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11 March 1863
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 315 (March 11, 1863)]
Capture of Yankee gunboat Indianola, Bank's interview with Butler in New Orleans.
GLC05959.72.031
15 February 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 285 (February 15, 1864)]
The enemy on the Peninsular, General Wirt Adams attacked a wagon train - destroying fifty wagons and killing mules and drives.
GLC05959.72.053
1863/03/31
Trout, James R., fl. 1863
to: Jesse M. Morris.
Trout's leg has gotten worse since Jesse left the hospital. A letter with five dollars came for Jesse from George and Wilmor and Trout distributed the money as Jesse had asked.
GLC06451.020
1862/04/16
Morris, Wilmor W., fl. 1861-1862
to: George M. Morris.
Wilmor describes a confrontation near three Confederate forts. The Confederates nearly surrounded them and fired rifles and muskets, creating a "shower of balls mixed with grape an[d] shell" but they retreated and "lost not a man." He declares "It...
GLC06451.046
1862/07/20
to: Mr. and Mrs. John Morris.
Wilmor has seen Charles several times and he is looking better though he was very sick. Doctor Whitssell has left with swamp fever and Wilmor hopes he has a bad case as he made men "that was not able to walk hardley" stand duty, saying they "wanted...
GLC06451.051
1863/02/14
Smith, William, 1797-1887
to: Mr. Morris [Wilmor?]
Smith received Morris' letter just before the regiment went on picket so he was not able to reply sooner. He will send "with this letter the amount of the clothing you have drawn and that will be all you will nead. There will be a good bit in youre...
GLC06451.057
3 March 1863
Parker, G., fl. 1835-1863
to Jacob Dolson Cox
Parker informs Cox that he has heard from reliable sources that Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins is planning another raid in a couple of weeks. Describes his source for the information. With endorsement of Major G. M. Bascom on verso dated 10...
GLC02414.060
26 December 1862
Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 9 (December 26, 1862)]
Our Victory in Arkansas, 20,000 Yankees Killed & Wounded at Fredericksburg.
GLC05959.41.07
27 July 1864
Camden weekly Confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 17 (July 27, 1864)]
The Maryland Expedition, The Battle of Monocacy, The Enemy Mining at Petersburg, The Great Battle Before Atlanta.
GLC05959.42.07
20 July 1887
Cowan, Andrew, fl. 1861-1887
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Cowan discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt previously wrote for Century Magazine. Discusses the battle in great detail, feeling that his battery's service has continually been overlooked by historians. Remarks, "I cannot be blamed...
GLC02382.107
28 January 1863
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 294 (January 28, 1863)]
This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the new exemption from service bill and related amendments, the Expectation of Another Battle, and Small Pox Prevailing in Almost Every Neighborhood in Washington.
GLC05959.09.130
circa 1880-1890
Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912
Stone Blockade off Charleston, S.C.
Depicts the treacherous route into Charleston Harbor with several sunken ships. Size in extent is for the mount. The actual size of the etching is 20.5 x 26.6 cm. Title in pencil on verso.
GLC00493.10
17 October 1862
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 207 (October 17, 1862)]
An article summarizes a speech made by Horace Greely at a "Black Republican" meeting in New York, titled "Horace Greely Makes a Speech". A letter by Governor Joseph E. Brown to the Officers of the Militia of Georgia is printed under the title, "A...
GLC05959.09.087
30 December 1862
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 269 (December 30, 1862)]
This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes articles on the "Destruction of the Federal Gunboat Cairo", Casualties reported by the 19th Georgia Regiment from the Battle of Fredericksburg, and "A Proclamation by the President of the...
GLC05959.09.115
29 March 1863
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 39 (March 29, 1863)]
"General Marshall Captures Gen. Renegade Carter and his Command" reports the capture of General Sam Carter in Kentucky. A special dispatch entitled "Morgan's Late Fight" describes a battle near Milton, Tennessee.
