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[Collection of Robert S. Terry] [Decimalized .01-.98]

Collection contains 97 letters, plus an additional manuscript document. Terry served in the 7th Pennsylvania Reserves. His letters include descriptions of camp life, sickness, heat stroke, uniforms, guard duty around Washington, first Manassas (Bull...

GLC03523.08

to [William Grier Maitland]

Reports on the condition of his regiment, camped near Young's Point. Relates that they will travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi 23 April 1863. States that on 21 April, his division attended a parade to welcome General [Lorenzo] Thomas, "here for the...

GLC03523.10.063

Collection of Captain William Logan, "C" Co. PA 84th Infantry [Decimalized .01-.06]

A small collection of letters written by Captain William Logan to his wife, Sarah Logan (whom he often refers to as Sallie). They provide a detailed account of his brigade's journey, which is commanded by Generals Amiel Whipple and Samuel Carroll...

GLC03523.12

Camp scenes and sketches of the Andrew Light Infantry

Civil War sketchbook containing thirty-four watercolors and eight black and white pencil sketches. Includes watercolor of Antietam battlefield with skulls and cannon balls. Also depicted are Washington, D.C., Fort Lee, New York, Arlington, Virginia...

GLC03537

to R. Opues

Writes to the Adjutant General of the United States Army in Washington, D.C. regarding the physical properties of the Mississippi River and how it has influenced the development and history of America. Discusses using the river for the defense of the...

GLC03542

to James William Denver

Coverdale, Lieutenant and Assistant Quartermaster for the Military Division of the Mississippi, replies to a letter from Union General Denver discussing the death of Frank Johns, a mutual acquaintance. Writes "The Army is a great school for finding...

GLC03544

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of Solomon Etting vs. the Bank of the United States. Informs that the argument has ended today though he cannot render a guess about what the decision will be. Indicates that the case has generated a lot of excitement and will be...

GLC03545.01

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the case of the United States vs. Robertson. Explains why he did not reply to his correspondent's request right away. Remarks that he learned that the recipient already had the needed information and that the case was not to be tried at...

GLC03545.02

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming case and when it will be tried. States that he still has confidence in the case.

GLC03545.05

to Nathaniel Williams

Analyzes a decision on the insolvency law. Discusses a university and the appointment of a committee. Mentions the Goodings case.

GLC03545.06

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses a case he is handling and informs that he will not be able to be in Baltimore for the next two weeks. Briefly mentions other legal matters.

GLC03545.07

to Nathaniel Williams

Informs that President Andrew Jackson is to assist in the laying of the cornerstone of a monument to the memory of George Washington's mother on 7 May. States that members of the President's cabinet are invited to attend. Asks if a case Williams is...

GLC03545.08

to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses an upcoming fraud court case and indicates that he does not know much about it. Refers Wise to Colonel James Polk of Somerset County, Maryland to get more information.

GLC03545.12

Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols.

These albums are in the original format, showing photographs taken while in Brady's studio. Depicts Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg, etc.

GLC03547

The speech of Charles Jas. Faulkner, (of Berkley) in the House of Delegates of Virginia, on the policy of the state with respect to her slave population

Faulkner's speech explaining the resolution he had recently proposed to gradually emancipate the enslaved people in Virginia. States that emancipation will benefit the state, and that it is inevitable, so should be accepted sooner rather than later...

GLC03520

[Three financial items] [Decimalized .01- .03]

Contains three items. The first is a receipt to Stephen Austin regarding money and horses advanced by Austin. The second is a treasury warrant noting money paid to Burleson for his salary as Vice President of Texas. The third is a receipt for...

GLC03521

Descriptive key to the painting of the Repulse of Longstreet's Assault at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Published by Bachelder, New York. The original painting was historically arranged by Bachelder, and painted by James Walker. The book outlines the battle, shows the relative positions of the contending forces, and explains the points of local and...

GLC03522

Gibson collection of Civil War soldiers archives [decimalized] ca. 2340 wartime

GLC03523

[Collection of Ira S. Dodd, F company, 26th regiment, New Jersey, infantry]

The collection includes a songbook, four lists of killed and wounded, and a roll call.

