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to George G. Meade
24 October 1864
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Ordering Meade to send "one of your reduced regular regiments to New York City to report to General Dix for duty."
GLC03470
to Sister
6 July 1863
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
Reports that they are receiving patients "every five minutes" at the hospital, as the "city is flooded with wounded." Tells her there "was considerable excitement in the city...as some of the scouting parties of the rebels came within 7 miles of the...
GLC03523.08.76
to Louisa B. Terry
10 March 1864
Addresses letter to his sister "Lou," telling her that he thinks "Gen. [Ulysses S.] Grant deserves the extra Star for the service he has rendered the U.S. during the present Rebellion..." Also remarks that he would like to see General George Meade...
GLC03523.08.94
To Joseph M. Maitland
17 July 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
Tells his son that "my prayer is daily that you all may be prepared that if the Master calleth you may be received to that Land where there is no more death, no more bloodshed." Informs him that General George Meade was "not quite swift enough to...
GLC03523.10.080
to Elhanan M. Mast
19 July 1863
S., Mattie, fl. 1863
A vibrant letter written to "brother Mast." Writes, "Good morning brother Mast! What are you doing this delightful sabbath sunday! The bells are ringing the birds are singing and every thing and every body seems to say 'God and gratitude' and you Mr...
GLC03523.10.081
to George William Curtis
20 March 1865
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
Thanks Curtis for a congratulatory letter he recently sent. Notes that his reply was delayed due to the publication of a court proceeding (possibly related to the Battle of the Crater debacle). Defends his actions, and criticizes General George...
GLC04385.04
[Printed circular number one from the Office of the Committee on Labor, Income, and Revenue]
3 May 1864
Bond, L. Montgomery, fl. 1864
The Committee for a Day's Labor requests a donation of one day's earnings from all classes of the community for benefit of the Great Central Fair. Printed on Office of the Committee on Labor, Income, and Revenue stationery. Accompanied by an...
GLC04639
to William Farrar Smith
16 June 1864
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, writes on Headquarters, Army of the Potomac stationery in Virginia near Petersburg. Written at 3:30 pm. Refers to a note he wrote at 2:00 pm, regarding the practicality of an attack on Petersburg led by...
GLC04064
to Mary Reeser
18 December 1864
G.F.H., fl. 1864
Comments that he just returned from a meeting in Chandlersburg, [Pennsylvania] where they sang and had a prayer meeting. Tells Mary which girls went home with whom from the meeting. Describes eavesdropping on a conversation that he heard on his way...
GLC03523.43.21
to John Reeser
2 March 1865
Hulslander, George, fl. 1865
Says that he is in good health and has enough to eat and a good place to sleep. Writes of the barracks being over crowded and more men piling in. Says nothing has taken place for a few days, however, a group of men may be sent out this afternoon....
GLC03523.43.24
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