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1863-1864
Stevenson, W. S., fl. 1863-1864
Collection of William S. Stevenson, K company, 9th regiment, Texas, infantry [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC04114
12 August 1862
Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874
to Edwin D. Morgan
Major General Foster writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Recommends Lieutenant Daniel Webster Flagler of the Ordnance Corps for command of one of the regiments being raised by New York State. Writes "I have seen him Constantly, & in many...
GLC02464.04
16 June 1863
Roberts, Benjamin Stone, 1810-1875
to John Titcomb Sprague
Brigadier General Roberts writes to Sprague, Adjutant General for the State of New York. Remarks that he recently passed through Ilion, New York, where he experimented with improved shot for rifle guns. Asks Sprague to "send a commission of...
GLC02464.15
1865/03/18
Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906
to Langdon Cheves Easton
General Schofield sends a message, at the direction of General Sherman's quarter master, Brevet Major General Langdon Cheves Easton (1814-1884). He requests "100,000 suits of clothing."
GLC02465.20
1860/11/27
Davis, Charles H., fl. 1860
re: books
GLC02466.02
6 August 1864
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
[Thanks to officers & men for gallant conduct in battle of Mobile Bay]
Draft of General Order # 12 signed by Rear Admiral Farragut. Thanks the crews of the ships that fought in the battle for Mobile Bay "for their gallant conduct during the fight." Lauds their lack of hesitation, even when they were asked "to follow...
GLC04664.01
1863
Cartes de visite of Port Hudson, La. (3), by McPherson & Oliver
GLC04596
circa 1864
Osborn, Henry M., fl. 1864
[Diary of Henry M. Osborn of the 14th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry]
Autograph manuscript signed by Henry M. Osborn, a soldier in the 14th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Osborn was killed at Jonesboro, Georgia, on 1 September 1864. Diary includes battle content regarding Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and the...
GLC04598
January 18, 1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Henry W. Halleck
Writes to Major General Henry W. Halleck in Washington, D.C. concerning Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beauregard's trip west to gather General John B. Hood's army in order to bring them against Union General William T. Sherman. Thinks that if...
GLC04357
1888/01/18
Doubleday, Abner, 1819-1893
to Isaac N. Roland re: Fort Sumter, "I aimed the first gun there"
Writes Roland that he has no time for a detailed answer to his question. He notes that there were 60 regular soldiers at Fort Sumter and that "I aimed the first gun there."
GLC04461.03
[1862-1865]
Stephens, Asbury, fl. 1862-1865
Six manuscript maps of the Atlanta campaign, with ALS 5/7/1865
6 maps with 1 ALS: 1) Route of March of 2nd Division [Chattanooga to Atlanta; shows Andersonville on path] (cloth map); 2) Position of 2d Div.... July 22d 1864 near Atlanta, Ga. (small paper map); 3) [Skirmish at Eastpoint, Ga., July 27, 1864]...
GLC04498
25 March 1863
Beall, Lloyd James, 1808-1887
to Francis T. Stribling
Written in a clerical hand and signed by Colonel Beall as commander of the Confederate Marine Corps to Dr. Stribling as superintendent of the insane asylum at Staunton, Virginia. Has been directed by the Secretary of the Navy to inquire if a marine...
GLC04519
10 April 1863
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
[Account of Jackson's Valley Campaign]
Very detailed account of Jackson's Valley campaign of 1862. Written and signed by Chilton, with later additions in Jackson's own hand. Written at the Head Quarters of the Second Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. Bound on top.
GLC04428
circa 1861-1865
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Office of Sanitary Commission, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The image shows a three story brick buliding. Many people are clustered outside the entrance and many boxes are stacked along its side. Inscription on verso: "Gettysburg Office of Sanitary Commission." Additional inscription on verso: "Ordway...
GLC05111.01.1125
Fort Monroe, Virginia
The image shows a soldier standing behind a cannon looking out of Fort Monroe. Three soldiers are seated on the ground and a fifth stands to the side. Inscription on verso: "Fort Monroe Va Parapet." Numeric notations on verso: "833" and "102."...
GLC05111.01.1164
Charleston South Carolina [split stereocard]
Image of six buildings on a street, all facing the river. Graphite inscription on verso: "Charleston SC East Battery looking South."