GLC03523.01

[Collection of Conrad, Abraham and John Bope] [decimalized]

Collection consists of 10 Conrad Bope letters (1861-63), 4 John Bope letters (1862) and 9 Abraham Bope letters (1862-65). Conrad and John Bope served in the 49th Ohio Volunteers, while Abraham served in the 61st Ohio Volunteers. Letters mention the...

GLC03523.03

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from his barracks in Norwich, New York. Year not indicated, but inferred from research and context. Appears to be written in the beginning of his military service as it is quite general in nature. He writes about the...

GLC03523.06.01

[Collection of George D. Davenport, B company, 5th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.62]

Mainly concerns Davenport's death and his widow's efforts to learn details and arrange burial. Includes 62 documents, 45 envelopes, and 1 card.

GLC03523.09

Collection of Joseph M. Maitland, G company, 95th regiment, Ohio, infantry [Decimalized .001-.258]

Maitland (1839-1918) was a pro-Union Democrat. His correspondence discusses the war and politics. Maitland's collection includes commentary on the 1863 political campaign for Governor of Ohio, Morgan's Raid, religious matters (Baptists in Ohio)...

GLC03523.10

Collection of Abram Bogart [Decimalized .01-.32]

Abram Bogart's correspondence discusses the war and his experience in the army. The collection of letters primarily details army life, much of which focuses on his disdain for senior officers and the treatment of privates in the army. The vast...

GLC03523.11

[Collection of Frederick W. Wilkinson] [decimalized]

Also includes a roster and an ambrotype photograph of Wilkinson. All but four letters were written by Wilkinson to his wife. The letters mention First Bull Run, General George McClellan's Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, the replacement of McClellan...

GLC03523.13

Collection of Dolphus Damuth, D company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry [Decimalized .01-.86]

Damuth's letters include the following topics: Vicksburg, General Banks, black troops (of whom he approved), the presidential election of 1864 (pro-Lincoln), the Red River campaign. He also reports news from Chattanooga and Atlanta from afar.

GLC03523.14

Collection of Jesse Brown [decimalized GLC03523.15.01-.20]

Consists primarily of letters written by Brown to his parents, Caleb and Emily Brown (4-8, 10, 13-18), to his sister Maria and his brother [unnamed] (1, 3, 19), to Nen (9), and to his sister Marenda (2). Also includes a letter from Brown's brother...

GLC03523.15

[Collection of Otis D. Munsell, I company, 22nd regiment, Massachussetts, infantry]

Collection includes 20 documents, 16 envelopes, and one wallet containing a metal coin.

GLC03523.17

[Collection of Charles C. Morey, E company, 2nd regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.63]

Consists of letters written from Morey to members of his family while enrolled as a member of the Second Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry. The Second was organized at Burlington, and was mustered into the United States service on 20 June 1861. It...

GLC03523.18

[Collection of Andrew Knox, B company, 1st regiment, Connecticut, heavy artillery] [Decimalized .01-.23]

Knox served as Lieutenant in the 1st Connecticut Artillery. The letters discuss the sieges of Yorktown and Petersburg, support Lincoln's re-election, condemn McClellan's Peace Platform, and mention William, a freeman working for McClellan as a...

GLC03523.20

[Letters to Assistant Surgeon Henry F. McSherry of the U.S. Navy] [decimalized .01-.66] [decimalized]

Letters to Henry F. McSherry (b.1837. Many letters to him begin "Dear Fen") as assistant surgeon in the United States Navy concerning divided sympathies of the border areas, his service in the navy, as well as views of the war and home front...

GLC03523.21

Collection of William A. Allison [decimalized .01-.43]

Collection centers on letters from Allison to his friend Stockton Bates. Portrays the very real, non-glamorous life of a soldier. Mentions McClellan's dismissal, Fredericksburg, Hooker's appointment, Gettysburg (letters 17, 18, and 19)...

GLC03523.23

[Collection of Eben Allison, A company, 15th regiment, Pennsylvania, cavalry] [Decimilized .001-.126]

Allison served in the 15th Pa. Cavalry, "Anderson's Cavalry." Allison's correspondence mentions Murfreesboro (Stones River), Chattanooga, second battle of Dalton (in Georgia against Confederate General Wheeler), Nashville, guerillas, the...

