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10 August 1862
Newton, John, 1823-1895
to unknown
Recommending a promotion for Captain W. H. Robinson of the Thirty Second New York Volunteers. Written at "Camp on James River." One bust engraving of Newton included as collateral.
GLC02457.13
13 April 1862
Pemberton, John C., 1814-1881
to Robert E. Lee
Reports that General Pierre G. T. Beauregard expects six regiments from his department, and that so far only four have been sent and are in Atlanta, and these four are being sent forward to Chatanooga. Also reports "Enemy have made no movement since...
GLC02457.14
31 January 1869
Reno, Jesse Lee, 1823-1862
[Military financial return]
Jesse R. Reno signs a partially printed document for money given to him by the paymaster as compensation from 1859 to 1869, including the cost for servants. Docket on verso.
GLC02457.15.01
20 April 1864
Kautz, August V., 1828-1895
to John C. Kelton
Recommendation for Captain Price. Says Price "has recently been on a tour of Inspection of the Cavalry of the West and can give you much valuable information concerning that arm." Requests that Kelton place Price on his staff. On War Department...
GLC02458.09
19 December 1849
Shields, James, 1806-1879
to James A. Bennett
Discussing military appointments. Two bust engravings of Shields included as collateral.
GLC02458.13
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
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
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