1864

7th N.Y. Heavy Arty. in Barlows charge nr. Cold Harbor Friday June 3rd...

Signed lower right: A.R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, June 25, 1864, p. 408-9. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.722) Reference print available in the Civil War Draw... More

Ruben F. Briggs to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, March 15, 1864 (Politica...

[Atlanta, Ga. View on Whitehall Street]

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to a... More

Francis H. Peirpoint to Edward Bates, Tuesday, June 28, 1864 (Cover l...

Fort McAllister, Ga. soon after it had been carried(?) by assault, Dec...

Photograph shows a chevaux-de-frise in a ditch at Fort McAllister, near Savannah, Georgia. Original negative for this print: LC-B811-4001. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Review of the Artillery of Shermans Co[rps]

Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed in black ink on verso below title: Review by General Barry, at Savannah, of Sherman's Artillery. Inscribed above image: Pulaski Monument; Bull Street; Gen Barry's HdQrs (Moly... More

Edward R. S. Canby to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, December 19, 1864 (Rep...

A. S. Plimpton to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, August 29, 1864 (Urges Lin...

[Petersburg, Virginia Company A, U.S. Engineer Battalion]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865.

Belle Plain Landing, Virginia Camp of 15th New York engineers

No. B523. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. V, p. 52-53". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Capture of Fort Harrison on the Chaffins Farm line of Works

Measured grid drawn in pencil over image to aid engravers. Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed lower left: Troops in column of Division; The Brushwood nearly breast-high. Inscribed lower right: Troops formed ... More

Samuel Walker to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, August 01, 1864 (Recommenda...

The campaign polka composed and respectfully dedicated to the Philadel...

Belle Plain Landing, Virginia. View of camp and transports. (Lower lan...

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Montgomery County Tennessee Citizens to George H. Thomas, Wednesday, J...

The valley of the Shenandoah - Public domain graphic arts, Library of ...

Artist: Frances F. Palmer. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6866

["Auction & Negro Sales," Whitehall Street], Confederate States of Ame...

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to a... More

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, N...

Photograph shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of Rebecca Huger, facing front. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. Tackaberry, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Uni... More

Hannah Armstrong to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, May 19, 1864 (Discharg...

[Petersburg, Virginia Group of Company B, U.S. Engineer Battalion]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865.

[Ulysses S. Grant, full-length portrait, facing left, standing alongsi...

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

Chaplain Chapman of the 169th N.Y. performing divine service at Genera...

Title inscribed upper left. Inscribed below image with arrow indicators: Gen Burnham; Gen Neil; Gen Smith; Gen Martindale. Inscribed on verso: The Service was arranged by Dr Luckley, Medical Director of the 18t... More

The Jobe house. Ringgold, Ga. - Public domain drawing

Title inscribed lower right. Inscribed upper left, identifying tree: Cedar. Rough sketch of seated man with head in hands on verso. Formerly Waud no. B-14. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.779) Forms p... More

Stephen Richard to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, November 23, 1864 (Req...

General Grant's Cavalry escort, City Point, Virginia, March, 1865

Portrait shows five buglers standing at left. No. 445. Alternate title and date from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner...by Bob Zeller, published by the Cent... More

Camp-fire song - Public domain music sheet scan

Savannah, Georgia (vicinity). Mortar, Fort McAllister

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Hampton, Virginia. Chesapeake Hospital and grounds

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Chattanooga, Tennessee (vicinity). Pool, Lookout Mountain

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John Hay to Myer S. Isaacs, Tuesday, November 01, 1864 (Reply to Isaa...

Jacob R. Freese to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, December 23, 1864 (Honora...

Carl Schurz, March 1864 (Memorandum on case of Colonel Gotthilf Bourr...

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, N...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger, sitting, facing left, looking at the U.S. flag. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. Tackaberry, in the Clerk's Office of th... More

A. Lincoln - Johnson. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Political campaign button for 1864 presidential election showing bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, facing left (Anthony Berger photo Feb. 9, 1864), on one side and head-and-shoulders portrait of Andrew Johnson,... More

John Hay to Charles Kappes, Friday, June 24, 1864 (Reply to Kappes's ...

Thomas Wolfe Sr. to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, November 28, 1864 (Engli...

[General Robert E. Lee, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, ...

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 surface to h... More

[Petersburg, Virginia Officers of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry at Arm...

Unknown; Capt. Edward A. Flint, Capt. Charles Francis Adams, Jr., Lt. George H. Teague. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865.