GLC03523.24

[Collection of Charles Woolston, 3rd regiment, Pennsylvania, cavalry] [Decimalized .01-.21]

Includes death certificate, description of Petersburg and Appomattox. Woolston died of typhoid shortly after Lee's surrender.

GLC03523.26

[Collection of Addison L. Ewing, C company, 63rd regiment, Indiana, infantry][Decimalized .001-.172]

Collection of letters belonging to Addison L. Ewing dated approximately 1862-1879. Consists of 172 items of correspondence sent primarily to his wife Mary Ewing and others.

GLC03523.28

[Collection of Leonard H. Richards, D company, 75th regiment, Illinois, infantry]

Richards was a devout young soldier, greatly in love with his wife. Letters mention battle of Nashville, Lincoln's death, etc.

GLC03523.29

Collection of Horace L. Ticknor, K company, 27th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.12]

Letters mention Union victories at New Madrid, Missouri and Stone River, Tennessee. Also mentions pursuing Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's Army. Discusses a lot of difficult marching and shortages of rations and clothing. Ticknor enlisted 20...

GLC03523.30

Collection of Ira Blanchard, H company, 20th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.26]

This collection consists chiefly of correspondence from Ira Blanchard, Lieutenant, Company H, 29th Illinois Infantry, to Mary (Wright) Kellogg. These letters document Blanchard's service at Forts Henry and Donelson, Tennessee; Vicksburg, Mississippi...

GLC03523.31

Collection of Sumner Sayles, H company, 95th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.45]

Most of the letters are written by Sumner Sayles to his family. The majority are written to his sisters with a few addressed to and from other family members and friends. Letters describe camp life, marching experiences, and a few skirmishes and...

GLC03523.32

[Collection of Jabez B. Oles, C company, 1st regiment, New York, engineers] [Decimalized .01- .27]

Collection includes one carte de visite (see GLC03523.33.02).

GLC03523.33

[Collection of Walker V. Personius, G company, 50th regiment, New York, engineers] [Decimalized .01- .49]

Written to his father Charles Personious. Also includes letters of brother Daniel.

GLC03523.36

[collection of Shadrach Kitson, E company, 148th regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .27]

Collection includes pension certificate, army vouchers and court papers.

GLC03523.37

[Collection of Horace B. Potter, A company, 153rd regiment, New York, infantry][Decimalized .01-.93]

Collection of letters belonging to Horace B. Potter dated 1861-1865. Primary correspondents were his parents, Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter. Letters discuss punishing soldiers and anti-emancipation sentiments. The collection also includes one...

GLC03523.38

[Collection of John S. Bradbury, 3rd regiment, Iowa, light battery] [Decimalized .01- .10]

Letters from John S. Bradbury to his brother, Samuel, dating from 1861 through 1865. They include notable statements of support for Lincoln.

GLC03523.39

Collection of James A. Morrison, C company, 129th regiment, New York, infantry

Collection includes several writers, but mostly Morrison to his wife. Personal content includes marriage troubles, possibility of deserting to see his wife and opposition to fighting for Negroes. Some battle and political content.

GLC03523.41

Collection of Franklin W. Fuller, I company, 74th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.70]

Includes several writers, some letters written on attractive patriotic stationery. The first 15 (.01-.15) letters and letters .27, .31, .32, and .33 are written to Franklin W. Fuller by friends and family. Includes homefront and war news.

GLC03523.42

Collection of John Reeser, B company, 197th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry [Decimalized .01-.29]

None of the letters are actually written by John Reeser. They are all either to John Reeser or to someone else from friends and family. There is a possibility that the envelopes do not match up with the letters as dates and names differ. Letters...

GLC03523.43

[Collection of Fred K. Simonds, C company, 2nd regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .05]

Collection includes 1 marriage license, 1 release from service, some stock certificates, poem, recipes, pension charts, telegraphs, pension manual, 7 photographs, 3 cased images, 1864 diary, stamps. Topics include Peninsula Campaign, Second Bull Run...

GLC03523.45

[Collection of George W. Simmons, E company, 12th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .38]

GLC03523.48

Collection of Diton Phelps, F company, 6th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry [Decimalized .01-.18]

The letters are written by Diton Phelps to his family. Most of the letters are written to his sisters with a few to his parents. There is a possibility that the letters are out of order due to no year being listed. Letters discuss camp life, his...

GLC03523.49