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4 February 1862
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 30 (February 4, 1862)]
Spicy letter from Commander R. Semmes to the London Times, The Battles of 1861 - Official Reports.
GLC05959.56.103
6 February 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 32 (February 6, 1862)]
The Battles of 1861 - Official Reports, General Bonham's Resignation, Letter from Halleck to General Price, From Port Royal - Sherman's Expedition.
GLC05959.56.104
7 February 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 33 (February 7, 1862)]
Official Reports: The Battle of 1861, the Engagement on Greenbrier River, intelligence reports reveal between 10,000 and 15,000 Yankee troops are encamped on Ship Island, Reports that Burnside fleet is moving away from Hatteras towards Roanoke Island...
GLC05959.56.105
8 February 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 34 (February 8, 1862)]
Report on the Yankee "Epedition of the Southwest," with Butler in command, Official report of the engagement at Piketon, General Polk finds himself in a most distressing situation, Report of the Burnside Expedition heading toward Roanoke Island, Flag...
GLC05959.56.106
26 February 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 49 (February 26, 1862)]
Arrival of a Flag of Truce, Message of President Jefferson Davis, The Roanoke Island Captures.
GLC05959.56.107
8 March 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 57 (March 8, 1862)]
The Evacuation of Columbus confirmed, The Federals near New Madrid, Reported battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.108
21 April 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 94 (April 21, 1862)]
Official report of Captain D.B. Byrd, commanding post near Smyrna, Florida, concerning the gallant and successful gunboat engagement, Federal account of the Battle of Shiloh, Brig.-Gen. Prentiss captured by the rebels, Confederates win Battle near...
GLC05959.56.109
11 June 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 139 (June 11, 1862)]
Report from General Pettigrew's Brigade, Demand for the Surrender of Galveston, The Evacuation of Corinth, The Invasion of Mexico, Incidents of the Battle near Richmond, Suggestion that the Battle of the Seven Pines be renamed 'The Great Battle of...
GLC05959.56.110
10 September 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 60 (September 10, 1862)]
The enemy attacked in North Carolina, Death of General Kearny, The situation at Cumberland Gap, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Confederates at Cincinnati, Capture of Covington & Newport, Kentucky, News of the murder, by federal order, of Colonel F...
GLC05959.56.111
20 September 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 68 (September 20, 1862)]
The Battle in Maryland - McClellan again defeated, Surrender of Harper's Ferry, Evacuation of Cumberland Gap.
GLC05959.56.112
26 September 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 73 (September 26, 1862)]
Cofederate victory over the Yankees at Shepherdstown, Interesting incidents of the late Battle of Manassas, News that the recent Battle at Sharpsburg is not being considered a Federal victory, Scenes after the surrender at Harper's Ferry Bridge...
GLC05959.56.113
29 September 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 75 (September 29, 1862)]
The recent slaughter near Shepherdstown, Report of the Battle of Sharpsburg, Letters from General McDowell to the President - demanding investigation of himself in answer to accusations of treachery by a dying officer, Report of the Northern Press...
GLC05959.56.114
6 November 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 108 (November 6, 1862)]
The Federals in Galveston, the English press on Lincoln's last Proclamation, Affairs in Memphis, Execution of Deserters.
GLC05959.56.115
22 December 1862
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 147 (December 22, 1862)]
Account of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Wm. H. Polk died on the 13th instant, Enemy evacuation of Nashville.
GLC05959.56.116
2 January 1863
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 10 (January 2, 1863)]
The carnage at Fredericksburg, The removal of Butler, Confederate account of the Battle of Murfreesboro.
GLC05959.56.117
10 April 1863
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 86 (April 10, 1863)]
Report from New York Paper - Charleston is reportedly now in the possession of the Federals under Hunter and Dupont,, From Charleston - Results of the first day's fight and the sinking of the "Keobuk."
GLC05959.56.118
24 July 1863
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 21 (April 10, 1863)]
The victory at Charleston.
