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to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports on men that are supposedly heading bushwhacking companies around Clay Court House in West Virginia. States that he divided his men and they went searching for them house to house...

GLC02414.216

to Rueben Morey Jr.

Written from Camp near Balls Cross Roads, Virginia. Receipt of payment for $45.00 for the sale of Morey's jacket, pants and vest, "the property of the late Capt. CC Morey," sold to D. C. Dunham. On the verso a brief biography of Captain Ballou is...

GLC03523.18.58

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 32 (August 7, 1861)]

A Second Few Days Sojourn with the Army of the Potomac, General Pillow's Proclamation, Distrust & Disaffection - Peace Meetings, Mr. Breckinridge on the Bill of Abominations, Probable Evacuation of newport, Confederate Prisoners of War at Washington.

GLC05959.56.038

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 143 (June 24, 1861)]

Federal Outrages at Hampton, More Villainy on the Potomac, The South Not Bankrupted by the War, The Federal Loss at Great Bethel, Battle in Missouri.

GLC05959.56.011

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 94 (April 21, 1862)]

Official report of Captain D.B. Byrd, commanding post near Smyrna, Florida, concerning the gallant and successful gunboat engagement, Federal account of the Battle of Shiloh, Brig.-Gen. Prentiss captured by the rebels, Confederates win Battle near...

GLC05959.56.109

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 73 (September 26, 1862)]

Cofederate victory over the Yankees at Shepherdstown, Interesting incidents of the late Battle of Manassas, News that the recent Battle at Sharpsburg is not being considered a Federal victory, Scenes after the surrender at Harper's Ferry Bridge...

GLC05959.56.113

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 10 (January 2, 1863)]

The carnage at Fredericksburg, The removal of Butler, Confederate account of the Battle of Murfreesboro.

GLC05959.56.117

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 27 (July 31, 1863)]

Death of Colonel W.T. Patton, of wounds received earlier at Gettysburg, The Yankee's have gained a foothold on Morris's Island, greatly endangering the city of Charleston, General Morgan taken prisoner, official report of his capture near Lisbon.

GLC05959.56.122

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 35 (August 10, 1863)]

The Federal steamer "Ruth" burns with General Grant's Army's payroll, loss estimated at 30 lives and $260,000, Colonel A.B. Watts killed at Vicksburg.

GLC05959.56.127

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 39 (August 14, 1863)]

Order for Morgan's imprisonment, and instruction relative to his treatment, an official letter from Governor Todd, Ohio, to the warden of that state's penitentiary, Proclamation by the president of the Confederate States, No large operations to be...

GLC05959.56.129

Traffic Between the Lines

Marked "Plate 35." Depicts pickets trading for coffee and tobacco between the fortified lines during a truce. The enemy's works, protected by abattis and cheveaux-de-frise, are seen in the background, with groups of soldiers on the parapet. The...

GLC02199.35

to parents

Discusses "very hard fighting" in recent battles, and lists the names of the men from the regiment killed in action. Most likely referencing the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse that occurred on 12 May, though this is not indicated in the letter...

GLC03523.18.10

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 229, whole no. 3770 (September 25, 1861)]

From Western Virginia - Lee gone to join Floyd, Lincoln's pilots killed, The blockade of the Potomac, letter from General Floyd's camp.

GLC05959.74.21

to his family

Describes the construction of his tent and introduces his servant, Stanton. Also remarks on the return of his rubber blanket by the person he believes is the thief, Captain Ward's servant. Describes how he has supplied brandy and extract of ginger to...

GLC03603.027

to his mother

Writes about having a poor meal and about the camp sutler, who sometimes supplies food to the soldiers. Explains that he was forced to re-submit the monthly report because of the Assistant Adjutant General's incompetence.

GLC03603.030

to his family

Thanks his family immensely for the box of "goodies" they have sent him. Discusses both his and Stanton's illnesses and reports that he is forced to do all his chores himself as Stanton is not well. Writes that he hopes for a servant to be arranged...

GLC03603.045

to his family

Writes of the excellent service that Joseph B. Burlingame, the soldier from Company D, is providing. Says it may be possible to keep him as a servant even though he is a soldier. Has received a letter from William Tucker addressed to "CMC Adjt Genl...

GLC03603.053

to his family

Worries about money matters at home. Promises to send money as soon as he can and requests that his brother, George, keep very careful account of the money coming in from rent. Writes about the poor condition of his horse and hopes that the...

GLC03603.062

[William Averell Civil War diary]

One of three of Union General Averell's Civil War-era diaries (see GLC06581.01,.03). The entries are highly detailed with a great deal of battle content, particularly cavalry actions. Also contains content related to his conversations with military...

GLC06581.02

[William Averell Civil War diary]

One of three of Union General Averell's Civil War-era diaries (see GLC06581.01,.03). The entries are highly detailed with a great deal of battle content, particularly cavalry actions. Also contains content related to his conversations with military...

GLC06581.03

to his family

Writes of traveling by train to Fredericksburg. Requests news of how the recruitment is going in Connecticut. Does not believe that his regiment will see fighting in Richmond because the Union troops greatly outnumber the rebel troops.

GLC03603.132

to his family

Writes, "We are after Jackson. Burnside commands us and we are strong." They have heard a rumor that Jackson is in Pennsylvania with 100,000 troops.

GLC03603.142

to his family

Describes boarding "the Sentinel" and rowing to Newbern [North Carolina] to eat dinner at a hotel. Gives the death toll of the last battle as two dead and four wounded.

GLC03603.090

to his family

Thanks his family for the package and mentions getting a prayer book, a bag of tea, sardines, gumdrops and a set of brushes and combs. Written "South of Newbern," likely in North Carolina.

