civil war manuscripts - American Memory from the Library of Congress

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Gardner, Francis R. and George USMC
Collection, 1855-1902. 8 items.
In part, transcripts.
Includes a postwar account of the reenforcement of Fort
Pickens, Fla., by Union forces, Apr. 12, 1861. Also, transcripts
of official naval correspondence and clippings of Gideon Welles'
version of the event.
337
Garesche, Julius P. Maj.; Asst. Adj. Gen., USA
Register, 1861. 1 v.
Official Army Register, for 1861 (1861). Includes notations
by Garesche to show changes made during the year.
338
Garfield, James Abram (1831-1881), Pres., U.S.
Papers, 1831-81. 80,350 items.
Contains official correspondence, reports, general and special
orders, maps, and miscellaneous items relating to the Sandy
Valley and Shiloh campaigns, and Garfield's command of the
42d Ohio Volunteers and the 18th and 20th brigades, Army of
the Ohio.
Published index and microfilm copy (177 reels) available.
339
Garfield, Lucretia Rudolph (1832-1918)
Papers, 1844-1918. ca. 55,000 items.
Contains four letters from Joe Rudolph to his sister Lucretia
(Mrs. James A. Garfield), 1861-65, written from camps in
Ohio, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Provides a detailed account of
the Arkansas Post expedition, particularly the capture of Fort
Hindman.
Finding aid available.
340
Garrett, Robert (1783-1857),
and Family Railroad Official; Financier
Papers, 1820-80. ca. 29,000 items.
Correspondence and financial papers relating to the operation
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Includes information
on the movement of troops and supplies, civilian arrests, and
the release of Jefferson Davis from Fort Monroe after the war.
Also, miscellaneous letters between President Lincoln and members
of his Cabinet, and letters from various military officers
and political officials.
Finding aid available.
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