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circa 1861-1865
Crowd watching a Review of troops
A large crowd stands under an elevated grandstand, witnessing a review of troops. Inscription on verso: "Crowd Watching Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "166."
GLC05111.01.0917
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Review of Troops
An image of a review of troops. The line of review stretches far into the distance. Numeric notation on verso: "1270."
GLC05111.01.0918
Atlanta where McPherson was killed [stereocard]
The images shows two wheels propped up against each other in the trees. The center tree bears a sign. Scraps of wood and cloth are scattered on the ground. Inscription on verso: "Atlanta where McPherson was killed." Additional inscription on verso...
GLC05111.01.0931
Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C. with Capitol buidling in background.
A view of the Botanical Gardens, with the rotunda of the Capitol Building in the background. Inscription on verso: "Botanical Garden Washington." Numerical Notation: "168."
GLC05111.01.0709
Waterfall on Appomattox River with factory in background.
Inscription on verso: "Waterfall on Appomattox." Numeric Notation on verso: "21(799)."
GLC05111.01.0734
Blair House at Silver Spring, Maryland.
Inscription on verso: "Blair's House Silver Spring, Maryland." Front of house from the left side with a tree in left foreground and soldier standing on guard next to two men seated on porch. Numeric Notation on verso: "64."
GLC05111.01.0746
Inscription on verso: "Blair's House Silver Spring, Maryland." Front of house from the right side with trees in foreground and soldiers standing and sitting infront of house. Numeric Notation on verso: "70."
GLC05111.01.0747
Blair House at Silver Spring, Maryland, with family seated on bench.
Inscription on verso: "Blair's House Silver Spring, Md." A family of three sits on a bench on the lands of the Blair estate, next to a path with the servants' quarters in view. Numeric notation on verso: "43."
GLC05111.01.0748
Blair House at Silver Spring, Maryland, with reliquary.
Inscription on verso: "At Blair's House Silver Spring, Md." The covered reliquary of a statue of Apollo on the grounds of the Blair House with low stone wall behind and houses in background. Numeric notation on verso: "132."
GLC05111.01.0749
Ruins of the Blair House at Silver Spring, Maryland.
Inscription on verso: "Ruins of Mr. Blairs House." The burned-out remains of the Blair House. Numeric notation on verso: "28."
GLC05111.01.0750
General Isaac Stevens' Headquarters in South Carolina
Inscription on verso: "Headquarters Gen. I.I.Stevens S.C." A view of the house in South Carolina where Union General Isaac Ingalls Stevens maintained his headquarters during the South Carolina expedition of 1861-62. Numeric notation on verso: "34."
GLC05111.01.0763
1865/05/23-24
Front of Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.
Inscription on verso: "Grand Review Wash." Numeric Notation on verso: "162 (872)." A mounted officer is in front [left] of a line of seven other mounted soldiers. Infantry carrying a U.S. flag can be seen on the extreme right and along the bottom of...
GLC05111.01.0697
Grand Review of the armies of the Union as it proceeds from Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.
The marching lines of soldiers are blurred due to their motion, as they travel over a woods-lined dirt road lined with spectators. Inscription on verso: "Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "187."
GLC05111.01.0701
Cook, George S., 1819-1902
Commander French Forrest [1861-1865 / 1880's ca.]
Inscription on verso: "Commander Forrest?." Numeric notation on verso: "6." Additional notation on verso: "4 x 5 5/8."
GLC05111.01.0695
1861
Confederate States of America. Congress
Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America
Printed by Shorter & Reid in the first capital of the Confederate States, Montgomery, Alabama. Divided into 5 articles. Pages not cut.
GLC02691.05
12 December 1863
Hays, William, 1819-1875
to John T. Sprague
Requests that Sprague provide a copy of a muster roll for a New York Artillery regiment to William Turner.
GLC03474.04
22 February 1864
Tyler, Robert Ogden, 1831-1874
to Andrew A. Humphreys
Expressing his high regard for Humphreys and the Army of the Potomac.
GLC03474.08
7 April 1863
Bartlett, Joseph Jackson, 1834-1893
Brigadier General Bartlett recommends Engineering Corps officer Alfred F. Manning for commission in a New York Regiment. Addressed to Sprague as major general and adjutant general of New York. Autograph note signed on verso by Colonel Charles B...
