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January 25, 1862 - August 04, 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Letter and Newspaper][Decimalized .01- .02]
Letter from Lincoln to General Hurlbut not to order subpar guns, and a issue of Scientific America with a cover story on guns.
GLC00005
1880-1895
Jackson, William Hicks, 1835-1903
Distant View Of The Castle Geyser.
Distant View Of The Castle Geyser, attributed to number 445. Photo of geyser in the distance surrounded by a forest. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.06
Crater of the Grand Geyser
Crater of the Grand Geyser. Photo of the crater of a geyser. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.07
[Crater]
Most of the title is indistinguishable, except for the word Crater. Close up photo of the crater of a geyser. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.08
An Elk - "Cervus Canadensis"
An Elk - "Cervus Canadensis," attributed to number 301. A close up photo of an elk laying in a forest. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.09
A Successful Hunter.
A Successful Hunter, attributed to number 500. A photo of three talking while surrounded by the dead bodies of five deer. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.10
Shadow Lake Near The W. Gallatin, M.T.
Shadow Lake Near The W. Gallatin, M.T., attributed to number 489. A photo of a lake with a mountain to the left of the lake. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.11
[Needle Rocks Garden of the]
The legible part of the title reads [Needle Rocks Garden of the], attributed to number 970. A photo of a tall rock next to a worn road. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.12
[Photo of three men in a large ditch full of rocks]
[Photo of three men in a large ditch full of rocks]. The title is indistinguishable. Two of the men are standing and working, while the other is sitting. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.13
[Photo of three men standing in front of a log cabin]
[Photo of three men standing in front of a log cabin]. The title is indistinguishable. The cabin is in the middle of a forest. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.14
Sierra San Juan.
Sierra San Juan. A photo of a range of mountains overlooking a lake. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.15
[A photo of 5 or 6 people next to a large rock structure at a high height]
[A photo of 5 or 6 people next to a large rock structure at a high height]. The large rock structure appears to be an ancient city or town. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.16
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs. Photograph of a hot springs with a forest and mountain in the background. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.17
[Photograph of hot springs]
Photograph of a hot springs in an open landscape. A man is standing in front of the hot springs. Houses can be seen in the background. "Mammoth Hot Springs" is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.18
circa 1902
[Holy Moses! Look at the Ghost!]
GLC05139.03.38
1861/08/15
Tomes, Fuller, fl. 1861
re: sight of secession flag over Marshall House in Annapolis, with photograph
Letter written by a private in the 13th NY volunteers, alluding to the circumstances of the death of Col. Elmer Ellsworth. "We begged for permission to land, to tear form that house that hated emblem of 'traitors', had we been permitted to land...
GLC07304.01
27 September 1862
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
to James G. Wilson, Esq.
All applications for copies of the new Register must be made to the Senate.
GLC07205.002
16 September 1862
Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862
to Sir
Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.
GLC07205.003
10 June 1861
Senard, Laurent, fl. 1861
to My Dear Mother
He writes that so far the life of a soldier has been peaceful because the hard fighting they expected did not occur. He is in the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry. The city of Washington was the dirtiest place he ever saw.
GLC07205.007
25 December 1862
Ives, J.P., fl. 1862
to Capt. Majaw
He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.
GLC07205.001
25 June 1862
Beall, R.S., fl. 1862
to Thomas Hillhouse
He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.
GLC07205.004
7 June 1861
Irish, C.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Mauram
He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.
GLC07205.005
6 October 1862
Heese, H.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Hillhouse
"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.
GLC07205.006
29 March 1862
to Unknown
Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.
GLC07205.008
24 November 1864
Doyle, John H., fl. 1864
He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.
GLC07205.009
5 July 1863
to Mr. Baker
He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to...
GLC07205.010
21 October 1862
Moore, William, fl. 1862
to Mr. Thurman
He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.
GLC07205.011
13 January 1862
Burroughs, Charles, fl. 1862
to William Gifford
Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.
GLC07205.012
23 July 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister
Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.
GLC07205.013
26 July 1862
Barrows, Arad, fl. 1862
to Madam
A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.
GLC07205.014
12 March 1864
McCollough, William A., fl. 1964
to Friend Fen
William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.
GLC07205.015
21 September 1862
Mouse, William, fl. 1862
Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.
GLC07205.016
22 February 1861
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,
GLC07705.405
2 May 1861
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.
GLC07705.406
15 January 1861
Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.
GLC07705.408
circa 1861-1864
He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.
GLC07705.410
13 January 1861
No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.
GLC07705.411
28 January 1864
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.
GLC07705.413
17 February 1864
Vandhart, D., fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.
GLC07705.415
3 March 1864
Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how...
GLC07705.417
2 June 1864
He is hoping to get a furlough. In other news he dreamt about Richard and saw the two of them having a great time in New York. He is currently with a splendid officer. The quarters he has built are excellent.
GLC07705.419
30 August 1864
He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."
GLC07705.422
9 September 1864
Emerson, Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
He mentions again that that his clerical force is getting very low and he really needs someone.
GLC07705.423
Framed photograph of Richard H. Jackson
GLC07705.426
12 July 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.
GLC07705.310
17 August 1862
He apologizes for his lateness in answering. Then he warns him not to let Stonewall Jackson take any of his men prisoners. General Corcoran will be released soon.
GLC07705.312
25 September 1862
He has been reading the papers and feels they give an accurate account. He hopes Richard comes home safe and mentions other soldiers like Fred, Phil and Davis.
GLC07705.313
Davis, John, fl. 1861-1864
This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.
GLC07705.315
20 October 1862
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
He writes that that he is very well and describes various tomfoolery such as dressing up in women's clothes and running out in the street where he talked to another girl and told her to call him Alice,
GLC07705.318
2 November 1862
Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.
GLC07705.319
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