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9 May 1864
Thatcher, Edward, fl. 1864
[Bill for posting handbills]
Bill to Eben Whittemore for two dollars for posting handbills for a day. Also three dollars and fifty-six cents to hire a horse and carriage.
GLC02175.22
circa 1863
[Sketch of ammunition]
Possibly created by Evelyn Kelsey, who completed an accompanying sketch aboard a steamer on the Mississippi River. Depicts ammunition, the chamber into which it is loaded, and a rod for proper loading. Contains a description of each item and a...
GLC05555.01
circa 1864
[Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors]
Cryptic document docketed with the initials of Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors, described as a "banded organization." States, "This paper, being an exposure of the designs of rebel refugees from the South, banded for plunder and murder in...
GLC06452.05.06
7 July 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875
[General Orders regarding a resolution to encourage enlistments in the regular army and volunteer forces]
Thomas, Adjutant General, issues orders intended to encourage military participation by offering payment to new and renewed enlistments and to those successful in recruiting new enlistments.
GLC03619.01.12
circa 1862
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
We've a million in the field.
Published in New York City by Stephen T. Gordon. Contains a color print depicting a Union volunteer camp, published by Charles Magnus in New York City. This song, written in 1862 by Foster, contains four verses and one chorus. (Refer to GLC03619...
GLC03619.01.06
Oh, Susanna.
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. This song, written by Foster in 1848, includes four verses and a chorus. Contains a color print depicting a young man playing a banjo.
GLC03619.01.07
7 December 1864
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edwin M. Stanton
Grant suggest that if George Thomas will not attack Nashville, he may have to be replaced in command by John Schoefield. "You probably saw my order to Thomas to attack: If he does not do it promptly I want to recommend superceeding him by Schofield...
GLC08971
1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Original document and pamphlet printing of Lincoln's message to Congress 1862 [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC05505
1 December 1862
Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress ...
Title continues "... at the Commencement of the Third Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress." Printed by the Government Printing Office.
GLC05505.02
1863
Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant with one star visible on his jacket.
Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant with one star visible on his jacket. Grant is sitting on an ammunition box near a cannon holding a map of the Vicksburg area. With printed signature. Johnson Fry & Co. Publishers, 1863. Painted by Alonzo Chappel from...
GLC04360.097
27 September 1864
to Henry J. Raymond
Writes to the editor of the New York Times and Chairman of the National Executive Committee of the Union [Republican] Party. Urges Raymond to collaborate with the New York Young Men's Republican Union, which had sponsored and published Lincoln's...
GLC05303.01
9 November 1862
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
to his wife
Explains in detail what happened when he was leaving Jackson. Wants to get paid.
GLC05981.11
1 March 1863
Reveals his favorite time to write letters. Mentions his experience meeting someone from home. Writes, the "South will yield." Loves being in Lake Providence. Describes the situation at the bayou.
GLC05981.19
1864/4/9
Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869
to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.
Asks the church for their prayers.
GLC06268.09
10 July 1862
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
to Mary Epperly
Reports that the Yankees are thirty miles from Richmond, Virginia and believes that they are reinforcing for another attack.
GLC02715.020
1865/10/07
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
[Certificate of authenticity for warrant of pardon]
Seward's certification that the attached letter is "a true copy of the original." Black Department of State seal affixed to blue ribbon appears on left of page. Includes enclosed ALS acknowledging the receipt of a warrant of pardon dated 1865/09/22...
GLC01896.080
October 22, 1865
Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875
[Receipt of pardon]
Acknowledgement of "receipt of warrant of pardon" and "acceptance of the same and my acquiescence in all of its terms." Enclosed in GLC 1896.080.
GLC01896.081
10 July 1863
Reports that the Yankees have possession of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Believes that his unit may be ordered back to Virginia.
GLC02715.059
1874
Johnson, Wilson, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1872-1878
W.T. Sherman
Engraving of General William T. Sherman in uniform holding a sword. Painted by Alonzo Chappel from a photograph by Gurney. Published by Johnson Wilson & Co, New York.
GLC04338.02
1850-1885
[Portrait of Judah P. Benjamin]
Penciled note on verso reads "Appears to be reproduction of a mezzotint; false platework."
GLC01353.02
17 March 1865
Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885
to Fidelia E. Stanley
Governor Fenton follows up on a letter written by his military secretary (see GLC02710.44.01) and reiterates that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the he will promote her son, Lucius T...
GLC02710.44.02
circa 1863-1890
Hall, Charles Bryan, 1840-?
[Print of General Dabney Herndon Maury]
Etched by Hall. Circa dates inferred based on the dates of some of Hall's other etchings. Depicts Herndon, a Confederate General, in military uniform.
GLC05012.02
28 April 1865
Dayton, Lewis M., 1807-1864
Official Field Order No. 68
Headquarters to be moved from New Berne to Alexandria, under the direction of Brig. Gen. J.D. Webster. Moore will join the new headquarters as medical director. By order of Sherman. Written on letterhead for Headquarters, Military Division of the...
GLC04195.32
8 June 1864
Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893
[General order to be read aloud by the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Miami]
General order to read letter from Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. A transcription of Welles' letter, a response to Smith's report of the action at the Battle of Albermarle is attached. Welles "congratulates all of the Officers and Men of the...
