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22 September 1861
Barnard, John Gross, 1815-1882
to Henry L. Abbott
Ordering General Richardson to furnish "an axe party of 250 men tomorrow to finish the clearing."
GLC02459.03
28 February 1861
Wigfall, Louis T., 1816-1874
to Reagan
Possibly to John Henninger Reagan, a former Texas Representative who served several posts in the Confederate Government. Relates that a Dr. [Work?] plans to leave Washington, D.C., for Montgomery, Alabama, and that he desires work in the confederate...
GLC02459.33
25 May 1874
Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904
to George Henry Williams
Senator Gordon transmits "a certified copy of the Record in the case of the unfortunate man Mallory" to Williams, United States Attorney General. Gordon had applied for Mallory's pardon several weeks before. Written on United States Senate Chamber...
GLC02460.06
30 January 1861
Hindman, Thomas C., 1828-1868
to Alexander Dallas Bache
Hindman asks Professor Bache to assist him in obtaining a note or letter written or signed by Baron Humboldt (possibly Friedrich Heinrich Alexander, Baron von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer).
GLC02460.08
2 February 1861
Ripley, Roswell Sabine, 1823-1887
to Edward Manigault
Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Roswell S. Ripley writes from Headquarters at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, to Colonel Edward Manigault of the Ordnance Department. Reports "the steamer came down this morning for the 32 pounders & the sling cart...
GLC02457.16
29 January 1862
Smith, Martin Luther, 1819-1866
to Daniel Ruggles
Wonders whether or not to grant a request for ammunition. Smith encloses a request for musket cartridges from soldiers at the Parish prison. Notes this force just received 1000 bullets the month before and wonders "is this expenditure of Ammunition...
GLC02457.17
8 February 1864
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870
to unknown
General Thomas writes from Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland to an unnamed colonel. Requests that the colonel "give the enclosed list of relics to Mrs. Goddard with my compliments and say that I am sorry I can do no better for the Sanitary...
GLC02457.18
1849-1867
Foreign-born Civil War generals [Decimalized .01-.14]
Fourteen letters and documents from Civil War general born in foreign countries.
GLC02458
7 July 1862
Asboth, Alexander Sandor, 1811-1868
to Charles S. Hamilton
Inquires "whether the new road, called the Prince road running from Corinth across the Jacinto road is in a practicable condition for the Transportation of Trains." Discusses the position of his cavalry companies. Believes "My Company is ready,"...
GLC02458.01
9 May 1861
Baker, Edward Dickinson, 1811-1861
to Henry Lee Scott
Written as a civilian in Springfield, Illinois, informing Colonel H. L. Scott that he had received an appointment as a lieutenant from President Lincoln, was accepting it, and was reporting to him for orders. Two bust engravings of Baker included as...
GLC02458.02
26 January 1862
Blenker, Louis, 1812-1863
to unknown [in German]
Writing in German, Blenker gives orders for the care of a Count Ingleheim. On verso there is an autograph note signed in English of medical supplies furnished on board a vessel for Count Ingleheim written by John G. T. Holston. One bust engraving of...
GLC02458.03
30 September 1862
Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863
to Cuyler Van Vechten
Informs Van Vechten, an Inspector General, that the Second Regiment of his brigade is ready for inspection. Requests that Van Vechten come as soon as possible to inspect the regiment, which is encamped at Camp Scott on Staten Island. One bust...
GLC02458.04
27 November 1864
Cox, Jacob D., 1828-1900
Writes to the Post Quarter Master at Columbia to complain about the behavior of the soldiers of a wagon train under the command of the post quartermaster that had crossed the river near Cox's headquarters the day before with all of its soldiers drunk...
GLC02458.05
10 April 1863
Trobriand, Régis de, 1816-1897
to John Titcomb Sprague
Colonel Regis de Trobriand, Commanding 38th New York Volunteers, writes from his camp near Belleplaine, Virginia, to New York Adjutant General John Titcomb Sprague (1810-1878). He requests that New York Governor Horatio Seymour confirm his...
GLC02458.06
13 May 1863
Ferrero, Edward, 1831-1899
to Horatio Seymour
Informs Seymour that he will soon be forwarding him an order rescinding the resignation of First Lieutenant Frank W. Lyon, and reinstating him to his former position. One bust engraving of Ferrero included as collateral.
GLC02458.07
10 May 1863
Halpine, Charles G., 1829-1868
Special orders no. 263
Special order granting a leave of absence for thirty days to Colonel James D. Fessenden, Aide de Camp. "By command of General Hunter". Also signed by Fessenden. Full length engravign of Halpine included as collateral.
