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to Estelle Spero
1 January 1945
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Diamond writes to Estelle: "It is unnecessary for me to describe my eternal devotion to you - " Written en route to the Philippines
GLC09120.557
January 19, 1945
Diamond writes, "In combat again - a lot to say but - A. very tired - B. very very dirty - C. Busy, Busy as all hell - "
GLC09120.558
January 21, 1945
Diamond writes that they have been "moving so fast, so often, so far" that he "just can't squeeze in mail - ". Sidney continues to explain that he now knows why he is in the war, that in "unmitigated brutality - barbarism - cruelty - the Japanese...
GLC09120.559
January 18, 1944
"Baptism of fire" letter. First air raid encounter with Japanese bombers. Year on letter is 1943 but content indicates it was written in 1944.
GLC09120.560
[Petition of a free black to become a slave of Jefferson S. Nash]
circa 27 October 1863
Frazier, Charlotte, fl. 1863
Petition to the District Court of Texas. "Charlotte Frazier...respectfully states and shows that she is a free person of African descent - that she is... mother of Six children under the age of Fourteen ... to wit ... Mack ... Betsey ...Luke...
GLC09123
Warrant for money owed to Sharp Liberty
1 June 1780-1789
Lawrance, John, fl. 1780;
One warrant for eight pounds and five shillings owed to soldier, Sharp Liberty. Signed "X"' by Liberty and J. Lawrence, treasurer.
GLC09132.01
[Corn cob black doll]
circa 1860s
With black dyed muslin head and hands, printed cotton dress, belt, and scarf.
GLC09188
to Dr. J.J. Wardlaw
3 January 1867
Ramsey, Alexander, 1815-1903
Former Alabama slave owner comments on Reconstruction: "There will be in this country great distress and destitution; hundreds of men who were in good circumstances before the war are completely ruined. Suing and being sued is the order of the day...
GLC09311
to parents
15 May 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given...
GLC09355.001
29 July 1863
Went and picked some berries for dinner on Sunday night. Regiment was then ordered to the top of a nearby hill to set up an encampment. "It now looks as though we shall have a good rest." Thinks they will stay there until the corps can be filled out...
GLC09355.013
4 October 1863
Is still under guard. Has waited for a letter from them for a week but has not heard from them. Met with the colonel who asked them a few questions including how long they had been locked up for. Not sure if he will receive a court martial at all....
GLC09355.021
5 November 1863
Received their letter last night and was surprised to find out that they had not received his most recent letter. Are now camped almost in the town center and is very near General Sedgwick's headquarters. Is guarding a road that has been a target for...
GLC09355.026
27 December 1863
Has not received any letters from them, but did get two newspapers. Now has time to read the papers, a luxury that he did not have before. Can even read at night sometimes when they get candles, "which we do have given [to] us sometimes." Drew...
GLC09355.034
to his sister Sallie
1 July 1862
Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862
GLC02160.04
to mother
25 April 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
He was assigned to the 10th army corps. He asks if a fellow lieutenant's body was received by the military.
GLC02161.123
to Harriet W. Dewey
19 June 1864
He is very healthy and there is no sickness in the army. They are all full of fight for the campaign that will decide whether this "nation is one or two."
GLC02161.132
to John R. Sherman
4 March 1898
Chase, Horace G., fl. 1898
He has enclosed the bill against his mother's estate. It includes all fees and monies he advanced in defending suits against the stockholders of the First National Bank.
GLC02161.169
[Photograph of William E. Brewster]
3 June 1862
William H. Brewster in military dress, seated.
GLC02161.172
[Envelope addressed to Carrie Wadlington]
1852-1902
Dated 24 March.
GLC02161.177
to his mother
He writes he is homesick without her. He read to grandma twice.
GLC02161.184
to Esther Ann Kinney
31 May 1863
Blanchard, John, fl. 1862-1864
re: Blanchard writes about how "Gen Hooker got whiped the Boys are feeling down hearted." He also writes about his view on the Confederate cause, saying that he would rather let the rebels have their rights than be led by inept Generals. He also...
GLC02162.09
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
5 January 1863
Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that he was recently on picket duty on the Rappahannock River, one hundred yards from enemy pickets: "they seemed greatly to enjoy the reading of Jeff Davises'...