GLC05959.56.119
25 July 1863
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 22 (July 25, 1863)]
The siege & fall of Vicksburg, Threatened raid on Atlanta.
GLC05959.56.120
28 July 1863
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 24 (July 28, 1863)]
Morgan's Indiana Raid - the most destructive act in every sense ever undertaken by the Confederates, Pickett's Division "cut all to pieces" in the assault at Gettysburg.
GLC05959.56.121
30 November 1864
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 176, whole no. 3840 (November 30, 1864)]
Interesting from New Orleans, Typhoid fever very bad in Washington, Fighting in the Valley.
GLC05959.54.11
21 December 1864
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 185, whole no. 3849 (December 21, 1864)]
Message by Governor Brown of Georgia, Confederate Congress Proceedings, Attempt to Assassinate General Grant, Yankees Preparing Peace Propositions for South, Reports of a Late Washington Dispatch - Speakership of the 39th U.S. Congress, Resignations...
GLC05959.54.19
1864
[Photograph of General William J. Hardee]
Oval photograph of General Hardee (bearded and wearing epaulets) on one side of board and oval photograph of an unknown man on the verso. Date taken from document the photograph accompanied (GLC01179.01).
GLC01179.02
1864-1870
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
[Four Civil War documents related to John G. Walker and James Longstreet] [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC01404
1860-1870
[Instructions on the use of ciphers and codes]
Discusses ciphers and the numerous ways their messages may be concealed. Date estimated from other items in the group. In a collection with a letter by James Longstreet to John G. Walker.
GLC01404.02
[Receipt for a letter at the Headquarters of the Trans-Mississippi Department]
Partially printed document noting the receipt of "Letter No 3848" at the Assistant Adjutant General's office. In a collection with a letter by James Longstreet to John G. Walker, who was a Confederate Major General with a command in the Trans...
GLC01404.03
30 August 1864
Mason, A.H., fl. 1864
[Mess Bill]
Bill listing foodstuffs purchased from 30 September 1862 to 10 July 1863 under the command of Major General John G. Walker. Signed by Mason, who indicates he received payment on 30 August 1864.
GLC01404.04
November 1863
Duval, J.A., fl. 1863
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Duval. Explains the report of a scout named Jim Webb but states he does not have confidence in it. Informs that five of Colonel Tomlinson's men were...
GLC02414.115
circa 1863
[Decoded cypher telegram]
Possibly in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. States that eight deserters came into Gauley, West Virginia and the author asks what to do with them while in custody. The author could possibly be Colonel Carr Bailey White, who wrote other similar...
GLC02414.116
4 July 1863
White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871
Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel Carr Bailey White of the 12th Ohio Infantry. Gives Major Cadot's report of an ambush of the cavalry: "...two men killed and five wounded asks for surgeon...
GLC02414.117
[Decoded cypher telegram to Eliakim P. Scammon]
Possibly a copy in Scammon's hand. Reports on scouting activities. States that Lieutenant Blazer, a scout, is expected in tonight and will start for Lewisburg, West Virginia in the morning. Ends by saying "Your informant must be mistaken."...
GLC02414.118
[Orders of Captain Williams]
Possibly a copy in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. Talks of a court case. States that Captain Williams asked him for the names of the persons that pressed charges against Hines and Carey and the witnesses. On verso is a gravestone inscription...
GLC02414.119
16 April 1863 or 1864
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from N. Wilkinson]
Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio from Wilkinson as the Colonel Commanding Post. Writes that the supplies are in at the Adams express office and asks if he should pay the charges and send them to Scammon. With autograph...
GLC02414.120
20 April 1863 or 1864
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]
Telegram from David, the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs, to Captain Botsford asking if the Camp Piatt office can be closed tomorrow so he can make some necessary changes. With autograph endorsment signed of Brigadier General Scammon...
GLC02414.121
Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863
Telegram from a Colonel J.C. Paxton to Captain Botsford stating he is ready with 250 men and horses. With endorsment signed in initials of Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio (probably not in Scammon's hand) instructing to be ready to move at...
