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to Delia Slocum

re: Reports that washed out bridges have resulted in no mail delivery for a week. He writes that lack of news has made him "tired and lonesome." After the arrival of the postmaster he closes his letter and reopens it the next day, where he mentions...

GLC03791.024

to Delia Slocum

re: Records the reaction in camp to Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox. "Cheering, yelling an shooting of there guns and it was kept up till about three Oclock this morning[.]"

GLC03791.025

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes his move from Blue Springs back to Nashville and the somber mood present after Lincoln's assassination ("evry thing is dressed in mourning.") He writes that he talked to the "rebs" who said that they thought Johnson would be...

GLC03791.026

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor reports there has been some speculation about getting out of the army in July, but he doesn't believe it. He reports on a recent severe storm and its destruction in camp.

GLC03791.027

to Delia Slocum

. re: "I will give you a short not of our trials and trubells since we left Nashville[.]" He also reports that there next stop is in Texas, 900 miles away by water "and that is the way we will go[.]" He reports on hot weather and poor health, but...

GLC03791.028

to Delia Slocum

Records his crossing of the Gulf of Mexico and the sea sick boys. He writes that he got sick then and remains so. He writes that sickness has been a problem for the whole regiment and records the illness of two mutual acquaintances. He reports a...

GLC03791.029

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor reports going to church for the first time since he left Indiana on his furlough last spring. He reports that his regiment are the only troops in the area, a big change, but one that he enjoys. He complains of his inability to be home...

GLC03791.030

to Asa W. Slayton

Chester mentions a letter sent the day before and the continued good health of their brothers with him. He describes the location of regiment in relationship to Atlanta and the rail road tracks and expresses hope that they will be in possession of...

GLC03955.01

to Asa W. Slayton

Chester mentions a letter sent a week ago. He explains that because it is a holiday no work has been assigned. He describes fighting in recent week in the battles of Kennesaw Mountain and Marietta, GA as particularly bloody. He describes a break...

GLC03955.02

to Asa W. Slayton

All is quite on the front but troops expect to fight again soon. Chester requests that Asa send him a new diary. He mentions the inferiority of camp medical care and fear of comrade's death. A comrade who had a good chance of recovery in last...

GLC03955.03

to Asa W. Slayton

Chester comments on his disappointment at not receiving frequent correspondence from home. Claims to have been kept very busy, "Uncle Samyuel, or his Generals, kept us so busy making strategical movements trying to get around the left flank of the...

GLC03955.04

to unknown

Chester M. Slayton [to unknown recipient on piece of scrap paper] "A hard battle is raging Co. B unharmed." C.M.S.

GLC03955.06

to unknown

[Written on scrap paper with no names or date] "Look out for thieves Roch. has lost four or five bushels of wheat lately others have lost oats & - we keep on the look-out- & somebody will get caught- some of these times Il bet."

GLC03955.07

to Asa W. Slayton

Mary sends holiday wishes. Expresses surprise at the receipt of letter. Gives news of the death of Herman Hunt enlisted in 21st Michigan. Describes funeral of fellow teacher. Reports of good health among Asa's wife, sister, and sister-in-law....

GLC03955.12

to Asa W. Slayton

Emma thanks Asa for sending her a birthday package. She reports that the other brothers have also sent packages. Emma reminisces about times when the family was together and expresses grievance over recent death of their father. She offers to...

GLC03955.13

to citizens of Grattan Michigan

Slayton thanks the committee for their recognition, but accepts the sword on the behalf of all the men who have enlisted. Slayton recognizes that enslaved people are being used to aide the Confederates and that the continued allowance of slavery is...

GLC03955.15

to L. D. Wood

re: Yankees going "up every day in their Bulloons;" attempts to secure discharge due to rheumatism; travel from Dublin, Va., to camp in Caroline Co.

GLC03135.06.015

to L. D. Wood

re: missed recent camp meeting; speculation the Yankees have taken Knoxville.

GLC03135.06.019

to L. D. Wood

re: attacks by bushwhackers and retaliation on them; capture and sale of a horse.

GLC03135.06.023

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Mentions John. He writes that the men have been working on fortification. He received orders to go to "Little Washington."

GLC02744.160

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He currently camped in an area that is mostly swamp. does not think the Rebels will attack them soon. He wishes he could take all her burdens on himself.

GLC02744.161

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He does not think the enemy will have time to attack Newbern at present. He worries about her taking care of the house and the children all by herself. Insists she get a girl to help her.

GLC02744.162

to Bro Hold

He compares Sundays in the army to Sundays at home. He thinks especially of children on the Sabbath day and their connection to their parents. He thinks of how all soldiers are connected by the desire to see their loved ones again.

