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1862
Unknown
Panorama of the Embarkation of the Fire Zouaves on Board the Baltic, Apr. 29th, 1861. Taken Foot of Spring and Canal St.
Larger version of GLC09118.16.
GLC09118.43
20 May 1865
Berghaus, A. (fl. 1865-)
Murder of President Lincoln and Appearance of Ford's Theatre Afterwards
From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
GLC09118.44
13 May 1865
The President's Funeral Car Approaching New York from Jersey City, View of the Funeral Car, and Interior of the President's Funeral Car, with the Coffin and Guard of Honor
GLC09118.45
Lincoln's Funeral-Removal of the Body from the City Hall to the Funeral Car, New York, April 25th, 1865 and the Late Richard Cobden
GLC09118.46
22 April 1865
Becker, J. (fl. 1865-)
President Lincoln Riding through Richmond Admidst the Enthusiastic Cheers of the Inhabitants
GLC09118.47
31 March 1860
Honorable Stephen A. Douglas
GLC09118.48
1856
View of Salina Street, Syracuse, N.Y.
GLC09118.49
View of the White House and Grounds, the East Room, The Red Room, The Blue Room, and the Green Room
GLC09118.51
[Aerial View of New York]
GLC09118.52
1890
Storming Fort Wagner
Charge of the 54 Mass Regiment July 18, 1863. Union Loss: Gen. Strong, Col. Shaw, Chatfield, Putnam, Gen. Seymour.
GLC09118.54
1892
The Fort Pillow Massacre
April 12th, 1864. Union: Major Booth, Colored T.262 (Major Bradford)
GLC09118.55
circa 1864
Escape of 'contrabands' from Col. Avery's estate near Petersburg Virginia
Pencil sketch signed "S.H.S." The siege of Petersburg lasted from 15 June 1864 to 25 March 1865.
GLC09153
1 September 1864
Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892)
to Parents
Just received a letter from them. Glad to know that everyone is well. Has moved farther up the valley since his last letter. During the march, the cavalry fought in front of them the whole way. The Confederates turned back upon discovering the main...
GLC09355.088
5 June 1878
Levell, Eugune, (fl. 1878)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A notice to Senator Bruce that he has been made an Honorary Member of the Cincinnati Literary and Dramatic Club.
GLC09400.030
Circa June 1876
A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert
A ticket to "a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert" it is held at the Presbyterian Church on June 30th 1876
GLC09400.067
15 May 1863
Hess, John W.
to Margaret J.
drawings of trees on first page of letter. Third and fourth pages contain a poem entitled "A Soldiers Farewell".
GLC09182.08
circa 1860s
[Corn cob slave doll]
With black dyed muslin head and hands, printed cotton dress, belt, and scarf.
GLC09188
1903
Portraits of the Civil War Period "A partial list"
"Photographs for the most part from Life Negatives by M.B. Brady. Now in the possession of F. H. Meserve 265 Edgecomb Avenue New York City." This pamphlet is an itemized list of images from the Civil War period, owned at the time of printing by F.H...
GLC05111.01.1383
1865 ca.
The Assassin's Vision
The images shows John Wilkes Booth riding on a black horse through a group of trees with the capitol building visible in the background. A ghostly image of Abraham Lincoln appears between two trees on the left side of the photograph. The trees...
GLC05111.02.0115
Tintype bust view of John Wilkes Booth
Tintype image surrounded by embossed frame-like design.
GLC05111.02.0116
John Wilkes Booth seated in an elaboratedly carved chair
Ink inscription on recto "Murderer of A. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verso "J. Wilks [sic] Booth."
GLC05111.02.0117
Charles D. Fredricks & Co.
John Wilkes Booth Standing back view, looking to his left
Ink inscription on image "Booth." Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth 1860" "From L. F. Deyo, Peoria, Ill. Dec. 20, 1920." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co. "Specialite," 587 Broadway, New York."
GLC05111.02.0118
John Wilkes Booth standing back view, looking to his left
Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "John Wilkes Booth." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."
GLC05111.02.0119
Standing view of John Wilkes Booth with right hand on book
Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth. The murderer of Pres. Lincoln."
GLC05111.02.0121
John Wilkes Booth seated view holding riding crop between his legs
Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.
GLC05111.02.0123
John Wilkes Booth seated view, holding riding crop between his legs
Ink inscription on recto "Wilkes Booth." Photographers imprint on verso: "New York Photograph Gallery, No. 122 & 124 South Clark St. Chicago, Ill. E. Ross, Prop'r. P.O. Box 3381 Duplicates of this Photograph can be had at any time."
GLC05111.02.0124
John Wilkes Booth seated view with chin resting on right hand
Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "Booth, John Wilkes." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."
GLC05111.02.0125
Seated view of actress who performed the night Lincoln was shot
Graphite inscription on verso "Laura Keene."