GLC03476.01
30 April 1862
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Joseph E. Johnston re: defense of Richmond during Peninsular Campaign, plans
Also concerns his plans to obstruct the James River.
GLC03747
4 February 1862
Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894
to A. P. Mason
Brigadier General Early writes to Major Mason requesting information about recruiting and re-enlisting men. With Mason's 5 February 1862 autograph note signed, on verso of Early's letter, answering Early's questions. Written from "Head Quarters."
GLC03783
1863
[An Act of the Confederate legislature regarding the Confederate Navy]
Proposes a bill to be entitled, "An Act for the establishment & Equalization of the grades of Officers of the Navy, and for other purposes." Includes a three page section titled Explanatory Notes.
GLC03691
28 April 1863- 6 May 1863
Moore, Alexander, fl. 1863
[Report regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville]
Moore writes as aide-de-camp to Union General Joseph Hooker, who commanded forces at Chancellorsville. Reports troop movements, the repair and creation of roads, weather, and military skirmishes. Mentions the names of some participating commanders...
GLC03392
1861-1865
Russell, David A., 1820-1864
As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic pose
Graphite inscription on recto "Genl Russell." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "15" "Brig Gen David A Russell Killed at the Battle of Winchester VA Sept 19th 1864" "The Husband of Charlotte Quick sister of Thomas aunt...
GLC05111.02.0677
Vignette bust portrait
Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig-Gen" "Gen. David A Russell" "Lossing Page 398, 423" "Gen Russell." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New...
GLC05111.02.0678
1865
Ord, Edward Ortho Cresap, 1818-1883
Seated in uniform, with wife and daughter
Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1865 by E & HT Anthony in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the US for the So. District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso "62" "**Book" "E O C Ord Maj Gen 1865."...
GLC05111.02.0627
1864
As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length
Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Russell 6 Corps Army of Potomac New." Ink inscription on verso "David A Russell, Brigadier General Vols and Major 8th Inf USA" "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New...
GLC05111.02.0676
McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864
Graphite inscription on verso "136." Ink inscription on verso "James B McPherson Major General Vols and" "Photo by A S Morse, Huntsville, Ala. 1864."
GLC05111.02.0585
Oval portrait, with decorative gold frame around portrail
Ink inscription on recto "Gen Jas B McPherson." Decorative frame-like border imprint on recto. Graphite inscription on verso "G...Pherson]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Barr & Young, Army Photographers, Vicksburg, Mississippi."
GLC05111.02.0586
1860-1866
Louisiana. Legislature
Fifth Legislature of the State of Louisiana
Book is separated into the following sections: Acts passed by the Fifth Legislature of the State of Louisiana at its Second Session. Held and begun in the city of Baton Rouge, on the 21st day of January, 1861. List of Acts and Resolutions passed by...
GLC02819
18 December 1861
Sherman, Thomas W. (Thomas West), 1813-1879
to [Edward Davis Townsend]
Addressed to "the Adjutant General of the United States." Encloses letters and report [not included] of Provost Marshal Major Beard of the New York Volunteers. Beard delivered the letters to Sherman's headquarters while Sherman was absent on a...
GLC02851
5 March 1863
Bidwell, Daniel D., 1816-1864
to John Titcomb Sprague
Written from Camp White Oak Church. Colonel Bidwell of the 49th New York Volunteers writes to Sprague, Adjutant General of the State of New York. Attests that John C. White is "a worthy and efficient man and one who has distinguished himself in...
GLC05024
4 May 1864
Stone, Charles Pomeroy, 1824-1887
to my dear Tucker
Reports arriving in Cairo by steamer two days before. Discusses his reputation in the aftermath of the ill-fated Red River Campaign, during which he served as commanding General Nathaniel P. Banks's Chief of Staff. Mentions travelling with Thomas...
GLC05052
August 1865
Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893
Simple fracture of the middle third of the left femur, united without deformity.
One photograph entitled, "Simple fracture of the middle third of the left femur, united without deformity," taken by Charles Milton Bell dated August 1865. Image is of Lieutenant A. W. Starkweather of Indiana, who was thrown from his horse at Black...
GLC05111.01.0033
June 1862
Military Bridge Aacross the Chickahominy
One photograph entitled, "Military Bridge Aacross the Chickahominy" taken by David B. Woodbury dated June 1862. Image is of federal soldiers armed with axes, shovels, and other tools are lined up on the nearly complete Woodbury's Bridge constructed...
