January 1865

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. The morning paper has brought news of "a peace movement…you cant think how the word peace sounds to us we at once begin to build castles in the air." Writes that Jefferson Davis probably "sees no hopes of ever getting his independance [sic]." It is warm in Louisiana and Damuth writes that he can watch "lots of negro men and women at work on the land…fitting it fer a sugar or cotton crop." Many peddler women come to the army camp with liquor hidden under their clothes and attempt to sell it to the soldiers. Damuth suggests that his family subscribe to the Chicago…

GLC03523.14.80

4 September 1862

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses pleasure at receiving her letters, and the Herald and Danbury newspapers. Reports he has seen nephew George and he is very thin. States the rebels will have to capture the forts before they can take Washington, D.C. and is confident that will not happen due to the determination of the men in his company. Refers to the conflict between Union Generals George B. McClellan and John Pope. Remarks that "the troops of Gen. Pope when they came in look more like a mob than disciplined soldiers." Expresses confidence in the superiority of…

GLC03523.20.06

6 January 1863

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union General William F. Barry cannot spare them from Washington D.C. Remarks the picture she sent of herself looks so sober, he hardly recognized her. Complains he hasn't been paid in almost seven months. Letter is dated 1862 in error.

GLC03523.20.07

24 March 1784

Cogswell, William, 1760-1831

Autograph document signed

Title: Return of the sick & convalescents in General Hospital at West Point

Cogswell signs as hospital mate, directing his return to William Hull, commandant of West Point. Lists members of two regiments, artillery, invalids, and women with their corresponding condition. Lists John Forbes as hospital steward.

GLC02437.02984

4 February 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Sister

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Reports that The Burnside [General Ambrose Burnside] Expedition is "somewhere down South now." Communicates to her his opinion that "you better hunt of husband than a situation as a School Teacher." Refers to a previous camp of his as "Camp Starvation." The second half of the letter is written to his father, thanking him for looking into "Spiritous Liquers" for him. He professes that "not one cent of mine" has been used to buy any. Confesses that he has had some to drink a few times, noting that once it was because there was water…

GLC03523.08.31

15 July 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister and Father

Addresses his sister in first half of letter about her "new young man." Asks if she will send him a number of things, such as a shirt, some tobacco, and some "Jamaca Ginger" because the water there gives him diarrhea. The second half of the letter is written to his father, telling him that his regiment lost about 400 men, as well as six or eight commanding officers. States, "I dont think General [George] McClellan will attack Richmond for some time yet..." Also tells him that "the president [Abraham Lincoln] reviewed the Army of the Potomac when he was here." Mentions that he has heard…

GLC03523.08.41

28 July 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes short note, conveying that everything is well. Encloses a present for Louisa, possibly his sister, and money for Billie, possibly his brother. Remarks that they will probably leave this camp in two or three days. Written in pencil.

GLC03523.08.42

3 October 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Tells his sister that he is still at the hospital with a cold. Writes that he is sorry Louisa, possibly another sister, has been sick. Reports that inspectors are coming on Monday to decide who will go back on duty or be transferred to the Invalid Corps. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.45

3 November 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Informs his father that he has gotten the position of Assistant Clerk at the hospital, and his health is much improved as he only has a "touch" of dysentery. Writes that he hopes Martha, possibly his sister, feels better soon. Reports that "they had quite a stir here on account of General [John] Wool arresting some of the leading men and sending them to Delaware, but they are released now and it is pretty much blowed over." Asks that she send him the New York Ledgers. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.48

19 January 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Reports to his sister that his friend, Charlie Blackman, who recently visited with her, paid her many compliments, such as, "their is nobody like you." Discusses her desire to have him "use my influence with Father and Mother to get you a piano." Proposes "I got a very nice Wash Board down here and I will send that on to you. You can practice on that every day and after you learn that thoroughly then perhaps we can raise you the Identical Article you want." Adds, "I think thats the way with you ladies. Every thing you see your friends have you want it yourself and you not satisfied till you…

GLC03523.08.57

30 January 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes from the U.S. Army General Hospital to his sister, discussing news from home. Asks her to "use your influence with mother to send me 2 or 3 dollars by the return mail." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.60

13 February 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister giving her brief update on the weather and his correspondence with people from home. Tells her "you can live in hope for that Piano If you dont live in anything else." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.62

25 April1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister from the Army Hospital at Newton University, noting that he is glad that Ben, possibly their brother, is feeling better. Mentions using his influence to get his sister a piano, but requests a photo of a woman named Lizzie, possibly a romantic prospect, in exchange.

