at Fortress Monroe, Great Riot in New York - Conscription Register, Raid on Wytheville.
An article describes a lightning incident. Several articles report war activity, and congressional election results are noted. A long...
GLC05959.27.12
31 July 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 13 (July 31, 1863)]
Stonewall Jackson's Name and Memory, Morgan in Trouble at Ohio River, The Third Days Fight at Gettysburg.
An article describes the last battle of Stonewall Jackson. Mr. Grissom remarks in the House of Commons on habeas corpus in the Confederacy. An...
GLC05959.27.13
6 August 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 14 (August 6, 1863)]
The Riot in New York - How it served the Negroes, The Fall of Port Hudson, President Davis' Proclamation - Amnesty to Deserters, Important Orders from General Lee and Cooper.
Hon. C.L. Vallandigham addressed the people of Ohio. A manifesto to Mexico...
GLC05959.27.14
20 August 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]
From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.
A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...
GLC05959.27.15
24 September 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 21 (September 24, 1863)]
The Fight in Culpepper.
An editorial examines Lincoln's comments regarding the fruitlessness of present Southern actions. An article describes the state of the Mississippi River and its ports. Statistics from the 1860 census reveal fears of...
GLC05959.27.16
8 October 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 23 (October 8, 1863)]
Sufferings of Confederate Prisoners after Gettysburg, Yankee Planters in Louisiana, General Lee's Official Report on Invasion of Pennsylvania.
Several news briefs outline current events in North Carolina. An article describes the sufferings of...
GLC05959.27.17
3 December 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 31 (December 3, 1863)]
Suffering of Soldiers in Bragg's Army, Chickamauga a Month After the Fight. An editorial deplores the practice of kidnapping free white men for conscription. A brief article describes the desolation of harvest and land near Richmond. Governor Vance...
GLC05959.27.18
7 January 1862
Britton, Edward H., fl. 1861-1862
Weekly Catawba journal. [Vol. 3, no. 126 (January 7, 1862)]
News items include Battle at Picken's Re-Opened, General Pillow Resigns at Columbus, The Attempt to Block Charleston Harbor, The Battle at Fort Pickens, Colonel McIntosh's Recent Battle, General McClellan Sick With Typhoid Fever, Federal Vessels...
GLC05959.28.02
10 May 1861
Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 19 (May 10, 1861)]
Proclamation by Governor Letcher of Virginia, Proclamation by John W. Ellist of North Carolina. This issue contains two war poems on the front page, with a short message about the spirit of liberty. An editorial pins God with certain sides of war...
GLC05959.29.01
14 May 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 20 (May 14, 1861)]
Conditions of Peace Required of the so-called Seceded States.
Reports from the past state legislature are printed. Ads request volunteers for the Salisbury Grays and the Engineers, artillery, infantry, and cavalry. An article provides advice to...
GLC05959.29.02
21 May 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 21 (May 21, 1861)]
General Lee to Take Control of Forces in Virginia, Schooner "Indiana" Seized, Attack Expected at Harper's Ferry, Arkansas Admitted to the Confederate States. Semi-Weekly
An editorial compares the Confederacy with the pre-Revolutionary Americans...
GLC05959.29.03
3 September 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 48 (September 3, 1861)]
The Confederate Tax Laws, Battles of Oak Hill and Mesilla. Semi-Weekly The Confederate tax law is printed here. A brief notice mentions the lack of American allegiance among Mormons in Utah. A letter to the editor describes circumstances in South...
GLC05959.29.04
20 September 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 53 (September 20, 1861)]
Governor Jackson Announces his Intentions of Moving the Capital to Lexington, General Lee Has Taken General Reynolds Prisoner, Article Concerning Parson Brownlow. The Stay Law, an act to change the jurisdiction of the courts and the rules of pleading...
GLC05959.29.05
24 September 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 54 (September 24, 1861)]
Letter from the Captain of the Sumter - R. Semmes. The first section of the Stay Law is reprinted here (see previous issue). An editorial responds to letters to the editor concerning the topic of discussion.
GLC05959.29.06
4 October 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 57 (October 4, 1861)]
Proclamation by Ben McCulloch. An article describes the British government's attitude toward the North, and another describes medicinal quinine. A lengthy list of contributions received at the local depository is included. A proclamation of General...
GLC05959.29.07
5 October 1864
Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 4 (October 5, 1864)]
Article titles include The Church and the Army and Prayers During the War. A variety of religious articles examining the repentance of David, prayer (with a note encouraging readers to pray for prisoners of war), self conscience, superstitions, etc...
GLC05959.32.01
12 October 1864
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 5 (October 12, 1864)]
Selections discuss grace, the Lord's prayer, the pity of God, and self denial. Account of the visit by the Bishop to St. Peters Church. An editorial examines proposed changes to creeds in the American Anglican church. A didactic piece serves to train...
GLC05959.32.02
19 October 1864
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 6 (October 19, 1864)]
An editorial comments that in these sorrowing times, the consolations of God are even more greatly needed. Minutes from the Ravenscroft Conference are printed. Further editorials discuss the filioque or American change of creed, with attention given...
GLC05959.32.03
26 October 1864
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, New Series, no. 7 (October 26, 1864)]
Article titles include Slavery in America, Bishop Colenso and the Cause of His Infidelity, An Important Discovery - A Christian Temper is Everything, A Religious Conversation - Sources of Evil and the Causes.
An English editorial on slavery in...
GLC05959.32.04
16 March 1865
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 25 (March 16, 1865)]
A description of the occupation and destruction of Columbia includes details to the pillage and burning of the city. Correspondence between Sherman and General Hampton concerns Sherman's march and pillage through South Carolina, with special...
GLC05959.32.05
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