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11 March 1815
Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1822
to Eli Whitney
Discussing trouble with his son and noting that: "Most of the young men in our cities are deplorable."
GLC04979
17 May 1788
Pemberton, James, 1723-1809
to Moses Brown
The letter is written in traditional Quaker fashion without reference to the pagan names of months, and instead uses numbers for dates throughout. Written by Pemberton, a Quaker merchant and philanthropist in Philadelphia, to Brown, a well-known...
GLC04980
1812/08/09
Winchester, James, 1725-1826
to James H. Bryson
Discusses equipment and supplies with Bryson, assistant deputy quarter-master-general. The following January, General Winchester's men were massacred at Raisin River.
GLC04982
circa 1870-1880
Badeau, Adam, 1831-1895
The march to the sea
The title of the story is "The March to the Sea," but the heading for the series is "War Stories for Boys and Girls." Tells the history of the campaign in simple, straight-forward language for younger readers. Takes the reader from Chattanooga...
GLC04983
13 March 1865
T. D. W., fl. 1865
When Sherman Marched to the Sea
Manuscript copy of a song written to commemorate Union General William T. Sherman's famous march to the sea, which began with General Sherman's troops leaving the captured city of Atlanta, Georgia on 15 November 1864, and ended with the capture of...
GLC04984
1861
["Death to Traitors" anti-Confederate token showing Jefferson Davis hanging]
The face shows a body hanging from a tree with the inscription "Jeff Davis." The obverse is inscribed "Death to Traitors" and "Becker."
GLC04986
1861-1865 ca.
[Pauline Cushman]
Full length pose in uniform with sword. Cushman served as a Union spy in Louisiana.
GLC04987
1772
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
[The Holy Bible; inscribed by Benjamin Rush].
Presented by him to his daughter, Ann Emily Rush.
GLC04998.01
circa 1802-1813
to Ann Emily Rush Cuthbert
Also written on by Cuthbert, Rush's eldest daughter. He writes, "permit me my dear child to remind you of the promises you made me the evening before we parted. I shall not be happy till I hear of your having fulfilled them. I send you herewith a...
GLC04998.02
1825
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
[Notes for speech]
Expresses his gratitude to members of "both houses" of the Pennsylvania legislature for their "kind welcome." Undated notes for a speech possibly given in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 31 January or 1 February 1825.
GLC04999
31 May 1795
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to Sylvanus Bourne
Discusses the progress and prospects of the North American Land Company in regard to their Georgia holdings. Comments on unfavorable publicity in Paris newspaper and his plans to reverse any negative impression. Discusses fund raising and bills in...
GLC05000
13 April 1864
Anderson, James Patton, 1822-1873
to Braxton Bragg
Anderson, commander of the District of Florida, writes to Bragg, now chief military advisor to President Davis. Anderson complains about the disorganization of his district and the difficulties of his job. Expresses surprise at the addition of 5,000...
GLC05001
3 February 1863
Baldwin, William Edwin, 1827-1864
to D. W. Flowerree
General Baldwin informs Major Flowerree, an assistant adjutant general (for General Dabney Herndon Maury), that an unofficial report informed of thirty seven deserters from the 37th Mississippi Regiment the previous night. Notes that the Big Black...
GLC05002
circa 16 July 1863
Barton, Seth Maxwell, 1829-1900
to unknown
Barton, a Confederate General, writes to an unknown recipient regarding the impressment of workers for a building project. States that Major Burnet is attentive in organizing the project, which he refers to as Green's Hill. The docket indicates...
GLC05003
2 May 1863
Bate, William Brimage, 1826-1905
General Bate writes to an unknown general. Bate is unable to review the recipient's brigade because Generals Stuart and Polk will be in his camp for inspection.
GLC05004
20 May 1861
Blanchard, Albert Gallatin, 1810-1891
[Order No. 2 containing instructions for Colonel Blanchard's command]
Colonel Blanchard assumes command of troops in the district south and west of the Elizabeth River. Includes appointment of Blanchard's quartermaster, instructions for submitting morning reports, and other rules pertaining to his command. Instructs...
GLC05005
30 January 1863
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
to Christopher G. Memminger
Confederate General Bragg sends a $100 counterfeit Confederate bill (see GLC05006.02) which he found on a man who was now being held for questioning.
GLC05006.01
circa 1855-1860
Items concerning John Cabell Breckinridge [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC05007
20 September 1862
Duke, Basil Wilson, 1838-1916
Reports on nearby Union movements, and a reported advance "upon the Independence road, between Independence & Colemansville." Addressed to "Genl," most likely for Braxton Bragg since he was in charge of the Kentucky campaign, and because the docket...
