1863, history

Map of the country between the York and James Rivers in 1862 and 1863 ...

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Dead Confederate sharpshooter in "Devil's De...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bealeton, Virginia. View of camp of 93d New York Volunteers

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A. J. Byram, 10th Iowa Infantry

Photograph shows portrait of Corporal Andrew J. Byram of Co. K, 10th Iowa Infantry Regiment, in uniform. No. 402.

The war in Virginia - Officers and men of Meade's army discovering unb...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 17, no. 424 (1863 Nov. 14), p. 120.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania November 1863. Dedication of Gettysburg battl...

No. 4426. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy s... More

[Union troops on rocks climbing to the summit of Lookout Mountain] / J...

Photograph shows soldiers led by Captain John Wilson reenacting climb to plant 8th Kentucky Infantry Regiment battle flag on the summit of Lookout Mountain (Source: Will Stapp, January 2016). Photographed by Ro... More

[Morris Island, South Carolina. U.S. Fleet offshore]

A black and white photo of ships in the ocean. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Little Round Top, American Civil War Glass N...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Pine Cottage", Civil War soldiers winter quarters

Caption continues: "(US Army Signal corps "Brady photographs" catalogue, 1921, no. B-256)".

William H. Lambert, Capt. 33rd N.J. Infantry., U.S.A.

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of lower end of Fredericksburg, [...]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bombardment of Fort M'Allister by the iron-clad fleet / from a sketch ...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 326 (1863 March 28), p. 196.

Views from Confederate fort on Peachtree street looking south, towards...

No. B635. Hand written on back of mount in ink: Close up of cannon. Hand written on back of mount in ink: Miller, III, 123. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Major General A.A. Humphreys & staff. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Photograph shows Major General A.A. Humphreys, seated, and staff posed in front of a tent.

[Morris Island, South Carolina. Bombproof for telegraph operator in tr...

An old black and white photo of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[William H. Lambert, Union officer, full-length portrait, standing, wi...

Identification provided by Amy Jones in April 2011, based on carte de visite in her collection. From Civil War database: Lambert enlisted in 1863 as a First Lieutenant, served in the New Jersey 27th Infantry a... More

Stacy's Photographic Ambrotype Rooms during American Civil War

Photograph shows Union soldiers, an African American civilian and white civilian, in front of shack with sign "Stacy's Photographic Ambrotype Rooms" likely located in the Southern United States. Coyright by "G... More

Genl Rawlings[sic]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Bust portrait of officer in uniform. Title inscribed lower left. Rawlins was promoted to Brigadier General, 11 August 1863. Purchase; Conner & Rosenkranz; 1986; (DLC/PP-1986:108).

Pickets of the First Louisiana "Native Guard" guarding the New Orleans...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 March 7, p. 369.

Headquarters Army of Potomac - Wallach's house, Culpeper, Virginia Sep...

No. 1295. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. 2, p. 345, Wallach House, Meade's Hdq. at Culpeper, Va. Oct. 1863". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

General Joseph Hooker and staff, Falmouth, Virginia, June 1863

No. 950. Photographer from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Zeller, published by the Center for Civil War Photography, c2003. Officers' names and o... More

Capt. Thomas Alexander, 80th New York Infantry, September, 1863

No. 7605. Alternate title, and photographer from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Zeller, published by the Center for Civil War Photography, c2003.... More

The Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, on battle field of Gettysburg

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Winslow Homer - Campaign sketches. The coffee call / H.W. [i.e. W.H.]

Print shows Army of the Potomac soldiers waiting for coffee at a campfire in an encampment. Purchase; William Reese Company; 2013; (DLC/PP-2013:089.01).

The ruins of Lawrence, Kansas / sketched by a correspondent.

Print shows ruins of buildings in Lawrence, Kansas, following attack by William Quantrill and his Confederate raiders. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 7, no. 351 (1863 September 19), p. 604.

Emmitsburg, Maryland. Mount St. Mary's college

Public domain photograph of building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms; African American soldier...

Picryl description: Public domain image of horse riding, cavalry, military, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The food question down south, Confederate States of America

Editorial cartoon shows Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate states, offering a new pair of boots to General Beauregard who, though barefoot, would rather have food for his troops.

U.S. Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg General Hospital, August, 1863

Photograph shows members of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, who helped to run the general hospital at Camp Letterman in Gettysburg.

Interior Views of Fort Sumter, Charleston, S.C. taken by a Confederate...

Photograph showing ruins inside Fort Sumter. No. 4377. Date and photographer's name from 99 Historic Images of Civil War Charleston, ed. by Garry Adelman, John Richter, and Bob Zeller, Center for Civil War Pho... More

[Morris Island, South Carolina. Battery Hays. One 8-inch Parrot Rifle ...

