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Response to a notification from the War Office. Verification of age and other identifying information for George Dawson. Noted as an "exact copy" on the document.

GLC01450.612.03

Engraving of George B. McClellan

One engraving of George B. McClellan dated 1863. Bust portrait of McClellan. Note on the engraving that it was created "Expressly for Abbott's Civil War."

GLC08878.0388

to Gov. of Virginia re: transmitting acts of Congress

Acts involve land grants, protection of frontiers, militias, debt relief, duties on spirits, national defense, altering Treasury and War Departments, copper coinage, governing territories, etc.

GLC06712

[General Orders No. 143 regarding the organization of African American troops]

Establishes a bureau for organizing and recruiting African American troops. Issued by Townsend as Assistant Adjutant General based upon the orders of Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.
Excerpts include: "III. Boards will be convened at such posts...

GLC03721.01

to Marsena R. Patrick

Halleck writes as Union Major General Commanding to Brigadier General Patrick. "The Secty of War wishes proof of the fact ... that Libby Prison was mined at about the time of [General Hugh J.] Kilpatrick's raid for the purpose of blowing up our...

GLC05457

to Benjamin Lincoln

Marked "copy." Writes, "The bearer of this is a Mr. [Burnet] who is connected with some person who contracted in 1779 for [Cartridge] boxes. I do not remember exactly the circumstances, but generally that Mr. Ruddock was directed by the board of...

GLC02437.01485

to Charles H. Whittelsey

Ordnance report during the Spotsylvania campaign. With Hunt's notes on verso. Written from the Ordnance Office Artillery Reserve. Charles H. Whittelsey (1832-1871) graduated from Yale in 1853. He served in the Civil War as a lieutenant in the 1st...

GLC02382.018

New York times. [Vol. X, no. 2983 (April 13, 1861)]

The headline announces the firing on Fort Sumter by Confederate Troops, the beginning of the Civil War. Though the South had already seceded, physical confrontation did not begin until the fort was fired on. The paper reports in detail the events...

GLC04661.06

Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works
[decimalized .001-.206]

Overall dates 1817-1907 but bulk is 1856-1900. Includes Archer and Jeffery Family papers (100 and 57 items, respectively). The prime parts of this archive concern the service in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War, and the Volunteer Virginia...

GLC01896

to James Madison

The letter mentions the discussion of British seriousness about peace, defeat of Comte de Grasse in the West Indies, and other war news. Also mentions: distrust of British, French fleet, Virginia House of Delegates, and Mr. Tyler. Signature and...

GLC00099.088

[Union soldier's letter]

Has very strong feelings against the South. Writes that all traitors in the North should be burned at the stake. Feels that if it had not been for the traitors of the North, the war would have ended a long time ago. The letter is incomplete.

GLC08618

To Beverly Tucker

The letter discusses Reconstruction and end of military occupation of Louisiana: "Louisiana is oncemore free!...we have now to repair the damage of 4 1/2 years war and 11 1/2 years of robbery & oppression such as no civilized people have ever yet had...

GLC08013.01

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 295 (January 29, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on Milroy's Proclamation, Negro Testimony Against Abolitionists, and other articles commenting on the happenings of the war. The edges of this paper are particularly frayed...

GLC05959.09.131

to Decius Wadsworth

Secretary of War Armstrong authorizes Colonel Wadsworth, then commissary general for ordnance, to gather all the arms he can for the defense of Baltimore, Maryland. Notes in a postscript that the arms will be delivered to the brigade quartermaster...

GLC03436.02

Bombed fortifications, Port Hudson, LA

The image shows extensive damage to fortifications with scattered debris and destroyed cannon. Numeric notation on image: "763" and measurements of photo: "3 1/8, Cut to 2 5/8." Numeric notations on verso: "763" "1962-15" and "Volume 10."...

GLC05111.01.1298

to Richard H. Jackson

He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...

GLC07705.208

to his wife

Writes from the "rear of Vicksburg." Does not know how long he will remain there. Thinks that the end of the war is near. Mentions the fall of Vicksburg, noting that the siege lasted two weeks. Describes his health and eating habits.

GLC05981.25

Camp near French's Bridge, Chickahominy River, Virginia [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "1861. War Views. 1865. No. 2340. Camp Near French's Bridges, Chickahominy River, Virginia. In the hollow in the foreground can be seen the mule teams and army wagons. The shelter tent camp and smoke from the numerous camp fires...

GLC05111.01.0843

Split stereocard of General Ulysses S. Grant

Image of General Ulysses S. Grant, looking away from the camera and to his left. Numeric notation on verso: "947." Inscription on verso: "General U. S. Grant. This photograph was taken just before the close of the war. It is the best photograph of...

GLC05111.01.1230

Fort Wagner, Morris Island

Series title but no Anthony imprint. Caption: "200 pdr. Parrott Gun in Fort Wagner, Morris Island, near Charleston." Shows artillerists posed around gun as if awaiting orders to load and fire. Although this card carries the "War Views" series...

GLC05137.096

Tintype of General Ulysses S. Grant

Half length portrait of Grant with one star. 9th plate. Possibly a second or later generation image. Descriptive tag reads: "Ferrotype of Gen. Grant circa Civil War period." CASE: Union case with cannon and pyramid of cannonballs in front of a...

GLC05131.30

Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 19 (November 29, 1861)]

Subjects include Lord Lyons and the capture of the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell, admission of Missouri to the Confederacy, 11 November 1861 proclamation from the governor to the volunteer militia companies of the state. This issue...

GLC05959.01.01

[Account book for rations delivered to the Continental Army]

List of regiments and officers with the number of rations delivered to each. Front page states it is to Wadsworth and Carter, a firm created by Jeremiah Wadsworth and Colonel Carter. Carter was actually John Barker Church. They served as agents for...

GLC01450.051

to George Washington

Discusses War Department matters that, in his opinion, should be mentioned to the legislature at the next session. Notes that arsenals are needed in the middle and southern states. Transmits a letter from Governor Lee. Proposes to travel east the...

GLC02437.05651

to Alexander Sankey Latty

Chase, Secretary of the United States Treasury, discusses Judge Latty's recommendation of Mr. Huyck "for a commission in the colored regiment." States he will refer the recommendation to Edwin McMasters Stanton, Secretary of War. Predicts that Huyck...

GLC00197