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to Estelle Spero

Writes that he is suffering from the "empty week-end blues". Sidney puts this down to a visit from his parents, which was accompanied by constant references to home and Estelle.

GLC09120.045

to Estelle Spero

Describes the experience of being subjected to a dose of chloracetophenone (tear gas) in order to demonstrate to the soldiers the value of the gas mask. Outlines the rest of the day's schedule - a class in military customs and the History of...

GLC09120.046

to Estelle Spero

Expresses concern that Estelle is losing weight, and reassures her that he has attempted to stay away from anything dangerous and that he has every intention of returning. Registers surprise at the fact that his Southern compatriots had never tasted...

GLC09120.047

to Estelle Spero

Runs through the day's rather hectic schedule, apologizing for the brevity of the letter.

GLC09120.048

to Lodema

[Writes from Chantilly Camp]. Writes that they are still in their old camp. Has been out on a scouting expedition once since he last wrote. Started about 12 o'clock at night and returned the next day at four o'clock in the afternoon. Is certain...

GLC02596.06

to unknown general

re: postponing decision pending further investigation.

GLC04813.04

to Estelle Spero

Diamond talks about making an "ark" in which to escape the rain, and then rowing to fetch Estelle. He writes that someone has taken out a subscription of "In Fact" for him, complaining about its biased nature.

GLC09120.305

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that they have experienced a short respite from the "interminable rain". He also writes that he believes that his suffering from diarrhea has been caused by lack of consistency in his diet.

GLC09120.306

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he returned the night before from spending the past two days in the jungle, commenting on how accustomed he has become to its discomforts. Sidney asks Estelle again for a lamp so that he can read and write at night.

GLC09120.313

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the "natives" on the island. He then discusses the banian tree, drawing diagrams to illustrate.

GLC09120.314

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he is in the midst of carrying out an inventory and audit. He tells her that he has once again been working with "native boys", describing them as "cute".

GLC09120.320

to Ethan A. Jenks

Balch, Captain of Ordnance, informs Captain Jenks that the Ordnance Office does not have access to the pay rolls of Jenks' company, thus cannot comply with Jenks' earlier request.

GLC02750.239

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He wishes he could stop working and be idle. He longs to just sit and think of nothing.

GLC02161.150

to Norman R. Dewey

He talks business. A place called Dinwood has his attention and he feels it would be a good place for a field business. He never says what kind of business it is.

GLC02161.151

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He includes a collection of "old masters." Not included here. (Pictures by the great painters) So far there have been no orders. He thinks the war office is restrictive.

GLC02161.157

[Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]

Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.

GLC02161.167

to unknown

Dated 20 March. He wants to return to Charleston and desperately wants to see her and Pauline. He especially wants to see her before she gets married. He mentions George and Hill.

GLC02161.175

[Record of one bayonet received]

GLC02750.223

to the Chief of Ordnance

Captain Jenks transmits original and duplicate copies of the ordnance and ordnance stores (not included) for the fourth quarter of 1862.

GLC02750.243

to the Chief of Ordnance

Captain Jenks transmits original and duplicate copies of the ordnance and ordnance stores (not included) for the fourth quarter of 1862.

GLC02750.244

to the Chief of Ordnance

Captain Jenks transmits original and duplicate copies of the ordnance and ordnance stores (not included) for the first quarter of 1863.

GLC02750.245

to mother

He is sorry to hear of his mother's illness. He sent his citizen's suit home yesterday. He will have his hair cut soon.

GLC02161.115

to brother

Is well; hopes these lines find him healthy too. Left Fort Monroe on December 1 by ship. "Out on the ocean eight days out [of] sight of land." Sailed to New Orleans. Could not dock because many were sick with the measles. Heard (falsely) that...

GLC08914.010

to sister

Apologizes for having not kept up contact with her, but sits down to write her a few lines. Letter is stamped with a shield covered with the stars and stripes. Is well; hopes she is too. Has "lots of fun" in New Orleans. Caught a young alligator on...

GLC08914.011

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He was appointed Post-Adjutant in the morning. He did not like having to leave the battery.

GLC02161.106