GLC05959.09.161
28 May 1865
Hays, William, 1819-1875
Field return, artillery reserve, Army of the Potomac
General Hays lists officers and other men present for duty, as well as serviceable and unserviceable horses for nineteen batteries under his command.
GLC02382.204
14 August 1884
Creator's signature is illegible. Encloses an article (not included) from the Republican, possibly a newspaper, which contains "slurs on our artillery." Notes that he is indexing a manuscript for publication. Mentions the 1 July 1862 Battle of...
GLC02382.211
5 May 1862
Hale, E.J., 1802-1880
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2344 (May 5, 1862)]
Fall of Fort Wagner, Correspondence Between Mayor of New Orleans & Farragut, Evacuation of Yorktown, Fall of New Orleans.
GLC05959.34.03
8 September 1862
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2362 (September 8, 1862)]
Great Victory at Manassas, Message of the President, The Late Battles in Virginia.
GLC05959.34.05
21 September 1863
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2416 (September 21, 1863)]
Reports on Raleigh Riots, The Siege of Charleston.
GLC05959.34.15
29 August 1864
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2465 (August 29, 1864)]
Capture of Memphis by Forrest Confirmed, Proclamation by Governor of North Carolina, General Early's Victory in the Valley, Cavalry Fighting in Virginia, Fort Morgan Captured by Enemy, The Fighting Near Petersburg.
GLC05959.34.44
24 February 1863
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 18 (February 24, 1863)]
Several letters from soldiers and others on the front line are reprinted. Letters from contributors, titled "Reedy River Association" and "Colportage in the Army," outline funds for soldiers and for newspapers to be distributed to soldiers. An...
GLC05959.39.13
28 September 1861
Syme, John W., fl. 1861
Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 78 (September 28, 1861)]
The Kentucky Feud, Correspondence Between State & Confederate Authorities. Correspondence between Kentucky state officials and Confederate leaders is printed here, with letters describing the relationship between Tennessee and Kentucky. Two articles...
GLC05959.26.08
6 November 1861
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 1, No. 225, (November 6, 1861)]
Victory at Leesburg, Article on General W.H.T. Walker, Election Ticket for Jefferson Davis, Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States and Alexander H. Stephens as Vice-President. Miscellaneous advertisements throughout issue.
GLC05959.09.004
26 April 1862
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 62, (April 26, 1862)]
Article on Speculators and Extortionists, Correspondence from the Cumberland Gap, A Conscription Bill Entitled An Act to Further Provide for the Public Defense by the Confederate Congress. Also includes exceptions to the conscription bill on the...
GLC05959.09.009
4 May 1862
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 68, (May 4, 1862)]
Includes correspondence from Texas Rangers at the Battle of Shiloh, dated April 19, 1862. Includes descriptions of Commodore Farragut, Nickajack, and Corinth. Miscellaneous advertisements throughout. Issue has archival tape in several places.
GLC05959.09.013
10 June 1862
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 98 (June 10, 1862)]
Subjects include General Joseph Johnston's Address to the Army of Tennessee, Special Correspondence from Phillip's Legion, Letter from the Chaplain of Watkin's Georgia Regiment, Stonewall Jackson's Victory and Turner Ashby's Cavalry, Battle at...
GLC05959.09.027
18 June 1862
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 105 (June 18, 1862)]
Subjects include the Evacuation of Corinth, The New Orleans True Delta, The names of six men to be shot by Butler, Butler's Order Respecting the Ladies of New Orleans, and general Army Movements. Runaway slave notice is posted on upper secton of...
GLC05959.09.032
28 April 1865
Leigh, Charles C., ?-1895
to Horace James
Leigh writes from the National Freedmen's Relief Association to Reverend James. Introduces the bearer of this note, William Hughes, Esq., (spelled Hughs) as "a gentleman worthy your confidence & kind regards." Writes that Hughs is traveling south...
