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War of 1812 orderly book of Capt. Thorne's Co., 60th King's Rifles

60th regiment, King's Royal Rifle Corps in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

GLC07222

to Charles Marshall re: Troops movement in Chancellorville; Burnside

"Gen Lee has been directed to make the enemy develope his forces & acertain whether there is any infantry with him. The Gen is just leaving by the old turnpike." Written on receiver's copy of Fitzhugh Lee telegram. Written in pencil on verso.

GLC07223

to wife re: McClellan, McDowell, Butler's New Orleans Proclamation

"Oh that some hearty hand will plant a dagger deep in his...black heart"; "Both the army & people have confidence in our ability to whip the Yankees off & save Richmond...I would rather die, if die I must, on the battlefield, fighting for the...

GLC07224

to Emily J. Semmes re: death of Gen. Paul Semmes (to his widow)

Written from his deathbed nurse, on the day he died with postscript: "A few moments before the General died, he asked for his sword, laying it across his arm, he asked again for his testament." Page 5 is a smaller, additional sheet.

GLC07225

to Thomas Grant re: soldiers' reasons for enlistment

from Union soldier in Company D, 100th Pa.: "Soldiers say they never enlisted to fight for the freedom of the slaves and if they make this a war to eradicate slavery they will throw down their arms contrabands...I would drive them all into the sea...

GLC07227