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to Louise Walbridge

Failed attempt of the 2nd and 10th Corps to take Richmond. Has not received any letters from home since his return.

GLC04663.46

to Louise Walbridge

Describes his new quarters, two tents and an open space over which is a "fly", with a diagram of the tents. Failed rebel attack at Bermuda Hundred, intercepted message from General Beauregard to General Pickett ordering the latter to destroy a...

GLC04663.47

to Louise Walbridge

Asks Louise to send to him some official papers he left at home. A detailed description of various forms used by the Quartermaster's office.

GLC04663.48

to Louise Walbridge

First encounter with persimmons [type of fruit], the success of Sheridan, building a log office for winter, reports that he knows no McClellan supporters in the Army.

GLC04663.49

to Louise Walbridge

Battle of Chapins Bluff. Rebel prisoners say they did not run because they realized that there was no hope. Thinks Sheridan will soon take Lynchburg. Regrets that Louise and Mother have to take in boarders.

GLC04663.50

to Louise Walbridge

Acknowledges receipt of a package containing honey (most of which spilled), pants, a cake, and butter. Describes the weather, is saddened to hear of the deaths of two ladies from Buffalo, expects a big battle soon. Encloses a piece of petrified...

GLC04663.51

to Louise Walbridge

Sent George a pass to come visit him as an "employee of the Quartermaster Department" and explains that Harry cannot visit because he is too young for such a pass. Preparations for George's visit: putting a stove in his tent; obtaining a horse for...

GLC04663.52

to Louise Walbridge

Discusses the mild weather they have been having, anxiously awaiting news from Sherman's campaign in Georgia, news of other officers, wishes he could attend the winter parties. "[I]t is difficult for me to write a letter; my life is so monotonous...

GLC04663.53

to Louise Walbridge

George H. Thomas' victory over John B. Hood, excitement over Sherman's march in Georgia, hopeful that peace is near, and wishes he was home for the holidays.

GLC04663.54

to Louise Walbridge

Tells of the Christmas telegram sent from [General William T.] Sherman to [President Abraham] Lincoln offering his gift of the city of Savannah, Georgia. Mentions receiving a gift from George and awaiting a package from home.

GLC04663.55

to Louise Walbridge

Trip to Winter Garden to see Booth in Hamlet, had to leave early to get a birth in the sleeping car. Leaving for Norfolk this evening.

GLC04663.56

to Louise Walbridge

Has been sick for about 10 days and has a boil on his neck. Heavy rain has turned everything to mud. "Elbridge and J.F. Whiting (Will's partner,) have become my sureties for the sum of ten thousand dollars" so he can "give bonds."

GLC04663.57

to Louise Walbridge

George's visit. Describes their trip to Dutch Gap, Headquarters, Fort Harrison, and City Point. Describes the layout, and operation of Point of Rock hospital. Tomorrow they plan to go to Meade's Station and Patrick's Station "inspecting the works...

GLC04663.58

to Louise Walbridge

Weather: winter in Buffalo, spring in camp. Believes the fighting will be over by mid-summer, possibly June. News concerning Sherman, Sheridan, and Grant. He has been "brevetted" to the rank of a major, "Brevets I suppose you know are a kind of...

GLC04663.59

to Louise Walbridge

Expects to be transferred to General Turner's division. Saddened by the prospect of leaving a place that has been his home for almost a year. Writes about some friends he has made at the post. Mentions fighting "in front of the Army of the Potomac...

GLC04663.60

to Louise Walbridge

Informs his brother that since they last communicated, several important events have taken place, the defeat and capture of General Robert E. Lee, the occupation of Richmond, and General Joseph E. Johnston's surrender to Generals Ulysses S. Grant and...

GLC04663.61

to Louise Walbridge

Appointed Inspector of the Quartermaster Department for the Department of North Carolina. Reports that there are 3,500 contrabands colonized on the island, and describes a large seminary at Raleigh.

