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24 May 1862
O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-)
to My Dear Mary
He says they never know the movements and are never told where they are marching until they get there. He thinks they will move tonight. The weather is warm.
GLC02830.42
16 June 1862
There was a big battle going on at Fair Oaks but they did not have the opportunity to participate. The summer is warm, warmer than any place he has been before.
GLC02830.43
4 July 1862
They have been in 2 battles since he last wrote. They fought gallantly but suffered a lot.
GLC02830.44
29 July 1862
He is sending her some valuable papers to look after until he returns. If anything happens, she should give them to his mother.
GLC02830.45
9 August 1862
He is sending her a package to look after until he asks for it. If anything happens, she should give it to his mother.
GLC02830.46
19 October 1862
They carry no reporters with them, and thus there is nothing about them in the papers. He heard a good sermon in church. He sent her some music.
GLC02830.51
15 November 1862
He received a letter from his sister consoling him over the loss of his younger brother who was killed in battle. The removal of Gen. McClellan has caused some excitement. He finally got the locket from her.
GLC02830.52
26 November 1862
He wishes he could see her play the harp or the piano. He wishes he could spend Christmas with her. Many of his juniors have been promoted but he remains a captain.
GLC02830.53
7 December 1862
He wrote to her mother telling her how much he has enjoyed spending time in their home. He fears there is no chance for promotion. It seems Miss R does not dislike him anymore.
GLC02830.54
17 December 1862
He just fought in the battle of Fredricksburg but came out well. Her cousin David Hancock joined the regiment just before the battle. He heard her brother has joiend the navy.
GLC02830.55
28 December 1862
He is trying to get a leave of absence to see her but feels his chances are very slim. He wants to know what people are saying about Fredricksburg because he thinks they fought nobly.
GLC02830.56
17 January 1863
Tomorrow they leave for a destination unknown. He applied for a leave of absence. Includes a picture showing the profile of a woman in a yellow dress.
GLC02830.57
[1861-1865]
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
"Ne[illegible] Hd Qr with Band."
Image shows an unidentified regimental band gathered outside a winter camp.
GLC03029.43
1873
Watkins, Carleton E.
Two photographs
Photograph of a painting of a steam ship. Group portrait of four unidentified whites and three Indians
GLC03030.01
circa 1863-1865
Hoyt, Frank A. (fl. 1863-1865)
[Manuscript drawing of the camp of the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment]
Shows the various buildings and structures in camp, including barracks, a sawmill, barns, and a steam furnace. The buildings are numbered and there is a corresponding legend on the verso. Drawn in pencil with a colored flag. The regiment operated...
GLC03050
1861
Hardee, William Joseph (1815-1873)
Rifle and Infantry Tactics, Revised and Improved
Written by Confederate Brigadier General Hardee. Fifth Edition copy of volume 1 (first published in 1855). Printed in the "First Year of the Confederacy" by S.H. Goetzel & Co. This book was the standard instructional manual for the U.S. Army when it...
GLC03071
circa 1863
Moore, Thomas (1779-1852)
The minstrel boy
Sheet music, including music and lyrics for two verses of the song "The Minstrel Boy." Printed in Baltimore for J. Carr.
GLC05874
10 November 1862
Turner, Joseph Addison
The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 7 (November 10, 1862)]
The Evil Effects of Dancing.
GLC05959.02.05
unknown
Stauffer, David M. (1845-1913)
[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]
One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.
GLC07713.02.02
no date
[Sample of Old English typefaces]
One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.
GLC07713.02.03
[Cutout of flourished shape]
One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.
GLC07713.02.05
[Cutout of a shield with illustrations]
One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.
GLC07713.02.06
1861-1877
Unknown
Beaumarchais
One engraving entitled "Beaumarchais" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0227
1674
Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (1599-1641)
Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des Gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex
One engraving entitled "Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex (Latin)" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of King Charles I. Engraved by Pieter de Jode II from an original painting by Sir Anthony van...
GLC08878.0240
Toppan, Carpenter & Co.
[E.W. Clark]
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portrait of an unidentified man (possibly E.W. Clark). Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0244
National Bank Note Co.
H.K. Clark; N.Y.
One engraving entitled "H. K. Clark; N.Y." circa 1861-1877. Portrait of H.K. Clark. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0245
13 June 1862
Scurry, John G., (fl. 1861-1865)
to Mat
One letter addressed to Mat from John G. Scurry dated Camp near Richmond, June 13, 1862. Describes sneaking off to the theater and escaping his own provost cavalry.
GLC03957.08
5 March 1864
Mitchell, Wallace (fl.1861-1867)
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel...
GLC08334.03
Mitchell, Joshua fl. 1862;
[Pencil sketches of life in Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright]
One set of sketches dated 1861 of life at Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright. Depicts the sleeping quarters at Camp Wright, ration station and soldiers at Camp Wilkins. Envelope is addressed to G. B. Mitchell.
GLC08334.04
15 July 1861
Mitchell, George B., ?-1865;
The Star Spangled Banner Independent
One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.
GLC08334.15
3 July 1861
to Floretia Mitchell
One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of...
GLC08334.17
20 October 1862
Concert Programme
[Uninventoried]
GLC03523.24.021
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