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25 December 1864
Daniels, Percy, fl. 1864-1865
[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over by Colonel Daniels to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]
Written at Fort Sedgwick
GLC02750.253
1 February 1865
Merill, James F., fl. 1865
[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores turned over by Lieutenant Merrill to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]
GLC02750.254
20 February 1865
[Ordnance stores received by Captain Ethan A. Jenks]
GLC02750.255
25 March 1865
GLC02750.256
January - March 1865
Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901
[ Abstract of materials expended or consumed in Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers.]
GLC02750.257
7 February 1865
GLC02750.259
1861-1877
[Special requisition for ordnance and ordnance stores for Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
GLC02750.260
[envelope]
GLC02750.357
GLC02750.378
1861-1864
Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863
to James L. Botsford
"Wallace is just in from Wyoming & reports no enemy in force in Wyoming…."
GLC02414.280
to Eliakim P. Scammon
"…I know there is no enemy on my right worth marching for sixty miles for the last twenty (20) of that we will be bushwhacked then for the next thirty (3) it will be hot…." Dated Apl 1860
GLC02414.282
David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863
"Just learned that we have driven Rebels away…"
GLC02414.283
12 April 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to father
They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.
GLC02161.119
22 April 1864
He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.
GLC02161.122
25 April 1864
to mother
He was assigned to the 10th army corps. He asks if a fellow lieutenant's body was received by the military.
GLC02161.123
31 July 1864
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
It is very hot and he is writing on cheap paper. The 9th corps made a bad name for themselves and ruined their reputation and position but he doesn't elaborate.
GLC02161.136
21 March 1863
Colvin, O., fl. 1863
to the commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers
GLC02750.141
16 July 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He mentions highlights from the recent journey. once they arrived he was the first to get a pass in Norfolk and describes the town.
GLC07705.081
19 September 1862
He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.
GLC07705.100
31 October 1862
He is glad the Haller family received the money everyone was so worried about.
GLC07705.109
18 March 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He describes the funeral of the late Lt. Col. De Montiel.
GLC07705.207
4 March 1863
He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."
GLC07705.146
The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.
GLC07705.151
8 April 1863
Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.
GLC07705.156
August 1888
[Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]
GLC07705.174
16 October 1863
They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.
GLC07705.179
23 October 1863
He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.
GLC07705.180
28 October 1862
He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.
GLC07705.236
15 April 1862
He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.
GLC07705.055
13 January 1864
Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832-1913
to Miller A. Wright
Miller's assistance is needed for a military matter.
GLC02691.11.051
12 February 1864
Unnumbered special order. [quoted] "Captain M. A. Wright of my command having been acting…for my command in obedience to my orders is now released from said duty and all responsibility that may arise therefrom…"
GLC02691.11.056
11 May 1864
Brown, Joseph Emerson, 1821-1894
[Miller A. Wright's commission as aide-de-camp]
Miller's commission as aide-de-camp to Governor Joseph E. Brown of Georgia. He is given the rank of colonel. Co-signed by AG Henry Wayne.
GLC02691.11.063
4 March 1862
Hurst, Logan, fl. 1861
to his wife
Describes aspects of the Confederate States Army including the fact that there are many men [possibly referring to officers] who are in "fine humors with themselves & their uniforms" while men in the ranks huddle together without such comforts. Also...
GLC06371.01
20 January 1865
Cody, D. C., fl. 1865
[Special order No. 9]
Orders for Sergeant Claig [possibly Craig or William Clegg] to report to Major Rawle for duty. Commanded by Brigadier General Evans [likely Nathan G. Evans or Clement A. Evans]. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."
GLC03133.07
8 January 1863
Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865
to his Lizzie
Writes from Georgetown Heights.
GLC06167.02
12 April 1863
He gives him detail as to how William died. He says he cannot allow himself to mourn and thinks of his death as a warning.
GLC02161.077
13 April 1863
to Norman R. Dewey
Partially printed. He informs his father of William's death.
GLC02161.078
15 April 1863
to sister
He assures her he will see her as soon as possible and offers condolences.
GLC02161.079
13 June 1863
Capt. Cornfield has died, charging at the head of his command. Unfortunaetely he was unable to pay his respects.
GLC02161.083
1815-1860
[Action scene with soldiers and cannon]
Print of an action scene with soldiers and cannon (possibly a re-enactment?)
GLC02179.01.046
[Lincoln funeral at New York City Hall, stereocard]
Yellow mount. Inscription on verso: "Funeral Dirge, City Hall, New York." Shows large assembly of people gathered outside city hall, which is hung with black bunting, in addition to large banner across front that reads "The Nation Mourns."
GLC05136.41
22 May 1865
Glover, Ridgeway, fl. 1865
"Home of Lincoln"
View of front and side of Lincoln's Springfield home decorated in funerary bunting.
GLC05136.45
Duboce, Marcel, fl. 1865
"Stereoscopic view of Lincoln's Tomb, Negative No.1, Oak Ridge Cemetery"
Yellow mount. View of Lincoln's tomb surrounded by trees.
GLC05136.47
circa 1864
Brand, Edwin L., 1834-1900
[Group portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant and his staff]
View of Grant and his staff, including Gen. John A. Rawlins, Gen. Cyrus B. Comstock, Col. Henry W. Janes, Major William M. Dunn, Gen. Michael R. Morgan, Gen. Orville E. Babcock, Capt. Peter T. Hudson, and Gen. Ely S. Parker. Names of Grant's staff...
GLC07808.038
8 March 1861
Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888
Circular Instructions No. 2.
date changed with pencil
GLC06745.248
27 April 1863
Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863
to brother
Has sent a picture of himself. Marching orders have been countermanded; they will be staying at camp for a bit more. Hopes everyone at home is well. Written at Camp Parapet.
GLC08914.022
3 May 1863
Sent with a picture of his likeness, but it is a "damn poor one." Does not have much time to write, but is well. Hopes this letter finds her in good health. Written at Camp Parapet.
GLC08914.023
23 January 1861
He sends a picture of Neil Wheeler and tells her to get an album for the different pictures he has sent. He will leave for New Orleans shortly.
GLC02161.006
30 December 1863
Cooper, William, fl. 1862-1863
to E. R. and C. A. McKinney
re: going back into the service
GLC02179.01.035
27 May 1864
Confederate States of America. Congress
Preamble and resolutions [suggesting the removal of the present Secretary of the Treasury]
stamp of record division
GLC06745.100
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