Search

Carte de visite of Basil Wilson Duke

Basil Duke as Confederate prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Signed on mount.

Written at Fort Delaware

GLC03819

to William H. Harrison

Requests funds for the maintenance of prisoners during the War of 1812. Written aboard the schooner Ariel.

GLC05264.02

German Prisoners, Under Guard of French Soldiers, Were Humanely Treated by the Allies

A crowd of German prisoners of war sit or lie on the ground. Two French soldiers stand watch in the back.

GLC09584.168

Jefferson Davis

Signed. Apparently a war date photograph of Jefferson Davis. Published by Lumpkin & Co in Richmond, Va.

GLC01257

The Hampton Bulletin: Veterans Homecoming Number

A booklet dedicated to the alumni and students of the Hampton Institute who served in World War II and how the Institute ran during the war. There is a photo of LeRoi S. Williams on page 22 and a caption about his service and death. Vol 43.

GLC09587.130

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 2, no. 9 (September 5, 1863)]

Sketch of Honorable James A. Seddon, Secretary of War of the Confederate States.

GLC05959.76.42

[United States surgeon's affidavit]

Blank Civil War affidavit used to certify injuries sustained by incapacitated U.S. soldiers.

GLC03619.02.07

The Philadelphia Inquirer. [August 6, 1863]

Various news items about the Civil War, including an account of the bombardment of Fort Wagner.

GLC08516.05

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter from Bureau of Navigation (Navy Department) replying to Maitland's request for a certificate in lieu of the discharge for John Reedy. Refers to the act of Congress approved 7 February 1890, which "...prescribes that whenever satisfactory proof...

GLC03523.10.211

to His Brother

Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."

GLC08350

to Jacob Cover

8/28/186_, last number of year unreadable. Post-war.

GLC02197.041

[Robert E. Lee, bust portrait, and unidentified soldier] [double sided]

Bust portrait of Robert E. Lee in the United States Army before the Civil War. Based on an early photograph of Lee. Previous catalog entry identified Lee as a major in this photo, while some sources indicate this photo depicts Lee as lieutenant...

GLC05111.01.0580

To Thomas Ward

Letter written from Houston, re: impending war with Mexico and the U.S.

GLC02145.23.04

to Secretary Addington

Re: The Indian Conference at Casco, seeking allies in Queen Anne's War

GLC08121

[The Boys are Angry]

One typed statement sent by Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer in an envelope dated January 13, 1946. The statement is against Robert P. Patterson the Secretary of War. Return address is a San Francisco, California APO Box.

GLC09996.364.01

[Special Orders No. 64 ordering the release of Richard Bayly WInder from Libby Prison]

Copy of document by General Turner and Assistant Adjutant General William L. Hulbert. Pursuant to the instructions of the secretary of war, Winder was to be released from the prison in Richmond, Virginia, where he had been held for his role in the...

GLC07271.06.02

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,142 (June 23, 1864)]

War news. Sherman's operations in Georgia with map. News from Europe.

GLC08427.17

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 29, whole no. 3524 (May 23, 1862)]

Battle of West Point with 560 prisoners. Returning to Galveston. War in New Mexico. Yankee operations in North Alabama. Military commission notice. General Grant's official report. Battle of Shiloh. Federal Congressional minutes. Report from Houston...

GLC05959.51.040

Bird's-eye view of Texas and part of Mexico

From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.

GLC03484

Block House in Arlington Heights [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Block House near Aqueduct Bridge, Arlington Heights, No. 2282."

GLC05111.01.0818

[Engraving of General Jeffery Amherst]

Accompanied Amherst letter from the French and Indian War (see GLC01450.277.01).

GLC01450.277.02

to Stockton Bates

Complains about snow and mud preventing any action. Mentions the conscription bill, necessary only because of the inability of the war to be successful with volunteers. Writes, "The public does not know the true history of this war." Reminisces...

GLC03523.23.09

Elmira Prison Camp

"Prison camp at Elmira N. Y. during Civil War. Confederate prisoners were kept here. Photo taken Oct. 1864."

GLC05137.003

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 25, whole no. 3912 (May 22, 1865)]

Will Kirby Smith Surrender?, Close of the War, Inteview with General Lee.

GLC05959.54.60