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27 March 1864
Dewey, Orville S.
to mother
He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.
GLC02161.116
1 April 1864
He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.
GLC02161.118
17 April 1864
to father
He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.
GLC02161.120
12 July 1864
to Harriet W. Dewey
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
GLC02161.134
20 March 1867
Kelton, A. C.
[Commissions to Second Lieutenant]
Partially printed. The adjutant general officiallly offers Dewey the commission of 2nd lieutenant.
GLC02161.156
22 November 1863
Blanchard, John (fl. 1862-1864)
to Esther Ann Kinney
re: Blanchard describes the skirmishes his regiment has with the Confederate troops around the Rappahannock River in the defense of Washington DC. He also describes his camp, saying, "the huts were constructed of bags plastered with mud…every thing...
GLC02162.05
1861-1877
Unknown
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
GLC02171.10
18 July 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Father
He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.
GLC02172.06
29 November 1861
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano.
GLC02172.30
1860s-1870s
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
View from the parapet of Fort Sumpter, Charleston Harbor, S.C., during the raising of the old Flag, April 14th, 1865.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3137. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 501 Broadway, New York. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington.
GLC00561.04
25 April 1861
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864)
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding.
GLC00653.01.02
4 March 1863
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough.
GLC00653.01.12
23 March 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated march 23, 1863. Mentions their location and health of the men in his company.
GLC00653.01.16
26 March 1863
They drew for furloughs again and he got one of them. He hopes they will sign it and he can't wait to come home.
GLC00653.01.17
21 June 1863
They crossed the Shenandoah the other day and they expect to go to Maryland and Pennsylvania next. Major Scuggs will deliver this letter because he has been discharged and is going home.
GLC00653.01.22
31 July 1863
to my dear parents
He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were yankees in Huntsville. Col. Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and negroes from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA.
GLC00653.01.25
6 October 1863
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861-1864)
to my dear Ma
He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible.
GLC00653.01.29
30 January 1888
United States. Congress. (50th, 1st session : 1887-1888). Senate.
Revised bill S. 1779.
This bill seeks to protect the administration of forests on the public domain. The creation of the Commissioner of Forests within the Department of Interior and four assistant commissioners will serve to protect American forests and regulate forestry...
GLC00687.165
14 January 1905
United States. Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Forestry.
United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Forestry, American Forest Conference [press bulletin]
The American Forest Conference brought together representatives from the lumbering, mining and grazing industries, railroad, and irrigation to discus forestry. Special attention was given to the proper use of forests by all fields, with responsible...
GLC00687.169
1 December 1871
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to A.R. Spofford
GMP secures copyright of his book, Financial Schedule, with the Library of Congress. Partially printed.
GLC00687.203
1864
Marvin, P. B.
[Richard O. Burke, carte de visite]
White mount. Imprint of Addis Gallery on verso, along Burke's ink inscription: "Truly your friend Richard O. Burke," and in a different hand, "Quarter Master 15th Regt. N.Y.V. Engineers, Engineer Brigade, Army of the Potomac." Half length seated...
GLC00919.24.11
no date
Bell & Brother
[W. R. Smith, carte de visite]
White mount. Imprint of Bell & Brother on verso. Signed in ink on verso by Smith. Full length view in civilian dress standing next to a pedestal.
GLC00919.24.22
1864 February
Berger, Anthony (fl. 1864)
[Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln]
The cabinet card has Brady's imprint on the recto and verso, and is a variant of O-92 without the table and with Lincoln's lower hand cut-off (see Ostendorf p. 176). The negative was taken by Anthony Berger and is the basis for Lincoln on $5 bill...
GLC02910.01
1863
Belt Buckle
GLC06160.02
Unidentified cloth piece (probabaly from collar)
GLC06160.06
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