Civil War Papers, 1832-1960

MS. 1860

Maryland Historical Society

Baltimore MD 21201-4674

MS. 1860

Civil War Collection, was re-foldered January 1997. The following items were not found at that time: [UNK] [UNK]

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Norman, Gustav W.

Papers containing excerpts from sources concerning the Civil War.

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Claggett, Thomas John to [Dr. Thomas Maddox]

4pp.

Oath of Allegiance.

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Johnson, Rev. Benjamin

Poem: The Battle of Bull Run

[1861] April 15

Lee, Sue P. to _____

Letter discussing the beginnings of the Civil War, and especially Virginia's position.

1861 April 25

Trimble, Gen., Headquarters to Marshal Kane

2pp.

Trimble's adjutant states he will deliver to J.H.Stone the muskets taken from St. Timothy's Hall.

1861 Oct. 1

Clark, Edward, Gov. of Texas to Charles C. Grafflin, Harris County

Appointment as 1st Lieut. In the San Jacinto Home Guards. 1p. printed form filled in. Noted as missing August 4, 1992.

1862

Blackford, Capt. Eugene to Mrs. Mary R. Blackford

This letter tells of the typical life of a soldier in the front line position. He writes of enemy attacks, and the attitude of fellow soldiers. Also included is a poem written about the Civil War. 4pp. Noted as missing 11/27/96.

[1862]

Diary - Civil War [author unknown]

1 vol.

Brief description of battle (possibly Gaines' Mills, June 27, 1862), account of actions, those wounded, etc. Speaks of the enemy as Federals and mentions Gen. [Arnold] Elzey and Lt. Rice of C Co.

1863

Civil War - Confederate Army

4pp

Letter from G.[Man?]cy to George [Archer?] from Confederate army headquarters at Camp Gregg near Quincy's Station. Has little to do, hates to write when has nothing to say. Cough better, and several times has been on verge of leave. Army in excellent health but can't move because wet weather makes toe roads bad. Asks after family in Richmond. Gets regular mail service as camp is between Fredericksburg and Port Royal.

1863 July-Aug.

Negro Troops - Civil War

Noted as missing 11/5/93.

1863 Dec. 15

Alexander, George W. from Prisoners of War

A letter sent to George W. Alexander by several prisoners of war thanking him for his kindness to them. This letter was presented when Alexander was transferred from his post at the Eastern District Military Prison, Richmond, VA. 1 p. reported missing April 29, 1986.

1864 Jan. 16

Conscript Order [Civil War] Richmond, VA.

1 p.

Special Orders No. 15 requiring a conscript to report to a contractor in Washington, D.C. Names mentioned include: Daniel Bowen, Arthur Doyle and William Kohlen.

1864 Jan. 26

Civil War - Provisions

1 p.

Requisition and receipt for forage for 20 horses for 6 days for M Company 4th Reg. Of W. VA. Cavalry from Capt. W. King.

1864 June 2

Goldsborough, Edmund K.

Commission as Assistant Surgeon in the Confederate Navy, No. 52. Signed by Stephen R. Mallory. 1p. Noted as missing August 5, 1992. Letter which accompanied the document transcribed below:

Edmund K. Goldsborough

The Westmoreland

Washington, D.C.

October 20 1941

My Dear Mrs. Iglehart,

I am glad to have your address and am sending my Father's Confederate paper. He was the youngest Surgeon in the Confederate Navy.

Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Elizabeth Tayloe Buchanan. I may have mentioned that at the end of the war, when my Father returned to Easton, he was met by Miss Buchanan at The Rest and she kissed him. Needless to say the kiss from one he loved so dearly helped to assuage his sorrow.

Trusting to have the pleasure of seeing you at The Plimhimmon next summer and with kindest regards, in which Mrs. Goldsborough joins,

Very Sincerely yours,

[Edmund K. Goldsborough, Jr.]

1864 Sept.23

Civil War - Letter

3pp.

Henry to Alice, from Ft. McHenry, on letter head paper with sketch of fort. Glad to receive package of fruit from home. 60 prisoners came from Baltimore hospital. Hopes for discharge soon. Elaborates on sketch of fort.

1865

Lincoln, Abraham - copy of documents relating to the death of

Letter from the mayor of Baltimore mourning the death of Lincoln, claims by the soldiers who captured Booth asking for the offered reward, letters and affidavits from the claims capturers of the assinsins of Sec. Seward. 6pp. Typescript.

1865 Jan. 23

Baylor, Lt. George - Descriptive list and account of James M.M.Conrad.

noted as missing 5/23/91.

1865 Feb.14

McKellip, Col. W[illia]M A.

1p.

Letter, written in behalf of friends of Mr. Blair, requesting the presence of Col. McKellip at Annapolis to assist in promoting Mr. Blair's gubenatorial election.

1865 March

Civil War Letters from a Union Soldier

2 letters.

A soldier camped near Washington, D.C. writes to his sister while waiting for marching orders.

1865 Mar.4

Porter, C.C., Ellicott Mills, MD to her nephew

3pp.

Porter's difficulty of finding a suitable boarding house in Washington; P. could meet her nephew in Baltimore at the Relay House; P's hopes peace will find her nephew unscathed.

1865 Apr. 10

Marye, W[illiam] N[elson] - Paroled Prisoner's Pass

Parole pass issued by the Appomattox Court House. Noted missing 8/6/92.

1865 July 2

Johnson, Thomas H.B.

Discharge from 1st Maryland Regiment, Hough's Company

1865 August

Mollna, Francis (Franz)

Discharge from Captain John Hancock's Company B, First Regiment of the Maryland Cavalry Volunteers (August 8, 1865); [Baltimore] City Register Office certificate for discharge pay (August 22, 1865); Receipt for discharge pay (August 24, 1865).

1869 Aug. 7

PA Adjutant General's Office, Harrisburg to Samuel R. Barr

1p.

Certificate (xerox copy) issued from the Adjutant General's Office of the PA Militia which notes that Samuel R. Barr was mustered into Co. K of the 34th Regiment of the PA Militia on July 2, 1862 and That he was mustered out with his company on August 10, 1863. D.B. McCreary is mentioned in the reference.

1876 Aug. 5

Garfield, J.A. to Col. Harrison Adreon

noted as missing 7/86.

1906 Jan.-May

Elliot, George W.

Discharge - Civil War

1920 July 21

Johnson, Thomas H.B.

Pension dropped.; Theodosia Johnson mentioned. [photocopy]

1922 Jan.25

Williams, Mrs. Lewis W., nee Stump

Recollections of Civil War, ; of War of 1812

These recollections of the War of 1812 are from Mrs. William's father, John Stump; the recollections of the Civil War are her own; they both originate in Perry Point which was owned by the Stump family. 2pp.xerox.

1937 Sept.21

Dance, E. Scott to May Sellman

Letter recalling his friends in Companies A and B of the Maryland Line and campaigns, battles and military actions in West Virginia. Names mentioned include: Arthur Bond, G.W. Booth, Col. Brown, Milton J. Dance, [William] Edelen, Gen. William E. Jones, Major Smith, [William] Wilson, and William Zimmerman.

1953 Nov. 17

Early, Gen. Jubal A.

Charles McC. Mathias, A New Look at the Battle of Monacacy. Speech to the Historical Society of Frederick County. Study of the Battle of the Monacacy, July 9, 1864, and the effect of Gen. Lew Wallace's stand on slowing Gen. Jubla A. Early's thurst at Washington. 21pp. Typescript.