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16 June 1862
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to My Dear Mary
There was a big battle going on at Fair Oaks but they did not have the opportunity to participate. The summer is warm, warmer than any place he has been before.
GLC02830.43
4 July 1862
They have been in 2 battles since he last wrote. They fought gallantly but suffered a lot. Was written near Jamestown, Virginia.
GLC02830.44
29 July 1862
He is sending her some valuable papers to look after until he returns. If anything happens, she should give them to his mother.
GLC02830.45
9 August 1862
He is sending her a package to look after until he asks for it. If anything happens, she should give it to his mother.
GLC02830.46
19 October 1862
They carry no reporters with them, and thus there is nothing about them in the papers. He heard a good sermon in church. He sent her some music.
GLC02830.51
15 November 1862
He received a letter from his sister consoling him over the loss of his younger brother who was killed in battle. The removal of Gen. McClellan has caused some excitement. He finally got the locket from her.
GLC02830.52
26 November 1862
He wishes he could see her play the harp or the piano. He wishes he could spend Christmas with her. Many of his juniors have been promoted but he remains a captain. Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
GLC02830.53
7 December 1862
He wrote to her mother telling her how much he has enjoyed spending time in their home. He fears there is no chance for promotion. It seems Miss R does not dislike him anymore.
GLC02830.54
17 December 1862
He just fought in the battle of Fredricksburg but came out well. Her cousin David Hancock joined the regiment just before the battle. He heard her brother has joiend the navy. Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
GLC02830.55
28 December 1862
He is trying to get a leave of absence to see her but feels his chances are very slim. He wants to know what people are saying about Fredricksburg because he thinks they fought nobly.
GLC02830.56
17 January 1863
Tomorrow they leave for a destination unknown. He applied for a leave of absence. Includes a picture showing the profile of a woman in a yellow dress.
GLC02830.57
1861-1877
U.S.S. Frolic
Tender to Flagship. European Squadron
GLC08284.165
A Ship on the high seas
GLC08284.166
23 November 1861
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano. Written in Camp Lyon.
GLC02172.30
5 July 1861
to Heather Henry
He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.
GLC02172.04
1861
Currier & Ives
View of Harper's Ferry, VA, (from the Potomac side)
One print entitled View of Harper's Ferry, VA. dated 1861. Described by authenticator as hand-colored lithograph. (Possibly chromolithograph with hand-retouching?)
GLC10014
1863
Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894
Gettysburg Battle-field [color lithograph] [panorama of field]
One print entitled Gettysburg Battle-field by John B. Bachelder dated 1863. "Isometrical" panoramic chromolithograph with some hand-coloring showing troops positions and movements over the three days, with (lithographed) endorsement of General Meade...
GLC10018
1876
Lock & Whitfield (photographers), fl. 1850-1890
Edward Armitage, R.A.
One photograph of painter Edward Armitage taken by photographers Lock and Whitfield.
GLC08878.1720
Beaumarchais
One engraving entitled "Beaumarchais" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0227
1674
Dyck, Anthony van, Sir, 1599-1641
Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des Gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex
One engraving entitled "Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex (Latin)" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of King Charles I. Engraved by Pieter de Jode II from an original painting by Sir Anthony van...
GLC08878.0240
Toppand, Carpenter & Co.
[E.W. Clark]
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portrait of an unidentified man (possibly E.W. Clark). Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0244
National Bank Note Co.
H.K. Clark; N.Y.
One engraving entitled "H. K. Clark; N.Y." circa 1861-1877. Portrait of H.K. Clark. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0245
circa 1861
Jones, Maxine Harris, fl. 1860-1920
The Nineteenth Century
One undated document by Maxine Harris Jones entitled The Nineteenth Century.
GLC03135.13.033
5 March 1864
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel...
GLC08334.03
Mitchell, Joshua, fl. 1862
[Pencil sketches of life in Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright]
One set of sketches dated 1861 of life at Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright. Depicts the sleeping quarters at Camp Wright, ration station and soldiers at Camp Wilkins. Envelope is addressed to G. B. Mitchell.
GLC08334.04
15 July 1861
Mitchell, George B., ?-1865
The Star Spangled Banner Independent
One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.
GLC08334.15
3 July 1861
to Floretia Mitchell
One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of...
GLC08334.17
13 June 1862
Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871
to Mat
One letter addressed to Mat from John G. Scurry dated Camp near Richmond, June 13, 1862. Describes sneaking off to the theater and escaping his own provost cavalry.
GLC03957.08
20 October 1862
Herald Office
[Second Grand Concert by the Amateur Band of the Anderson Troop]
One broadside promoting a concert by the Amateur Band of the Anderson Troop to take place on October 20, 1862.
GLC03523.24.021
1873/03/04 ca.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States
Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.
GLC02781.02.02
Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913
[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]
One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.
GLC07713.02.02
[Sample of Old English typefaces]
One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.
GLC07713.02.03
[Cutout of flourished shape]
One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.
GLC07713.02.05
[Cutout of a shield with illustrations]
One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.
GLC07713.02.06
circa 1880-1890
Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912
Lincoln writing the Emancipation Proclamation
Depicts a menacing-looking Lincoln slumping in his chair writing the Emancipation Proclamation with his left foot sitting on top of a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Demon imagery is found throughout. The Statue of Liberty's head is covered by Lincoln...
GLC00493.03
1861, 1863-1865
Harpers Weekly
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861); vol.7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863) - vol. 9, no. 470 (December 30, 1865)] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Features article and illustration on emancipated children in New Orleans.
GLC00623
The gallant charge of the fifty fourth Massachusetts (colored) Regiment. On the rebel works at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, near Charleston, July 18th, 1863, and death of Colonel Robt. G. Shaw.
Portrays African American soldiers carrying a United States flag which reads "54th Mass" on the stripes section of the flag as they meet a battle line of Confederate troops. There are 2 prints of this image, with different colorization, both are...
GLC02881.23
circa 1867
Major, & Knapp Engraving, Manufacturing, & Lithographic Co.
The Room in McLean House
Title continues, "at Appomattox C.H., in which Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant." Depicts 18 men present, mostly officers in uniform, including Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. Published by the Major & Knapp. Eng. Mfg & Lith Co., 71 Broadway.
GLC02979.01
1890
Kurz & Allison
Storming Fort Wagner
Depicts the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, composed of African American soldiers, leading the charge upon Fort Wagner in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. One African American soldier carries a United States flag. Lists the names of Union officers...
GLC00317.02
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