GLC05008
25 September 1863
Finley, Jesse J. (Jesse Johnson), 1812-1904
to James Benagh
Finley, Colonel of the Sixth Florida Infantry, transmits a report of the Chickamauga Campaign to Captain Benagh, Assistant Adjutant General. Writes from Headquarters, Sixth Florida Volunteers, near Chattanooga. Details the Battle of Chickamauga...
GLC05009
29 May 1862
Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889
to Henry A. Wise
Says his position is critical, with the enemy only "a few hundred yards" away, and he will need reinforcements, "three full Brigades." Wonders if he will receive them since General Johnston's "attention is now entirely to the left." Written at 8:15...
GLC05010
1863
[Items pertaining to Confederate General Dabney Herndon Maury]
GLC05012
12 October 1862
Pegram, John, 1832-1865
to Carter L. Stevenson
Orders Stevenson to try to hold his ground as the Confederate army makes preparation to retreat from Kentucky "Gen Smith wishes you to obstruct the road if possible...In case you are forced to abandon the present position, fall back to the nearest...
GLC05013
22 July 1864
Price, Sterling, 1809-1867
to Thomas C. Reynolds
Confederate General Price replies to a letter from Reynolds, Governor of Missouri, in which Reynolds asked whether Price would command an expedition into Missouri. Writes, "I consider such an expedition practicable, and in the contingency you...
GLC05014
17 February 1864
Roddey, Philip Dale, 1820-1897
Confederate General Roddey, commanding a cavalry brigade in the Army of Tennessee, reports that most of his brigade is at camp, and the remainder are in the Tennessee Valley. Informs Bragg, conducting Confederate military affairs in Richmond...
GLC05015
22 April 1864
Thompson, Meriwether Jeff, 1826-1876
to Mary G. Rogers
Thompson, a Confederate general taken as prisoner at Fort Delaware, writes to thank Rogers for a basket of "'goodies' such as only sweet ladies can make. ... which remind us of our dear homes in the days of 'piping peace' when Plenty and Happiness...
GLC05016
4 May 1861
Ingraham, Duncan N., 1802-1891
Captain Ingraham writes to a general who remains unnamed in this letter. States "I drop you a line to say we are all quiet here... Lincoln seems determined to carry it on..." Predicts that the Union will not attempt to invade the location of the...
GLC05017
5 January 1863
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
An Address to the People of the Free States by the President of the Southern Confederacy.
Contemporary fake on emancipation. Imprint, "Richmond Enquirer Print." A fictitious response of Jefferson Davis to the Emancipation Proclamation, threatening retaliation by enslaving Black people. It says in part "All negroes who shall be taken in...
GLC05018
March 1862
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville. No. 3. March 1862.
One photograph entitled, "Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville. No. 3. March 1862," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. Image shows two Quaker guns and several men posed near the interior wall of the fort. View...
GLC05111.01.0037
Incidents of the War. Ruins at Manassas. No. 1. March, 1862.
One photograph entitled, "Incidents of the War. Ruins at Manassas," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. This page was taken from "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War." Image is of a young boy, a dead horse, and a Federal...
GLC05111.01.0038
Incidents of the War. Ruins of Stone Bridge, Bull Run. No. 2. March, 1862.
One photograph entitled, "Incidents of the War. Ruins of Stone Bridge, Bull Run," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. This page was taken from "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War." Image is of debris from bridge lying in the...
GLC05111.01.0039
Ruins at Manassas Junction. No. 9. March, 1862.
One photograph entitled, "Ruins at Manassas Junction," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. Image is of ruins of several buildings used by the Confederate railroad company, Orange and Alexandria, as a depot. The remains of a few mud huts...
GLC05111.01.0040
circa 1861-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Sassacus-class gunboat]
A print of a photograph taken of a US Navy riverine patrol boat during the Civil War. It is a steam double-ended sidewheel gunboat of what is popularly referred to as the "Sassacus"-class. Built for patroling rivers, many were deployed to Virginia...
GLC05111.01.0043
1862
Incidents of the War. No. 203. General Johnston's Headquarters, Centreville.
One photograph entitled, "Incidents of the War. No. 203. General Johnston's Headquarters, Centreville," taken by Mathew Brady dated 1862. Image is of uniformed men in front of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's Headquarters.
GLC05111.01.0047
[Portrait of Major Sidell]
A salt print of a photographic portrait of a man identified as Maj. Sidell. Heavily touched-up by Brady studio artists. Posibly an original painting and not a photograph. Research brings up a William Henry Sidell, born 1810 in New York, NY. Sidell...
