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circa 1864-1865
Unknown
[List of guns in battery in Petersburg and City Point defences, Virginia]
Cites numerical or other designation of batteries, names of battery commanders, and number of guns and mortars per battery.
GLC02382.230
circa 1865
Abbot, Henry L. (1831-1927)
[List of guns afloat at Broadway Landing, Virginia]
Lists types and number of guns, and amount of ammunition. Also, lists number of guns taken by General Abbott (possibly Brevet Brigadier General Henry Larcom Abbott, also spelled 'Abbot'). Docketed by Abbott from Headquarters of Siege Artillery.
GLC02382.231
circa 1873
[List of orders pertaining to an artillery school at Fort Monroe, Virginia]
List of special orders issued between 1869 and 1873 regarding the establishment of an artillery school at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Mentions General Ulysses S. Grant, President Andrew Johnson, General Gibbon (possibly John Gibbon), and Edward Davis...
GLC02382.232
14 September 1865
Brane, A. J. (fl. 1865)
[Oath of allegiance for A. G. Brane]
Private Brane was from Rockingham County, North Carolina. The oath is signed by Brane and witnessed by William Scott and H. P. Lomax.
GLC02385.02
6 July 1863
Hodges, George P. (fl. 1863-1894)
[Parole for Hodges, a Confederate Prisoner of War]
Partially printed document created at Vicksburg, indicating that Hodges, "a Prisoner of War…in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg," vows not to take up arms against the United States. Also signed by Captain Jonathan O. [Dun?] of...
GLC02386.01
2 April 1894
Bruster, Joe (fl. 1894)
[Certification card for George P. Hodges's delegation to the United Confederate Veterans Reunion]
Reunion to be held at Birmingham, Alabama 25-26 April 1894. Authorized by Commander Joe Bruster and H. E. Bradford, Secretary. Card created at Bell County United Confederate Veterans camp number 122.
GLC02386.02
circa 1917
Jones, J. C. (fl. 1917)
An act providing for the return of pension warrants where the pensioner dies during the quarter for which the warrant was issued...
... (title continues) the cancellation of the same, and the issuance of a Mortuary Warrant to pay the funeral expenses of the deceased pensioner, etc., and declaring an emergency. Enacted by the Texas State Legislature. Authorized by J. C. Jones...
GLC02386.03
15 December 1931
Lockhart, Charley (fl. 1898-1941)
[to Texas pension recipients]
Lockhart relates that since the pension fund is exhausted, he has been acquiring funds from the State Highway Investment Fund to pay pensioners. Writes "This fund is also exhausted, but as the Christmas holidays are nearing and I am desirous of...
GLC02386.04
no date
[Mom's Dad]
With the collection of George P. Hodges, who served in the Civil War as Sergeant in Company B, 37th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. Serves as a post card, depicting an old man seated in front of a brick wall.
GLC02386.05
circa 1861-1865
[George P. Hodges's First Lieutenant bars]
Hodges served in the Civil War as Sergeant in Company B, 37th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. Includes five bars of gold colored thread. Bars are mounted on cardboard, apparently by paste. Housed with a tan-colored envelope measuring 6.5 x 10.5 cm.
GLC02386.06
[Metal Civil War pin]
Possibly belonged to George P. Hodges. Indicates that Hodges served in Company B., 37th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Contains four plates, each separated by one chain link. The back of the first (top) plate contains a pin.
GLC02386.07
2 January 1862
Lovell, Joseph (fl. 1862)
to General Lewis
Lovell, aide-de-camp for (and possibly a relative of) General Mansfield Lovell, writes to Lewis (John Lawson Lewis, of the Louisiana militia). Lovell writes "I am directed by Genl Lovell to say that he has this day recd your invitation to Review &...
GLC02410.02
29 March 1862
Scammon, Eliakim Parker (1816-1894)
to Rutherford B. Hayes
Colonel Scammon writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment in Raleigh. States, "Dispatch recd Good. for Dr. Bacon." Year inferred from military rank.
GLC02414.033
circa 1862
Clerical note from Colonel Scammon to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio stating that Lieutenant Hicks is so efficient that he is wanted longer to drill recruits. Undated, year inferred from military rank.
GLC02414.034
Clerical note from Colonel Scammon to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio stating that Major General John Charles Fremont is in Wheeling, West Virginia. Undated, year inferred from military rank.
GLC02414.035
26 January 1863
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Telegram to General Scammon reporting that he received the dispatch about the approach of Confederate General Henry Heth. Writes that a train of 90 wagons is heading out to Summersville with two companies of the 23rd Ohio regiment. Asks if they...
GLC02414.036
circa 1863-1864
to James L. Botsford
Colonel Hayes reports to Captain Botsford that a sergeant in the 23rd Ohio regiment would like to attend his father's homicide trial and that he would like to allow him to go. Undated.
GLC02414.037
Telegram to General Scammon discussing a man named Cal Comly who can "give you light on the cook question our good cooks are gobbled up." On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated.
GLC02414.038
Clerical note to General Scammon stating that he does not feel it is necessary or practical to have a force sent to Tompkins Farm. He thought that a regiment from [General George] Crook's division would go.
GLC02414.039
Colonel Hayes writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio of a man named Moses Mayer, "an isrealite from Lewisburg" that furnished the Confederates with goods and now wants to go to Ohio for the remainder of the war. Asks what should be done with...
GLC02414.040
Colonel Hayes informs Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio that communication between Gauley and Tompkins Farm is liable to be cut. Informs that he cannot send a regiment to Tompkins Farm and that he will come to Fayetteville, West Virginia tomorrow if...