GLC05111.02.0128
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
Standing full view of actress who performed the night Lincoln was shot
Ink inscription on verso "Laura Keene." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.0129
1864/06/28
Artistic rendering of New Ironsides Attack on Fort Sumpter
Ink inscription on recto "New Ironsides Moonlight Attack on Fort Sumpter. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1863, by Wm. H. Rease, in the Clerk's Office of the Disctrict Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Graphite...
GLC05111.02.0975
10 August 1863
Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868)
to his sister
Writes to his sister from camp. Discusses the weather. Comments they have been living off of hard crackers for a week and are expecting bread tomorrow. Complains about the bread being sour and dirty. Discusses two new tunes that their band has...
GLC03523.52.06
11 September 1863
to A. P. Kessler
Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Reports he did not get paid as expected and is out of paper and postage. Discusses another man in camp whose body was sent home. Comments the soldier had a sore throat and had only been sick for a few days...
GLC03523.52.13
9 October 1863
to his friends
Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Reports on a soldier who has not reported back to camp. Informs them that he expects their band to break up. Their regiment is short men, and he writes that it is hard to find good replacements. Comments...
GLC03523.52.17
11 October 1863
to Elizabeth N. Kessler
Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Informs her that they found some musicians to play in their band. Request that she not show his last letter to anyone. Writes that he was "pretty near whipped" when he wrote it. Relays an encounter he had...
GLC03523.52.18
22 October 1863
Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Informs them that he has been sick and confined to bed which has given him the opportunity to practice. Comments if he does not get well soon he will have to quit all exertions. Reports that they are short...
GLC03523.52.19
29 October 1863
Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Comments about the rainy weather. Reports they marched almost five miles and played music most of the way. Notes the recent visitors they have had. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner....
GLC03523.52.20
22 November 1863
Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Inquires after his health. Discusses another family member who is in the military. Comments they were invited to play in the city. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.
GLC03523.52.24
27 December 1863
Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Complains about the rainy weather. Describes a dance that the sharpshooters had with the wash women. Requests that she send him his razor when his father sends him a turkey. Discusses the theater and the...
GLC03523.52.27
Discusses the music his band is playing. Informs her they may get a discharge. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Addressee name and year taken from envelope.
GLC03523.52.31
3 February 1864
Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Informs them he does not believe that they will get a discharge and has given up trying. Notes two or three of the band members will be discharged. Comments their band finally got paid. Writes of the call...
GLC03523.52.32
15 March 1864
Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Reports they will be leaving camp Douglas tomorrow and will head to Annapolis, Maryland. Believes they will finally go into battle. Comments he did not get paid enough to send any money home. Informs them...
GLC03523.52.40
7 April 1864
Writes to his father from camp. Reports they will not get a discharge. Comments the officers voted to keep the band and have promised to buy them new instruments, provide back pay, and have pledged themselves to prompt payment hereafter. Comments...
GLC03523.52.44
15 April 1864
Writes to his friends from camp. Reports that his band has broken up and they are now waiting for orders. Believes they will either be transferred into a brigade band or will be discharged. Expresses his disappointment with the officers for not...
GLC03523.52.46
20 April 1864
Writes to his father from camp. Reports his band has broken up and their case (an appeal for a discharge) is now before the Secretary of War. Informs him he is hoping for a discharge. Discusses the price of potatoes and apples.
GLC03523.52.48
21 April 1864
Writes to his friends from camp. Informs them he received marching orders for tomorrow. Relays a rumor that General Robert E. Lee may be heading towards Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and they may head there too. Notes he sent a trunk of clothes home so...
GLC03523.52.50
3 May 1864
Writes to his friends. Describes being in some hard fighting. Writes, "the shells came poring in like Hail stone only had more affect than a hail stone would have…" Reports driving the enemy back and capturing their artillery. Complains about...
GLC03523.52.54
12 June 1864
to Henry Kessler
Writes to his brother from the battlefield. Complains about someone stealing his letters and the photograph of their mother. Describes shelling being fired above their heads. Reports his band is no longer playing and most of the members are...
GLC03523.52.56
10 October 1864
Writes to his father from camp. Expresses how thankful he is for his new boots and says they are first rate. Comments he was offered $15 for them before he even got them on. Reports his colonel, who was taken prisoner, has been paroled and is on...
GLC03523.52.71
1861
Bachmann, John (fl. 1849-1885)
Bird's-eye View of North and South Carolina and Part of Georgia
From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War. Locations of cities, towns, and military posts are identified as well as locations of naval ships. "Drawn from nature and lithographed by John Bachmann." Includes a key stating the distances between...
GLC03525
Bird's-eye View of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Part of Florida
From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War. Shows the Mississippi River delta where the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Locations of cities, towns, and military posts are identified as well as locations of naval ships. "Drawn from nature...
GLC03526
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