[James River, Virginia Pontoon bridge] during American Civil War

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Grant's Wilderness Campaign, May-June 1864.

Horatio Seymour to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, November 16, 1864 (Rep...

Felix Lennan to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, December 22, 1864 (Telegra...

[Chattanooga, Tenn., vicinity. Federal camp by the Tennessee River]

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of the Battle of Chattanooga, September-November 1863. After Rosecrans' debacle at Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863, Bragg's army occupied the mountai... More

[Brandy Station, Virginia Chief Engineer's camp at Army of the Potomac...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, winter quarters at Brandy Station, December 1863-April 1864.

[Full-length portrait of an African American man with a basket and a c...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV84; Occupationals. Two cent tax stamp on back of the mount. "LE685" written in pencil on back of the mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.96)

A Confederate redoubt - 19th century Virginia.

Stereograph showing an exterior view of a Confederate redoubt commanding Chesterfield Bridge on the North Anna River which was captured by Union 2nd Corps under General Hancock on May 23, 1864. The gun is in po... More

Ammunition train 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps

Line of horsedrawn covered wagons marked "Ammunition" at Cole's Hill and Stevensburg Heights, south of Brandy Station, Virginia. No. 640. Alternate title, photographer, and date from Catalogue of photographic ... More

Rebel barbarities in Texas--from sketches by Fred. Sumner / Harley, de...

The print was published with the following text (trimmed from the Library's impression): Our series of views, illustrating the barbarities of the Confederates in Texas, are from sketches by Mr. Frederick Sumner... More

John W. Price and C. L. Robinson to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, July 09...

Noah Brooks to John G. Nicolay, Monday, August 29, 1864 (Democratic c...

[Full-length portrait of unidentified civil war soldier standing next ...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV52. "GE6/85" written in pencil on back of the mount. Three cent tax stamp on back of mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.47)

Rebecca, a slave girl from New Orleans / Chas. Paxson, photographer, N...

Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Rebecca Huger, sitting facing right, with the U.S. flag to her far right. Oh! How I Love the Old Flag caption below image. Gladstone's ownership logo appears on the b... More

Taylor's Bridge, Virginia. Pontoon bridge across the North Anna river ...

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Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia / sketched by W.C. Schwartzburg, Co. ...

Print shows an exterior of Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, from across a street, with inmates behind barred windows and guards patrolling in front of the building. Publication date based on copyright state... More

[Atlanta, Ga. General William T. Sherman, leaning on breach of gun, an...

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to a... More

Atlanta, Georgia. Federal army wagons railroad depot

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Rifle pits, 5 corps, Petersburg

Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harpers Weekly, June 1864. Sketches of two male figures on verso. Formerly Waud no. C-150. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1077) Forms part of: Morgan collec... More

[Atlanta, Ga. Northward view across the tracks on Whitehall Street, wi...

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to a... More

Army wagon going to commissary depot, City Point, for supplies

Stereograph shows four-mule team pulling covered wagon. Corresponding glass negatives: LC-B811-2586A, left, and LC-B811-2586B, right. E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. acquired the negatives from the studio of Mathew Br... More

[Chattanooga, Tenn. Boxcars and depot with Federal cavalry guard beyon...

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of the Battle of Chattanooga, September-November 1863. After Rosecrans' debacle at Chickamauga, September 19-20, 1863, Bragg's army occupied the mountai... More

Headquarters 6th Army Corps. March, 1864

No. B329. Hand written on mount: "Welford House, "Farley," near Brandy Station, Culpeper Co.?" Hand written on verso: "Gen. Sedgwick (3rd from right)". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Central Virginia]. Historic map, Library of Congress

Public domain scan of a vintage map, city plan, atlas, cartoghraphy, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

[Petersburg, Virginia Sutler's tent, 2d Division, 9th Corps]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865.

[Unidentified soldier in Union sargeant major's uniform with gauntlets...

Case: Berg, no. 3-25. 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 Col... More

Abraham's dream!--"Coming events cast their shadows before"

The artist portrays a President tormented by nightmares of defeat in the election of 1864. The print probably appeared late in the campaign. (The Library's copy was deposited for copyright on September 22.) Lin... More

Destruction of Rebel caissons - Public domain scenic drawing

Title inscribed below image. Published in: Harper's Weekly, March 26, 1864, p. 200 in a series with Waud Nos. 54, 118, and 235. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.659) Forms part of: Morgan collection of... More

U.S. steamer "Massasoit," in James River, 1864

Stereograph showing Union sailors on a pier in the foreground and the U.S. gunboat Massasoit nearby on the James River in Virginia. No. 2547. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic War History, 186... More

Timothy P. Andrews to Edwin M. Stanton, Monday, June 27, 1864 (Transf...