GLC02163.05
to Mary Ann Davis
10 October 1862
Holly, William H., ?-1864
Written at Camp Kearney to a friend. Talks in awe of a herd of 1500 cattle captured by forces to be eaten. Describes the quarters of Dr. Benedict, a friend, for whom Holley most likely works, in a former home of Confederates. Then, talks of the...
GLC02165.12
to sister
7 January 1864
He visited the Gardiners today and had a pleasant time. He liked the diary she sent. He wonders if Cassie will give him "the slip".
GLC02161.111
22 November 1863
re: Blanchard describes the skirmishes his regiment has with the Confederate troops around the Rappahannock River in the defense of Washington DC. He also describes his camp, saying, "the huts were constructed of bags plastered with mud…every thing...
GLC02162.05
20 March 1863
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and...
GLC02163.12
[Special orders for Lt. O. S. Dewey]
February 16, 1864
Diven, Eugene, fl. 1864
Dewey is ordered to go to Buffalo to recruit for the 33rd battery.
GLC02161.114
22 May 1864
Written "in the field." He read of Henry's death in the papers after he thought he had escaped unharmed. They may lose their guns. He is sick of the expedition.
GLC02161.128
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
18 September 1864
He has someone else in mind for president. Someone who takes the bull by the horn. Someone like Sherman. He knows the war is coming to an end soon. He saw Charley recently.
GLC02161.140
4 October 1864
There has been a lot of fighting in the past week. They drove the rebels out of key positions. It has rained a lot.
GLC02161.142
[Honorable discharge of O. S. Dewey]
9 October 1864
Smith, E.W., fl. 1864
Partially printed. Having tendered his resignation, Dewey is honorably discharged and will receive payment when it is determined that he owes nothing to the government.
GLC02161.145
to father
11 October 1868
Strong, Mary E., fl. 1868
He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.
GLC02161.162
to his sister
Ida's eye is better. Dr. Martin had a boy. He played euchre on wednesday and friday night.
GLC02161.181
14 October 1862
Dodge, Nelson E., fl. 1862-1864
re: Dodge thanks Kinney for the shirt she sent him. He wishes he could have gotten more, but realizes that sending the shirt cost thirty cents and was too expensive. He also explains that he was sick because his regiment had marched many miles with...
GLC02162.14
[Tintype portrait of Nelson E. Dodge]
1862-1864
GLC02162.16
January 16, 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Reports, "We are to cross the Rappahannock again tomorrow morning, although I am not so foolish as to allow myself to think that in the coming struggle I must die, yet...
GLC02163.09
to Mary Hughes
June 7, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
Conditions at Camp Chase.
GLC02166.001
18 December 1863
He was appointed Post-Adjutant in the morning. He did not like having to leave the battery.
GLC02161.106
to Fannie Schoonmaker
21 July 1860
Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862
Glad to see her picture in a letter that he received last Thursday. Has not heard from her in a long time. "Began to think you had forgotten me" because she had not responded to his last letter. Would "give anything" to see her. Remembers that they...
GLC02164.02
June 27, 1862
Responding to receipt of two letters from home.
GLC02166.009
August 22, 1862
Hopes of hearing from his wife soon, speculations as to why citizens are no longer being arrested and required to take the oath.
GLC02166.044
to Tom Bira
September 28, 1862
With postscript to Frank M. Myers. Inquiring whether Myers was seen before or after Bull Run.
GLC02166.077
October 12, 1862
Religious interpretation of premonitions; evening prayer service; false reports in the Wheeling Intelligencer.
GLC02166.087
November 12 1862
Study of the Bible. With autograph note signed of Tiffany on page 4 about advising Mrs. Hughes to come to Columbus, as her husband has been paroled.
GLC02166.110
to Miss Sue Johnston
25 December 1863
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.
GLC02167.07
19 August 1864
There are no longer any colored men or dutchmen in his department. The colonel wants to change them to an artillery regiment. He is taking a trip to Beaufort with Lt. Hebbard.
GLC02167.29
to unknown
1861-1866
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
GLC02167.44
[Deed]
6 May 1903
Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.
GLC02167.56
to Respected Miss (Kitty)
26 November 1861
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
He was unable to come home on Friday because his captain was not there. He wishes she could see him, especially to watch him cook. He is very healthy.
GLC02170.01
to Miss Kitty
17 May 1862
He went to a meeting house the other day and it reminded him of old times. He heard she looks pretty bad these days, having had the measles.
GLC02170.07
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