GLC05111.01.0018
March 1867
Successful primary excision of the head and four inches of shaft of the right humerus for gunshot fracture.
One photograph entitled, "Successful primary excision of the head and four inches of shaft of the right humerus for gunshot fracture," taken by Charles Milton Bell dated March 1867. Image is of Major Tomas G. Morrison of Indiana, five months after...
GLC05111.01.0031
12 October 1862
Pegram, John, 1832-1865
to Carter L. Stevenson
Orders Stevenson to try to hold his ground as the Confederate army makes preparation to retreat from Kentucky "Gen Smith wishes you to obstruct the road if possible...In case you are forced to abandon the present position, fall back to the nearest...
GLC05013
circa 1861
Fowx, Egbert Guy, 1821-1891
[Coln and Staff of the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment]
One undated photograph entitled, "Coln and Staff of the 8 Pennsylvania," taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. Image is of Union soldiers in uniform; four soldiers seated and seven standing behind. Tents pictured in the background. Pencil inscription on side of...
GLC05111.01.0070
[164th New York Zouaves standing in inspection formation]
A print of a photograph taken of Zouaves of the 164th N.Y., "Corcoran's [Irish] Legion," in formation with line officers to the front on either side and a drummer on the left side of the image. The troops hold their rifles at the Support Arms...
GLC05111.01.0071
April 1863
Bullrun Bridge and Block House
A print of a landscape photograph of a military encampment near Bull Run, a tributary of the Occoquan River. The Orange and Alexandria railroad bridge on the right is of military construction and was constructed using prefabricated segments known as...
GLC05111.01.0075
Pontoon bridge across James River
A print of a photograph of boats in a river. Over a dozen boats can be seen. The titular pontoon bridge can be seen stretching across the horizon. Penciled below the image is: "Pontoon bridge across the James River over which the army of the Potomac...
GLC05111.01.0076
circa 1863
[Federal regiment with winter quarters and women and children in rear]
One undated photograph of an unidentified Union regiment, posed in front of an encampment taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. Bare trees in background suggest that the image was taken in winter. The sibley tents in the background have been erected over wooden...
GLC05111.01.0081
[Group of nine officers posed in entryway of brick building]
A print of nine Union officers. Photo was most likely taken in Washington. Two women peer from a window on the left hand side of the image. A young boy wearing a cap sits in front of the men. The soldier to the far left holds a bugle, while the...
GLC05111.01.0136
[Harewood Hospital with view of capitol building in background]
A print of a photograph of Harewood Hospital, Washington, DC. View of 12 rectangular buildings comprising the hospital. Water tower can be seen to the left of the image, along with part of the white fence that bordered the hospital. Most of the...
GLC05111.01.0141
4 March 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Inaugural address. March 4, 1865.
Printing of Lincoln's historic second inaugural address which he delivered on the steps of the Capital 4 March 1865. This is the official edition printed by the U. S. Government Printing Office.
GLC04958
1861-1865 ca.
Monitors on the James River with ALS to Hallie Mayers from "Joe" and album
Albumen print of monitors on the James River and an accompanying letter. ALS measures 20.2 x 12.5 cm.
GLC04938
27 February 1865
Hastings, George S., fl. 1865
to Fidelia E. Stanley
Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, is interested in helping Lucius. Written on State...
GLC02710.44.01
22 April 1862
Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877
to John S. Missroon
Written on letterhead of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Commander Missroon as commander of the naval forces off Yorktown, Virginia on board the USS...
GLC02721
10 June 1862
Fox, Gustavus Vasa, 1821-1883
to John Dahlgren
Written by Fox as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to Dahlgren as commander of the Washington Navy Yard. Tells Dahlgren that Ericsson is willing to produce 1 inch plates. Wants his report on the firing of cannon and his opinion before he proceeds...
GLC03959.02
1 April 1864
Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886
to Elizabeth Jenkins Logan
General Logan writes to his mother. Writes, "I have longed to have a letter form you, but have all the time been disappointed. I know that you do not feel opposed to writing to me but perhaps feel as tho' you ought not... I feel as Tho' I was lost...
GLC03975.01
Henly, John W., fl. 1861-1865
[Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly] [Decimalized .01- .05]
Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly in the Union Army of the Tennessee. Included are his commission, a certificate for his leave of absence, and two circulars from the Medical Director of the Army of the Tennessee.
GLC04042.03
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