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circa 1861-1865
Bomb scene, Port Hudson, LA
The image shows two wooden buildings with extensive bomb damage. Inscription on verso: "Fort [sic] Hudson."
GLC05111.01.1288
Camp scene with relaxing soldiers, Port Hudson, LA
The image shows approximately five soldiers relaxing in A-frame tents, with thick woods in the background. Inscription on verso: "Port Hudson Gen Grover's Hd. Qrs."
GLC05111.01.1300
The image shows approximately five soldiers relaxing in A-frame tents with thick woods in the background. Inscription on image: "From J. C. Palfrey." Inscription on verso: "Genl. Grover's HdQrs Port Hudson."
GLC05111.01.1301
Portrait vignette of Zebulon B. Vance CSA [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up vignette of Zebulon B. Vance. He is wearing a civilian suit and is looking directly at the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "Hon Zebulon B. Vance N.C." and "C.M. Bell, Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "C.M. Bell Artist...
GLC05111.01.1377
Portrait photo of General Jubal A. Early CSA [cabinet card]
The image shows General Jubal A. Early in a close-up profile. He is wearing a civilian suit, has a long white beard, and is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Plecker Lynchburg, Va. Extra Finish." Inscriptions on verso: "Gen...
GLC05111.01.1374
Portrait photo of General Fitzhugh Lee CSA [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up portrait of General Fizthugh Lee. He is wearing a civilian suit, and is looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus, Sherman & McHugh, Successors. 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscription on...
GLC05111.01.1375
Portrait photo of Brigadier General Eppa Hunton CSA [cabinet card]
The image shows General Eppa Hunton. He is wearing a civilian suit and is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Eppa Hunton, Va. Brady."
GLC05111.01.1380
1860's ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Front view of the White House
Ink inscription on verso "President's house [18]67."
GLC05111.02.0037
Portrait photo of General J. B. Gordon [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up of J. B. Gordon looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Gen. J. B. Gordon, Ga." and "C.M. Bell Artist 459, 461, 463 & 465 Penn Avenue. Washington, D.C...
GLC05111.01.1341
Portrait vignette of John B. Gordon [cabinet card]
The image shows J.B. Gordon in a close-up vignette. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell 463-465 Penna Ave. 701 Fifteenth St. Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Gordon Ga. Please give credit" and "Pro. 4...
GLC05111.01.1345
Portrait photo of Zebulon B. Vance [cabinet card]
The image shows Zebulon B. Vance looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell Washington, D.C." Inscriptions on verso: "Z.B. Vance" and "C. M. Bell Artist 459, 461, 463 & 465 Penn Avenue, Washington, D.C. Negatives...
GLC05111.01.1352
Portrait vignette of General Joseph E. Johnston CSA [cabinet card]
The image shows a vignetted photo of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. He is wearing a suit and looking directly at the camera. Inscriptions on recto: "Photo on wood 1 1/2 Col but don't engrave until ordener 2 3/4 in" and " C. M. Bell...
GLC05111.01.1355
The image shows Confederate General Fitzhugh Lee with a long beard, and wearing a sash and epaulettes. He is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell, Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Gov. Fitz H. Lee" and "Va."
GLC05111.01.1356
Portrait photo of James Longstreet [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up of James Longstreet, looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Longstreet."
GLC05111.01.1339
Portrait photo of William Mahone [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up of William Mahone, turned to his right, but looking directly at the camera. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus Sherman & Mchugh, successors 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscription on verso: "Hon. Wm. Mahone CSA."
GLC05111.01.1340
August 1893
Portrait photo of General Jubal Early [cabinet card]
The image shows General Jubal Early seated with his hat between his knees in front of a porch. Inscription on recto: "Darnell Photographer Radford, VA." Inscriptions on verso: "Genl. Jubal A. Early taken at the Yellow Sulphur August 1893" and...
GLC05111.01.1344
Portrait vignette of General Fitzhugh Lee [cabinet card]
The image shows a close-up vignette of General Lee, looking to his right. Inscription on image: "Gen. Fitzhugh Lee," "If used, credit Moreno 420 Fifth Avenue, New York" and "Recd. March 31. 1897."
