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to [Libbie Elmore]

Possibly with GLC06588.037.
A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.

GLC06588.038

to Libbie Elmore

He describes his daily activities. They heard that the Union took possession of Vixburgh. Their regiment is sometimes derailed on the fortifications they work to strengthen each day. In other news he expects to have a new general tomorrow.

GLC06588.039

to Libbie Elmore

He is sorry to hear Mamie has been sick. Willard is sick as well. Once again, he admonishes Kniffin, this time for thinking he has the right to hire out any pasture to her or anybody else. He mention Webb Hill and Benny Marshall.

GLC06588.040

to Mother

He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC02167.05

to Robert J. Walker

Marked "copy." Contains two letters. The first is a copy of a letter from Philip R. Fendall to Robert J. Walker, former Secretary of the Treasury, asking for Walker's help in getting his son James an appointment at the Customs House in New Orleans...

GLC03135.11.11

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes a detailed letter to his brother in which he discusses the Battle of Bull Run (fought on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia). He reports 500 Confederate soldiers were killed, another 1500 wounded, and some 7,000 or...

GLC00653.20.02

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He discusses the Confederacy's "brilliant naval victory" in Hampton Roads, between the Merrimac and the Monitor. He also reports the damages inflicted on the Union frigates, the Cumberland, the Congress...

GLC00653.20.05

to Miss Dara Johnston

When he arrived he learned that his regiment was in New York. When he got there he was told they'd gone to Albany and he wouldn't get any pay there. Once there he saw Henry and Charley. He looked at a wooden leg because he is still in crutches for...

GLC02167.01

to Miss Sue Johnston

He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.

GLC02167.02

to Miss D[o]ra Johnston

They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.

GLC02167.03

to Father

Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses. Written at Camp Delaware

GLC02167.04

to Miss Sue Johnston

He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.

GLC02167.07

to Miss Dora Johnston

He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.

GLC02167.08

to Miss Sue Johnston

He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.

GLC02167.09

to Miss Sue Johnston

He received a package which someone else opened ('strange hands"). But he was able to find walnuts and butter untouched.

GLC02167.10

to Miss Sue Johnston

He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.

GLC02167.11

to Miss Sue Johnston

They are all detailed to go to Savannah but but will not leave until morning. He picked up his new coat.

GLC02167.12

to Miss Sue Johnston

They are on Aiken's Island and the weather is very nice. He heard some shots one day. It turned out to be the general who had been unable to get their attention. He gave orders to move back into the tide.

GLC02167.13

to Friends at home

They will make a diversion in favor of another movement under Gilmore. Her will let her know where they move as soon as possible.

GLC02167.14

to Miss Sue Johnston

He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.

GLC02167.15

to Miss Sue Johnston

He sent for the Eclectic Magazine. One of the gunboats was there the other day but he didn't know until it had left. Had he known, he would have gone aboard.

GLC02167.16

to Miss Sue Johnston

Charlie came to visit and he is well. All the things they sent arrived in good condition. The new Colonel arrived. Unfortunately he is profane and drinks too much.

GLC02167.17

to Miss Sue Johnston

One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.

GLC02167.18

to unknown

He describes a rainstorm in which they set up tents. He talks about how they dealt with it and every mishap along the way.

GLC02167.19

to Miss Sue Johnston

They have been ordered to go somewhere on boats with nine days rations. He saw Henry. Elliot and Charles are well.

GLC02167.20

to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.

GLC02167.21

to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three miles until 2 companies were sent forward on skirmishes. They continued until they came to a bridge. After their skirmishes they drove some of the enemy from fence behind which they had become intrenched.

GLC02167.22

to Miss Sue Johnston

He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.

GLC02167.23

to Miss Sue Johnston

He met with Capt. Griffith and told him they ought to have regular prayer meetings. Several other agreed.

GLC02167.24

to Miss Sue Johnston

They have regular meetings now and they are well attended. He saw Charlie and Elliot there. St. Graves' wife is ill. He heard the Rebels had over a hundred killed on July 8th.

GLC02167.25

[Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]

Diary of a Confederate Sergeant in Louisiana 2nd Infantry (somewhat inaccurate; see 10 June 1861 entry) which includes detailed entries on the movement of his regiment, and skirmishes with Union forces. Includes a rough sketch of the Battle of...

GLC03133.11

to Mr. Denson

Writes to his brother discussing possible movements of his regiment. Also mentions General Grant; his desire to see "old Abe" defeated.

GLC03135.02.05

[Photograph of Elias William Beach]

Depicts Beach later in life with a full grey beard. He is wearing a uniform adorned what appear to be G.A.R medals, and a G.A.R. hat. Image is printed on thick cardboard. This image is printed in Beach's obituary (GLC00919.25.32).

GLC00919.25.31

[Rail pass and train ticket]

Contains two items. The first is a permit for Sarah Lay to travel by "rail or river" at her expense, good for one day. Issued by Major J. W. Merrill, Provost Marshal, District of Cairo, and signed by [M. Cyril]. On verso is printed, "It is...

GLC01013.30

to his wife

Written from Camp Follett. Stationary embossed "Congress A.P. Co."

GLC01898.13

to his wife

Mentions that General John H. Martindale wants to get Mortimer's battery attached to his brigade as Martindale thinks "this is the ne plus ultra of batteries." Written from Camp Follett.

GLC01898.14

to his wife

Written from Camp Follett.

GLC01898.15

to his wife

Mentions being near Fitz-John Porter's battery and close to the fifth Massachusetts battery. Written from Camp Fitz John Porter.

GLC01898.16

to his wife

Describes some action in the Peninsular campaign and the Battle of Yorktown. "...there will not probably be much fighting here for some days yet as they are landing our siege guns and mortars and getting them into position the rebels are in large...

GLC01898.17

to his wife

Mentions a Union hot air balloon that was used for reconnaissance. "Our big Balloon is just making preparations to take a look at the rebs they are getting very vicious and they make night hideous with the howling and bursting of shells..." Describes...

GLC01898.18

to his wife

Camped eight miles from Richmond, Virginia. Mentions the reconnaissance balloon again. Marked "Camp of 3rd Mass Battery" and "near Chickahominy River, Va."

GLC01898.19

to his wife

Mentions that they have not seen action since the Battle at Hanover Courthouse on 27 May 1862 where a of their men were wounded. States "Mac [General George B. McClellan] is confident of success and means to make a clean sweep of them this time."...

GLC01898.20

to his wife

Writes "the enemy's pickets in plain sight it is funny the pickets of the two armies are within thirty yds of one another and they sometimes talk across to one another." Writes about a Dr. Gaines, the man who owns the land they on which they are...

GLC01898.21

to his wife

States that the rebels had a "big time" last night and he heard that General Robert E. Lee got drunk. There is a lot of sickness in camp because they are near the swamp. Written from camp of the 3rd Massachusetts Battery, near New Bridge, Virginia.

GLC01898.22

to his cousin George

GLC02156.01

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.02

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.03

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.04

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.05

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.06