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"To The People Of New Orleans" Broadside, By John T. Monroe, April 25, 1862., John T. Monroe
"To The People Of New Orleans" Broadside, By John T. Monroe, April 25, 1862., John T. Monroe
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this item, a broadside about 12" x 18", Mayor of New Orleans John T. Monroe addresses the citizens of that city just prior to its capitulation in the American Civil War, April 25, 1862.
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Anderson thanks addressee Mr. Sickel for his interesting letter (not included) and summarizes the journey of the USS Nautilus under the polar ice cap and across the North Pole on August 3, 1958. The letter is typed on USS Nautilus stationary.
Thomas A. Askew Letter, Thomas A. Askew
Thomas A. Askew Letter, Thomas A. Askew
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Askew writes to several correspondents regarding some business matters and payments. Letter on stationary featuring political flag of the Confederate States of America and entitling reading "Head Quarters Chatham Artillery." Chatham Artillery was a militia organization from Savannah Georgia that entered service for the Confederacy in 1862.
John W. Caldwell Summarizes His Career In The Confederate Army In A Letter, 1887, John W. Caldwell
John W. Caldwell Summarizes His Career In The Confederate Army In A Letter, 1887, John W. Caldwell
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
On Logan County Bank stationary, Caldwell recalls his ranks and commands over the course of the Civil War. At the time of writing he was president of the bank.
Wade Hampton Letter Regarding Memorium Of General E. Lee To Colonel Charles Marshall, 1871., Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton Letter Regarding Memorium Of General E. Lee To Colonel Charles Marshall, 1871., Wade Hampton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Wade Hampton writes to Colonel Charles Marshall a letter in memorium of General Robert E. Lee. He discusses and honors General Lee's "great deeds & spotless virtue", "marvelous military career", and utmost desire to serve, dated March 28, 1871.
Signed Photograph Of Robert E. Lee And George Peabody (And Others) At White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, August 1869., Unknown
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This photograph, taken 1869 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, is the last photograph of Robert E. Lee before his death in 1870. Seen by some as a symbol of early reconciliation between North and South, the image features Lee (seated, 2nd from left) alongside George Peabody (seated, 3rd from left). Peabody was a British-American industrialist and philanthropist who supported the Union during the war, but was fêted by fellow guests at the Springs in 1869 for his postwar generosity and investment in the Southern education system. Both he and Lee shared the belief that education was the best means …
U.S. Army General Robert Anderson Letter In Which He Provides His Autograph, Roxbury, Mass., October 28, 1866., Robert Anderson
U.S. Army General Robert Anderson Letter In Which He Provides His Autograph, Roxbury, Mass., October 28, 1866., Robert Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Anderson apologizes for his delayed response to the request for his autograph.
Carte De Visite, Confederate Generals Sterling Price, John Magruder, William Hardeman, Henry Allen, And Thomas C. Hindman In Mexico, In Civilian Dress, Ca. 1866; Print From Negative By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
These Confederate Generals left the United States for Mexico at the close of the Civil War. Standing in the rear (left to right) are John Bankhead Magruder and William P. Hardeman. Seated (left to right) are Henry W. Allen, Sterling Price, and Thomas C. Hindman. Verso indicates original negative by Matthew Brady. Verso annotations do not appear to be completely correct in identification of subjects.
Percival Drayton Letter To Ely Mccauley, July 28, 1865, Washington, D.C., Percival Drayton
Percival Drayton Letter To Ely Mccauley, July 28, 1865, Washington, D.C., Percival Drayton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Drayton writes he is glad to hear that McCauley's health is improving and invites him to Washington, D.C. if he has time to visit. At the time of writing, McCauley was a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy and Drayton was head of the Bureau of Navigation and Office of Detail within the Navy; this letter is written on the bureau's stationary.
A Letter From Robert E. Lee Containing His Autograph For General J.M. St. John. Cartersville, Virginia, July 25, 1865., Robert Edward Lee
A Letter From Robert E. Lee Containing His Autograph For General J.M. St. John. Cartersville, Virginia, July 25, 1865., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from Robert E. Lee to General J.M. St. John containing his autograph for the gratification of those who befriended their prisoners. Written near Cartersville, Virginia; dated July 22nd, 1865.
