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to Stockton Bates

Written from Camp Parole, where Union prisoners of war were held until they were exchanged with Confederate prisoners of war, then returned to their regiments. Expresses fear that every officer would apprehend him after he had been taken into...

GLC03523.23.37

to [Roberta Jeffery]

The release of Roberta's brother, William, who is being detained as a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Virginia informs Roberta that, upon receiving a letter from William, Admiral Farragut addressed a letter to the commanding officer at Fort...

GLC01896.075

[Cabinet photograph of Absalom Baird]

With short biographical description on verso. Awarded the Medal of Honor, Civil War at Jonesboro, Ga. Gilt edges. Sept 1864 - "Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy's works."

GLC02136.16

[Transmittal of commission of Assistant Adjutant General to Henry M. Cist]

Partially printed document signed by Kelton as Assistant Adjutant General. Transmits commission of Cist as Assistant Adjutant General, U. S. Volunteers. On War Department, Adjutant General's Office, stationary. Unrelated to .01.

GLC00898.02

to Henry Knox

Discusses his family, stating "My feelings are more flattered by domestic duties than public bustle." Comments on credit being given to George Washington (and himself) for service during the Revolutionary War, noting "there are others no less...

GLC02437.02971

Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri...

This is a proclamation stating that any citizen arrested for their political opinions on the Civil War within the State of Missouri are to be released as per an agreement between Major General Price, and Major General Freemont. It also states that...

GLC06821.01

[Commission authorizing Henry Clinton's additional powers as General and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in North America]

Countersigned by George Germain. Contains a note indicating the commission was recorded with the Secretary of War. Paper seal intact. Accompanied by an engraving of George III from a later date (see GLC07536.02).

GLC07536.01

to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

to Benjamin Lincoln

Praises the artificers and men of the artillery for their work throughout the war and discusses their sentiments in regards to commissions and pay, which they feel is unfair under the current system.

GLC02437.01976

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (December 17, 1862)]

A letter to the editor titled "A Man for the Times" describes the value of an upright citizen-neighbor. An article titled "Desire of Riches" warns about the danger of wealth, while another article extols "Christian Diplomacy," especially in light of...

GLC05959.39.09

Harvard memorial biographies

Edited by Higginson. Published by Sever and Francis. Page opposite inside cover of Vol. II signed by E.L. Motte. Biographies of Harvard students and graduates killed in the Civil War.

GLC00267.263

Note: Adelbert Ames, Lowell MA, to F.H. Meserve, New York, NY. December 19, 1908.

Ames writes: "I think this photograph was taken the first year or two after the war in Washington D.C." A small photograph of Ames (5111.01.0624) is with the letter.

GLC05111.01.0623

To: Gideon Welles

Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.

GLC08070

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 20 (February 13, 1864)]

Battle Report by General Robert E. Lee, Linocln's Draft Call for Half a Million Men, The Conduct of Southern People During the War.

GLC05959.61.06

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a position as he and his family are now suffering from the effects of the war and subsequent peace. Wishes to be placed with troops already in the Federal service.

GLC02437.04473

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 38 (March 28, 1863)]

Editorial examines identity of perennial writer of letters to the editor, "Nuff Ced." Commentary on cavalry, cost of war. Diagnoal floral pattern in white, gray, and cream.

GLC06208.22

to his parents

One letter from Byron E. Bates to his parents dated June 24, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC03523.41.110

to Joseph Howell

Written from the "War Office." Writes that a Lieutenant Colonel Monbarrot of Colonel Fennuiel's regiment claims a right to be in the Society of the Cincinnati. Declares that the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) would like Howell, Paymaster General, to...

GLC02437.04199

to William Graham

Foster writes to a childhood friend. Tells Graham of recently becoming a lawyer, his drive to succeed, and his plans to live in Nashville in order to "avoid a life of disagreeable solitude, in an insignificant country village." Dramatically reacts...

GLC02803

[Advertisement for A Narrative of the Captivity & Providential Escape of Mrs. Jane Lewis]

Illustrated publication advertisement for a recently published book about Lewis experience as a captive of Chief Black Hawk during the Black Hawk War. Published in the aftermath of the war after Black Hawk was taken as a captive on a tour for the...

GLC07390

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 156 (August 17, 1862)]

Prints various articles regarding events in the war, including "The Battle at Southwest Mountain", "The Battle of Tazewell E.T.", "Is McClellan Evacuating?", "The Killing of General McCook, and "Battle at Cedar Creek". Also prints Chapter 4 of "A...

GLC05959.09.063

to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from H.L. Thompson dated St. John's College Hospital Ward, Annapolis, M.D., September 21, 1864. Related to Clarence Calkins as a prisoner of war.

GLC03766.12

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 8, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions "long trains of army wagons," which contain prisoners of wars, enslaved people held as contraband. Also...

GLC06734.038

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that the Union meetings were held last night and based on the results, he is sure any measures taken toward secession would fail. States that the authorities have...

GLC03228.10

to Samuel Hodgdon

Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01189). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War & Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure....

GLC02437.01210

[Collection of Allied Printing Trades Council Liberty Bond posters][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of World War I posters dated 1917-1918. Consists of five lithographs printed in Yiddish, Hungarian, Greek, Italian and German. Slogans throughout the collection encourage the idea that America's freedom is everyone's freedom and to...