GLC03523.08.69

11 May 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Reports to his sister, "your photograph came through safe and I am very much pleased with yours. But I know that if Lizzie is ugly she is not as ugly as that picture makes her out to be." Informs her that he was taken out of the Commissary department and made "Ward Master." Notes that he does not want the position, but remarks that he may like the job once he begins. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.71

8 July 1863

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her. Comments "It will be a source of great gratification for me to know that we have done our share towards preserving the Union and Liberties of our country." Inquires about the baby and requests a lock of her hair. Asks when the baby will be baptized. Reports he is officer of the day and they will start for Fort Richardson. Complains about fleas. Says Confederate General Robert E. Lee is so badly defeated, the rebels will not be able to recover. Letter has a Union logo on it.

GLC03523.20.08

11 July 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Inquires about the shirt and socks she sent him. Informs her the gun he fires into Petersburg is called the Petersburg Express and takes fourteen seconds to reach its target. Mentions his regiment reports directly to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. States he is along the Appomattox River. Comments Union General Ambrose Burnside is there with the 9th Corps.

GLC03523.20.11

19 July 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses how down-hearted and lonesome he feels. Reports heavy artillery on the picket lines, even at night. Informs her they will use new thirteen inch mortar shells that weigh 200 pounds each instead of the Petersburg Express. Writes about the death of their young child and his belief that she was too good for this earth. Letter includes a brief postscript written the following morning.

GLC03523.20.12

25 July 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Complains about the lack of letters from her and expresses his deep need to receive word from her. Requests the New York papers be sent to him. Says he is extremely lonely and camp conditions are miserable, with cold, wind and rain. Reports a new man was wounded by a piece of shell. Asks for stamps and envelopes.

GLC03523.20.13

27 July 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Complains about the lack of letters from her. Expresses anxiety about her well-being. Suspects the siege has not begun yet. States he is not kept busy enough, and they cannot get the rebels to fire a shell at their battery. Claims he has never missed her more. Reports he has a severe cold. Mentions two men in the company died of typhoid fever. Letter continues on 28 July 1864. Says the rebels opened fire and he had to return fire for two hours which silenced them.

GLC03523.20.14

11 August 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Spring Hill, Virginia. Worries about her lack of letters and wonders if her health is compromised. Expresses desire to "...enjoy each others society again..." Mentions he will be exempt from any future drafts unlike "...others who have neglected their plain duty in this war." Refers to the explosion at Civil Point, Virginia, Union General Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters next to the James River. Expresses relief he was not nearby at the time.

GLC03523.20.15

14 September 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Reports eight shells were fired into Petersburg last night. Expresses happiness at receiving three letters from her. Complains of the cold weather and sleeping outside. Comments on the large number of men from Danbury, Connecticut who have enlisted and expresses his wish they would join his regiment. Discusses several rumors regarding the discharge date for officers. Informs he will stay until March 1865 due to his sense of duty. Feels he will be offered a promotion to Captain, but will decline as he wants to get home to her.…

GLC03523.20.17

21 December 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Discusses his sister's trip to Washington, which is possibly to visit a suitor named Willie, noting that he himself may not be granted a pass to come up and see her. Details that they have been sleeping in Sibley tents, which are very good quarters. Mentions that "Isaiah want you to come by all means."

GLC03523.08.88

21 December 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Communicates to his sister that he is disappointed that she and their mother did not come to Washington, and that Isaiah, possibly his sister's suitor, and his family were upset as well. Describes his Christmas dinner, detailing that they had turkey and mince pie. Informs her that he was sent out yesterday with the Army of the Potomac with many prisoners. Reports that M.K., possibly a family friend or a romantic interest of his, sends her love.

GLC03523.08.89

5 December 1864

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

Writes to his brother, "you must read this letter yourself. And dont let none of the girls read it to you. You say your are in the first division And if that the case you can read this letter for it is big enough for a blind man to read." Instructs him not to spend all his money before Christmas and not to "wear your Boots out." Remarks that he doesn't think his regiment will ever see the city of Washington and speculates that they will stay at Camp Pierpont in Fairfax, Virginia all winter. Written on stationery with an image of the United States Capital at the top.

GLC03523.08.97

October 1790

Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

Manuscript document

Title: [Judgement regarding land in Waldo patent]

Judgement regarding the ownership of lands within the Waldo patent. Pertains to a disagreement between Sarah Waldo and William Wetmore who are disputting the ownership of lands within the patent. The judgement divides the land between them. Docket states that the judgement was made as an agreement between Henry Knox and William Wetmore.

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