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21 May 1861
Confederate States of America. Congress
An act relative to prisoners of war
Confederate act concerning prisoners of war during the Civil War. With war department stamp on verso.
GLC08979.01
1864
Unknown
[Prisoner of War autograph album]
Includes signatures of Union generals captured during the siege of Charleston: Eliakim Scammon, Henry Wessells, Truman Seymour, Alexander Shaler, as well as many soldiers and officers. Also signed by Confederate Stephen D. Mobley, Capt. 32nd Georgia...
GLC04225
circa 1868
Russell, Andrew J. (1829-1902)
Views of the American West
One photograph album entitled, "Views of the American West," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Consists of 30 albumen prints, each with a typed caption below each photograph. Photographs capture scenes of the developing American West and emphasize the...
GLC04349
1863
Whiting, William (1813-1873)
Military arrests in time of war
Printed by the Government Printing Office. Written as Solicitor of the War Department. The work serves as a guide for military arrests during war. Discusses various topics such as the Enrollment Act of 1863, arrests on suspicion, martial law, and...
GLC01265.16
circa 1864
[Ticket for "The War for the Union"]
Admits one school scholar to "Brady & Gardner's Gorgeous Tableaux of 'The War for the Union,' " (a photography exhibition compiled by noted Civil War photographers Alexander Gardner and Mathew Brady). Contains positive quotations reviewing the...
GLC06452.05.07
1864 - 31 December 1864
Penfield, James Allen (d. 1910)
[Union Prisoner of War autograph album]
Contains over 900 prisoner of war officer signatures and their ranks. Ornate hand drawn title page, "Autographs of U. S. Officers, Prisoners of War confined at Richmond, Virginia, Macon, Georgia - Savannah Georgia - Charleston, South Carolina -...
GLC02262
1861-1865 ca.
Stonewall Jackson's War Horse Old Sorrel
Foster, Richmond, Va. Oversized card. Handwritten identification on back: "Old Sorrel. Stonewall Jackson's war horse he was on this horse May 2nd 1863 when he was mortally wounded and died the 10th 39 years old. The horse died at Soldiers Home...
GLC05137.166
1861-1877
The State, War and Navy Department
One engraving entitled "The State, War and Navy Department" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War and Navy Department building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0218
14 October 1861
McDowell, Irvin (1818-1885)
to Secretary of War Simon Cameron
General McDowell, commanding Division of the Potomac, writes to Cameron, Secretary of War. Recommends Captain James A. Hardie, 5th Artillery, for appointment as assistant inspector general. Writes "He is, beyond question, one of the most competent...
GLC02463.13
Pollard, Edward Albert (1831-1872)
The second year of the war
Written by Pollard, the editor of the "Richmond Examiner," which supported the Confederacy but was hostile to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. First edition copy printed by Charles B. Richardson in New York at 596 Broadway. This book, along...
GLC00267.309
The first year of the war
Written by Pollard, the editor of the "Richmond Examiner," which supported the Confederacy but was hostile to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Second edition copy printed in New York by Charles B. Richardson at 594 and 596 Broadway. Title...
GLC00267.308
n.d.
Morris, John W. (fl. 1890)
War Claims Against The United States
A digest of laws and practice relative to war claims against the United States written by attorney John W. Morris, an expert in pension cases.
GLC03523.10.238
1866
Melville, Herman (1819-1891)
Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
First edition copy of Melville's only book of poetry dedicated to the 300,000 men who died for the Union cause during the Civil War. Printed by Harper Brothers, Publishers, New York. Embossed with stamp of Wm. Young, Bookseller and Stationer, Troy...
GLC00465
Large gathering of African-American troops
Image shows a large group of African-American troops gathered in front of one wooden building and a larger brick structure. Also visible is a large bird house, situated upon a tripod. Graphite inscription on verso "18" "3.00--" "3.00--" "Colored...
GLC05111.02.1324
1861
Grant, M. B. (fl. 1861)
Map of the Seat of War
Compiled and drawn by M. B. Grant, lithographed by R. H. Howell, and published by T. A. Burke of the Morning News Office. Shows eastern Virginia (mostly Manassas and vicinity) and part of Maryland. A manuscript note on the bottom by a quartermaster...
GLC05987.22
Manouvrier, Julius (1816-1875)
Plan of the Seat of War
Lithographic map of the Chesapeake Bay area and the border between Virginia and Maryland with an inset of Harper's Ferry, by J. Manouvrier & Co., a cartographer in New Orleans, Louisiana. Backed with cloth.
GLC05987.24
"When This Cruel War is Over."
Advertisement /song sheet with small hand-colored picture of Union soldiers in the countryside entitled "Reconnoitering Party after the battle of Gettysburg."
GLC04706.26
3 November 1864
Seddon, James A. (fl. 1863-)
Report of the Secretary of War
GLC06745.287
2 May 1865
Chandler, D.T. (fl.1865)
to E.M. Stanton, Sec. of War
GLC06979.09
Photo of American navy ship
From the shore.
GLC08284.154
Two sailors in rowboat in front and a man on a horse on the shore.
GLC08284.155
15 August 1863
Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904)
[A Confederate Assessment of the War]
Mentions the high price of food. States that he believes the Confederacy is doomed. "I beleave [sic] the South first started on a just course but our wickedness and diobediians [sic] has brought us to what [where] we are: and I dont think the South...
GLC02715.067
circa 1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances (fl. 1860 - 1916)
A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee
One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Frances wrote their name on the document.
GLC03523.09.59.01
First a manuscript copy and then typed.
GLC03523.09.59
One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Typed copy of GLC03523.09.59.01. Frances wrote their name on the document.