GLC05111.01.1186
Reconstructing Charleston [split stereocard]
Image of the reconstruction of Charleston, with burnt-out and bombed-out buildings evident, and what appears to be a church steeple surrounded by scaffolding. Graphite inscription on verso: "Meeting dr. Charleston, SC." Numeric notation on verso:...
GLC05111.01.1188
Confederate soldiers at the water battery in Charleston [split stereocard]
The image shows a view of the inside of the fortified battery, looking towards the water.
GLC05111.01.1189
Arsenal yard, Charleston [split stereocard]
Image of an arsenal yard in Charleston. Alongside fully timbered cannon are several barrels, and hundreds of cannon balls are evident near the building wall. Graphite inscription on verso: "Arsenal Yard, Charleston SC."
GLC05111.01.1191
Fort Moultrie, 1868 [split stereocard]
Image of the abandoned and bombed out Fort Moultrie. Graphite inscription on verso: "141. Fort Moultrie 1868." Numeric notation on verso: "374." Written at Fort Moultrie
GLC05111.01.1205
General G. R. Paul [split stereocard]
Profile of General G. R. Paul. Inscription on image: "G. R. Paul." Inscription on verso: "Gen. G. R. Paul, shot blind at Gettysburg. The bullet passed in at one eye and out of the other," and "1861--Photographic History--1865 . . . ."
GLC05111.01.1235
Bomb scene, Port Hudson, LA
The image shows one man sitting on a fortification amidst extensive bomb damage, cannonballs, with a river in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Port Hudson."
GLC05111.01.1271
Destroyed cannon, Port Hudson, LA
The image show a close up of the wreckage of a destroyed cannon. Numeric notation on recto: "761" and measurements of photo: "3 1/8" "2 5/8." Numeric notation on verso: "761," "217C," "G9733-12," and "L9." Inscription on verso: "Fort [sic] Hudson"...
GLC05111.01.1275
Fortifications with battle debris, Port Hudson, LA
The image shows the edge of fortifications with battle debris scattered throughout the photo. Inscription on verso: "Port Hudson Point of attack."
GLC05111.01.1303
The image shows fortifications with heavy bomb damage. A cannon and a wagon rest in the debris. Inscription on verso: "Port Hudson."
GLC05111.01.1305
Two cannons, one in ruins, Port Hudson, LA
The image shows two cannons, one in the foreground intact, and one in the distance in ruins. Woods cover the background. Inscription on verso: "Port Hudson" and "MES."
GLC05111.01.1309
Fortifications and a trench with bomb damage, Port Hudson, LA
The image shows fortifications with a cannon in ruins and other debris lying in a trench. Inscription on verso: "Fort [sic] Hudson."
GLC05111.01.1312
Portrait photo of Honorable Lucius Q.C. Lamar CSA [cabinet card]
The image shows Lucius Q. C. Lamar seated. He is wearing a judge's robe and is looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "C.M. Bell 465 Penn Ave. Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Hon. Lucius Q. C. Lamar."
GLC05111.01.1378
May 1865
[Collection of three documents related to the surrender of E. K. Smith] Decimalized
GLC05987.09
13 July 1864
Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
[Authorization to pay Colonel A.L. Rives $30 to produce map]
Countersigned by the comptroller and auditor. Filled in form of the Department of Northern Virginia, Chief Engineer's Office authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay $30 ($10 in gold bullion) for a reproduction of Lieutenant M. McDonald's...
GLC05987.21
20 May 1862
Tyler, Robert Ogden, 1831-1874
[Register for the blockade runner Hetiwan of Charleston, South Carolina]
Partially printed document. Marked at top as "No. 46 Permanent." The register says the "Hetiwan" is owned by George A. Trenholm of Charleston, South Carolina and that Alexander Robertson is the ship's master. The schooner has measurements of: 59 feet...
GLC05987.34
December 6, 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Speech fragment of annual address to Congress
"Presents the example of complete success, Maryland is secure to liberty and union for all the future...." With ANS endorsement on verso by John DeFrees, Superintendent of public printing, attesting to its source. GLC 3252 is the preceding page.
GLC05805
1862 ca.
Nicholls, Francis R., fl. 1862
Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform
Shows Nicholls with no (amputated) left arm. Dating based on his loss of arm at Winchester. Ink inscription on mount: "Nichols [sic]" 3 stars visible.