GLC04663.62

to Louise Walbridge

Notes he selected the house of Dr. Haywood for his office and a smaller one for his quarters. The owner, a secessionist, had fled before the Union army entered the city. Family members had asked for the house to be returned to them, Walbridge...

GLC04663.63

to Louise Walbridge

Acknowledges receipt of photograph. Advice for managing rented property, read newspaper accounts of Jefferson Davis' capture while he was wearing petticoats. The Treasury confiscated the Haywood house. The officers will not be turned out since it...

GLC04663.64

to Louise Walbridge

Discusses an inspection tour. Notes he needs to sell a large number of horses and mules which the army no longer needs and are a great expense. Describes the ladies of the town of Edenton, North Carolina, and tells how the people there sing...

GLC04663.65

to Louise Walbridge

Notes that the temperature has been over 100 for several days. Notes he was promoted to Colonel. Says that he has decided to remain in the army another two or three months. Encloses a recipe for "tomato wine" [not in the collection]. Mentions he...

GLC04663.66

to Louise Walbridge

Notes that he expects to go home soon. Says that he needs to inspect, appraise and sell some animals and stores. Reports that 8,000 white troops will be mustered out of his department.

GLC04663.67

to Louise Walbridge

Has been busy with trips to Charlotte and Newberne. Business opportunities in Raleigh in which he could make a considerable amount of money in a few months, but wishes to go home. He has an opportunity to buy horses at government prices and sell...

GLC04663.68

to Louise Walbridge

Acknowledges a letter he received since venturing south on a speculation scheme. Describes the trouble of trying to travel by rail in South Carolina. The land ladies speak against Yankees during meals at boarding houses. States that South...

GLC04663.69

to Louise Walbridge

He has sold over two thousand dollars worth of horses and mules in one day. He assures his family that he is safe. Remarks on the elegant buildings. Hopes to sell all his stock in ten days.

GLC04663.70

to Louise Walbridge

Writes that he is still selling his stock. "[W]ent within ten miles of the Savannah river. I found the country almost a desert, and all the people as poor as rats. Some who formerly had splendid dwellings surrounded by every luxury, are now living...

GLC04663.71

to Charles Walbridge

Acknowledges receipt of handbills. Hopes Charles will be home for the holidays. News from family friends. Attends a reception.

GLC04663.72

to Charles Walbridge

Family news and weather. A rash of break-ins has made the family uneasy. "I heard a commotion down stairs and Mother opening the front door, a very little thing alarms us in these days of murders and robberies so I ran down stairs as fast as I could...

GLC04663.73

to Louise Walbridge

Writes that General Bidwell has been killed. Reports that Charlie is now in charge of the whole Quartermasters Department. Leon is acting as storage clerk. Talks about the election of 1864. The democrats "had an unpleasant time indeed at their...

GLC04663.74

[Colonel Alexander Piper]

Vignette bust portrait showing Piper with beard and mustache. Identification note in pencil on verso.

GLC05528.01

Sperling, Jno V.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Jno. V. Sperling 1st Lt., Co. 'U' 1st W.T.I. of A.D., Corinth, Miss, Port Washington, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.29

"Cleaning the wreck."

Soldiers and civilians clearing wrecked trains and bent rails from a track.

GLC03029.25

"Birney['s] H Qr [Headquarters]."

"10803" penciled on verso. Image shows a clearing with Birney's headquarters to the right, and a group of soldiers and horses standing to the left. Slightly lighter print of image #28.

GLC03029.27

"Gen[era]l Birney['s] Hd Q [Headquarters]."

"10803" penciled on verso. Slightly darker print of image #27.

GLC03029.28

"Wheatfield where Gen Reynol[d]s was Killed."

Variation on O'Sullivan's photo of the wheatfield. Shows a man (probably Brady) crouched at the edge of a pond and looking down. See also image #35 in this collection, and GLC# 2435, Gardner reprint of "Field where Gen. Reynolds fell, Gettysburg."

GLC03029.29

"Gen. Chapman"

"9679" penciled on verso, along with misidentification of photo as "Genl. Sheridan" struck through in ink by a roughly contemporary hand. Image shows Gen. George H. Chapman seated outside his tent.