GLC03523.09.59.02
1865- ca. [Post war]
Roche, Thomas C.
Post-war view of Richmond from Gamble's Hill.
Former owner claims the photographer may be Tomas Roche. Taken from a slightly different angle than Gardner's famous 6 April 1865 panoramic photograph which shows the destruction of Richmond. Visible in the distance are the Spotswood Hotel [as...
GLC05111.01.0290
1862/02/07
Cameron, Simon (1799-1889)
As secretary of war, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Given Feb 7 1862" "Sec. of War Simon Cameron." Ink inscription on verso "Given Feb 7 1862."
GLC05111.02.0994
[Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters]
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large white building (Probably the Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters, Washington, D.C.). Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0210
24 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Regarding African American troops in Missouri]
President Lincoln states that commissioners are "to appraise negroes in Missouri." Mentions that he was previously unaware of General Order No. 135 issued in mid-November 1863 by General John McAllister Schofield, in command of the Department of...
GLC03096
circa 1861
Brady, Mathew B., fl. 1823-1896;
Brady's Incidents of the War (General McClellan)
One undated image entitled "Brady's Incidents of the War (General McClellan)," was taken by Mathew Brady. Image is of General Morrell's Brigade at Miner's Hill, Virginia. The men are gathered around a tree trunk. Those pictured include the aide-de...
GLC03087
27 May 1864
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
Resolutions declaring the supremacy of the civil over the military law.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.101
1869/05/06
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
Executive Order removing civil servant in accordance with Tenure of Office Act
Executive order advising that a civil servant has been suspended from his position in accordance with the Tenure of Office Act. Cancelled, with name scraped-off.
GLC06597
19 December 1866
McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897)
to the Adjutant General, U.S.A. War Department
Rejects his appointment as Brevet Brigadier General dated 27 November. In part: "This is the Second Brevet of that grade, tendered to me for different services: one, with the army in the field - which I now hold - as Brigadier General by Brevet for...
GLC02649.35
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
Speech... on the war for the Union
Printed by the Globe (Washington).
GLC08550
6 July 1863
Hodges, George P. (fl. 1863-1894)
[Parole for Hodges, a Confederate Prisoner of War]
Partially printed document created at Vicksburg, indicating that Hodges, "a Prisoner of War…in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg," vows not to take up arms against the United States. Also signed by Captain Jonathan O. [Dun?] of...
GLC02386.01
Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War.
First edition of Melville's only book of poetry. Inscribed on inital blank facing the titlepage: "Major Edward Y. Lansing from H. Melville. As a souvenir of his soldier hospitality at the cavalry camp in the Virginia woods, April 1864." Also...
GLC00768.01
5 December 1863
Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889)
to James A. Seddon, Secretary of War
Re: "property of having scouts and pickets. . . between Richmond and Pamunkey, also the necessity of reinforcing Genl. Lee's army. . .Genl. Longstreet I hope will give the means. . ."
GLC08371.01
July 1863
Gardner, Alexander, (1821-1882)
Incidents of the War. Gettysburg. July, 1863
Negative by T. H. O'Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1865. A view taken from Cemetery Ridge, looking into town. Two men stand on the road in the immediate foreground. A group of tents is located in the field just in front of the town.
GLC03588.04
Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882)
Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols.
These albums are in the original format, showing photographs taken while in Brady's studio. Depicts Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg, etc.
GLC03547
Baumgarten, J. (fl. 1861)
Seat of War Manassas and its Vicinity
Printed map detailing the battleground of 18 and 21 July 1861 at the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run). Includes major roads and railroads, showing Washington D.C. on the right side. Contains descriptive text beneath the map. At the bottom is a...
GLC05987.26
circa 1862
Map of the Present Seat of War in Missouri
Lithographic Confederate Civil War map on light blue paper. Illustrates the border area between Missouri and Kentucky. Manouvrier was a cartographer in New Orleans, Louisiana. His company was named J. Manouvrier & Co.
GLC05987.23
25 January 1862
Scientific American
Scientific American. [Vol. 6, no. 4 (January 25, 1862)]
GLC00005.02
11 February 1923
Barton, William E. (fl. 1923-)
Abraham Lincoln and the American Ideal
sermon given in Chicago
GLC08880.008
circa 1796
Dawson, George (fl. 1796)
[Response to a notification from the War Office]
Verification of age and other identifying information for George Dawson. Noted as an "exact copy" on the document.
GLC01450.612.03
Rogers, J., (fl. 1860)
[Revolutionary War Generals and Notable Soliders] South Carolina
One engraving entitled "[Revolutionary War Generals and Notable Soliders] South Carolina" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Frances Marion, Thomas Pinckney, William Washington, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens. Engraved by J. Rogers.
GLC08878.0104
1871
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
[Group portrait of five Native American men]
No series assigned. Negative number 349.
GLC03095.94
circa 1880-1890
Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912)
Buying a substitute in the North during the war
Image comments negatively upon the Northern policy of allowing men to find a substitute to take their place in the draft. Shows a well-dressed and dandified agent with a holstered pistol showing a timid gentleman into a low class pub where the...
GLC00493.07
Stevens, Isaac Ingalls
Group of officers and two African-American workers
Image shows a group of six artillery officers posed on the front porch of General Stevens' house in Beaufort, South Carolina. In front of the porch stand two African-American workers, one is holding the reins of a horse, which is in the center of...
GLC05111.02.1352
1876
Barrett, Joseph O. (1823-1898)
"Old Abe!" the live war-eagle of Wisconsin
Tells the story of "Old Abe" the eagle who for years accompanied a Union Army Company into battle.
GLC00267.225
1861-1865
Newspapers (mostly union) reporting events during the war
Mostly NYC and Boston
GLC08429
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