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"Our Fallen Chieftain" by Randolph A. Shotwell
Mrs. Jennie Shotwell published a song written by her brother-in-law in 1866 to be sung for the benefit of the "Stonewall Cemetery." An article in the May 12, 1903, News & Observer states that the poem "had never been published until Mrs. Jennie…
Position: 304 (106 views)
Photograph, First Lieutenant Robert F. Smallwood
Photograph of Robert F. Smallwood taken in 1918 by Walter Scott Shinn, a prominent photographer in New York. Smallwood was appointed a 1st Lieutenant in September 1918 and was discharged in December 1918. He was assigned to the 153rd Engineers and…
Position: 672 (72 views)
A New Map of the World from the Latest Observations…
Hand-colored, engraved map: A NEW MAP OF THE WORLD from the Latest Observations. Revis’d by I. Senex. Most Humbly Inscribed to his Royal Highness George Prince of Wales. [cartouche, center top] | Cartouche flanked by putti and representations of the…
Position: 350 (98 views)
The Burnside Expedition--The Storming of Fort Thompson, At Newbern, North Carolina, March 14, 1862
An engraving of the surprise attack on Fort Thompson by the Federals, March 14, 1862.
Position: 713 (69 views)
The Fleet Ascending The Neuse River
An engraving of the Union ships coming in through the Neuse River, March 14, 1862.
Position: 703 (70 views)
Landing of the Troops
An engraving of the Union troops moving into New Bern at the Battle of New Bern, March 14, 1862.
Position: 783 (64 views)
The War In North Carolina--View Of Newbern, From The Interior Of Fort Thompson, After Its Capture Of The National Forces--Burning Of Rosin Works, Railway Bridge And Naval Stores: And Showing Vessels Sunk In The Channel Of Neuse River, To Prevent Approach Of National Gunboats
Engraved is the Union troops after taking over New Bern in 1862 burning major businesses and setting up camp at Fort Thompson.
Position: 552 (80 views)
The War in North Carolina--Landing of National Troops Under General Burnside At The Mouth Of Slocum's Creek, Neuse River, 15 Miles Below Newbern, On Their Way To Attack That City
Pictured in the engraving is Union troops coming into Slocum Creek, fifteen miles below New Bern. General Burnside is sketched on the Alice Price. Men are leaping off of the Pilot Boy eager for battle, and General Reno is on the Patuxent.
Position: 489 (84 views)
General Burnside at the Battle of Newbern: Attack During a Fog
Engraving of General Burnside at the Battle of Newbern carrying his men into battle on March 14, 1862.
Position: 653 (73 views)
Carte General de la Caroline…
Engraved map: Carte General de la Caroline Dresse fur les Memoires le plus Nouveaux Par le Sieua S[anson] A Amsterdam. Chez Pierre Mortier Libraire Avec Privilege de Nos Seigneurs les Etats [cartouche] | Inset of Charles Town harbor showing the…
Position: 18 (200 views)
James A. Bryan Residence
Color postcard of the James A. Bryan residence (also John W. Stanly house) in New Bern.
Position: 672 (72 views)
Episcopal Church, Original Site of First Church in New Bern, N.C.
1910s postcard of Christ Episcopal Church with the U.S. Post Office in the background.
Position: 370 (96 views)
Elks' Temple, New Bern, N.C.
1910s postcard of the Elks Temple building at the corner of Middle and Pollock Streets in New Bern, North Carolina.
Position: 156 (152 views)
Christ Episcopal Church, New Bern, N.C.
Real photo color postcard (1960s?) of Christ Episcopal Church .
Position: 261 (117 views)
The National Bank of New-Berne Collection Notice
The National Bank of New-Berne collection note with G.H. Roberts' printed signature.
Transcription of part of the document:
"Inclosed renewal [?] note which please have executed & return with $40 to pay Interest on same. Are you aware that the…
Transcription of part of the document:
"Inclosed renewal [?] note which please have executed & return with $40 to pay Interest on same. Are you aware that the…
Position: 916 (54 views)