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1861 October
[William Farquhar Barry]
Carte de visite of the Union Chief of Artillery, 1/2 length portrait. Inscribed to Ms. Belle Riley." Barry served as Chief of Artillery from 1st Bull Run through the Peninsula Campaign.
GLC05918.01
29 November 1861 - 6 December 1861
Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes
Daily federal union.
The collection contains five 1861 issues with particular attention to war news and minutes of the Georgia Legislature. Many of the same articles appear reprinted in each issue, namely lists of the members of the various standing committees of the...
GLC05959.01
14 March 1863
[Poem attacking Benjamin F. Butler]
Consists of an unsigned acrostic poem with the name "BF Butler" as the basis. An attack against General Benjamin F. Butler [possibly for his "women around town" order while he was administering New Orleans]. The notorious declaration was issued on 15...
GLC05987.39
24 October 1864
Williams, W.T.C., fl. 1864
To the relatives of deceased soldiers of of Leake County
File contains two documents, a broadside and an autograph letter signed. Broadside, which says "Circular" at the top, says he has received from Major J.L. Power, Superintendent of the Army Records of Mississippi Troops, many blanks for the...
GLC05987.45
1865
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
Albumen photograph with Gen. Harrison as commander of 1st Brigade, 20th Corps + signed note
Portrait group showing Harrison on the far left standing next to the seated General Harrison and two other officers. With a bequest note on verso, ANS of Mrs. Eva Cogswell (General Cogswell's widow) giving it to Gen. Harrison's daughter Elizabeth on...
GLC06164
1864
Ryder, J. F., fl. 1864
[103rd Ohio infantry flag held by the colonel's daughter]
Printed box on verso for tax stamp.
GLC06165
28 June 1864
Loguen, Jermain Wesley, 1814-1872
to Helen Amelia Loguen [written on a printed circular "To the Friends of the Fugitives from Slavery]
Loguen responds to a letter from his daughter, whom he calls "Amelia." Notes that he will not be able to make Amelia's picnic, but will be there to visit her on the Sabbath. Comments on a relative or acquaintance with the measles, and a visit from...
GLC06175
1865 ca.
Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893
[Mary E. Walker]
Carte de visite as assistant surgeon in the Union Army, wearing medal of honor. With blue 2-cent playing card stamp on verso. Date inferred from date of her award which was late 1865. See also GLC05152, Cabinet card by Bell.
GLC06209
1862
Child, Lydia Maria Francis, 1802-1880
The right way the safe way, proved by emancipation in the British West Indies, and elsewhere.
Regarding emancipation, Child writes, "Leaving the obvious considerations of justice and humanity entirely out of the question, I ask whether experience has not proved it to be a measure of plain, practical good sense, and sound policy... Free labor...
GLC06219
November 1863
[Statement of belief].
Condemns those who defend the perpetuation of slavery on the grounds that it was not proscribed by the Constitution and who wish for a return to the Union as it was. Includes poem lamenting the failure of the Founders to address slavery.
GLC06142
4 December 1863
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
[Quotation by General Banks]
"The sweetest solace that a soldier can receive is to know that the women of his country appreciate his sacrifices, and surrender their hours of leisure and luxury to his care and comfort. The voice of Christian kindness and of love stirs the blood...
GLC05869
circa 1861-1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Sketch of Jefferson Davis and wife excanging clothes.
Drawing shows a woman handing Jefferson Davis her dress. She is wearing just her slip and corsette. His pants are on the ground next to his knife. A Confederate flag flies in front of a palm tree over a sign that reads: "H'd. Q'ts" and another...
GLC05111.02.1373
Ulke, Henry, fl. 1864-1865
Carte de visite of Grant's head superimposed on woman's body
Grant's beard has been colored blue. Ink inscription on recto "Genl. Grant. Taken in Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Henry Ulke, 278 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1865."
GLC05111.02.1377
Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877
As Navy Captain, seated 3/4 length portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Comm. L. Goldsborough From Mrs. G." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Black, 113 Washington Street, Boston."
GLC05111.02.1399
Camp scene
Image shows a group of infantry soldier in camp, with A-frame tents in the background. Two women are also standing in the scene. Graphite inscription on verso "20" "2.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501...
GLC05111.02.1351
Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress escaping Union troops.
Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress hopping over a timber fence. There is a bag on the ground marked "J. Davis Mexico." Two Union soldiers are chasing Davis. One is holding a torch in the air, the other is pointing a revolver at...