GLC08895.03
31 December 1864
Newbatt, Alfred, fl. 1863-1865
Report of ammunition in reserve artillery train
Signed by Lieutenant Alfred Newbatt, ordinance officer. Lists amounts of shot, shell, canister, and other ammunition. Written on lined paper in blue ink with red graph lines.
GLC02382.170
24 September 1861
Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 54 (September 24, 1861)]
Letter from the Captain of the Sumter - R. Semmes. The first section of the Stay Law is reprinted here (see previous issue). An editorial responds to letters to the editor concerning the topic of discussion.
GLC05959.29.06
8 October 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He is very glad to have finally heard from the Richard as there was an irregularity with the mail, On page 2, there is a picture of a castle-like building. He includes some figures from his bank book.
GLC07705.285
10 October 1862
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
He describes the battle of the eight. 5 or 6 men were wounded, one of which ended up dying.. He was detailed to take care of the wounded and in the hospital he was appointed ward master
GLC02415.006
19 April 1863
He talks about the business of selling or keeping the farm. The buyer wants it on account of the house which they may or may not keep. He talks about the possibility of crops.
GLC02415.021
4 September 1863
He is glad his family knows nothing of the hardships he has seen amongst the Rebel army in Kentucky. Meanwhile, he waits for the Paymaster.
GLC02415.043
7 November 1863
He talks about the importancce of Chattanugh and how they need to keep the Rebels contained. They do not want them to get into Eastern Tennessee so they will try to cut off their supplies.
GLC02415.054
1 April 1864
He is sending her a book he thinks she will enjoy.
GLC02415.072
19 May 1865
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
to my dear wife
He thinks he will be at home in June sometime. Unfortunately they will not get paid until they are discharged. He plans to get a piece of land and build his own house when he returns.
GLC02740.42
21 August 1864
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
to Parents
He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.
GLC02173.35
5 December 1864
He hopes he was not late in sending her money. He thinks of her when he goes to bed and when he wakes up. He wants her to get a photo taken.
GLC02740.04
12 January 1865
He is sick with a bad cold and cough. In other news they have not got their rifles yet. There will probably not be any fighting for some time. He asks her to send 4 stockings.
GLC02740.19
23 January 1865
He received her picture. They have been in their present location without rifles and nothing to do for quite a while. He tells her to take good care of his babies.
GLC02740.21
7 June 1861
Legal Document
3 privates are officially sentenced for disobedience and drunkeness. Their punishments range from carrying 20 lb bags of sand and no food to witholding pay.
GLC02745.068
8 June 1861
General Order No. 4
The sentences of the previous document (GLC02745.068) are hereby approved.
GLC02745.069
11 August 1864
They wanted to have their pictures taken by Lookout Mountain but there were too many people ahead of them. He describes the scenery of Chattanooga and concludes with a poem. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.100
20 April 1861
Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897
Diary entry?
He begins with when he first enlisted as a private in 1861. He mentions meeting the president who calls them the best equipped regiment. He talks about joining the Knoxville Expedition. There was a skirmish at Conrad's Ferry lasting two days...
GLC02745.004
15 December 1862
Thompson, A.W., fl. 1862
to Father, Mother and Brother
He is currently in the hospital but will soon be sent to Murfreesboro. He advises his brother not to join the army as he will have to endure many hardships.
GLC02745.019
16 July 1861
Abert, William S., fl. 1861
Circular
Countersign and parole. Also ordering troops to have one day's ration cooked. They must be in bed by 8 o' clock.
GLC02745.047
14 October 1862
to Father and Mother
They've been marching for four days. John Larr is currently in the hospital. He, himself has a cold and has been exempt from duty for two days. He requests a pair of boots be made for him.
GLC02173.01
22 April 1863
to Father
It is his birthday and he is 24. He would love to be at home but he understands how necessary it is for him to be here. He expects a battle soon and he hopes a speedy peace to follow.
GLC02173.06
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