GLC03029.30

"Rebel Battery taken by Burnsides Col. Murphy[?]"

"No. 29" penciled on verso. Panoramic image showing several men atop a fortification.

GLC03029.34

"View of Barns near where Reynolds was killed."

Another version of O'Sullivan's photo of the wheatfield, with two men facing away from the camera, and barns visible in the distance. Brady may be the seated figure in the straw hat. See also image #28 in this collection.

GLC03029.35

[Evacuation of Port Royal]

"9224" penciled on verso. Image shows the loading of horses onto steamers during the evacuation of Port Royal. One steamer bears the name "Young America." See also GLC 5111.01, image #1049.

GLC03029.36

"Round House Alex [Alexandria,] O & R R R [Ohio and Richmond Rail Road]."

View of railroad yard with roundhouse flying federal flag.

GLC03029.39

"Fort Brady, Buildg [Building] wall."

"10784" penciled on verso. Image shows soldiers constructing winter quarters.

GLC03029.40

"Negro Group on Aikins [Aiken's] Farm, The Residue of 65 Slaves. Farm 3000 acres."

Group of twelve African Americans (including men, women, and children), and three white soldiers: one on horseback behind the group, and two visible to the left. Written near Petersburg, Virginia.

GLC03029.41

"Gen. Ames Hd. Qr. [Headquarters]."

"10787" penciled on verso. Image shows horses, men, and a dog gathered in a clearing.

GLC03029.42

"Ne[illegible] Hd Qr with Band."

Image shows an unidentified regimental band gathered outside a winter camp.

GLC03029.43

"5th Pen. Cav[a]lry, Battlefield of Oct. 29 & 30."

Image shows horses and men gathered in a winter camp, with field visible in the distance, and rear of a wooden structure closest to the camera.

GLC03029.44

"Negro Camp of 27th Ohio, USCV [U.S. Colored, Volunteers], Near Fort Burpee."

Image shows a cleared area in front of a winter camp, with a handful of men barely visible amongst the trees.

GLC03029.45

"[Winfield] Scott & Staff."

Image shows Scott (seated) and his staff (standing) on a porch. An unidentified figure stands away to the right.

GLC03029.48

"Company St Fort Burpee. Men playing Ball. 13th N.Y."

Image shows soldiers playing ball in the clearing of a winter encampment.

GLC03029.49

[Carte de visite Grant, Ulysses S.]

White mount with elaborate gold border around Grant's portrait and Balch's imprint on verso. Oval bust portrait of Grant facing proper left.

GLC03565.01

[Carte de visite]

Bust portraits of five Union generals: Grant (in center), Sherman (upper right), ? (lower right), ? (lower left, ? (upper left).

GLC03565.02

[Carte de visite of Robert Cowden]

Howard & Hall imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Robert Cowden, Major, 1st Tenn. Infty. A. D. Crestline, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard.

GLC03565.03

Russell, J.F.

Everitt's imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "J.F. Russell, Chicago, Ills." Vignette bust portrait [in civilian dress?]. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.04

[Carte de visite William T. Sherman]

Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC03565.05

[Carte de visite R.E. Phillips]

Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard.

GLC03565.06

[Carte de visite Avery, Alben[?] T.]

Ink inscription on verso: "Alben[?] T. Avery, Kendall, N.J[?]." Half length portrait in uniform.

GLC03565.07

[Carte de visite]

Half length portrait in uniform with beard.

GLC03565.08

Photograph of man in uniform

Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.09

Bristol, B.J.

Ink inscription on verso: "B. J. Bristol, dpt. Surg, 1st Regt. Tenn. Vol." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.10

Ingalls, John.

With ink inscription on verso: "John Ingalls, a Surgeon, 1 Regt. Ten. Vol., DeKalb, Ill." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount.

GLC03565.11

Foster, Jas. C.