An old black and white photo of a stone building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bealeton, Virginia. Company E, 93d New York Infantry

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Capt. E. J. Kuhn, 10th Iowa - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows portrait of Captain Elbert J. Kuhn of Co. G, 10th Iowa Infantry Regiment, in uniform. Notation on verso: Severely wounded at Champion's Hill, May 16 - 63. Notation on verso: Handy.

Battery D, 2d (i.e. 5th?) U.S. Artillery, going into action on south s...

No. 4212. Caption on verso from Gardner's photographic sketchbook of the war: "Battery D, Second United States Artillery". Illus. in: E468.7 .G2, Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gard... More

View of Gettysburg from the Northwest

No. 970. Date from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Zeller, published by the Center for Civil War Photography, c2003. Caption continues: First and ... More

Rebel Negro pickets as seen through a field-glass

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1863 Jan. 10.

[Falmouth, Virginia, vicinity. The Phillips house immediately after th...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Burnside and Hooker, November 1862-April 1863.

Soldier's dream song - Public domain American sheet music

[Culpeper, Virginia General Judson Kilpatrick of the 3d Division, Cava...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863.

The R.R. Cut, Seminary ridge, Gettysburg

Title inscribed lower right. Inscribed above image: Where Lt. Col. Dawes with the reserve assisted by two of Fowler's regts. captured a number of the enemy. Formerly Waud no. C-69. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/... More

An old soldier - Public domain scenic drawing

"An old warhorse" on mount. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.125) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

An old soldier - Public domain scenic drawing

"An old warhorse" on mount. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.125) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Headquarters of Christian Commission, Germantown, Virginia (?)

No. 4151. Illus. in: Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, [c1866], v. II, pl. 53. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. VII, p. 337". Gift; Co... More

[Group shot, officers of the 54th Mass. Colored]

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of three officers of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Sitters have been identified as Second Lieutenant Ezekiel G. Tomlinson, Captain Luis F. Emilio (center), an... More

On the march to Gettysburg, Warrenton Junction

Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. C-75. Gift; J.P. Morgan; 1919; (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1002). Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Bodies of Federal soldiers, killed on July 1...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Gettysburg, June-July, 1863.

Capitol, Washington, D.C., north-east view. Dome and front unfinished,...

Photograph shows construction on the U.S. Capitol building. No. 276. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with... More

Beaufort, S.C., house used as hospital for "contrabands"

Photo shows a two story house which was used as a hospital for fugitive slaves during Union occupation of Beaufort, South Carolina. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Photograph reproduced in: ... More

8th U.S. Infantry at Headquarters Army of Potomac near Fairfax Court H...

Group portrait of troops with military band at left. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of eg... More

[District of Columbia. Company E, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry, at Fort L...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, view of the defenses of Washington. Shows 27 African Americans in two lines with rifles resting on the ground.

On the field of battle, mother!

Music associated with the Union side

A Negro family coming into the Union lines

Photo shows African American men, women, and children seated in front of and inside a mule-drawn covered wagon. Artist Alfred Waud worked up a sketch from this photograph, probably made in his presence by David... More

The slaughter pen at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 19th century stereoscop...

Stereograph showing dead soldiers in an area called the slaughter pen to the right of the Union line at the foot of Round Top in Gettysburg in July of 1863. No. 253. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photo... More

Long Bridge and Washington, from Maryland [i.e., Virginia] shore, June...

Photograph shows the Long Bridge across the Potomac River from the Virginia shore. No. 223.

Review by the President of the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac

Signed lower right: Alf R [Waud]. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: General Buford's division of regulars passing by the general gallopping[sic] to the head of the column. Published in: Harper... More

[Culpeper, Virginia Gen Robert O. Tyler and staff of the Artillery Res...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863.

Chickamauga - Public domain scenic drawing

Confederate line advancing through forest toward Union troops. Signed lower left: ARW. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.212). Reference print available in the Civil War Dra... More

The siege of Vicksburg - Major General U.S. Grant, commanding / JG ; s...

Print shows soldiers in the foreground hiding behind trees and bushes during a bombardment of the encampment and earthworks of the Union army outside Vicksburg, Mississippi, with Confederate forts and earthwork... More

Old dominion march - American Civil War sheet music

Music associated with the Confederate side cover, blue print on white

Bull Run, the scene of General Taylor's death, May 1863

Photograph showing a man sitting on a fallen tree in the Occoquan River at the scene of the battle of Bull Run Bridge in which Union Brigadier General G.W. Taylor was killed in August, 1862. Includes handwritte... More

Victory! - Public domain historical image during American Civil War. A...

Card showing Afro-American soldier carrying U.S. flag being shot in battle. No. 11, no. 67. Copyright by William A. Stephens. From: Album varieties no. 3; The slave in 1863. Philadelphia, 1863.

Charge of the 6th Michigan cavalry over the rebel earthworks nr. Falli...

Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.198) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file 1868. Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Our kitchen near Beverly Ford - Public domain scan / drawing

African American cook at table in outdoor kitchen. "The camp kitchen and cook near Beverly Ford, Va" on mat. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.95) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Line of breastworks looking eastward

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Blacksmiths department Hd. qts. Army of the Potomac

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, April 18, 1863, p. 244. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.485) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawi... More

Bealeton, Virginia. Officer's mess. Company F, 93d New York Volunteers...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Culpeper, Virginia Approach to town, with photographer's wagon in for...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863.

Hanover Junction, Pennsylvania. Passenger train and crowd at station

Public domain photograph of building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

General Stewart of the Black Horse Cavalry

Photograph shows a caricature of General Jeb Stewart riding a horse, represented as an African American man. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV39 ; CSA Generals. "DE285" written in pencil on back of t... More

8th Penn Cavalry, crossing at Ely's Ford, before battle of Chancellors...

Signed lower left: ARW. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, May 16, 1863, p. 308. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.97) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Robt. G. Shaw / Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston.

Photograph shows a three-quarter length portrait of Colonel Robert G. Shaw. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV226. Photographer: Whipple. "TD786" and "9... More

Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov 25 1863.

Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed under image: Corse [sic] v Cleburnes fight Missionary ridge, Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.230) Reference print availabe in the Civil War Drawings file 1863. ... More

South angle of Fort Sumter after the war, Charleston, S.C.

Photograph shows the damage done to the fortifications on the southern exterior of the fort. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). "No. 29." Forms part of: The Robin G. Stanford Collection. Digiti... More

View inside Port Hudson - A black and white photo of a horse drawn car...

Photograph shows damaged weapons and fortifications inside Port Hudson after the siege. Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). Forms part of: The Robin G. Stanford Collection. Digitized 2015 Fundin... More

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Battered trees on Culp's Hill

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Genl Robinsons fly at Gettysburg

Soldiers seated under tent "fly" beneath a tree. Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. C-69. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.996 verso) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Belle Plain, Virginia. Camp of 150th Pennsylvania Infantry

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Confederate artillery near Charleston, S.C. in 1861 [i.e. 1863]

No. 4389. Caption log entry for no. 10358: Palmetto Battery, near Charleston, S.C. Photo by Cook. Hand written on verso: "See p. 281, Divided We Fought, and Miller, vol. I, p. 107". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1... More

On the battlefield at Stone River

Stereograph showing a monument to honor those killed in the battle of Stone River near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 1862-1863. No. 6649. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic War History, 1861-1865. ... More

[Drummer boy, taking a rest, Culpeper, Virginia] / EF.

Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.112) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. Exhibited: "The Civil War in America" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2013-2014.

They pray for us at home - American Civil War sheet music

Music associated with the Union side

We have parted - Public domain music sheet scan

Culpeper, Virginia. Dr. Charles K. Irwin, 72nd New York Infantry in fr...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor[sic], Confederate States of America.

Exterior view of Fort Sumter, a Confederate flag flying as part of the fort explodes. Signed lower left: A. Vizitelly. Title inscribed lower left. Inscribed lower left: 1863. Formerly listed as DRWG/US - B - Fo... More

[Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Dead Confederate soldiers in the "slaughter ...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Gettysburg, June-July, 1863.

Death of Reynolds--Gettysburg - Public domain architectural plan drawi...

Three men on horseback in foreground, soldiers in background. Title inscribed lower left. A narrative and a map on cream lined paper accompany the drawing (on the verso). The text reads: The Fall of Reynolds/ L... More

Gen. Forrest schottisch, Confederate States of America.

Music associated with the Confederate side

[Gun battery at Port Hudson, Louisiana] / photographed by McPherson & ...

Photograph shows a cannon on the ground by a wall of sandbags and a row of barrels. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the back. Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV50 ;Port Hudson. "XXXVI-5" written... More

Sixty three is the jubilee - Public domain American music sheet

[Culpeper, Virginia General Andrew A. Humphreys and staff]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Meade in Virginia, August-November 1863.

[Unidentified young African American soldier in Union uniform with for...

Case: Berg, no. 1-145. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

John Burns, the hero of Gettysburg Slaughter pen at Gettysburg / / Ori...

Photographs show (on recto) wounded 69-year old war hero John Burns seated in a rocking chair with his crutches and his rifle and (on verso) dead bodies at the foot of Little Round Top. Printed on recto: "No. ... More

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Unfinished Confederate graves near the cente...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Culpeper, Virginia. Generals, John H.H. Ward, Gershon Mott and Colonel...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

North side views from Port Hudson

Photograph shows Confederate artillery after the surrender of Port Hudson in July of 1863.

Wounded trees at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 19th century stereoscope ca...

Stereograph showing a man lying on the ground surrounded by trees battered by bullets and shells near Culp's Hill, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. No. 2391. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic War His... More

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. View of breast works on Round Top

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Dead Confederate sharpshooter, Pennsylvania,...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Your men bin stealing my hogs"

Full length sketch of older woman. Public domain scan of 19th century American drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description