Dōke hyakumanben - Public domain drawing

Print shows a procession of various figures holding a large rosary around a large octopus. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Triptych ma... More

[Execution of Private William Johnson, 23 regt., U.S.C.T.]

Photograph shows the hanging of Private William Johnson and other soldiers witnessing the event, Petersburg, Virginia. Title from Gladstone's inventory notes. Pencil inscription on back reads: Hanging negro sol... More

[General Ambrose E. Burnside (reading newspaper) with Mathew B. Brady ...

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

[Midnight before Petersburg] - Public domain scenic drawing

Title devised from Harper's Weekly title. Published in: Harper's Weekly, October 8, 1864, pp. 648-9. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.735) Reference print available in the Civil War Drawings file 186... More

Nehemiah D. Sperry to James Dixon, Monday, April 04, 1864 (Telegram r...

[Washington, D.C. General view of Harewood Hospital, on farm of W. W. ...

Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the hospitals. Public domain photograph - United States during American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Deep Bottom, Virginia, vicinity. Transport Linda of Philadelphia and...

Photographs of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy -- the Federal Navy, 1861-1865.

News from the front / EF. - Public domain monumental decor drawing

"Rappahannock Station, Va." on item. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.111) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

How Sherman's boys fixed the railroad

Stereograph showing Union soldier inspecting the damaged railroad tracks torn up by Sherman's troops. In the foreground, wooden ties are pried out, piled up, and burned. While the wood is burning, the iron ra... More

Returned prisoners of war exchanging their rags for new clothing on bo...

Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed below title: The figures on the right are coming in with the new clothing, in the centre pitching the old rags overboard, & going out on the left to get their rations. See Ne... More

Edwin D. Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, July 27, 1864 (Recomme...

Taking his comfort - Public domain portrait drawing

Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.141) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Great Falls, Potomac River, March 1864, from below looking up

Photograph shows men on rocks looking out over waterfalls. No. 279.

Knoxville, Tennessee (vicinity). Railroad bridge across Platt creek

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[Fort Monroe, Virginia The "Lincoln Gun," a 15-inch Rodman Columbiad]

Photograph of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy -- specifically of Fort Monroe, Va.

[Atlanta, Ga. Railroad depot and yard; Trout House and Masonic Hall in...

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to a... More

[African American man, full-length portrait, facing right] / photograp...

Gladstone's inventory number and notes: CDV100; contraband. Two one-cent tax stamps on back of the mount. "EE1083" written in pencil on back of the mount. Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.172)

Isaac N. Arnold to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, July 18, 1864 (Chicago po...

Rebecca. A slave girl from New Orleans

Photograph shows a vignette portrait of Rebecca Huger, facing right. Photograph probably by Chas. Paxson, of New York. "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by S. Tackaberry, in the Clerk's... More

Franklin Chase to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, December 28, 1864 (Requ...

North Anna River, Virginia. Quarles mill on North Anna where a portion...

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Atlanta, Georgia (vicinity). Fortifications, American Civil War Glass ...

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[Fredericksburg, Virginia Cooking tent of the U.S. Sanitary Commission...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Grant's Wilderness Campaign, May-June 1864.

John A. Hardenbrook to Charles A. Dana, Saturday, January 23, 1864 (T...

Christie Johnson to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, May 04, 1864 (Wants t...

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[Atlanta, Ga. Boxcars with refugees at railroad depot]

Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to a... More

Charles P. Garman to Robert C. Schenck, Friday, July 29, 1864 (Reques...

New York City Shakespeare Monument, Friday, July 01, 1864 (Pamphlet; ...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations

[Brandy Station, Virginia Colonel John R. Coxe, A.C.S., and lady seate...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, winter quarters at Brandy Station, December 1863-April 1864. Photograph includes woman.

A canvas pontoon bridge - 19th century Virginia.

Stereograph showing an aerial view from the north bank of the North Anna River of a canvas pontoon bridge constructed by the 50th New York Engineers near Jericho Mills, Virginia in May 1864. The 5th Corps under... More

General Carr's headquarters, Culpeper, March 1864 (Andrew J. Russel)

Soldiers stand in front of General Joseph Carr's headquarters, now known as Kennedy House in the village of Brandy Station, Culpeper, Virginia. No. 247.

Grand solemn march, in memory of Gen. Wadsworth

Music associated with the Union side

Atlanta, Georgia. Federal officers standing in front of house. (Former...

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