Ink inscription on verso: "Jas. C. Foster, Capt. Co. "A" 1st West Tenn Infy of A.D., Omega, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with black border.

GLC03565.12

Photograph of a man in uniform

Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with black border.

GLC03565.13

Fox, Henry.

Ink inscription on verso: "Henry Fox. Captain Co. C 1st Tenn. Infy of A.D. Lincoln, Logan Co., Ill." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.14

Smocst[?], W.R.

Ink inscription on verso: "W.R. Smocst[?], Cap.[and] [illegible] Maj." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with elaborate gold border around image.

GLC03565.15

Fox, C.

Ink inscription on verso: "C. Fox, Capt, Co. D, 1st W.T.I. of AD, Avoca, N. York." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with black border.

GLC03565.16

Marsh, A.O.

Ink inscription on verso: "Respectfully yours, A.O. Marsh, Capt. 1st Tenn. Inf. A.D., VanWert, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC03565.17

[Photograph of a man in uniform]

Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.18

Strong, Geo[rge] W.

Ink inscription on verso: "Geo. W. Strong, Capt. 1st Tenn. Infy AD, Port Huron, St Claire Co., Michigan." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with purple border.

GLC03565.19

Darnell, Jesse H.

Ink inscription on verso: "Jesse H. Darnell, Oquawka, Illinois." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with black border.

GLC03565.20

Hobbs, H.W.

Ink inscription on verso: "H.W. Hobbs, Capt. Co. K, Gallipolis, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.21

Evans, Sam[ue]l.

Ink inscription on verso: "Saml. Evans, Aberdeen, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.22

Ellison, Arthur S.

Ink inscription on verso: "Arthur S. Ellison, West Union, Adams Co., Ohio." Oval bust portrait in civilian dress. White mount with elaborate gold border around image and Balch's imprint on verso.

GLC03565.23

Henderson, Lieut.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lieut. Henderson, Corinth, [Miss.]" Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with black border.

GLC03565.24

Photograph of a man in Uniform

Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.25

Chittenden, Lt. B. S.

Ink inscription on verso: "Lt. B. S. Chittenden, Co. C, 1st Tenn. A.D., Green Castle, Ind." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and goatee. White mount with gold border and Howard & Hall imprint on verso.

GLC03565.26

Ward, T.H.

Ink inscription on verso: "T.H. Ward, 1st Lieut. Co. 'F' 1st R T Inf AD, Westerville, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border and Howard & Hall imprint on verso.

GLC03565.27

Heminway[?], C.F.

Ink inscription on verso: "C.F. Heminway, Lanark, Carroll Co., Ills." Full length standing portrait in uniform with hat on pedestal next to him. White mount with Bitner's imprint on verso.

GLC03565.28

Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache.

With ink inscription on verso: "Lt. J. Jones, 1st W. T. I. A. D. Louisville, Ills." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount

GLC03565.30

Kelly, Lieut. C.J.

Ink inscription on verso: " Lieut. C. J. Kelly, Co. K, 1st Regt. Ten. Inft. Of Ad., Cincinnati, Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.31

Wheaton, Seth.

Ink inscription on verso: "Seth Wheaton, Independence, Iowa." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with black border.

GLC03565.32

[?], Lieut. S.T.

Ink inscription on verso: "Lieut. S.T. [illegible], Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Ills." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and beard. White mount with gold border and Howard & Hall imprint on verso.

GLC03565.33

Branam, Jonathan.

Ink inscription on verso: "Jonathan Branam, 2nd Lt. Co. C, 1st W. T. of A. D., Spencer, Ind." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.34

Boatman, Isaac.

Ink inscription on verso: "Isaac Boatman, 2nd Lieut. 1st Ten. Infty. Of A. D., Anselm, Gallia Co., Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with red border.

GLC03565.35

Kleinknecht, Jacob K.

Ink inscription on verso: "Jacob K. Kleinknecht, 1st Sergt. Co. D, 1st West Tenn. Inf. A.D., Crestline, Crawford Co., Ohio." Seated half length portrait in uniform. White mount with red/purple border.

