Provost Marshal Collection

A Field Day at Aldershot, the Provost Marshal (Major Broackes) and his Men taking Care of the Spectators (engraving)
1048019 A Field Day at Aldershot, the Provost Marshal (Major Broackes) and his Men taking Care of the Spectators (engraving) by Charlton

Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Provost Marshals Office, Aquia Creek, February 1863. Albumen print, pl. 46 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Court-Martial on Commander Pitman on Board Her Majestys Ship "Impregnable, "in Hamoaze, Plymouth (engraving)
1096436 Court-Martial on Commander Pitman on Board Her Majestys Ship " Impregnable, " in Hamoaze, Plymouth (engraving) by English School

German Costume 1550-1600
LLM455341 German Costume 1550-1600 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Costume 1550-1600)

The Anglo-Russian Disagreement at Tientsin, General Gaselee, Major-General Barrow
1593552 The Anglo-Russian Disagreement at Tientsin, General Gaselee, Major-General Barrow, and Officers of the Staff (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Major David B. Bridgford, Provost Marshal Jacksons Corps, 1869. Creator: Unknown
Major David B. Bridgford, Provost Marshal Jacksons Corps, 1869

The Riots In New York: The Mob Burning The Provost Marshals Office, 8 August, 1863

Portrait of J. B Francois, Count of the Michodiere, Provost of the Merchants
XIR905690 Portrait of J.B Francois, Count of the MichodiAšre, Provost of the Merchants from 1772 to 1778 by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

NEW YORK: CAMP WIKOFF, 1899. Provost-Marshal Captain Chase at Camp Wikoff, at Montauk Point, Long Island, New York, where soldiers returning from the Spanish-American War were quarantined

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. The Veteran. Wood engraving, 1867, after a painting by Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903)

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. Ruin of the Provost-Marshals Office following the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863: contemporary wood engraving

NY: DRAFT RESUMPTION, 1863. The resumption of the draft in New York on 19 August 1863, inside the Provost Marshals office

NEW YORK: MILITARY DRAFT. The resumption of the draft in New York City on 19 August 1863, following the Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American engraving

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. The Contraband. Wood engraving, 1867, after a painting by Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903)

NY: CONSCRIPTION, 1865. Drawing numbers for the draft during the Civil War at New York in 1865: contemporary engraving

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS, 1863. Destruction of the Provost Marshals office on Third Avenue during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American wood engraving

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The role of the provost marshal is captured in various historical moments and settings. In February 1863, at Aquia Creek, the Provost Marshals Office was a hub of activity, as depicted by Alexander Gardner's creation. The image portrays the bustling atmosphere where officers carried out their duties with precision and authority. Another glimpse into the life of a they are be seen in an engraving titled "A Field Day at Aldershot. " Here, Major Broackes and his men are shown diligently taking care of spectators during an event. Their presence ensures order and safety amidst the excitement. In another scene engraved on board Her Majesty's Ship "Impregnable" in Hamoaze, Plymouth, we witness a court-martial on Commander Pitman. The provost marshal plays a crucial role in maintaining discipline within military ranks. Moving away from military contexts, we delve into history through German Costume 1550-1600. Although not directly related to provost marshals, this hint reminds us that these figures were part of broader historical narratives that shaped societies across different periods. During the Anglo-Russian Disagreement at Tientsin, General Gaselee and Major-General Barrow are pictured alongside officers of their staff in a black-and-white photograph. While not explicitly mentioned as provost marshals themselves, they represent high-ranking officials who may have worked closely with them to maintain order during tense diplomatic situations. Major David B. Bridgford stands proudly as Provost Marshal Jacksons Corps' representative in 1869 – an unknown creator capturing his essence for posterity. The Riots In New York: The Mob Burning The Provost Marshals Office showcases one unfortunate incident where chaos overtook orderliness temporarily but highlights how essential it was to have dedicated individuals like provost marshals working tirelessly to restore peace. J.