GLC05111.01.1347
Portrait photo of General Fitzhugh Lee [cabinet card]
The image shows close-up of General Fitzhugh Lee, looking to his left. Inscription on recto: "A. Bogardus Sherman & McHugh, Successors 11 East 42d Street, New York." Inscription on verso: "Fitz Hugh Lee."
GLC05111.01.1349
Portrait photo of General Wesley Merrit [cabinet card]
The image shows General Merritt with sash, medals and epaulettes. He is looking to his left of the camera. Inscriptions on verso: "Gen. Merritt" and "Reynolds Photograph Co. Photographs Wholesale and Retail 291 S. Clark St., Chicago, Catalogue Free...
GLC05111.01.1351
9 April 1862
[Printed letter to General George B. McClellan]
Discusses the defense of Washington and Manassas Junction and a discrepancy with the number of troops under McClellan. Urges McClellan to strike soon, "By delay, the enemy will readily gain on you ... and once more let me tell you, it is...
GLC08850
19 November 1863
Brown, W.M., fl. 1863
Central Presbyterian. [Vol. 8, no. 47, whole no. 412 (November 19, 1863)]
The South Sea Slaves, Things our Soldiers do not know, Religion in the Army, Chaplain of the 12th South Carolina Regiment.
GLC05959.62
1 May 1863
Norfolk union. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (May 1, 1863)]
Another Attack on Charleston, General Bragg shot by General Breckenridge in a recontre at Tullahoma, Official Confirmation of the Defeat of the Rebels in Missouri.
GLC05959.69
7 November 1864
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
[General Order No. 65 concerning day of worship proclaimed by President Jefferson Davis]
Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, announces that President Jefferson Davis proclaimed 16 November as a day of worship. Printed document says "all military duties, except such as are necessary for the safety of the Army, will be...
GLC05987.06
18 March 1861
Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905
[Circular letter announcing Confederate post office policy]
Printed Circular Letter marked "No. 2." Issued from the first Confederate Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama by Reagan, the first (and only) Confederate Postmaster General. Dealing with issues of transition from the Federal postal service to the...
GLC05987.10
1865 January
[John S. Mosby]
Full length portrait wearing Colonel's uniform (3 stars) and hat. Wears a full beard. Signed on recto "Jno S. Mosby." Faded sepia tone. With catalog description item numbered 134 glued on verso. Like most reproductions of this image, Wirt's Mosby's...
GLC05711
10 May 1863
Gardner, James, fl. 1863
Daily constitutionalist. [Vol. 20, no. 109 (May 10, 1863)
Details of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Yankee Strength in the Field, Rebels Recapture Tupelo. Includes "An Act To provide for the funding, and further issue of Treasury Notes." There are several general advertisements as well as land sales.
GLC05959.08
4 June 1864
Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 1 (June 4, 1864)]
Congratulatory order by Gen. John A. Wharton after the Battle of Pleasant Hill, a report by Gen. R. E. Lee on Petersburg and a message of Confederate President Jefferson Davis delivered before the Confederate Congress. French translation on right...
GLC05988.11
3 September 1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 14 (September 3, 1864)]
Naval battle between the Alabama and Kearsarge described in great detail. List of casualties in Hay's brigade at Monocacy, MD. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has rose and green colored floral pattern (pattern # 1886).
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16 May 1863
Compton, T.G., fl. 1863
The southern sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (May 16, 1863)]
The first newspaper printed by Union occupation troops after the fall of Alexandria. Announces the arrival of Gen. Banks's army to the city. Poetry features traditional patriotic themes, one by Henry W. Longfellow. Wallpaper has faded gold leaf...
GLC05988.27
1862/12/23
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
re: admission of West Virginia as a state
Letter from Lincoln to Cabinet members calling for written opinions re: admission of West Virginia as a state. Includes autograph of Seward and secretarial signature of Lincoln.
GLC07681
1865/04/29
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Circular letter re: announcing Salmon P. Chase's visit to the South
GLC07684
1862-1900
Tucker, Alba M., fl. 1865-1887
re: capture of Davis and his transport from Nashville to Washington [decimalized]
From the archive of Alba M. Tucker, Assistant Quarter Master. Collection consists of telegrams, general orders, an annual report to the Quartermaster General, printed biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, and one photograph concerning the...
