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7 November 1863
Hab, Smight ? (fl. 1862-1865)
to Doctor
He talks of how many states have recently joined the Union or elected emancipationists.He thinks Jefferson Davis will soon be pushed out of the places they currently occupy.
GLC02743.28
March 1864
Redmond, Dennis (fl. 1856-1865)
Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 3 (March, 1864)]
Costume for Negroes, Governor Brown's Message, Pardoning Negroes. This issue contains in-depth scientific articles examining the composition of certain types of seeds, with one on the early history of cotton and its production. An editorial comments...
GLC05959.11.08
29 June 1863
Cushing, Edward H. (1829-1879)
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 45, whole no. 3698 (June 29, 1863)]
Letter defending abolition. Letter from P. Murrah, candidate for Texas governor. Yankees at Yazoo City. Ad for slave sales. Support for Honorable Peter W. Gray, candidate for Congress. Fund for Hood's brigade. General Pemberton.
GLC05959.51.081
1868
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
Speeches of General U.S. Grant, Republican candidate for the 18th president of the United States, being extracts from speeches, letters, orders, military and state papers
Speeches by Grant pertain to a variety of subjects such as :The extracts chosen vary in subject. Some of the topics included are acceptance of the Republican nomination, feelings toward enslaved people being aided by the military, Black troops...
GLC01265.29
12 September 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He says he is not an abolitionist, nor did he enlist under an abolitionist administration Then talks of whether the constitution should be reinstated or reconstruction should take place altogether.
GLC02415.105
2 April 1864
Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864)
to his sister
Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. Complains about not getting any correspondence from his family. Comments on the "abolitionizing" of his hometown. Chides his sister for associating with "blue coats" and abolitionists and advises her not to...
GLC02232.30
2 October 1861
Holden, William Woods (1818-1892)
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 87 (October 2, 1861)]
Important News from Western Virginia, Great Battle at Lexington, Missouri. The Confiscation Bill of 30 August is printed here, discussing rights and acts of the Confederacy. A Confederate tax bill is also included, with special attention to the...
GLC05959.23.07
25 May 1863
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 30, whole no. 3683 (May 25, 1863)]
News from Louisiana about the enemy evacuating. Letters from Shreveport, Gen. Henry E. McCulloch. The Constitution versus expediency. The new tax bill. Slave for sale ads.
GLC05959.51.074
25 June 1862
Shober, William A. (fl. 1862)
Quincy semi-weekly dispatch [Vol. 2, no. 1 (June 25, 1862)]
Necessity newspaper from Florida, with accounts of J.E.B. Stewart's ride around McClellan's army, Benjamin Butler's atrocities in New Orleans, Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, also discussion of an "Emancipation Measure" on page 4...
GLC06063
7 August 1863
Burnett, Lawrence T. (fl. 1862-1863)
The confederate states. [Vol. 4, no. 43 (August 7, 1863)]
Exchange order for captured soldiers. Reprinted notice to citizens, report of Mississippi militia, benefits for solders' families. Encouraging editorial. Acts of the Louisiana legislature. Slave ads. Gray and white swirl pattern outlined in...
GLC06208.27
1861-1877
Gage, William H. (fl. 1861-)
to Unknown
Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the...
GLC07205.086
7 June 1864
Wheeler, Lysander (fl. 1837-1903)
to his brother-in-law, parents and sister
Written at Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. Explains that the mail has not gone out for a while because of the Battle of Resaca. He is glad to hear everyone at home is doing well. Writes that he hopes that when the fighting is done the war is...
GLC07460.080
21 September 1863
Prentice, George Dennison (1802-1870)
Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 304 (September 21, 1863)]
The Rebels Fleeing Towards Texas. A circular letter from William H. Seward of the State Department is printed in this issue, describing recent battles in reviewing the campaign. An article about the upcoming presidential election highlights the two...
GLC05959.14.15
17 February 1863
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 13, no. 15 (February 17, 1863)]
Forrest Repulsed at Donelson. Calls for volunteers are on the front page. Notes from the Legislature are included. A letter from editor Holden charges Capt. C.W. Garrett with slander against him in a recent issue of the paper. Notices for runaway...
GLC05959.23.12
1862
Spelman, John (1821-1899)
Weekly state journal.
A column titled "Latest News" gives war briefs and reports, as well as a column with "the very latest from the North," detailing war news. Notices from particular North Carolina troops are printed. Laws, minutes, and reports of the state of North...
GLC05959.25
1861
H.H. Lloyd & Co.
Lloyd's new political chart, 1861
Full title: "Lloyd's New Political Chart, 1861. With a Map of the United States, Showing the Free States, Border Slave States, Cotton States, and Territories, in Different Colors." Compiled and published by H.H. Lloyd & Co.'s Agents' General Depot...
GLC04243
6 October 1862
Smith, Gustavus W. (1821-1896)
to Robert E. Lee
Confederate Major General Smith discusses troop activities and movements, including an attack on Union gunboats. Also discusses a requisition for "negroes to work upon the fortifications under recent act of the Legislature - When we get negroes the...