GLC09815

[photograph of Archibald Jerome Stemple]

Photograph of Archibald Jerome Stemple. Oldest son of Major David Stemple ly his first wife. He was klkilled during the Civil War at Cold Harbor, VA.

GLC03523.40.45

[Promotion for John Moseley to Second Lieutenant]

Partially printed. Congress promotes Mosely to Second Lieutenant in Colonel Harrison's regiment of artillery. Countersigned by P. Scull, Secretary of the Board of War. Vellum with a covered seal.

GLC02437.00776

Battle of Eutaw Springs

One engraving entitled "Battle of Eutaw Springs" dated 1868. Depicts the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0079

Land grant certificate for army service of Thomas J. Green

Partly printed document signed by Bee as Secretary of War.

GLC02566

to William Burnet

Relates that Catharine Greene, widow of Nathanael Greene, has a petition before Congress requesting an indemnification against debts incurred by Greene during the Revolutionary War. During the war, Nathanael Greene had made a contract with merchant...

GLC02437.04657

to My Dear Mary

They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.

GLC02830.41

to William T. Sherman re: requesting promotion, with Sherman AES & Thomas ES

Also with endorsements of William T. Sherman, General Thomas and R. U. Wood. With accompanying transmittal document from the War Department to Mrs. Walker.

GLC06978

to James Madison

The letter discusses war in the South, Loyalists, loss of an enslaved person belonging to his nephew. Also mentions: Evacuation of Charleston, SC, General Carleton, and prisoner exchanges.

GLC00099.092

U.S. Observation Airplane on West Front- France

This photograph is of a field with an airplane in it. There are a few buildings in the background. The invention of the airplane was of great importance during the war.

GLC09584.152

to Philip Schuyler

Informs that he is sending a list of the officers who served in his regiment and requests that Schuyler send them their commissions. Schuyler was a Revolutionary War general and a delegate to the Continental Congress.

GLC01450.098

to James Byers

General Knox, commanding at West Point, writes to Byers, who operated a foundry in Springfield, Massachusetts. Encloses a letter from the "Minister of War," referring to Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War. Indicates that Lincoln ordered Byers to...

GLC02437.10089

Live bald eagle at rest on a perch

Photographers imprint on verso: "1776 The Centennial Photograph 1876 of 'Old Abe,' the Live Wisconsin War Eagle. Agricultural Hall, (International Exposition,) Philadelphia, 1876. Executive Office, Madison, Wis., Geb'y 8, 1876. I hereby certify...

GLC05111.02.0979

[Daniel Webster's Dedication of the Bunker Hill Monument]

Published by the Press of T.R. Marvin. Serving as Secretary of State, Webster dedicates the monument commemorating The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought in June 1775 during the Revolutionary War .

GLC00267.366

In a British First Line Trench in the Balkans

Two British soldiers in a trench in the Balkans, near the end of the war. One is using a periscope to observe enemy lines, while the other stands by his machine gun.

GLC09584.054

[Free Frank for a letter from Elias Boudinot to Lewis Pintard]

Free Frank is pasted inside GLC08994.03, a copy of Boudinot's "Journal or historical recollections of American events during the revolutionary war." It is adhered to the back of the title page.

GLC08994.02

to Philip St. George Cocke re: organizing Virginia's forces, Virginia's borders

Written two days after Lee accepted command of Virginia's forces. Noting that an invasion of Virginia would be considered an act of war. With an initialed postscript.

GLC03874

A Return of Shells, shot and powder in possession of the United States and the Quantities of each deficient for the Service of the present Campaign, for Sixty days firing

Lists shells by gun size along with the quantity and number deficient. Also includes total cost of the shells only. Written at the War and Ordinace Office.

GLC02437.00830

Making Bread for British Troop; Camp Scene, France

This photo shows the men who were responsible for cooking food for the soldies. It appears that they had just made bread, a food staple during the war.

GLC09584.130

[Return of recruits inlisted and sworn to serve for three years]

Signed by Captain Machin of the Second Regiment of Artillery. Document lists John Christy and John McDonald as having sworn to serve three years during the war.

GLC02437.01378

to [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall

Signed in text in third person as "the General." This document is a statement by Knox that the U.S. House of Representatives validates his position as "Secretary for the Department of War."

GLC02437.05200

Military Telegraph Corps Wagon and Tent [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 786. Field Telegraph, Battery Wagon and officers tent of military telegraph corps-headquarters Army of the Po[t]omac, 24th June 1864."

GLC05111.01.0842

to Philip Schuyler

Written by Lansing as secretary to Major General Schuyler. Written to Schuyler, who was commander of the Northern Department. Copied extract from the resolves of Congress. Says situation is such that recruiting officers are to enlist men for three...

GLC06568

[Collection of Laurens W. Wolcott] [Decimalized .01- .38]

Wolcott served as Lieutenant in the 52nd Illinois Infantry, D Company. He served with General Sherman on his march to the sea & in the Battle of Atlanta. The collection includes a General Order with battle map on verso, a coat of arms, an...

GLC00653.11