GLC05111.02.1374
Carpenter & Mullen Magnolia Gallery
Carte de visite, in union uniform rank obscured, bust portrait
Ink inscription on recto "Yours Truly Wm. Gurley Co. 'I' 46 Ind. V." Graphite inscription on verso "Sallie Horn" "S-138." Photographers imprint on verso: "Carpenter & Mullen Magnolia Gallery Lexington, KY." Cancelled green three-cent tax stamp...
GLC05111.02.1258
D. B. Elrod's Gallery, fl. 1863
Charles Davidson, in uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on recto "Yours Truly C. Davidson Co. 'I' 46 Ind. V.V." Graphite inscription on verso "Sallie Horn" "S-136" "Chas. Davidson Co. I 46 Ind. Vet Vols." Photographers imprint on verso: "From D.B. Elrod's Gallery, Lexington, KY."
GLC05111.02.1262
Rogers, T.
In black suit, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Sallie Horn" "Lt T. Rogers 46 Indiana 0114." Photographers imprint on verso: "Ewing & Black, Photographers, Ground Floor, Broadway, Logansport, Indiana."
GLC05111.02.1267
The Metropolitan Photograph Company
In union uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Mosie Chapman my mother's brother Signed Mrs. Mary J. Hawkes." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by The Metropolitan Photograph Co. 306 Grand St. Cor. Allen, New York."
GLC05111.02.1268
Capitol Prison with 7 women in front
Photographers imprint on verso: "G. D. Wakely, Photographer," and "Entered according to Act of Congress, by G. D. Wakely, A. D. 1866, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court in and for the District of Columbia." Faded blue two-cent tax stamp on...
GLC05111.02.1303
Small wooden house, with picket fence and large gathering of people
Image shows a large group of people posing in front of a small house. All in civilian clothing. One woman stands in the doorway. Graphite inscription on verso "i" "dlo." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 'Specialite,' 587...
GLC05111.02.1314
1864/06/04
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)
Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and his horse Lexington
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Handwritten on verso: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "Lieut. Gen. Grant and his favorite horse Lexington. Taken at Cold Harbor, Va., June 4th, 1864." With tax stamp.
GLC05137.148
1861-1865 ca.
Tent Life of the 31st Pennsylvania Regiment
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Famous photograph of a woman holding a basket, her soldier husband and three children posed in front of tent. Cooking utensils, stool and other amenities are visible.
GLC05137.220
Women visiting camp and sitting near tent with a group of soldiers
No identification. Two women sitting outside a tent, holding an umbrella to shield them from the sun. Seven soldiers are under the tent.
GLC05137.217
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Winfield Scott and wife in front of their home in Elizabeth, NJ
Handwritten on verso: "Residence of General Scott. Elizabeth NJ with [illegible]" Beneath Scott's "Winfield Scott Born in Virginia. Presidential nominee & soldiers June 13, 1786- May 29, 1866." At the bottom is handwritten the date "1866,10.20"...
GLC05137.231
Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Ruins of a Locomotive in the Petersburgh railroad Depot, Richmond, Va." Inscription on verso: "Emma G. Griggs from my husband."
GLC05137.271
1862-1863
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
Collection of James K. Magie, C company, 78th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.51]
Private in the Army of the Cumberland. The letters are written to his wife, Mary, who lived in Macomb, Illinois. (There are 46 manuscript items plus 5 printed items which include 3 newspaper clippings.) Magie also held the position of Brigade...
GLC05241
16 June 1865
Keckley, Elizabeth, fl. 1818-1907
to James B. Bradwell re: mementos of Jefferson Davis
These mementos belonged to Keckley, a freed slave and onetime seamstress to Mrs. Davis and later to Mrs. Lincoln. They include a "Bedstead taken from the House of Jefferson Davis, four (4) days after the evacuation of the city" and "some other...
GLC06890
1864/06/10
Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869
to Joseph Smith re: Grant, Richmond and a spy matter
"Reinforcements are being sent down all the time, but Richmond must be starved out. That miserable city if protected by 5 lines if splendid fortifications, on which Mr. Lee has laid himself out.... I have tried to see Clara Howard... she is charged...
GLC06941
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888
"Nelly's Hospital" reprinted by U.S. Sanitary Commission for "our young folks"
Fiction.
GLC06896
1861/12/06
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to John E. Wool re: slave girl who followed the 20th Indiana regiment
Was returned to Charles A. Jessup of Maryland. With John Wool endorsement on p. 3.