GLC00648
5 January 1864
Confederate States of America. Congress. House of Representatives
A bill to be entitled an act to increase the efficiency of the army by the employment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities
Confederate act stating "free negroes and slaves" shall be enlisted to work as teamsters for the Confederate army. "The efficiency of the army is greatly diminished by the withdrawal from the ranks of able-bodied soldiers to act as teamsters...
GLC08979.04
12 November 1872
Stewart, Isham, (fl. 1872)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A letter from Stewart asking Senator Bruce to look into a petition put forth to oust his son Robert from his position of Post Master in Macon for a Mrs. Gilmero. He says that one of the only reasons the signers want this is because her husband John...
GLC09400.045
22 September 1863
Morse, N.S. (fl. 1862-1864)
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 226 (September 22, 1863)]
One issue of the Daily chronicle & sentinel dated September 22, 1863. Includes articles of a letter from the newly-elected governor of Alabama who dispels rumors of his supposedly reconstructive agenda, reports from Virginia, north Georgia, trans...
GLC05959.07.02
19 November 1862
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (November 19, 1862)]
Letters to the editor include financial contributions both to the paper and to the provisions of soldiers. Reports of the "Welsh Neck Association" are included. "Natural Histoyr of Extortion" warns against the practice. Section on page 3 called...
GLC05959.39.05
18 October 1862
The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 15 (October 18, 1862)]
An account of the battle between Rosecrans and Price. An act resolves military law by the Confederacy. Fugitive slave ads. Printed on yellow necessity paper.
GLC06208.06
7 January 1865
William Lloyd and Co. (fl. 1864-1865)
The daily examiner. [no volume or number information, (January 7, 1865)]
A Confederate newspaper previously published as "The Richmond Examiner." Published without a masthead 30 May 1864-9 December 1865. Pencil signature at top says "Rev. Everhart" (or Overhart). Includes coverage of the fall of Savannah to General...
GLC08780
September & October 1862
Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 7 & 8 (September & October, 1862)]
Negro Phobia at the North, Enemies Buying Our Cotton, Letter by J.P. Benjamin, What a Northern Woman Thinks, Syrup in Place of Bacon for Negroes. Articles on cotton discuss its influence in America and its "want" in Europe and the dangers of Northern...
GLC05959.11.06
1863-1864
Various
[Virginia state documents]
One bound volume that includes messages by and reports to Governors John Letcher and William Smith. From a variety of departments including: messages of the Governor, report of the board of visitors of the Virginia Military Institute, report...
GLC03620
1862, 1863, 1864
Daily chronicle & sentinel.
Each issue contains telegraphic reports and Northern news, mostly covering battle reports and war news. Commercial reports indicate stock values in Augusta markets, including financial, cotton, dry goods, grain, groceries, country produce, and sale...
GLC05959.07
1 December 1862
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 25, no. 277 (December 1, 1862)]
List of Generals in Regular Confederate Army. An editorial discusses the idea that Lincoln will abandon the Emancipation Proclamation, which was designed as a military move, and another guest editorial works to define independence in terms of...
GLC05959.07.01
5 November 1862
Weekly state journal. [Vol. 5, no. 52 (November 5, 1862)]
Stuart's Expedition Into Maryland & Pennsylvania, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Denounced in Brooklyn, Morgan's Last Raid Into Lexington. An editorial examines the duty of the states in terms of providing a certain number of troops and caring...
GLC05959.25.04
6 August 1863
Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866)
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 14 (August 6, 1863)]
The Riot in New York - How it served the Negroes, The Fall of Port Hudson, President Davis' Proclamation - Amnesty to Deserters, Important Orders from General Lee and Cooper.
Hon. C.L. Vallandigham addressed the people of Ohio. A manifesto to Mexico...
GLC05959.27.14
8 October 1862
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (October 8, 1862)]
"The Prison Opened" examines the arrest and imprisonment of a minister in a federal prison, while an article titled "Respect for Rulers" extols respect for rulers and "Sentimentalism" preaches the danger of sentimentalism. "Teaching Our Slaves to...
GLC05959.39.02
1862/09-1864/11/08
Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
[Collection of James H. Kellogg, I company, 21st regiment, Michigan, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .113]
Letters to his wife and family, written as a member of the 21st Michigan Infantry, Army of the Cumberland. The letters begin with his recruitment camp (Camp Siegel) in September 1862, and end with the election, just after the fall of Atlanta at...
GLC02415
26 October 1861
Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 94 (October 26, 1861)]
Another Brilliant Victory of the Confederates at Leesburg. The Confiscation Bill is reprinted here. Ads request clothing donations for soldiers. A letter to the editor requests appropriate legislation to protect crops. A letter from a congressional...
GLC05959.23.09
1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
The letters of President Lincoln on questions of national policy.
