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to Eleanor Hammond

Has arrived at the barracks in Elmira where he originally enlisted in the Union army. Arrived at about sunrise. Was mustered out about half an hour after he wrote her a letter on May 29 (#48). Started on his way to Elmira that same night. Does not...

GLC09273.50

[envelope addressed to Eleanor Hammond]

Envelopes addressed to Mrs. Eleanor Hammond, Wallace, Steuben County, New York

GLC09273.51

to uncle

GLC07687.158

to uncle

GLC07687.159

[to his parents]

Reports that they are moving towards "Dixie's Army" slowly. Describes how he arrived to Odin Illinois. Asks that his parents visit him while he's in Illinois. Includes what seems to be a short poem on the verso of the page.

GLC06728.022

[to his parents]

Arrived in Cincinnati at 3 am. Writes that he is nostalgic being in his old state again. Asks his parents to visit him.

GLC06728.023

[to his parents]

Writes that he arrived yesterday morning and that there are many troops in the city. There are orders to surrender the city and citizens have been instructed to leave.

GLC06728.024

[to his parents]

Writes that he is seven miles south of Bardstown and the rebels fled before the company arrived. Reports that General Thomas' division had a skirmish the day before yesterday. Writes that Buell is hated by his men.

GLC06728.025

[to his parents]

Mentions the battle of Perryville and writes that his regiment had over one hundred killed and wounded; his company suffered three killed and eight wounded. Reports that he got through the battle without a scratch. Writes that the battle of Pea...

GLC06728.026

to Lt. Holden

Weeks' father, Thomas, inquires about the condition of John after the battle of Perryville. He writes: "so please answer and oblige a fraternal brother." Also included is a response from C.L. Hozl on behalf of Lt. Holden. He writes that John was...

GLC06728.027

to his parents

Requests that his parents send him a short history of the recent Perryville battle if they come across one. Writes that he saw some friends from the 101st. Also writes that he has marched from his camp near Crab Orchard back to Danville and then...

GLC06728.028

to "Agt. Adams Ex[press] Co."

Requesting the amount prepaid for shipment of Van Nuys's corpse to Franklin, Ind.

GLC07687.175

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Details of journey home, including finding two acquaintances in a hospital near Grafton. Souls and the movements of Gen. Banks, although he expresses some doubt about the truth of the latter. Relates an incident near Cincinnati in which a soldier...

GLC07687.117

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

"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

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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

GLC07687.121

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Surprise visit from Uncle Charles Campbell, who had been seeing a sick soldier at Louisville. Dick Donnell has returned home, and reports "a vast amount of sickness among out troops." Donnell had met with a "reliable Gentleman, who assured him that...

GLC07687.122

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Report of "a great amount of sickness in [Vannuys's] division," news that Gen. Lander is once again occupying Romney, and implications of the Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Vannuys hopes in the wake of McClelland's appointment as Commander of...

GLC07687.123

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

News of Gen. Burnsides's capture of Roanoke Island and rumors of Union capture of Fort Donnelson. Describes recruiting efforts for the Mississippi Fleet, and strong sympathy for the Northern cause.

GLC07687.124

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

The weekly prayer meeting, confirmed victory at Fort Donnelson, preparations for the making of sugar and molasses at home, and unfavorable prices for farmers. Also describes a chance meeting with Squire Hendries, who was awaiting a dispatch from...

GLC07687.125

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Describes the scene at home while he writes, including little Molly's current illness. Discusses the wedding of Kinney and Will LeGrange, work in the wheat field, and Molly's recovery.

GLC07687.126

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Health of family members and successful recruiting efforts in the area.

GLC07687.127

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

General news of home (health, family, weather, crops, etc.) Describes "a great battle in Arkansas" (Pea Ridge?), which involved the 18th Regiment. "It was a glorious victory. I suppose the infernal McCulla [Benjamin McCulloch] is dead at last."...

GLC07687.128

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

"Stanton has is[s]ued an order forbidding the publishing of Army Movements," thus Vannuys confesses to being uninformed of current army activities. He suspects his son will go to Winchester, and does not believe there will be forward movement on the...

GLC07687.129