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to his parents

One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.

GLC03523.09.01

George T Stevens to his Sister Frances with the grave news that her husband George Davenport has been killed

Describes her husbands death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

GLC03523.09.02

To Frances Davenport

One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.

GLC03523.09.03

to Frances Davenport

One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.04

to Father

One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.

GLC03523.09.05

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.06

to Frances Davenport

One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting...

GLC03523.09.07

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.

GLC03523.09.08

To Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.

GLC03523.09.09

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport

GLC03523.09.10

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.

GLC03523.09.11

to Frances Davenport

One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.12

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.

GLC03523.09.13

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells...

GLC03523.09.14

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.

GLC03523.09.15

To Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.

GLC03523.09.16

to Frances Davenport

One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.

GLC03523.09.17

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.

GLC03523.09.18

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.

GLC03523.09.19

to Frances Davenport

One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.

GLC03523.09.20

to Frances Davenport

One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard...

GLC03523.09.21

to Frances Davenport

One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information...

GLC03523.09.22

to Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Regarding his visit to the Chaplain to find out information on the death of George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.23

to Frances Davenport

One letter from an unknown Chaplain to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864.

GLC03523.09.24

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 17, 1864. Says it will be impossible for her to visit the grave of her husband at the present time. Informs her that is the army ever occupies Fredericksburg or the vicinity then she...

GLC03523.09.25