Reprint of six letters by Lincoln: June 13, 1863, to an Albany, New York Committee, discussing his interpretation of the writ of habeas corpus in the Vallandigham case; February 3, 1862 and October 13, 1862, to General George McClellan on the...
GLC01969
4 October 1862
Blanchard, Ira (b. 1835)
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee. Thanks her for the flowers she enclosed in her letter. Comments, " the flowers which grow here are very beautiful, I think their breath is not poisoned with the sentiment of treason..."...
GLC03523.31.18
5 September 1863
Sears, Joseph H. (fl. 1850-1862)
New south. [Vol.1, no. 52 (September 5, 1863)]
Union occupation newspaper. Contains a sarcastic poem titled "Farewell to the South," disparaging views of Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan, a list of "Loyal Generals" who support abolition and "unconditionally sustain the President and his...
GLC06107.29
28 May 1862
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 31, whole no. 3526 (May 28, 1862)]
Several poems. A letter to the editor exposes censors, croakers, and traitors. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on the fall of New Orleans and its effect on Europe. Federal war tax bill. Why women sympathize with the war rebellion. Evacuation of Richmond...
GLC05959.51.042
29 June 1864
Joy, George Mills (fl. 1830-1864)
North Carolina times. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (June 29, 1864)]
Union-occupation newspaper. Masthead motto reads "Liberty and Union - Now and Forever - One and Inseparable." Front page prints recently passed U.S. laws, including acts to provide trials for minor offences and to incorporate homes for women and...
GLC06107.14
8 January 1861
Nixon, J. O. (fl. 1861)
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the...
GLC05960.02.05
9 July 1864
Brownlow, William Gannaway (1805-1877)
Brownlow's Knoxville whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 27 (July 9, 1864)]
Colored troops in Union and Confederate armies, includes information on the death of General Polk, a campaign ad for Lincoln's election, anti-equality and anti-emancipation articles, John Morgan's raid into Kentucky, Sherman's orders to shoot any and...
GLC06107.09
27 December 1863
Birney, William (1819-1907)
to John Angel James Creswell
General Birney discusses the recruitment of African American troops with Creswell, a United States Representative from Maryland. Expresses his hope to "enable the First District to meet its full quota in colored troops," with Creswell's support....
GLC03428.02
4 October 1867
Hunt, Henry Jackson (1819-1889)
to Henry Knox Craig
Hunt calls Emory Upton's book A New System of Infantry Tactics, Double and Single Rank a "botched application of a stolen principle." Hunt had been a member of a three-man board that revised field artillery drill and tactics, and published a revered...
GLC02382.035
14 October 1863
Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 327 (October 14, 1863)]
News From Virginia, Fighting Near Culpepper, Federals Evacuate Culpepper, Rebel Army Crosses Rapidan, General Meade Falling Back, Federal Cavalry in Pursuit of Wheeler, News From the Potomac. A report of the destruction of a supply train in Tennessee...
GLC05959.14.20
3 April 1864
Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913)
to Maria Damuth
Writes that the men are waiting to fight. A battle is going to take place at Pleasant Hill, thirty-five miles from their campsite. Tells a story about some men out on picket the day before who were captured by a plantation owner who "mad his negros...
GLC03523.14.52
4 November 1862
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (November 4, 1862)]
"Southern Resources" examines the results of the 1860 census in terms of wealth and numbers for the Confederacy. "Northern Mind," a short editorial, decries Lincoln's [preliminary] Emancipation Proclamation. "Secular News" includes reports that Union...
GLC05959.39.04
7 November 1862
to John Damuth
Writes to let his family know that he arrived safely in Helena, Arkansas, and that the army has crossed the Mississippi River. Gives detailed description of setting up camp, pitching tents and preparing for guard duty along the river. Damuth is in...
GLC03523.14.02
7 September 1864
West, Lewis H. (b. 1829)
to Harriet Moore
References her previous letter. Says he has been busy surveying St. Catherine's bar. Says he has found a channel. Praises Farragut's recent victories around Mobile. In reference to the 1864 presidential election says "I should certainly go for 'Old...
GLC03836.73
22 April 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 42 (April 22, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Three columns of local military news on front page. Story about a local abolitionist, John Pike, who was arraigned before the New Orleans mayor -- he was released since no one would appear against him. It is believed he...
GLC05960.02.09
16 January 1863
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]
Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest. A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two...
GLC05959.27.01
18 March 1871
Lee, John F. (1813-1884)
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Mentions Emily Virginia Mason's biography of Robert E. Lee, for which Hunt supplied information. Discusses a compromise of Hunt's integrity, apparently regarding fabrications published about Hunt's false involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. States...
GLC02382.089
22 July 1861
Wright, Augustus Romaldus (1813-1891)
to Miller A. Wright
Augustus did not send Asa, an enslaved person, to Miller, as he did not want Miller to be "better off in attendants than the other soldiers." Rather, he sold him to Dr. Colb, along with Asa's wife and Martha. Augustus gives Miller a word of advice:...
GLC02691.11.011
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