GLC06969
1864/09/14
Walker, Mary, fl. 1864
to William T. Sherman re: requesting promotion, with Sherman AES & Thomas ES
Also with endorsements of William T. Sherman, General Thomas and R. U. Wood. With accompanying transmittal document from the War Department to Mrs. Walker.
GLC06978
1863
Wormeley, Katherine P., fl. 1863
The United States Sanitary Commission: A Sketch of its purposes and work
First edition published by Little Brown. Inscribed in pencil on the titlepage by S. W. Bridgham to "Mrs. Ives." Wormeley was a prominent organizer of women's aid societies in New England during the Civil War. She also served on U.S. Sanitary...
GLC06820
1863/07/09
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
to Emily J. Semmes re: deathbed description of Gettysburg, Wheatfield
Also discusses severe injuries that he incurred (written one day prior to his death).
GLC06823
1869
Tubman, Harriet, 1822-1913
Scenes in the life of Harriet Tubman / by Sarah H. Bradford
First edition printed by Moses. The story of Tubman, an escaped slave who became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. She made more than nineteen trips into the south, rescuing 300 people. During the Civil War, she served as a nurse and spy...
GLC06840
1862-1865 ca.
To the women of New England [circular letter]
Circular letter written to Chairman of the Selectmen of Eaton Grant, Mass. U.S. Sanitary Commission, explaining purpose and seeking national support.
GLC06866
1864/09/23
to Col. James Hardie
Seeking Presidential confirmation of Walker's rank as Major. "I told the President of the risks I encountered in being taken prisoner on purpose and preventing their attacking our army which we were hardly able to act."
GLC06882
1865/03/21
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Edwin M. Stanton re: arranging trip to review troops at City Point
"Mrs. L. proposes 3 P.M. Thursday, and says she can not be ready sooner. Let it be so." (Mary Todd Lincoln had an infamous fit of jealousy over her husband's accompaniment by General Ord's wife during this trip.)
GLC06756
1863/01/13
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Confederate Congress Resolution no. 24, endorsing orders for Butler's hanging
Confederate resolution endorsing President Jefferson Davis's orders for the hanging of Benjamin Franklin "Beast" Butler (for his women around town order)
GLC07008.01
30 December 1865
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Mary F. Jarvis
Lee, then president of Washington College, responds to an enquiry about whether or not a young man of Pennsylvania would be welcomed at the Virginia school. Although it was less than a year from the end of the Civil War and tensions were still...
GLC07005
10 March 1862
to Edwin M. Stanton
Discussing Mary Todd Lincoln's influence in military matters. Says that others have "asserted that Mrs Lincoln was one of the parties whose influence had operated on me." Also praises some of Stanton's early changes in dispositions of troops. Marked...
GLC07091
24 November 1861
to Mathilda M. Rhett
Thanks her for her letter and updates her on current events of the Civil War. "Much is to be done & yet our invaders have everything their own way. It will not be so always & our turn will come some day. They have complete control of the waters...
GLC07157
1862/06/10
to G. C. Gardner re: defense of his "woman order"
"The women more bitter in their secession than the men, were everywhere insulting my soldiers...tending to provoke retort recrimination and return of insult, which would have ended in disgraceful and murderous riot... how do you 'regard and treat' a...
GLC07053
1861/08/23
Grant, H. R., fl. 1861
to J. T. Van Diver re: the ladies of Richmond; on Confederate Flag stationery
GLC07063.01
circa 1863
Women's National Loyal League
[Men and Women's Emancipation petitions]
Blank, unsigned petitions for the emancipation of slavery. Folded document. First page is titled "Women's Emancipation Petition," second page is titled "Men's Emancipation Petition." Calls on the U.S. House and Senate to abolish slavery throughout...
GLC07202.05
1861/11/10
McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897
to his fiance re: love letter
"Your very charming letter was received about two years since-it seems that long since I heard from you."
GLC07214
1863/07/10
Oden, Mary, fl. 1863
to Emily J. Semmes re: death of Gen. Paul Semmes (to his widow)
Written from his deathbed nurse, on the day he died with postscript: "A few moments before the General died, he asked for his sword, laying it across his arm, he asked again for his testament." Page 5 is a smaller, additional sheet.
GLC07225
1863 ca.
[Carte de Visite of Jacob Hart's wife]
Two cent revenue stamp on verso.
GLC07219.02
1865/05 ca.
Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894
Copy of charge and specification against...
Title continues: "Charge and specification against David E. Herold, George A. Azerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael D. Laughlin, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd". Holt signs as Judge Advocate General. Some manuscript...
GLC07544
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