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February 22, 1865
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
Miller died of pneumonia. It is his job to write his folks and tell them the sad news. The Mississippi river is higher than the land.
GLC01014.169
February 28, 1865
He is healthy and fat. They will be getting on the boats in a few days and will either go to Texas or Mobile. He hopes to be home in six months. Bill wrote about the division of land.
GLC01014.170
March 5, 1865
They are six miles below new Orleans. George is well. They have nothing to do right now except eat hard tack and wait to see how long they will be there.
GLC01014.171
March 10, 1865
He has had a bad cold for the last few days. He has not received a letter from her in a while. In a day or two, he expects to go to Mobile.
GLC01014.172
March 17, 1865
They are on the island at the entrance of Mobile Bay. He has been troubled with rheumatism. Geroge was sick and left behind at New Orleans.
GLC01014.173
March 21, 1865
They left Dafin island yesterday morning. He hasn't received a letter from her since she left New Orleans. In a little over five months he hopes to make an advance on Mobile.
GLC01014.174
March 29, 1865
They have been fighting for three days. They have the Rebels surrounded on all sides except the bay. They have been building fortifications. Many have been wounded but few have been killed.
GLC01014.175
April 3, 1865
He describes the fort and where their gun boats are situated.George is in the hospital and he hopes George will stay there until the seige is over.
GLC01014.176
April 9, 1865
They took the Spanish fort last night. He wishes she could get someone to stay with her until he gets back since Monty is not coming to stay with her this summer.
GLC01014.177
April 25, 1865
He's been doing well since he left the Spanish fort. They traveled 200 miles since then and during that time no fighting has occurred.
GLC01014.178
May 14, 1865
They received notice that all the Rebels East of the Mississippi have laid down their arms. Even though the fighting is over it might take a while to get out of the service.
GLC01014.181
May 22, 1865
He explains how much trouble it is to muster everyone out and transport everyone home. But it is only a matter of time. They have not been paid for 7 months
GLC01014.182
May 28, 1865
They had a division review. He is glad his sister is in school. He wants to get home soon and will keep her posted.
GLC01014.183
1864/11/17
Sucery, M. G., fl. 1864
to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.
GLC07059.63
1866/07/11
Forsyth, James W., fl. 1866
[Report of a campaign]
Extract from a report of the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley dated July 11, 1866.
GLC07059.69
1864/10/17
to: Montgomery C. Meigs.
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GLC07059.54
1864/10/22
Farnsworth, John G., 1832-1895
GLC07059.57
1864/10/29
Meade, Richard W., fl. 1864
to: Mrs. J.H. Taylor.
GLC07059.58
1864/11/02
Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892
to: Louisa [Meigs]
GLC07059.60
Rogers, Wm E., fl. 1864
to: "My Dear Miss Mary."
GLC07059.61
1864/11/10
Field, E.E.F., fl. 1864
to: Mrs. Meigs.
GLC07059.62
1864/11/20
Rodgers, John F., fl. 1864
to: Mrs. M. Rodgers.
GLC07059.64
1864/12/07
Wheeler, George H., fl. 1864
to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.
GLC07059.65
1865/08/23
Stewart, W.D., fl. 1864
GLC07059.66
1866/04/24
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to: E[dwin] Stanton.
GLC07059.67
1874/08/22
Powell, D., fl. 1874
GLC07059.72
[n.d.]
Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917
John R. Meigs. Bust carte de visite portrait from engraving.
GLC07059.75
1861-1865
"Old John" Burns
News article about John Burns, "the old hero of Gettysburg." Includes an engraving of John Burns pasted over the image of Burns' statue. Article and images are pasted on a piece of paper.
GLC05603.03.03
4 March 1864
Atkinson, Joseph Henry, 1829-1907
[Court martial proceedings against Marion Blackwell for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline] [Fragment]
Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Blackwell's conviction. Written at "Camp Burgwyn," near Bogue, North Carolina. Last page of the document is missing.
GLC02233.37.05
March 1864 circa
[Court martial proceedings against W. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]
Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Waters's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.
GLC02233.37.06
[Court martial proceedings against Canada Barnes and P. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]
Records specifics of the charges, testimony from the trials, and the acquittal of both men. Signed twice by Atkinson and Borden.
GLC02233.37.07
5 April 1862
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
to Jacob Dolson Cox
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio informs General Cox that first Lieutenant William Shepperd is resigning because of ill health. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.072
1 April 1862
to Brigade Surgeon Clendermin
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the brigade surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia to ask if he has been ordered to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.075
9 April 1864
Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 14 (April 9, 1864)]
A proclamation by the President.
GLC05959.50.13
11 June 1864
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (June 11, 1864)]
New Rebel Weapon - The Stink Ball
GLC05959.50.22
22 October 1861
A.F. Crutchfield & Co., fl. 1861
Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 252, whole no. 3793 (October 22, 1861)]
Operations at Hatteras, Reported fight in fleming County, Kentucky, Letters written between Honorable Wm. Lake & Col. H.C. Chambers, Stating the reason for the fatal duel between them, killing Mr. Lake.
GLC05959.74.24
5 April 1863
to James L. Botsford [incomplete]
Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown because second page is missing. Writes that he presented Botsford's case to the military authorities and that he will have no troubles passing the...
GLC02414.220
28 June 1861
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 147 (June 28, 1861)]
The Northern Desire for Peace.
GLC05959.56.013
13 August 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 37 (August 13, 1861)]
Declaration of Independence of the State of Missouri.
GLC05959.56.043
5 September 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 54 (September 5, 1861)]
The Invasion of North Carolina, Report of the Battle in Missouri, The Battle of Cross lanes, Effect of the Battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.062
10 September 1861
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 58 (September 10, 1861)]
The Bombardment & Capture of Forts Clark & Hatteras.
GLC05959.56.066
8 March 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 57 (March 8, 1862)]
The Evacuation of Columbus confirmed, The Federals near New Madrid, Reported battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.108
20 April 1863 or 1864
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]
Telegram from David, the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs, to Captain Botsford asking if the Camp Piatt office can be closed tomorrow so he can make some necessary changes. With autograph endorsment signed of Brigadier General Scammon...
GLC02414.121
5 January 1863
Bailey & Turnstill, fl. 1863
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Asks for payment from General Scammon for their bill of $7.30 for feeding horses last year. Asks where Captain John W. Skiles of the 23rd Ohio can be reached. On light blue paper.
GLC02414.165
24 November 1863
Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers)
The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (November 24, 1863)]
Repulse of Yankees in the Valley of Virginia.
GLC05959.57.23
3 December 1863
The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (December 3, 1863)]
The financial condition of the Confederacy, the Latcher Artillery Company at V.M.I.
GLC05959.58.10
Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904
[Wrapper that previously contained letters from Oliver Edwards to his mother, Eunice Lombard Edwards]
GLC02163.15
20 September 1861
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 175 (September 20, 1861)]
Practical hints to volunteers, Acts & Resolutions of the Congress of the Confederate States, passed at the third session.
GLC05959.72.009
24 August 1863
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 139 (August 24, 1863)]
The latest from Charleston & Fort Sumter.
GLC05959.72.035
16 January 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 260 (January 16, 1864)]
Yankee atrocities in North Carolina - their own confessions.
GLC05959.72.046
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