GLC02744.163

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of how his faith in God gets him through the trial of being separated from her.

GLC02744.155

Memo

Explains his father's pledge to his mother in a letter from February 16, 1864 (GLC02744.155) concerning alcohol.

GLC02744.156

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.

GLC02744.157

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He wishes he could have seen Henry before he died. glad she got her coal and flour. Jerry hurt his foot.

GLC02744.158

to Lucien

Glad Lucien is in school. reminds him that not only play is needed to to make him a man. Tells him to be like a father to Charley who is younger.

GLC02744.159

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Miller reports, "...the fleet footed Rebels have Run again from york town, and i feel very sorry for it But i suppose it is all for the best..." Notes that his company's picket line...

GLC02155.044

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Gives her advice as to how to get rid of her "sick headache." Comments on the weather and an upcoming inspection.

GLC02155.045

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Boasts that his regiment took the first honour in a recent inspection. Predicts his regiment will soon march toward Richmond, Virginia.

GLC02155.046

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife. Reports that on 23 May, the soldiers were reviewed by President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, Governor Andrew G. Curtin, and General Irvin McDowell...

GLC02155.047

to his friends

Writes from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Describes his long journey by ship to Alexandria. Says he still feels incapacitated by his wound, but has rejoined his regiment despite this. States his concern about not receiving any word from...

GLC06559.014

to Sarah Ogden

Reports on his health and on his mother's death. His regiment is attempting to obtain his discharge, but he does not want to go home yet. Tells Ogden that he would like to visit her if he lives. Also comments unfavorably on the care he received in...

GLC06559.016

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Pitcher that he has been in the hospital since he last wrote to Ogden. He hopes to go home soon, and promises to visit her at the Broad and Cherry on the way. Says he will also have a photograph taken for her. Informs her that seven...

GLC06559.017

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Mt. Holly, a present day township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Inquires about the condition of his son, Thomas, about whom he has received contradictory reports. Says he traveled to Washington, D. C. to obtain information and spoke...

GLC06559.018

to his friend

Writes from camp near "White Oak Chapel" that he wishes he had been sent to Philadelphia for the wound he received at Manassas. However, if he had, he would not have been able to fight at the Battles of Crampton Pass and Antietam. Says he has...

GLC06559.021

to his friend

Writes from camp near "White Oak Chapel." Says he is still in his old camp, where the men occupy their time doing drills. States despite Ogden's advice, he cannot help feeling disheartened by the defeat at Fredericksburg, Virginia, for he believes...

GLC06559.022

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Perrine. Says upon arriving at Trenton, he received orders to proceed to Washington, D.C. with a detachment of deserters and "stragglers." Describes his activities at camp and the various people he met during the course of his...

GLC06559.027

to Sarah Ogden

Writes that his company was sent to Washington with prisoners, while he and three other men were sent to New York with more prisoners. While in New York, he was able to go home for two days, where he found his family in good health. Describes his...

GLC06559.032

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Chemung known as Elmira. He is glad that both Ogden and her family are healthy after the "rebel raid in Pa." His regiment has been stationed in Vermont, guarding Rebel prisoners, for the last few months. Says plans to send the...

GLC06559.033

to Sarah Ogden

Describes a difficult march and his new position as Provost Guard. Writes he fears that he will never see his family again, and states that he considers the hospital at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania his second home. Apologizes for his sloppy...

GLC06559.040

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Convalescent near Alexandria. Reports that he saw the Medical Director in Washington, D. C. and will probably obtain his discharge. Says he received his pay from Turners Lane and went to Ogden's home to visit, but she was out of...

GLC06559.047

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Martinsdale Barracks. Informs Ogden that he would have come down to visit her before he left, but lacked the time. Says he is stationed in barracks opposite the City Circle. Believes that he has "a splendid Col." Recounts meetings with...

GLC06559.049

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Convalescent. Describes his journey from the hospital to the camp, mentioning his stop in Washington and his boat trip to Alexandria. Notes he had some difficulty locating the camp. Describes his living situation in the camp, which...

GLC06559.050

to Sarah Ogden

Writes that the soldiers are celebrating Washington's Birthday with continual cannon fire. Says he just received news that Charleston, South Carolina is "in the possession of our [Union] forces." Sherman is marching for North Carolina and several of...

GLC06559.059

to his mother

GLC02157.07

to his mother

Contains two letters. The first is undated, by George Armstrong, written to his mother from Port Hudson, Louisiana. Encloses a piece of a rebel flag that he acquired from a Confederate gun boat (not present). The second, on verso, is dated 29...

GLC02157.08

to his mother

GLC02157.09

to his mother and Charley

Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. Addressed to his mother and brother Charley.

GLC02157.10