Discharge Of Myron Kennedy, U.S. Government
Discharge Of Myron Kennedy, U.S. Government
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Myron Kennedy, 19, of New York, is discharged from the United States Army in June 1865 after almost 3 years of service.
Letter From Joseph E. Johnston To Winnie, Joseph Eggleston Johnston
Letter From Joseph E. Johnston To Winnie, Joseph Eggleston Johnston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter from Joseph E. Johnston to Winnie, written at Charlotte, N.C. on April 23, 1865, less than two weeks after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Johnston discusses the state of his forces and the Confederacy.
Report Of Effective Strength Of Cavalry Brigade Signed By Robert H. Anderson, Lawtonville, S.C., January 30, 1865., Robert H. Anderson
Report Of Effective Strength Of Cavalry Brigade Signed By Robert H. Anderson, Lawtonville, S.C., January 30, 1865., Robert H. Anderson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Form signed by Confederate General Robert H. Anderson indicating his cavalry unit had an effective strength of over 1000 men.
Six Military And Patriotic Illustrated Songs. Elaborately Colored. In A Novel Form. Series No. 1., Charles Magnus, John F. Poole, W. J. Florence, George P. Holt, Daniel Decatur Emmett, Tony Pastor, Dan Bryant
Six Military And Patriotic Illustrated Songs. Elaborately Colored. In A Novel Form. Series No. 1., Charles Magnus, John F. Poole, W. J. Florence, George P. Holt, Daniel Decatur Emmett, Tony Pastor, Dan Bryant
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This publication contains the lyrics to six songs, each accompanied by a color illustration, and an advertisement on the last page.
1. Our Grandfathers' Days
2. The Captain with his Whiskers
3. Want — A Substitute
4. Dixie's Land
5. Young American and ould Ireland
6. Kingdom Coming
Photograph, Four Unidentified United States Officers In Group Portrait Photograph By W.P. Egbert, Davenport, Iowa, No Date., W. P. Egbert
Photograph, Four Unidentified United States Officers In Group Portrait Photograph By W.P. Egbert, Davenport, Iowa, No Date., W. P. Egbert
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Four United States/Union/Federal officers pose in a group portrait photograph; two are seated, two stand. Each holds a sword. No subjects are identified but the verso of the photocard identifies W.P. Egbert, "Ambrotype and Photograph Artist," of Davenport, Iowa, as the creator. Creation date presumably American Civil War era, 1861-1865.
Letter From James Harrison To James A. Seddon, December 23, 1864., James Harrison
Letter From James Harrison To James A. Seddon, December 23, 1864., James Harrison
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Harrison, colonel in the Confederate Army, suggests to the Confederate Secretary of War James Seddon the establishment of an alliance with Comanche Native Americans to disrupt United States trade and government routes in the West.
John H. Kelly Letter To Major E.S. Barford, Dated July 28, 1864., John Herbert Kelly
John H. Kelly Letter To Major E.S. Barford, Dated July 28, 1864., John Herbert Kelly
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Confederate brigadier general John H. Kelly writes a letter at 1 a.m., describing his slow progress and intentions to "strike the Flat Shoals and Jonesboro war." Dated July 28, 1864, at "McDonega & Atlanta Road."
Francis Pickens Letter To Col. Manigault Allowing Lieut. Col. Glover To Acquire To 160 Rifled Muskets For Defense. Summerville, South Carolina. July 23, 1864., Francis Wilkinson Pickens
Francis Pickens Letter To Col. Manigault Allowing Lieut. Col. Glover To Acquire To 160 Rifled Muskets For Defense. Summerville, South Carolina. July 23, 1864., Francis Wilkinson Pickens
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
F.W. Pickens orders that Colonel Manigault at Charleston allow Lieutenant Colonel Glover to have 160 rifled muskets for his reserve 1st Regiment in Summerville, South Carolina. Signed by F.W. Pickens, July 23, 1864.
Wade Hampton Battlefield Note, Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton Battlefield Note, Wade Hampton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A small (12x8cm) battlefield note. Wade Hampton was a Confederate General from South Carolina. In 1876 he became governor of that state.
