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1864
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
to Alida McParlin
McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.
GLC02649.16
1 September 1864
Ingalls, Rufus, 1818-1893
to Montgomery C. Meigs
Copy of a letter written by Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a commendation for the Medical Department...
GLC02649.17
8 January 1864
Parker, George B., 1826-?
to Thomas McParlin
Parker, signing as President of the Medical Officers of the U.S. Army General Hospital at Annapolis, offers three resolutions officially congratulating McParlin on his promotion to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. George B. Parker (b. 1826?)...
GLC02649.19
Copy of GLC02649.17 with slight textual variations. Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, writes to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a...
GLC02649.20
15 April 1865
to Benjamin William Brice
Writes to Brice, the Acting Pay Master General, to request pay according to his brevet rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Heavily docketed; the request is denied across docket. With signed endorsements by Brice dated 18 April 1865 indicating McParlin...
GLC02649.21
April 1865
Abraham Lincoln Foully Assassinated, April 14th 1865, from the London Punch
Nineteen stanza poem, an anonymous tribute to the late President, McParlin copied from Punch magazine.
GLC02649.22
1863
[Contemporary transcription of the Gettysburg Address]
Written on stationery of the Murray Hill Hotel in New York.
GLC02649.23
6 December 1864
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
to Thomas A. McParlin
Partially printed letter transmitting McParlin's appointment (not included) to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Form letter offering congratulations. Issued on stationery of "Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac."
GLC02649.25
December 6, 1864
Draft copy of GLC02649.25, probably written by a secretary. Letter transmitting McParlin's appointment (not included) to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Form letter offering congratulations. Signed as "official" by Brevet Major General...
GLC02649.26
30 June 1865
Ruggles, George D. (George David), ?-1904
Signed by Ruggles as AAG, by command of Major General Meade. A printed order relieving McParlin of his duty as the Colonel and Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac and ordering him to report to the Surgeon General, as a result of the break up...
GLC02649.28
16 April 1866
Major General Meade informs McParlin that he has complied with his request for a recommendation (see GLC02649.30): "I think if any medical officers are entitled to the Brevet of Brig Genl it [is] these who like yourself stuck it out in the field and...
GLC02649.29
to Charles Hale Morgan
Major General Meade strongly recommends Dr. Thomas A. McParlin to Colonel Morgan for advancement in rank. Discusses details about military actions in the Civil War, and McParlin's role in them as an Army Surgeon and Medical Director of the Army of...
GLC02649.30
22 April 1866
Pope, John, 1822-1892
to Andrew Jackson Smith
Pope recommends to Major General Smith that McParlin be brevetted to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel for his service on 29-30 August 1862 (Second Battle of Manassas) and Brigadier General for his service as Medical Director of the Army of...
GLC02649.31
3 May 1866
A copy of GLC02649.31 (so marked), but with a different place of address and date. Pope recommends to Major General Smith that McParlin be brevetted to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel for his service on 29-30 August 1862 (Second Battle...
GLC02649.32
19 December 1866
to the Adjutant General, U.S.A. War Department
Rejects his appointment as Brevet Brigadier General dated 27 November. In part: "This is the Second Brevet of that grade, tendered to me for different services: one, with the army in the field - which I now hold - as Brigadier General by Brevet for...
GLC02649.35
10 December 1866
to Joseph K. Barnes
Copy of a letter officially notifying U.S. Surgeon General Barnes that he has accepted the rank of Brevet Brigadier General "for meritorious service during the war." Written on stationery of the Headquarters Department of the Gulf. Headed "Medical...
GLC02649.36
17 October 1885
to unknown
McParlin asks that an original letter of introduction written by Ulysses S. Grant and sent to President Chester A. Arthur be returned to him (the original being deposited in White House files). McParlin transcribes in his own hand the text of the...
