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Circa 1855
Preface to First Earton
Docket says "Lecture for the Philo Society of Hayleville Ohio 1855"
GLC03135.01.02
22 September 1862
Nugent, Perry, fl. 1844-1920
Dear Mother
GLC03135.01.03
30 September 1862
Nugent, C.J., fl. 1844-1920
Dear Mother [Anne L. Nugent]
Written at Camp Burrus
GLC03135.01.04
21 September 1862
Mouse, William, fl. 1862
to Mr. Thurman
Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.
GLC07205.016
12 July 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.
GLC07705.310
18 April 1865
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.
GLC07705.390
22 June 1863
Gage, W.H., fl. 1863
to Bro. Sherman
He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.
GLC07205.029
4 April 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He describes the dead from the Battle of Bull Run. The bodies are spread out in deplorable condition and in many cases their bones are thrown carelessly over the ground. He also talks abotu the gorilla bands
GLC07205.041
1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
to Ann
Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.
GLC03047.02
26 November 1862
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother and Sister
They have set up their tents quite nicely with a stove and the right hay. The food is not as good as it was before but he is getting fat off it.
GLC02751.08
20 March 1863
to Mother and Sister Elmira
Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.
GLC02751.27
4 May 1863
to Sister Rosetta
He thanks her for the medicine she sent to ease his diarrhea. He comments on the expedition Gen. Banks has been leading from Berwich Bay as one of the most successful of the war. He describes the Rebel prisoners.
GLC02751.32
17 May 1863
He has been taking the medication that Rosetta sent and he thinks they have cured his diarrhea. He mentions Newell's death again. He also talks about the food he has been eating lately.
GLC02751.33
26 February 1861
Nichols, A.A., fl. 1861-1901
Special order no. 34
Re: instructions for Col. Chandler to procede with all hast and deliver the dispatches in his care to Washington.
GLC06979.01
4 November 1861
Garesche, Julius, fl. 1861
Commission of Chandler to the rank of Major
Commission of Chandler to the rank of Major of the 5th infantry
GLC06979.03
15 February 1862
Thomas, L., fl. 1862
Special orders no. 34
A report of soldiers held prisioner by the confederate troops, that have been exchanged for prisoners held by the US Army. Only one exchange which is D. T. Chandler for A. J. Bradford.
GLC06979.04
21 August 1865
Woolley, John, fl. 1865
[Orders to Report]
Orders Chandler to report to Provost Marshal's office prepared to go to Washington
GLC06979.08
29 April 1861
List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores [two duplicate copies.]
List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores
GLC06979.02
2 April 1865
Chandler, Daniel T., fl. 1861-1868
Request for documentation of his resignation
Endorsed by John C. Breckinridge, Sec. of War
GLC06979.05
Wallace, Samuel B., fl. 1865
General Orders no. 87
re: prisoners of war, specifically a change in policy from "Prisoners of War (rebels) paroled to return to their homes to await exchange, will not be permited to remain in this Department unless their former residence is within it's limits" to " thet...
GLC06979.06
1 May 1865
Smith, Normand, fl. 1865
Provost Marshal Certificate No. 1958
A certificate that states that D.T. Chandler took the oath of office prescribed by the President of the United States in his proclamation on December 8th 1863
GLC06979.07
2 May 1865
to E.M. Stanton, Sec. of War
GLC06979.09
26 May 1863
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Father
They are camped near a small town called Columbia. He wishes his father could come visit. He thinks they will cross the river since the Rebel general is reported to be across the river.
GLC02172.69
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
1951
Bowman Gum Company
Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 45. Ambush in Indo-China
One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "45. Ambush in Indo-China" depicting a soldier shooting towards those on land. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the Viet Minh fighting against the French and Viet Nam forces. Text...
GLC09627.45
1923-1943
[Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1943][Decimalized .01-.02]
Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins dated 1923-1943. The first album contains images of Jenkins while stationed in various bases throughout the world. Contains images of military life on base as well as visiting heritage sites. The...
GLC09596
Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 28. Berlin Airlift
One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "28. Berlin Airlift" depicting Air Force members preparing airplanes with bags of supplies. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative mentions an operation known as the Berlin Airlift or "Operation...
GLC09627.28
Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; "33. Berlin Kidnaping"
One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "33. Berlin Kidnaping" depicting German soldiers attempting to kidnap an American soldier. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the strained relationship between the Soviet Union and...
GLC09627.33
May 1973
American Civil Liberties Union
Civil Liberties [No. 296 (May 1973)]
One issue of "Civil Liberties" dated May 1973 printed by the American Civil Liberties Union. Front cover consists of an image of an armed American Indian sitting on a horse. Articles in the publication related to ACLU working to provide legal aid to...
GLC09640.044
10 September 1864
unknown, fl. 1864
to Office General Hospital
One letter addressed to the Office General Hospital dated Princeton, Ark., September 1864. Item pertains to the death of Edwin E. Harris.
GLC03135.10.198
1864
St. Clair, fl. 1864
Obituary of Edwin Harris
One document written by St. Clair. Consists of the obituary of Edwin E. Harris.
GLC03135.10.199
13 September 1864
Sutherland, Samuel H., fl. 1863-1865
to Margaret Harris
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., September 13, 1864.
GLC03135.10.200
17 September 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp in seven miles of Camden, September 17, 1864.
GLC03135.10.201
26 September 1864
Johnson, Tom, fl. 1862-1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Waxahachie, Texas, September 26, 1864.
GLC03135.10.202
28 September 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camden, Arkansas, September 28, 1864.
GLC03135.10.203
11 October 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides (near Washington), October 11, 1864.
GLC03135.10.204
16 October 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Waxahachie, Texas, October 16, 1864.
GLC03135.10.205
5 November 1864
Lindsy, Joe, fl. 1864-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Joe Lindsy dated Princeton, November 5, 1864.
GLC03135.10.206
17 November 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., November 17, 1864.
GLC03135.10.207
20 November 1864
One lettera ddressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Ellis County Mills, November 20, 1864.
GLC03135.10.208
1 December 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnides, Ark., December 1, 1864.
GLC03135.10.209
10 December 1864
Ritchey, Samuel W., fl. 1862-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Near Richmond, Ark., December 10, 1864.
GLC03135.10.210
12 December 1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Ark., December 12, 1864.
GLC03135.10.211
9 January 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Ark., January 8. 1865.
GLC03135.10.212
15 January 1865
Lindsay, Joe, fl. 1864-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Joe Lindsay dated [Luda], Arkansas, January 15, 1865.
GLC03135.10.213
26 January 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Arkansas, January 26, 1865.
GLC03135.10.214
24 March 1865
unknown, fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris dated Collinsburg, Louisiana, March 24, 1865. Last page is missing.
GLC03135.10.215
4 April 1865
Lilley, T.B., fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from T.B. Lilley dated Rocky Heights, April 4, 1865.
GLC03135.10.216
17 April 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Near Shreveport, Louisiana, April 17, 1865.
GLC03135.10.217
circa 1861-1865
unknown, fl. 1861-1865
to P.M. Cox
One undated note addressed to Dr. Cox.
GLC03135.10.218
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