Copy Of A Letter From John Hunt Morgan To Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston Regarding The Former's Arrival In Richmond And Interview With Confederate President Jefferson Davis., John Hunt Morgan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Confederate General John H. Morgan writes to General Joseph E. Johnston to relate Morgan's conversation with Jefferson Davis, in which he requested restoration of his command. Morgan also mentions the possible expedition intended against Nashville. He informs Johnson of information, from an officer who had escaped from the Nashville Penitentiary, that claimed there would be no difficulty in accomplishing all intended in Nashville as there were no more than three hundred troops, "most of whom were negroes," dated April 3, 1864.
Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert
Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Phillip Siebert is mustered as a substitute soldier in the United States Army in return for $300.
Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina
Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Instrument indicating Sareon received $1250 from S.C. for having Hooker, his slave, build military fortifications in the state.
General A.H. Terry Assumes Command And Names His Staff, Folly Island, Sc, 1864, Alfred H. Terry
General A.H. Terry Assumes Command And Names His Staff, Folly Island, Sc, 1864, Alfred H. Terry
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Terry, U.S Army, assumes command of the north district of the Department of the South at Folly Island, S.C., near Charleston and names his headquarters staff.
Military Order, Issued And Signed By Thomas Hindman. January 14, 1864, Thomas Carmichael Hindman
Military Order, Issued And Signed By Thomas Hindman. January 14, 1864, Thomas Carmichael Hindman
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Military order issuing Sargent T.J. McKie to report to Brig. Genl. Anderson to be assigned a position within Hindman's divison. Issued and signed by Thomas Hindman. Endorsements on docket, recto, by Manigault and Barth. January 14,1864.
John A. Wharton Letter To Joseph Wheeler Regarding Pistols, John A. Wharton
John A. Wharton Letter To Joseph Wheeler Regarding Pistols, John A. Wharton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Wharton writes Wheeler regarding the equipment of various units with pistols.
Jeb Stuart Letter, Jeb Stuart
Jeb Stuart Letter, Jeb Stuart
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. (Jeb) Stuart writes to an unspecified general requesting details of a report by another officer regarding Manassas.
Jeb Stuart Letter To Commanding General Requesting Information. Culpeper, Virginia, April 12, 1863., James Ewell Brown ("Jeb") Stuart
Jeb Stuart Letter To Commanding General Requesting Information. Culpeper, Virginia, April 12, 1863., James Ewell Brown ("Jeb") Stuart
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Jeb Stuart's letter to his "General" requesting that the information that requires Stuart's attention, regarding General Trimble's capture of Manassas, be sent back to him. He further mentions that the news of "Old Milroy" makes him "itch to get hold of him." Sent from Culpeper, Virginia. Dated April 12th, 1863.
Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley
Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Jackson signs as Major General just weeks before his death. "Subsistence stores" or "provisions" in this case consist of bulk amounts of bacon, flour, rice, soap, salt, and vinegar. Countersigned by Major W.J. Hawks and Major George W. T. Kearsley. Dated April 1st, 1863.
S.F. Dupont, Aboard U.S.S. Wabash, Orders Commander T.H. Patterson, Aboard The U.S.S. James Adger, To Take The "Montauk" In Tow To Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863., Samuel Francis Du Pont
S.F. Dupont, Aboard U.S.S. Wabash, Orders Commander T.H. Patterson, Aboard The U.S.S. James Adger, To Take The "Montauk" In Tow To Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863., Samuel Francis Du Pont
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Samuel Francis DuPont, Rear Admiral Commanding, South Atlantic Blocking Squadron, aboard U.S.S. Wabash, orders Commander T.H. Patterson, aboard the U.S.S. James Adger, to take the "Montauk" in tow to Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. DuPont also mentions the ships that are already in the sound. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863.
Letter Of Recommendation From Sterling Price To General S. Cooper Regarding Mr. John W. Polk For A Position Within His Quarter Master Department. Grenada, Mississippi. January 5, 1863., Sterling Price
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter of recommendation from Sterling Price to General S. Cooper regarding Mr. John W. Polk for a position within the Quarter Master Department of his army. Price says Folk is of "high character," "excellent business capacity and habits," "perfect sobriety" and deserves a position where he can be both useful and compensated. Grenada, Mississippi. January 5, 1853.