GLC02649.37
19 October 1883
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Chester A. Arthur
Printed copy of Grant's letter of introduction for Thomas A. McParlin sent to President Arthur. Commends McParlin's service in the Civil War. McParlin quoted this letter in full in GLC02649.37, in a request to Arthur for the return of the original.
GLC02649.38
27 November 1864
to Alida Roca McParlin
McParlin sends news of himself and asks for more letters from his wife. Writes about life and work at the hospital in Annapolis, Maryland. Comments on religion, friends, and food. Has been so cold that he has been using his "buffalo robe." Troops...
GLC02649.39
to John Clements
Scrap of paper on which McParlin presents a bill for $1.80 from July 1864 and indicates that he has received payment. With emendations in another hand confirming payment on 2 November 1864.
GLC02649.41
1 August 1864
Scrap of paper on which McParlin presents a bill for $3.85 and indicates that he has received payment.
GLC02649.42
to W. J. Babcock
Scrap of paper on which McParlin documents a payment to Babcock of $54.25 for room and board. Marked paid in the same hand. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac.
GLC02649.43
1861-1865
Incomplete letter fragment discussing California and Europe, and McParlin's wish to see his wife.
GLC02649.44
1864-1865
[Nine envelopes mostly from Thomas McParlin to his wife, each without an accompanying letter]
Six envelopes and three partial letters, most from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, Medical Director's Office, to Alida McParlin.
GLC02649.45
[Reproduction of a vignette bust portrait of Thomas A. McParlin]
Vignette bust portrait of McParlin by unknown photographer.
GLC02649.46
Photographed closer up and at a more advanced age than in GLC02649.46.
GLC02649.47
[View of an interior of a Civil War era hospital with patients]
Reproduced photograph of a hospital interior, possibly one that Dr. Thomas A. McParlin oversaw.
GLC02649.48
18 April 1849
Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1858
to Charles M. Armstrong
Jones' letter discussing John B. Marchand's "lack of zeal and restiveness" and his "hostility to my lawful authority," written in Marchand's hand. Jones discusses the insubordinate actions of Marchand and two other officers, which he says were...
GLC02680.01
October 8, 1849
Marchand, John B., 1808-1875
to Thomas Ap Catesby Jones
Marchand states his desire to be detached from his ship and copies an earlier letter of his to support his case. Since he has served three years and his ship is about to "almost circumnavigate the globe," believes he is entitled to instead return to...
GLC02680.02
10 October 1849
to John B. Marchand
Denying Marchand's request to be relieved of his post and return home. "I can see nothing in your situation oppressive or even unusual in the naval service...It is a great innovation upon usage, and the obligations of Commissioned officers to their...
GLC02680.03
28 November 1858
Marchand, Elizabeth L., 1824-1863
Sister says he has not written in over six weeks, inquires how he is doing, and relates family news.
GLC02680.04
30 November 1858
Marchand, Henry C., 1818-1882
Marchand's brother discusses family events, inquires about retiring admirals, and mentions a black servant who was fired after running away. Also notes "The gas company have laid their pipes through the town and as a general thing almost every...
GLC02680.05
1865
Jackman, W.J., fl. 1865
[Portrait of David G. Farragut]
Engraved portrait of Farragut in uniform, with his facsimile signature below. Printed by Richard Rutter and Company.
GLC02680.06
11 December 1858
Guernsey, Alfred H., 1824-1902
Encloses documents relating to the Paraguay Expedition, a naval voyage Marchand is about to take to Argentina to explore various waterways. Encloses "the sheets of 'La Plata,' as far as printed, together with the map." Also encloses an article from...
GLC02680.08
22 June 1860
Case, Augustus Ludlow, 1813-1893
to John B. Marchand [Fragment]
Last page of a letter inviting Marchand and his wife to visit during the summer. Marchand and Case both served on the Paraguay expedition.
GLC02680.09
15 January 1861
Woodville, William, 1827-1898
Informs Marchand of the sale of stocks he owns. Woodville was a stockbroker.