GLC02254.20
10 September 1862
Dederer, N. A., fl. 1862-1863
to Peter B. Rathbone
The regiment's journey from Elmira to Baltimore by rail. Their march through the city, his wish for "the shoulder straps of a captain instead of a Lieut[ant's]."
GLC04703.01
Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN.
Pencil inscription on verso: "Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN." Image of large house with pillars surrounded by trees. Two soldiers stand guard in front of fence surrounding house.
GLC04749.17
23 September 1863
Complains about all the dust. Feels lonesome. Writes about an incident he had with a woman he met.
GLC05981.34
26 June 1864
Wants to write more often. Discusses the mail and the flies of Etowah.
GLC05981.47
28 September 1864
Explains a letter he received. He talks to Mr. Bush and Dr. Syman. Says he wants to get paid.
GLC05981.53
27 March 1862
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
to Louis M. Goldsborough
Mentions the receipt of dispatches from Goldsborough and Rowan, who had been involved in the capture of "rebel batteries upon the Neuse River." Writes about the "brilliant victory" at New Bern and requests that Goldsborough "convey to Commander...
GLC02254.03
9 May 1861
Riddick, Richard H., ?-1862
General orders, no. 7
Order from the Governor of North Carolina, regarding reorganization of North Carolina Volunteers into regiments, signed by Riddick as Assistant Adjutant General. Places Captain George Wortham in charge of Company 2, the Granville Greys, in Weldon...
GLC02233.04
9 August 1861
Clements, B. N., fl. 1861
[Appoining Adam C. Bear a postmaster]
On Confederate States of America Post Office Department stationery. Appointing Adam C. Bear as postmaster of the new Bon Air post office in Rockingham, Virginia. "Circular No. 8." printed at the top of the document.
B. N. Clements was chief of the...
GLC02233.09
Bond, William R., 1839-?
to George Wortham
Bond informs Wortham of General Junius Daniel's orders: "you will detail from your command as extra duty men, three non-commissioned officers and twelve men to report to Private Briggins, (as early tomorrow as possible), who is in charge of the saw...
GLC02233.15
16 May 1862
Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862
to Lucretia Bingham
They are attached to McDowell's Corps and will advance soon to cooperate with McClellan's army. The one year enlistments of two Indiana regiments have expired and the regiments have been sent back to Washington. Direct his letters to "Geo. T...
GLC03607.03
Abbot, Henry Larcom, 1831-1927
Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg [Manuscript map signed]
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's." Accomplished on four pieces on joined wove paper. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office...
GLC04355.02
Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot. Printed version of...
GLC04355.03
GLC04355.04
Campaign Map Army of the Potomac, Map No. 3. White House to Harrisons Landing
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's." Map compiled by Abbot. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office. A very faint brown-line...
GLC04355.05
"Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Print engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot.
GLC04355.06
Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 2. Williamsburg to White House
Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office. A faint brown-line print on four pieces of joined...
GLC04355.07
GLC04355.08
[1861/04/17]
Osborn & Durbec
"[No.] 18."
View of the sally-port inside Fort Sumter, with Confederate soldiers gathered in the entrance.
GLC03919.08
20 March 1862
Worret, Charles, 1819-?
[Manuscript map, Military Reconnaissance Dept. Va]
Title continues: "Major Genl. Wool Comdg. Drawn by Sergt. Worret & Compiled Under the Direction of Colonel T.J. Cram Chief Topl. Engr. Dept. Va." "Copy." Shows the Yorktown Peninsula and contains a description of the area in terms of its potential...
GLC04355.01
5 August 1862
Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865
to Margaret McClelland
Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone....
GLC05522.01
30 July 1863
French, William Henry, 1815-1881
[Circular reporting troop mobilization to New York City]
Official copy signed clerically by W[illiam].F.A. Torbert as adjutant and Albert Ordway and countersigned by J.H. Chase. Reports the march of the 20th Regiment Indiana Volunteers and the 1st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers to New York City during...
GLC08523.01
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
[Extract of Special Orders, No. 202]
Partially printed document countersigned by W.F.A. Torbert with the clerical signature of S. Williams. Orders the senior officer accompanying troops to New York to telegraph the number of soldiers to the Chief Quartermaster General so he may provide...
GLC08523.02
December 7, 1864
Pass to allow four orphaned children to go to their Kentucky relation
Allows three sisters and one brother, Sallie, Juliana, Eliza, and Dabney Overton to pass through the federal lines and go to their relative Grant Green in Henderson, Kentucky. Endorsement written diagonally over the pass states "Rec'd Vienna, Va...
GLC01011.01
3 April 1863
Barker, Thomas M., fl. 1863
[Receipt for money advanced for pay]
Note recording the receipt of $317.91 from Captain S.P. Ravinile towards a standing balance of $11,000. Records the advance payment of $10,682.09 in vouchers and receipts. Imprint in upper left corner depicts an archer framed by ornate scrollwork.
GLC03587.42
1866
Kelley, William D., 1814-1890
The dangers and duties of the hour: an address delivered at concert hall
Published by Chronicle Book and Job Print. Denounces president Andrew Johnson as an untrustworthy leader and one who easily pardons traitors, primarily Southern rebels. Includes a letter written to Kelley by Governor W.G. Brownlow of Tennessee as a...
GLC01265.24
28 March 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Had to re-write letter because of rainstorm, payday, hopes for furlough and being put-off by Capt., encloses letter from Nelson. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
GLC04558.079
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