GLC05786.16
1862-1863 ca.
Baker, Laurence F., fl. 1862-1863
Salt print 3/4 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform
Portrait shows with his arm in a sling. 3 stars visible. Ink inscription on mount: "L.S. Baker, NC"
GLC05786.23
1863/11/16
Authority to affix the seal to letter to Pope Pius IX [credence for Rufus King]
Rufus King's credence as ambassador to the Holy See.
GLC05526
8 September 1881
Whittier, John G., 1807-1892
to unknown
Whittier writes that he is glad to see the doctrine of eternal hell and eternal suffering being abandoned. He believes that the future will provides an opportunity to turn and repent. He comments that he and his correspondent were on opposing sides...
GLC05508.261
1864/01/20
to Edwin M. Stanton re: parole of honor for Col. Basil K. Duke
Also stating that "Gen. Smith will be responsible that Col. Duke will faithfully keep his parole."
GLC05922.01
5 March 1862
M. Shannon & W.H. M'Cardle (publishers)
Vicksburg weekly Whig. [ Vol. 24 no. 10 (March 5, 1862)]
Battle of Fort Donelson; Fayetteville, Ark. Ordered burned.
GLC05959.19
24 March 1864
Preston, John Smith, 1809-1881
[Circular no. 12, a blank application for exemption from service in the Confederate Army]
Unsigned. Application issued by the command of Preston, Superintendent of the Bureau of Conscription. Offers exemption from conscription for "agriculturalists" or "overseers," binding them to deliver meat and sell surplus crops at fixed prices to...
GLC05987.42
1864
Goffres, Joseph Marie, 1808-1867
An Illustrated System of Bandaging
Selections from the French medical manual "Précis de Bandages," first published in Paris in 1858 by Goffres. This edition was created "By Order of the Surgeon-General." Published in Richmond by Ayres & Wade. Front free endpaper is inscribed "Sr Surg...
GLC05987.46
2 July 1864
Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 5 (July 2, 1864)]
The Yankees have placed at least 32 torpedoes, consisting of common beer barrels containing between 600 and 700 pounds of gun powder, in Charleston Harbor. An act providing for retired Confederate officers, and matters of conscription. Wallpaper...
GLC05988.15
1865 ca.
Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893
[Mary E. Walker]
Carte de visite as assistant surgeon in the Union Army, wearing medal of honor. With blue 2-cent playing card stamp on verso. Date inferred from date of her award which was late 1865. See also GLC05152, Cabinet card by Bell.
GLC06209
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress
Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress, wearing a bonnett and carrying a pail. Ink inscription on recto "Jeff Davis as captured in his wife's dress &c. Thorne 60 Nassau St. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "60" "Jefferson Davis." Ink...
GLC05111.02.1372
Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery
Image showsa large arch at the entrance to the Gettysburg Naval Cemetery. Bomb damage is evident. Two people are visible, one in front of the arch, the other person is in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso "22" "Entrance to Gettysburg...
GLC05111.02.1325
1861-1865 ca.
Mansion occupied Jeff. Davis, Richmond, Va
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Caption: "Mansion occupied by Jeff. Davis, during the Rebellion, cor. Clay and Twelfth St., Richmond, Va." Series number 3377, changed by hand to 3376.
GLC05137.117
1864/08/09
to Horace Greeley re: correspondence on Greeley's peace mission, Stephens
Concerning Greeley's peace mission and his dealings with Alexander Stephens.
GLC05256
1865/06/26
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Pardon of William Maller of Lynchburg, Va. for participating in the Rebellion
Countersigned by W. Hunter as Acting Sec. of State.
GLC06964
1 April 1865
Selby, Julian A., 1833-?
Columbia phoenix. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (April 1, 1865)]
Capture, sack, and destruction of the city of Columbia. Evacuation of Charleston.
GLC06872
9 May 1865
Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877
Gen. Forrest to his troops.
Title from heading. Addressed to "soldiers." Details the fact that "the troops of this Department have been surrendered. ...That we are BEATEN is a self evident fact, and any further resistance on our part would be justly regarded as the very...
GLC07197
1862/09/08
Johnson, Badley T., 1829-1903
to unknown re: troop recruitment
"To the people of Maryland! After sixteen months of oppression more galling than the Austrian tyranny, the victorious army of the south brings freedom to your doors..."
GLC07213
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