GLC02680.10
3 September 1861 - 11 September 1861
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Copy of Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles' promotion of Samuel Huse as "acting Master of the U.S. Steamer James Adger." Includes copies of docketing/endorsements by Commander Samuel L. Breese and Commander John Jay Almy.
GLC02680.11
8 February 1864
Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893
Regarding promotion of Assistant Engineers. Reads in part: "You will please report the names and rank or grade of all Assistant Engineers on board the vessel who are entitled to an examination for promotion under the Circular of the Secretary of the...
GLC02680.15
12 February 1864
Fitzhugh, William E., 1832-1889
to Thornton A. Jenkins
Fitzhugh reports on the amount of coal aboard his ship, the U.S.S. Sebago. Written on board the U.S.S. Sebago, as part of the blockade on Mobile, Alabama. Docket contains signed note regarding blockade ship assignments; may be in Jenkins' hand with...
GLC02680.16
1864/02/12
Names of vessels and commanders off Mobile Bar
Lists the names of 19 vessels engaged in the blockade of Mobile Bay, their respective captains, and their exact location. Docket notes "several absent."
GLC02680.17
16 February 1864
Leroy, William E., 1818-1888
Has heard that Jenkins thinks his ship is not in proper position in the blockade, and hopes to rectify this problem. Says he felt he was in the proper position, states he takes "pride in endeavouring to go where I am ordered," and asks if he should...
GLC02680.18
20 February 1864
Enclosing communications regarding James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army, who now works on board the ship. "I herewith enclose the communications relating to James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army and now serving on board this ship as...
GLC02680.19
20-21 February 1864
Low, William W., 1823-1877
Relays a message from "the Admiral" asking Marchand to forward certain mails and discusses a trading ship that is overcharging for its goods. Docket notes "Reporting the 'Pelican States' violation of Revenue law." Written on board the U.S.S...
GLC02680.20
21 February 1864
Report on his naval actions. Explains his recent movements, and discusses those of Admiral Franklin Buchanan, the commander of Confederate ships in Mobile Bay. Says his ship will be at the Pensacola Naval Yards for repairs. Written on board the U...
GLC02680.21
1 March 1864
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
Copy of a letter discussing naval strategy and suggesting that Pensacola, Florida be warned, in case a Confederate ram tries a sneak attack there. Says the rebel rams Tennessee and Baltic are nearby. Written on board the U.S.S. Calhoun, in the...
GLC02680.22
12 March 1864
Gillis, John P., 1803-1873
to William H. Dana
Copy of a letter to Dana, the first page ordering Dana to patrol specific waterways, the second page giving orders regarding "prizes seized at the Rio Grande." Written on board the U.S.S. Ossipee, commanded by Gillis off Galveston, Texas, during the...
GLC02680.23
15 March 1864
Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865
Enclosing twenty copies [not present] each "of 2 circulars issued by the Bureau of Ordnance" with orders to distribute them to all the vessels on Marchand's station. Written on board the U.S.S. Hartford, of which Percival was captain, off Pensacola...
GLC02680.24
A brief communication from Farragut, requesting the "names and positions of all the vessels in your division on the first and fifteenth of every month." Written on board the U.S.S. Hartford, off Pensacola, Florida, during the Union blockade of major...
GLC02680.25
16 March 1864
Van Deusen, George H., 1836-?
From an assistant surgeon of the U. S. Volunteer Navy, confirming illnesses of two men under Marchand's command. "I hereby respectfully call a Medical Survey on Pat McGough…affected with synavitis of hip joint: and James McGuire has Typhoid fever."...
GLC02680.26
30 March 1864
Stating that he is aware of the situation of sailors whose term has expired, and enclosing an address [not present] on the subject. Written in response to a letter sent to Farragut by sailors on the U.S.S. Lackawanna. Written on board the U.S.S...
GLC02680.27
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