GLC07642
Young, J.S., fl. 1865
Carte de visite of Lincoln's head superimposed upon Grant's body
Grant wears mourning ribbon for Lincoln. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by J. S. Young, Washington, Pa."
GLC05111.02.1376
View of exterior wall of Fort Sumter
Image shows four men, two seated on a large camera with the other two standing, in front of the exterior wall of Fort Sumter. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Fort Sumter." Photographers imprint on verso: "H. C. Foster, Photographer, Morris...
GLC05111.02.1340
1863/09
The Swamp Angel, a massive cannon
Ink inscription on recto "The Swamp Angel." Graphite inscription on verso "13" "1.50--" "Swamp Angel." Ink inscription on verso "'The Swamp Angel' distinguished in the bombardment of Charleston, S.C., from Folly Island by Quincy A. Gillmore. Maj...
GLC05111.02.1367
General Sherman's battery
Image shows a large group of wagons, with approximately eleven soldiers standing with them in front of a two large buildings in the distance. Imprint on recto "Sherman's Battery, July 24th, after the return from Bull Run. Entered, according to Act...
GLC05111.02.1368
Worden, John L., 1818-1897
In greatcoat, standing full-length portrait with left arm on column
Image possibly taken while as recruiting officer for Navy in New York. Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut. Worden." Photographers imprint on verso: "R. A. Lewis, 152 Chatham Street, New-York."
GLC05111.02.1388
In civilian suit, 1/2 length portrait with hands in lap
Thin blue border on recto. Image possibly taken while as Navy recruiting officer in New York. Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut. Worden of the 'Monitor'" "15." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 'Specialite,' 587...
GLC05111.02.1389
1862/05/17
White House Plantation
Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by Barnard & Gibson, in the Clerk's Office of..." Graphite inscription on verso "Burned 6/1862" "1.75--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's Album Gallery. No. 384....
GLC05111.02.1312
Hide and Fat Depot
Image shows large pile of animal parts in foreground, with two men, a tent, and an unfinished building in the background. Graphite inscription on verso "17" "2.00--." Ink inscription on verso "Hide & Fat Depot of the Armies of the Potomac & James at...
GLC05111.02.1306
1864/06/14
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and General Rawlins at Cold Harbor, Va
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Handwritten on verso: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "Lieut. Gen. Grant and chief of staff, Gen. Rawlins, at his Head Quarters at Cold Harbor, Va. Taken June 14th...
GLC05137.151
1861-1865 ca.
Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and General Rawlins at Cold Harbor, Va.
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Caption: "Lieut. Gen. Grant and chief of staff, Gen. Rawlins, at his Head Quarters at Cold Harbor, Va. Taken June 14th, 1864."
GLC05137.152
1865
Vendue Range, Chareston, S. C
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Vendue Range, Charleston, S. C., looking east, from near the corner of East [illegible] St." Card is stained and faded on back. Ruins of buildings, wooden plank sidewalks and a large building with columns...
GLC05137.106
Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Ruins of a Locmotive in the Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va." Same image as 5137.271.
GLC05137.130
1864/09 ca.
Railroad Depot and surroundings, Atlanta, Ga
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.
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1864/12 ca.
Gen. Sherman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga
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The Swamp Angel
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "The celebrated Gun with which Gen. Gillmore threw the first shell into Charleston. Taken at the Brooklyn Navy yard, by permission of Commodore Paulding. Weight 42,500 lbs., with 100 lbs. of powder...
GLC05137.192
Camp Life, Army of the Potomac
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. A group of men around a large pot cooking on a campfire. Front labeled "Cooking in the Army". On back: "Stirring the Pot." Shows men lined up waiting for food while a group of men are cooking in a pot over a...
GLC05137.193
Camp Life, Army of the Potomac -- Gen. Neal Dowd's Tent
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Gen. Dowd and two officers in side a tent.
GLC05137.242
1863/02/19
Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906
to Abraham Lincoln, re: seeking position of military governor of Arkansas
Asking Lincoln to be considered a candidate for military governor of Arkansas
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