GLC03603.102

to his family

Writes of some men from his company bringing him pints of blackberries that they had picked. Also writes about the task of confiscating liquor from the boxes which were sent to the men. His thoughts on this responsibility illustrate his ideas about...

GLC03603.109

to his family

Writes, "I have no doubt that Richmond will be ours within a week." False news of a defeat of McClellan's Brigade had reached the regiment only to be replaced with news of a victory. The 8th regiment is to join McClellan's Brigade once other...

GLC03603.121

to his family

Writes to ask that his brother, George, request "muster rolls" from Lieutenant Shepard, who has been sent back to Norwich to recuperate after being wounded.

GLC03603.149

to his wife

Mentions that they have not seen action since the Battle at Hanover Courthouse on 27 May 1862 where a of their men were wounded. States "Mac [General George B. McClellan] is confident of success and means to make a clean sweep of them this time."...

GLC01898.20

to Ira Andrews

He writes about his frustration with the war's progress and the sense of defeatism he feels. He accuses the government of not thinking critically about the way in which "they use up human flesh." He also discusses the desolation of the area...

GLC02158.14

to Ira Andrews

He writes about the move to Alexandria and being out flanked by the Confederate cavalry. As he writes about walking through the place where the Second Battle of Bull Run took place, he remarks that is "sad to se the Bons of Dead men Bleachin in the...

GLC02158.17

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. Speaks of the heavy load they have to carry; knapsacks, water, their guns and rounds. Stationary of the Headquarters 7th reg. R.I. Vol., Col. Z.R. Bliss. With an image of the United States Capital. Written in pencil.

GLC02159.04

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Writes, "...the Boys are Jubilant of our late victories at Roanoke island and in the [tennessee] River, But i suppose ere you Receive this you will have heard of the taking of Roanoke island By our forces they...

GLC02155.034

["Deposition of Edwin M. Stanton"].

Stamped as pages 86-92. Signed by Stanton ("Edwin M Stanton") on the seventh page (p. 92). Also signed vertically on the left margin of each of the seven pages by Commissioner A.B. Olin, whose autograph endorsement signed appears below Stanton's...

GLC00720.01

[The Pennsylvania Packet].

Includes "Dr. Morgan's Vindication," supported by Washington, and a list of those wanted for high treason.

GLC08209

[Battle of First Manassas maps].

Battle map rendered by a Confederate veteran, identifying various landmarks and troop positions. Includes references to Union forces (Retreat of Hessian Cavalry after repulse"; "Retreat of the Grand Army of A. Lincoln, L.L.D.") and pasted-in...

GLC08244

Major General Henry Knox in account with United States

Duplicate of GLC02437.02387. Lists Knox's transactions with the government for various periods from 1781 and 1782. Includes transactions for cash paid him by various men, goods delivered at Yorktown, clothing, etc. Written in Samuel Shaw's hand with...

GLC02437.02388

[Order for rum for the Knox family]

Order issued by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, telling West Point Commissary Bell to deliver a half-gallon of country rum "or the value of it in Spirits or brandy" for the use of the Knox family. Docket is signed by a Tolberz...

GLC02437.02464

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a camp outside Brandy Station, Virginia. Mentions a 24 mile march. Comments on how warm the weather is. Discusses how to pay for the land purchase the family is making and suggests moving their belongings. Hopes to...

GLC03523.07.24

to dear friends, care of Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his friends asking them to write him. Tells them that he needs a "friendely letter to chear us on to victory and death for some die here for the dead volly sounds pretty often and it is lonely not to hear from reletives to dround trouble...

GLC03523.11.13

to Mary M. Bogart and children

Writes to wife and children discussing whether or not they are to go to "Newlisbond." He expresses worry about his coming home and not finding them there, but also tells them "you needent stay at home on my account if you want to go for it is very...

GLC03523.11.26

to Sister

Relays that they are still at Camp Wayne, but will be leaving for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to pick up rifles and then will go to Washington, D.C. Comments on how they are having "easy times." Reports that they had a "volunteer killed here by the...

GLC03523.08.08

[Request for goods]

Request for two quarts of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Christopher Smith.

GLC02437.02495

[Order for provisions]

Order for one gallon of rum, charged to General Henry Knox's account. Docket signed by Thomas Clowes.

GLC02437.02522

[Provision order]

Request for one gallon of rum for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.02544

to Sister

Writes from Camp Wayne, communicating that he is glad she is feeling better. Reports that he got his fatigue suit. Expresses concern that he does not know when he will get his furlough, as three boys have recently gotten sick and will get a furlough...

GLC03523.08.04

to Origen Storrs Seymour

Responds to Congressman Seymour's request for information on the Grant case. Replies, "no credit can be given on account of such alleged loss unless expressly authorized by Act of Congress. I am not aware of any case where this Department has...

GLC02305.06

to Amanda Wilkinson

He writes that he does not have picket duty because the enemy has left Munson's Hill and vicinity. The troops have been ready to march everyday and they go out in "stack columns" prepared to fight. Writes that they took the hill after the enemy left...

GLC03523.13.018

to Amanda Wilkinson

States that he is alive and well. However, he cannot say that about all of the other brave soldiers who died in the fighting. For two days men came from every place and the rebels could mount 25,000 men against them. On Thursday in the afternoon 160...

GLC03523.13.006

to Alexander Shiras

Explains that he is in school, that his sister died over the winter, and that his mother was sick (but getting better). Notes that they had a picture of Shiras. Mentions the saddle he received from them long ago. Tells him they never forget them...

GLC02429.54

to sister Kate

Letter is entitled "My Christmas gift to Kate". Describes his walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Christmas shopping season. Visits the navy yard and barracks with his friend Russ and remarks that Uncle Sam does not consider Christmas a...

GLC02016.002