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1862/02/15
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
to: Brigadier General [Benjamin M] Prentiss.
Can you spare me another infantry regt. say 26th Ill? and when can you spare yourself? I shall soon want you South."
GLC05601.052
1862/02/22
to: Brigadier General [William T.] Sherman, Paducah, Ky.
"Send all troops from Kentucky[,] not required for defense of Paducah[,] to Clarksville [Tn]."
GLC05601.058
1862/02/23
to: Brigadier General E[leazer] A. Paine, Cairo.
"Any news from Columbus: Keep me advised."
GLC05601.060
1862/02/24
to: Brigadier General Buell, Bowling Green in Louisville.
"Where is Knight's? I can find it on no map."
GLC05601.063
1862/03/31
to: E. M. Stanton, Washington.
"Please telegraph me the relative rank of the following Generals: Grant, Buell, Pope, C. F. Smith, McClernand, & Wallace. A question of rank has been raised which, unless settled immediately, may lead to serious embarrassment."
GLC05601.097
to: Comg. officer at Cape Girurdeau.
"Retain one company of cavalry at Cape Girardeau [Mo.] & send the two Engr. Companies to commence to report to Genl. Pope."
GLC05601.069
1862/02/25
to: Adjt. General A. C. Fuller, Springfield, Ill.
"I think some of the fragmentary regiments should be used to fill up regiments which suffered at Fort Donelson. Some of the officers might be appointed to vacancies."
GLC05601.071
1862/03/08
to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum, Cairo.
"Genl. [William K.] Strong has been assigned to the command of Cairo. Genl. Paine will not be permitted to command any depot. He is continually violating my orders & throwing everything into confusion. When Genl. Strong is installed you can return...
GLC05601.089
to: Col. George E. Warring, Lebanon, Mo.
"Wood's cavalry are moving on Houston and Harville, Wyman's Infantry are on the march to Springfield. You will soon be all right."
GLC05601.092
to: Capt. R. R. Griffith, Racine, Wisconsin.
"Your services are wanted as soon as you can get here. Have asked the Gov. to find all organized troops immediately."
GLC05601.093
1862/03/27
to: D. W. Smith, Paris, Ill.
"No permission necessary."
GLC05601.095
to: A. Tweedy, Paris Ill.
"No permits are given or required."
GLC05601.098
1863/02/14
to: Brig General Montgomery C. Meigs, Quartermaster Master General.
Responding to Meigs letter asking Captain Whipple, the brother of a bishop, to resign. Halleck responds that if Meigs wants Whipple to resign, he should ask the Captain himself. [Meigs note on verso:] 1863/02/16. Requesting the Halleck return the...
GLC05601.103
01 November 1863
Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874
to Henry W. Halleck
Union Major General, proposing a raid on Richmond
GLC08139
01 February 1861
Neeley, R.A., fl. 1861
Secession of Missouri
Secession of Missouri "Special election. To the qualified voters of Clay County." Calling for election of delegates to secession Congress
GLC08167
1861
D. Appleton & Company, fl. 1861-1880
[Carte-de-visite of Henry W. Halleck]
Carte-de-visite of Henry W. Halleck, printed by D. Appleton & Co.
GLC00664.02
1861-1877
Works of Defense Surrounding Rienzi Tishomingo Co. Mississippi
One map depicting the Rienzi Tishomingo Co. in Mississippi.
GLC06728.142
8 September 1863
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Benjamin F. Kelley]
A telegram from Brigadier General Benjamin F. Kelley to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he would like to appoint First Lieutenant S. B. McCulloch to his staff in the 5th VA Infantry. Asks him to approve this. With autograph...
GLC02414.085
3 April 1862
to Jacob Dolson Cox
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that three companies are scouting in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.093
circa spring 1862
[Scammon note]
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio notes done "A. Huddleston/Gauley/No./E.P. Scammon." Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.
GLC02414.100
8 March 1865
Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.4 (March 8, 1865)]
Private letter from General Sherman.
GLC05959.50.51
circa 1862-1865
to Colonel
Asks if an arrangement he handled was satisfactory to the Colonel (possibly Eliakim P. Scammon?) because he has not heard anything yet. Addressed to "Col".
GLC02414.172
circa 1863-1864
Kellogg, Dr., fl. 1863-1864
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Writes to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio telling him to start out tomorrow and advises him to stop at Camp Piatt, West Virginia, on the way. Signature is somewhat illegible but possibly Dr. Kellogg.
GLC02414.174
27 January 1863
Botsford, James Lawrence, 1834-1898
Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Writes that all is ready to leave and that Colonel Carr Bailey White is with him. On stationary of the U.S. Military...