GLC02414.041
15 March 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Rutherford B. Hayes]
Colonel Hayes writes a telegram to General Scammon stating that the 23rd Ohio regiment will move as ordered right away. With an autograph endorsement signed by Scammon. On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from similar...
GLC02414.042
to [Eliakim P. Scammon]
Colonel Hayes writes a telegram to General Scammon stating that there are no forces at Lewisburg. On stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Undated and not addressed to Scammon but circa date and recipient inferred from similar documents in...
GLC02414.043
Clerical letter to General Scammon stating that Colonel Comley is at Charleston and that he will send a cook named Shurtliff to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Reports on the whereabouts of troops and comments that General George Crook will send troops...
GLC02414.044
Instructs Lieutenant Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment to send out scouts to ascertain "whether the rebels are cutting a road through the timber from Anaconia Court House eastward." States that General [Jacob Dolson] Cox reports that nothing...
GLC02414.045
27 March 1862
to Captain G.M. Bascom
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Captain Bascom, A.A.A.G. (Acting Assistant Adjutant General) in Charleston. Reports on a captain Fowler that has asked for a leave. States that Fowler's company received their pay and want to send...
GLC02414.046
3 April 1862
to Jacob Dolson Cox
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston. Reports that it is urgent that troops be sent to Princeton, West Virginia. States, "Now is the time to save men from going into the rebel army under...
GLC02414.047
5 April 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested on order of General John Charles Fremont and arrived in Fayetteville on...
GLC02414.048
to Major J. Dan Jr.
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Provost Marshall General at Wheeling, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has arrived under guard and will leave tomorrow for Wheeling.
GLC02414.049
6 April 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander, to ask if 24 horses can be sent.
GLC02414.050
31 March 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston. Discusses an impending movement of the troops. Informs that the roads are bad but passable. Writes what horses and supplies they have for the...
GLC02414.051
19 March 1863
to Colonel B. H. Smith
Clerical draft copy with cross outs. Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment explains his decision to replace the current Provost Marshall in Charleston despite letters from several citizens asking otherwise. Hopes that the new...
GLC02414.052
18-19 March 1863
to B. H. Smith
Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Smith to forward a complaint letter from a woman named Laura Ruffner, who asked for interference in the matter of coal property. This letter is written on a portion of a page of Ruffner's...
GLC02414.053
26 March 1862
to N.C. Macrae
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Superintendent of Recruiting Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. States that Lieutenant Hicks is needed by his regiment and asks if Hicks can return. Year inferred from rank.
GLC02414.054
15 March 1863-1864
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.E. Thomas]
Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio Regiment from J.E. Thomas, Captain Commanding Post. Gives directions on a route through Kentucky. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon commenting on the route in relation to where the...
GLC02414.055
22 March 1862
to Captain Goulden
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Ordnance officer at Wheeling, West Virginia to report that he just returned from Cincinnati and that the Quarter master is at Charleston so he will forward the receipts as soon as he returns....
GLC02414.056
28 March 1862
to G. M. Bascom
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Captain Bascom, Assistant Adjutant General at Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Captain Sperry captured 15 Bushwhackers and a dozen horses while out scouting. Year inferred from Scammon's...
GLC02414.057
26 March 1862-1865
Scammon, as either Colonel or Brigadier General of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia to ask him to send tracing paper. Possibly 1862 but undated.
GLC02414.058
21 March 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia to report that he has sent out scouting parties and will forward information as soon as he has it. States that he has heard of...
GLC02414.059
3 March 1863
Parker, G. (fl. 1863)
Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10...
GLC02414.060
Scammon, W. (fl. 1863)
A telegram to General Scammon informing him that William is expected home on Thursday and will be dispatched to Scammon.
GLC02414.061
Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia. States that Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes has reported that some men of the 23rd Ohio have captured 15 "noted Bushwhackers" and burned...
GLC02414.062
Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia. Informs that Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes reports that there are 1000 Confederate troops at Flat Top Mountain and that they have captured...
GLC02414.063
1 April 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]
Telegram from Toland to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio regiment. Reports on the results of scouting expeditions in West Virginia. States that the infantry scouts returned from Sewell Mountain and reported that the...
GLC02414.064
2 April 1863
Telegram from Toland to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio regiment. Informs that the cavalry out scouting near Packs Ferry returned and reports no Confederate troops there. With autograph endorsement signed in...
GLC02414.065
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from James O. Hawley]
Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from James O. Hawley asking if it is safe to resume shipping merchandise to "Loyal Citizens" in an area where the Confederates recently raided. Autograph endorsement signed by Scammon saying it...
GLC02414.066
2 April 1862-1864
to Alex Jernin
Clerical letter written by Scammon. Scammon, as either the Colonel or Brigadier General of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Brigade Surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia, stating that he wishes him to join the Brigade. Asks it as a favor of General John...
GLC02414.067
7 April 1862
to Captain Levering
Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Assistant Quarter Master at Gualey Bridge, West Virginia asking how many horses and wagons he can give for artillery. States they want 36 horses for artillery and 24 animals for wagons. Mentions...
GLC02414.068
Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston proposing postponing a move until tomorrow due to heavy rains. Mentions that Colonel Piatt will not be able to arrive today anyway. Year inferred from...
GLC02414.069
to the Quarter Master
Clerically written note by Scammon. Scammon, as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio informs the quarter master that he sent for a role of drawing paper from General Jacob Dolson Cox and that if it is at Gauley, West Virginia to send it over. Year inferred from...
GLC02414.070
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