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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

January 15, 1862

Smith, Charles H., fl. 1862

describes social events in Hopewell and developements at school.

GLC07687.144
GLC07687.118
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

January 20, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

"My faith in our Generals grows less day by day." Vannuys is angry that his son was forced to retreat due to what he considers ineptitude and self-interest on the part of Union commanders, particularly Banks.

GLC07687.118
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

January 25, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Recounts the latest news of the war, including two vistories in Kentucky ("the last one at or near Somersett"). Refers to mortgages, credit, and unfavorable prices: "....prices of everything is on the decline that the farmer has to sell, and what he...

GLC07687.119
GLC07687.145
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

January 26, 1862

GLC07687.145
GLC07687.120
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

January 29, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Continued criticism of army officers for lack of action: "There is but one way to close this war in a hurry and that is let Congress reduce the pay of all officers to that of Privates, and if they resign put them in the ranks….[y]ou will hear nothing...

GLC07687.120
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

January 31, 1862

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

A family gathering and the testing of new lamps at church. Also mentions Gen. Lander's retreat from Romney.

GLC07687.121
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Bro and Neph

February 3, 1862

Donnell, Rebecca, fl. 1861-1862

describes the health of various family members and friends, and admonishes Dick [her brother?] to remember the eighth commandment.

GLC07687.146
GLC07687.182
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

[Detailed report of Union Victory at Fort Henry, Tenn.]

February 7, 1862

Cincinnati Gazette

Detailed report of Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Includes three clippings: "Union Flag Planted on Tennsesse Soil;" "Rebel Scouts Captured-Occupation at Romeny;" and "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Rebel Refugees from Fort Henry-The Rebel Troops...

GLC07687.182
GLC07687.148
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

February 8, 1862

Van Nuys, G.L., fl. 1862

Discusses the school in Hopewell, and whether or not it will be able to continue: "Mr. Shaw's pecuniary circumstances are such that it is doubtful." Mentions the meeting ofa philosophical society, and the formation of the Young Ladies Liceum [sic] of...

GLC07687.148
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

February 21, 1862

Hall, J.L., fl. 1820

GLC07687.147

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