GLC02414.190
12 March 1863
Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864
Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating simply "It is done." Includes another note to Scammon from Thomas stating "Line OK to Fayette." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.
GLC02414.209
31 March 1863
Turley, John A., 1816-1900
to James L. Botsford
Telegram from Colonel Turley of the 91st Ohio to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio. Reports that scouts returned and that all is quiet. The companies of the 91st have left for Summerville. On stationary of the U.S...
GLC02414.210
1861-1865
Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence, 1828-1914
[Signature on a card]
Includes biographical information on verso, written in pencil at a later date. Chamberlain signs as Brevet Major General, a title he achieved 29 March 1865.
GLC02878.04.10
21 June 1861
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 141 (June 21, 1861)]
Virginia Permanently a Member of the Southern Confederacy.
GLC05959.56.009
12 July 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 11 (July 12, 1861)]
Despotism in Alexandria.
GLC05959.56.025
16 April 1863 or 1864
Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]
Telegram from a Colonel J.C. Paxton to Captain Botsford stating he is ready with 250 men and horses. With endorsment signed in initials of Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio (probably not in Scammon's hand) instructing to be ready to move at...
GLC02414.122
30 March 1863
[Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]
Telegram from Colonel John T. Toland to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General, informing that he must go to Cincinnati, Ohio tomorrow on leave. States that Lieutenant Colonel Hines will be in command at the post. With autograph...
GLC02414.126
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Colonel Jones]
Telegram from Colonel Jones to Brigadier General Scammon asking him for any information and to answer immediately. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating, "Nothing for you. When will you be here." On stationary of the U.S. Military...
GLC02414.129
13 April 1863
Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Captain James L. Botsford asking if he can come to Charleston tomorrow morning and return to camp in the evening. With note in another hand at bottom. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from...
GLC02414.132
3 November 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T. Melvin]
Telegram from Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Melvin to Brigadier General Scammon in reference to Colonel Comley's application for leave to Ohio. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating answered. On stationary of the...
GLC02414.133
White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871
Telegram from Colonel Carr B. White telling Brigadier General Scammon, "at seven (7) oclock AM tomorrow." There are some doodles and computations on the verso along with the docket, possibly by Scammon. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.
GLC02414.134
circa 1905
Hall, Charles Bryan, 1840-?
[Engraving of Stephen D. Lee]
Engraving of Stephen D. Lee.
GLC04271.02
10 July 1862
Groce, John H., fl. 1840
Groce, Captain commanding post at Camp Green Meadows, West Virginia writes to Colonel Scammon, commander of the 1st Ohio brigade to say that there is no news at the post today.
GLC02414.157
11 September 1863
Copy of a note or telegram from Colonel White to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio, most likely in Scammon's hand. Suggests that it would be better to have the lines closed at Gauley because citizens are passing through.
GLC02414.163
6 March 1863
McCann, T.K., fl. 1863
Tells Brigadier General Scammon that he cannot return before Saturday because he must go to Cincinnati on business.
GLC02414.169
28 June 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 153 (June 28, 1864)]
The retreat of Hunter from Lynchburg.
GLC05959.56.181
4 March 1864
Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers)
The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (March 4, 1864)]
Re-Enlistment of Virginia Troops, Re-Enlistment of the 15th Louisiana Regiment.
GLC05959.57.05
2 March 1864
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 299 (March 2, 1864)]
Raids around Richmond.
GLC05959.72.058
[n.d.]
Mitchel, Ormsby M.
Identified on verso. Half length portrait in uniform. White mount.
GLC06391.22
Charles D. Fredricks & Co., fl. 1865
Carte de visite of B.F. Butler
With gold border; Fredricks imprint on verso. Half length seated portrait of an older man in civilian dress. White mount.
GLC06391.43
General Ordway
Small version of image 7000.53. Ring which was present on ring finger left hand in all photos of youth no longer present.
GLC07000.07
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[General Ordway as a civilian]
An image of Ordway as a civilian in a coat with a bow tie. Close up - head and shoulders present only
GLC07000.08
Judd, A.W., fl. 1919
[Lieut. Walter M Hotz Co St 1st Vols. US Army Lieut.]
Lieut. Walter M Hotz Co St 1st Vols. US Army Lieut. Hotz stands in front of tent wearing dress uniform and jacket [275 in white in lower 3rd of photo, A.W. Judd Chattanooga, Tenn. on bottom of stock]
GLC07000.03
[207 US Volunteers, 1st Lieutenant Ordway]
Ordway stands at attention looking to viewer's left, sabre at his left side, in front of tent with its flaps rolled down
GLC07000.06
[Military RR Bridge across Tennessee River at Bridgeport]
GLC07000.09
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
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