civil war manuscripts - American Memory from the Library of Congress

June 20, 1863, requesting aid in gathering signatures on
petitions.
1049
Wood, Henry Clay (1832-1918) Col., USA
Papers, 1838-1907. ca. 300 items.
In part, photocopies and transcripts.
Includes some material concerning the Battle of Wilson's
Creek; miscellaneous orders, accounts, and receipts; Wood's
commission as colonel in William Adams' 1st Missouri Cavalry;
official correspondence regarding Wood's service in the 11th
U.S. Infantry; and information on recruiting, supplies, and military
organization in northeast Missouri in 1861.
1050
Wood Family
Papers, 1836-1906. 28 items.
In part, transcripts.
Contains the papers of William W. Wood (1816-1882) and
his son, Thomas Newton Wood (1854-1919). Includes three
letters to W. W. Wood, Apr.—Nov. 1864, concerning the construction
of naval vessels and torpedoes; a letter from John
Lenthall to Adm. Francis H. Gregory, Apr. 29, 1864, on a contract
for the construction of launches and torpedo boats; and a
naval contract with the Clute brothers of Schenectady, N.Y.,
for six picket boats designed by Wood.
Naval Historical Foundation collection.
1051
Woodbury, Levi (1789-1851) and
Charles Levi (1820-1898)
Papers, 1638-1899. ca. 18,350 items.
Includes the diary of Virginia Woodbury Fox (wife of Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, Gustavus V. Fox), which contains
numerous references to Cabinet meetings, troop reviews, war
plans, political and military leaders, the arrival and departure
of various warships, and troop movements.
Finding aid available.
1052
Woodford, Stewart Lyndon (1835-1913) Col., USA
Collection, 1865-1908. 4 items.
Includes a petition from J. T. Welsman to Woodford, Apr.
21, 1865, Charleston, S.C., requesting permission to go north
on parole on family and business matters, and Woodford's negative
response, Apr. 29, 1865, Hilton Head, S.C.
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