GLC03565.36

Herring, William.

Ink inscription on verso: " William Herring, 2nd Lt. Co. F, 1st W. T. Infty of A.D., Vanwert, Vanwert Co., Ohio." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.37

Nettleton, Geo[rge] C.

Ink inscription on verso: "Geo. C. Nettleton, Hops. Stwd., 1st Tenn, I. A. D., Odell, Ill., Taken at Corinth, Miss., Nov. 24, 1863." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with beard. White mount with gold border.

GLC03565.38

Low, [illegible]ell.

Ink inscription on verso: "Yours Truly, [illegible]ell Low, Maj. 1st Fla[?] A.D., Walbridge [illegible], Pulaski Co., Ill." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with moustache and beard. White mountwith Howard & Hall imprint on verso.

GLC03565.39

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill explains that he is sick with "disinterry," as are most of the soldiers in his camp, and twice asks his mother to do what she can to bring him home. He divulges that "the boys don't find it as they expected," and that rations are only...

GLC03859.01

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill learned in his mother's last letter that his brother is missing, and now offers encouragement that he will be found alive. He reveals that "disease is making sad havoc with us at present….[i]n fact I am more afraid of disease than I am of...

GLC03859.02

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill is well at present, and expects "a little brush" with the Confederate Army soon. He describes the seventy mile march from Mississippi to Tennessee, and briefly mentions that the soldiers were recently paid.

GLC03859.03

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Two men, Jonathan Snook and O.B. Boughton have been sent to Michigan to recruit soldiers for the company. Churchill is well and "as fat as a stuffed chicken." The Cavalry took 26 "cotton burners or guerillas," all of whom will presumably be...

GLC03859.04

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill anticipates the arrival of new troops, and hopes that the reinforcements and coming cold weather will hasten the end of the war. Newton, a fellow soldier, will be home soon as he has been discharged.

GLC03859.05

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill describes a false alarm the previous evening, when a picket reported around 2:00 A.M. that "the Rebels were coming in force." All of the soldiers turned out equipped to fight, and remained ready until 6:00 A.M., when it became apparent...

GLC03859.06

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill reports that "one of the men in Co. F accidentally shot his mess mate yesterday through the body," and that accidents such as this are frequent. As he writes, two pickets are approaching with a pair of "secesh." He again expresses...

GLC03859.07

to Drazilla Churchill

Reassures his mother of his safety by confirming that his division has been successful in the area of Corinth, Mississippi. Discussing Confederate General Sterling Price, writes "Wee have give Genrel Prise Hell in Mississippi and tenn He was...

GLC03859.08

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill reports that Captain Waterman has been discharged and will be coming home with money for Mrs. Churchill. The letter instructs Mrs. Churchill to purchase stamps with this money, which she should send to him at Corinth.

GLC03859.09

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill learns that Snook and Boughton are still at home awaiting orders to return to camp. His mother must have written of their unsuccessful efforts locate new recruits, and Churchill laments the cowardliness of those who continue to remain at...

GLC03859.10

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill complains of the sheer number of African Americans in the South, and shows reservations about allowing them to become free: "[I]f the nigers are free…then you will see how them Black Devils will flock for the north and I am sure we don't...

GLC03859.11

to: Drazilla Churchill.

There is news of an upcoming draft, which Churchill hopes will draw largely on Democrats and Abolitionists. Churchill also reacts to the arming of African American in South Carolina: "…I wished it was the Negroes that was slain instid of our white...

GLC03859.12

to: Drazilla Churchill.

A train with 900 prisoners passed through Grand Junction, and another 1500 are waiting to be transported from Holey [Holly] Springs. The 900 passengers cheered Jefferson Davis and the Southern Confederacy upon pulling out of the station. Churchill...

GLC03859.13

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill's brother William has been missing for some time, and his mother's attempts to find him have been unsuccessful. Churchill will not be granted a discharge as his health is too good, and no furloughs are being granted at this time. The...

GLC03859.14