GLC02458.08
29 February 1864
McArthur, John, 1826-1906
to James B. McPherson
Discusses military movements and communications. Notes "all is quiet in Vicksburg."
GLC02458.10
1867
Meagher, Thomas F., 1823-1867
to Charles G. Halpine
Sending various papers to Halpine, which he may print if he wishes. Also wonders why he has stopped receiving copies of the Citizen, Halpine's paper. Written on Stationary of the Executive Office of the Territory of Montana. Written before June...
GLC02458.11
20 November 1862
Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
to Franz Sigel
Reporting Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's movements, based on the accounts of a paroled Confederate Prisoner. One bust engraving of Schurz incldued as collateral.
GLC02458.12
1864/February/23
Sigel, Franz, 1824-1902
Letter in Old German. Two bust engravings of Sigel included as collateral.
GLC02458.14
1855-1865
Civil War generals: 14 letters & docs [decimalized]
[decimalized 02459.01-02459.33]
GLC02459
31 July 1863
Anderson, Richard Heron, 1821-1879
to General William Mahone
General Anderson remarks, "I have read with great satisfaction your very excellent refutation of the accusations of 'A' & 'P.W.A.' Nothing can be added I think, to strengthen or improve it..." Contains some water stains.
GLC02459.01
5 December [1861]
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
Authorizes Hamilton to make his Brigade Head Quarters with his Wisconsin regiment. Must have been written during 1861, since this was the only year during which Hamilton would have been in the vicinity of Maryland and under Bank's command during the...
GLC02459.02
June 1861
Boham, Milledge L., 1813-1890
to Francis W. Pickens
States officers "just from Richmond" related news that an approaching South Carolina regiment will be sent to the York River, Virginia. Hopes that South Carolina Governor Pickens may prevent this; writes to notify Pickens in the absence of...
GLC02459.04
14 November 1861
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
Expresses sympathy for Daniel Ruggles' sickness and his wish that Ruggles is "promoted or assigned the immediate command" of Fort Barrancas. States that Confederate General Mansfield Lovell will "have difficulty in passing the ordeal of Congress."...
GLC02459.05
15 March 1863
Dodge, Grenville Mellen, 1831-1916
Reports on enemy troop movement.
GLC02459.06
October 19, 1861
Evans, Nathan George, 1824-1868
to Thomas Jordan
Possibly written in Virginia. Two days before the Battle of Ball's Bluff, Confederate General Evans informs Colonel Jordan that "the Enemy have appeared in the Turnpike between Dranesville and this place, in considerable force." Reports that he is...
GLC02459.07
27 June 1861
Ferguson, Samuel Wragg, 1834-1917
to Milledge Luke Bonham
Ferguson, aide-de-camp for General P.G.T. Beauregard, writes to General Bonham, stationed at Fairfax County. Ferguson has been directed by the General commanding (Beauregard), to send a list of names to be used as countersigns (list not included)....
GLC02459.08
14 January 1861
Gist, States Rights, 1831-1864
Possibly written in South Carolina. Gist, an acting adjutant and inspector general, states "The 16, Reg't Col Young will be charged with the special [Horton?] Service for the next ten days, they have no arms- I recommend that ... arms be issued to...
GLC02459.09
28 January 1861
Gregg, Maxcy, 1814-1862
to Captain Thomas
Gregg, Colonel of the 1st Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, instructs Thomas (possibly at the Citadel) to immediately furnish 800 musket cartridges. Also forwards a letter from Captain Gadberry (possibly James M. Gadberry), applying for 5 muskets...
GLC02459.10
October 15, 1861
Hampton, Wade, III, 1818-1902
to Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
Hampton acknowledges previous correspondence from General Beauregard, commander of a corps in the [Confederate] Army of the Potomac. Regarding fords on the Occuquan River, states "I should prefer to make a thorough personal examination of Bland's...
GLC02459.11
17 June 1862
Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889
to Henry A. Wise
Forwarding Lee's orders and stating the importance of defending Richmond. Forwards "instructions from Genl Lee for your guidance they are vague enough." Says focus should be on "guarding the obstructions" moreso than the roads. States "The duty...
GLC02459.12
21 February 1865
Hoke, Robert Federick, 1837-1912
to Major Parker
Confederate Major General Hoke orders Parker to "Inform Genl Hardee in my name the true state of affairs." Goes on to instruct, "be careful not to allow the dispatch to fall into the hands of the Enemy." Also tells him to inform General Braxton...