GLC02414.122
30 March 1863 or 1864
[Scammon endorsement on telegram to James L. Botsford]
Telegram from John T. Toland, Colonel Commanding to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General. Asks if some arms that are not needed at the post can be sent to the ordnance officer in Charleston, West Virginia. Scammon writes at...
GLC02414.123
2 April 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J.C. Paxton]
Telegram from Colonel J. C. Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon from Buffalo, West Virginia informing that he came from Ripley, West Virginia and that the Confederates are not there but it is reported they are six miles on the right. With autograph...
GLC02414.124
Telegram from Colonel J. C. Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon from Buffalo, West Virginia informing that 400-600 Confederate troops mounted on stolen horses are six miles to the west. Requests a steamer from Charleston, West Virginia with three...
GLC02414.125
30 March 1863
Telegram from Colonel John T. Toland to Captain James L. Botsford, the Assistant Adjutant General, informing that he must go to Cincinnati, Ohio tomorrow on leave. States that Lieutenant Colonel Hines will be in command at the post. With autograph...
GLC02414.126
circa March 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from William R. Brown]
Telegram from Colonel Brown of the 13th Virginia (West Virginia) stating that he believes the troops are in trouble at Hurricane [Bridge]. Asks if he can send two companies to their aid, leaving one left at Point Pleasant. With autograph...
GLC02414.127
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Henry H. Boggess]
Telegram from Captain Boggess, assistant quarter master to Brigadier General Scammon informing that the ships the Meigs and the Victor have been fired on four miles above Buffalo, West Virginia. Reports that one man was killed, a couple wounded, and...
GLC02414.128
8 September 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Colonel Jones]
Telegram from Colonel Jones to Brigadier General Scammon asking him for any information and to answer immediately. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating, "Nothing for you. When will you be here." On stationary of the U.S. Military...
GLC02414.129
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. D. Carter]
Telegram from Carter, Captain commanding post to Brigadier General Scammon informing that they have 400 or 500 militia with no arms. Asks if a lieutenant at Gallipolis, West Virginia can supply them because they are needed for public safety. Says...
GLC02414.130
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T K. McCann]
Telegram from McCann to Brigadier General Scammon informing that he can get two mountain howitzers for his division. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon in initials stating "Yes! When will you come?" On stationary of the U.S. Military...
GLC02414.131
13 April 1863
to James L. Botsford
Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Captain James L. Botsford asking if he can come to Charleston tomorrow morning and return to camp in the evening. With note in another hand at bottom. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from...
GLC02414.132
3 November 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T. Melvin]
Telegram from Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Melvin to Brigadier General Scammon in reference to Colonel Comley's application for leave to Ohio. With autograph endorsement signed in initials by Scammon stating answered. On stationary of the...
GLC02414.133
Telegram from Colonel Carr B. White telling Brigadier General Scammon, "at seven (7) oclock AM tomorrow." There are some doodles and computations on the verso along with the docket, possibly by Scammon. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.
GLC02414.134
17 May 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to J. C. Paxton]
Telegram to Colonel Paxton from an unknown soldier tells of some cavalry men shot by guerillas at Birch River. States the other camp said they cannot send ammunition because they too are expecting an attack. With autograph endorsement signed in...
GLC02414.135
4 April 1861
Horstmann Bros. & Co, fl. 1861
[Bill of sale]
Receipt for Confederate uniform purchased by William E. Jones in Philadelphia. Includes fabric amounts, buttons, collar, etc., and costs. Verso contains handwritten supplies, such as trumpets, feathers, cord, etc. Printed receipt with details...
GLC02711.26
30 June 1861
Hardy, William T., fl. 1861
[Receipt]
Receipt for one four-horse wagon and complete team for William E. Jones when he was organizing troops.
GLC02711.27
20 January 1859
Vilmorin Andrieux & Companie.
to J. H. Landell
Lists items shipped from Liverpool, including grape vines and fruit trees. Requests that the items be shipped to William E. Jones in Glad Springs, Virginia, as soon as possible.
GLC02711.28
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