GLC05111.01.0054
[Col. E. D. Baker, in civilian dress]
A salt print of a photographic portrait of Edward D. Baker. With the following note: "Given to me by Father 2/10/1955 in his store room as we examined the negatives together. This is a Brady photograph which had been extensively touched up by a Brady...
GLC05111.01.0055
[Colonel Keith, in civilian clothing, touched-up by Brady]
A salt print of a photographic portrait of Colonel Keith. Research has not identified him. On verso in graphite: "No 24," "Col Keith," and "This salt print which was made in Brady's gallery and touched up for reproduction. F.H. Meserve."
GLC05111.01.0056
Fawx, Egbert Guy, fl. 1861-1865
Falles [sic] Church in VA
A print of a photograph of a two-story brick building. Union officers posed on horses in front of Falls Church, VA where George Washington once worshipped. It was a favorite tourist site for soldiers passing through. On the inside of the church's...
GLC05111.01.0069
[Assistant Adjutant-General DeGarmo Jones]
A print of a portrait of Assistant Adjutant-General Colonel DeGarmo Jones, 3/4 length sitting, wearing epaulettes and holding sword. Jones, born ca. 1833-1835 Wayne, MI, was the son of DeGarmo Jones, Mayor of Detroit in 1839 as well as a businessman...
GLC05111.01.0041
September 1864
Headquarters U.S. Engineers Battalion Sept. 1864. (Petersburg Campaign)
A print of a photograph taken of a large group of soldiers standing in front of a small house. There are various small tents to the left and right. Two soldiers hold bundles of telegraph wire in the center of the image. The house, presumably the main...
GLC05111.01.0042
circa 1861
Brady's Incidents of the War. Harpers Ferry & Vicinity, VA. 22nd Regt. N.Y.S.N.G.
One undated photograph entitled, "Brady's Incidents of the War. Harpers Ferry & Vicinity, VA. 22nd Regt. N.Y.S.N.G.," taken by Matthew Brady. Image is of 12 soldiers of the 22nd Regiment of the New York State National Guard. Pictured with them is a...
GLC05111.01.0044
June 12, 1864
[General George Meade and 35 staff members at Cold Harbor]
One photograph taken by Mathew Brady dated June 12, 1864. According to Photographic History of the Civil War Vol. 2, p. 1067, image is of Union General George Meade who is seated at center with legs crossed, surrounded by his staff. Major General...
GLC05111.01.0045
1865
Views In and Around Richmond, VA.
One photograph entitled, "Views In and Around Richmond, VA," taken by Mathew Brady dated 1865. The image shows a large number of soldiers, sailors, civilians, freedmen, and women posed in front of the U. S. Sanitary Commission (USSC) building in...
GLC05111.01.0046
September 1863
[General French and 14 staff members]
A print of a photograph taken of a group of Union Army officers taken in September 1863. Major General William H. French stands fifith from the left among his 3rd Corps staff officers (10 standing and four seated, not counting French). In 1864, the...
GLC05111.01.0048
[Gen. Ambrose Burnside and 20 staff members, 9th Corps headquarters]
A print of a photograph of General Ambrose Burnside and his staff in 1862. A wood carving copy of this photograph was printed in Harper's Weekly on July 23rd, 1864. Graphite inscriptions on verso: "Burnside, Hancock" and "9333." Brigadier General...
GLC05111.01.0049
circa 1862
[Oval portrait of Admiral Andrew Hull Foote in dress uniform]
One undated photograph of Admiral Andrew Hull Foote. Foote is wearing a dress uniform including epaulettes and sword.
GLC05111.01.0050
circa 1863
[Oval portrait of George Henry Thomas in uniform]
One undated photograph of Union Major General George Henry Thomas. Image is of his right profile. See GLC00556 for another portrait view of Thomas.
GLC05111.01.0051
[Group portrait of five junior officers]
A print of a photograph of five union officers. Two are seated in chairs on the left and right, one on a stool at center, and two standing behind. The two behind are 2nd Lieutenants, the ones seated are 1st Lieutenants. However, the two second...
GLC05111.01.0052
[Imperial salt print of General Alexander McDowell McCook in civilian dress]
One undated photograph of Major General Alexander McDowell McCook taken by Mathew Brady.
GLC05111.01.0053
[Portrait of George H. Thomas in carte de visite, in strip]
Three copies of a photograph of General George H. Thomas. Taken by Brady sometime after 1862. Thomas is wearing a Union army general officer's uniform with shoulder strips indicating his rank as Major General, to which he was promoted on April 25th...
GLC05111.01.0057
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