GLC02459.13
21 June 1864
Holmes, T.H., 1804-1880
to Major Charles Wetmore Broadfoot
General Holmes writes to his nephew. Requests information regarding Broadfoot's situation, the condition of his troops, and the enemy in his vicinity. Remarks that Corporal Hinsdale is going to meet Holmes' wife, "and the girls will not be back...
GLC02459.14
3 February 1862
Huger, Benjamin, 1805-1877
to Henry Alexander Wise
General Huger, in command at Norfolk, writes to General Wise, commander at Roanoke Island. Transmits a copy of a 22 July 1861 letter from Comme Lynch (possibly William Francis Lynch) to the Confederate Secretary of the Navy (Stephen Russell Mallory)...
GLC02459.15
June 9, 1861
Jones, David R., 1825-1863
Jones writes as an Assistant Adjutant General (possibly under Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard) at the Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction. Informs General Bonham, Commanding Forces at Fairfax County, "I am...
GLC02459.16
14 April 1862
Kershaw, Joseph Brevard, 1822-1894
to Major McIntosh
Brigadier General Kershaw informs McIntosh, Assistant Adjutant General, that he assumed command of the Brick House Creek line of defenses, Colonel Cash's (possibly Ellerbee B. C. Cash) 8th South Carolina Regiment, and Captain Kemper's (possibly James...
GLC02459.17
22 January 1863
Keyes, Erasmus D., 1810-1895
to John A. Dix
Reports that the One hundred and fifteenth New York Volunteers has been detached from his command and sent to Fort Monroe. Requests new troops be assigned to him, since this move has left him well short of the necessary number of soldiers to defend...
GLC02459.18
1861-1862
Frederick Lander letter and death notice [Decimalized .01-.02]
A letter by Landis and a Union General Order reporting his death.
GLC02459.19
16 February 1865
Law, Evander McIver, 1836-1920
to Colonel
Writes to a Colonel whose name is unspecified the day before Union General William T. Sherman's troops destroyed much of Columbia (Law was one general in charge of evacuating the city). Requests that forces under Captain D. H. Hamilton (possibly...
GLC02459.20
April 29, 1861
Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908
Lee, Assistant Adjutant General at Charleston, writes to Colonel Manigault, Chief of Ordnance, South Carolina. The Brigadier General commanding (possibly P.G.T. Beauregard, commander of the forces of Charleston Harbor), orders Manigault to send...
GLC02459.21
January 25, 1862
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
to Pierre G.T. Beauregard
Requests permission to return to Richmond. Since bad weather seems "to render a speedy advance improbable," he requests "authority to return to Richmond," but is willing to stay if needed.
GLC02459.22
3 December 1861
Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789
[Loring allows public funds to pay for Dr. Quintard's journey to Richmond]
Possibly served as a military pass. Loring, commander of the Army of the Northwest, writes: "Dr. Quintard is going to Richmond on business, he will be permitted to go & return at the public charge" (possibly refers to Dr. Charles Todd Quintard).
GLC02459.23
6 November 1861
Manigault, Arthur Middleton, 1824-1886
to General W. W. Harlee
Possibly to General William Wallace Harllee. Manigault, Colonel of the 10th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, 1st Military District of South Carolina, encloses copies of orders and instructions from General Roswell Sabine Ripley (orders not...
GLC02459.24
Miles, Nelson A., 1839-1925
to Edwin D. Morgan
Recommending Lieutenant George W. Scott for a promotion.
GLC02459.25
23 March 1861
Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863
Colonel Pettigrew reports to Manigault (1817-1874), Colonel of Ordnance, that General P.G.T. Beauregard, Commander of forces at Charleston Harbor, has ordered that the Board of Ordnance should supply Pettigrew with grape shot and cases. Contains two...
GLC02459.26
11 January 1861
Ransom, Robert, 1828-1892
to Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
Captain Ransom writes to Branch, a United States Representative from North Carolina, Ransom's home state. Reports that there has been no mail for two months, but the previous day, received shocking news (possibly referring to secession of several...
GLC02459.27
27 December 1862
Rice, James C., 1829-1864
to Erastus Corning
Forwarding letter of recommendation from General Daniel A. Butterfield.
GLC02459.28
9 September 1865
Saxton, Rufus, 1824-1908
Recommending James A. DeForest for a position, possibly as a teacher. With a partial autograph note signed on the verso by DeForest, listing his credentials and requesting a position.
GLC02459.29
13 January 1862
Stone, Charles Pomeroy, 1824-1887
to William W. Burns
Urges Burns to "cause great vigilance on the part of your picquets along the river, and particularly near Conrad's Ferry."
GLC02459.30
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