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to his brother and sister
5 June 1863
Bunnell, Jonathan, fl. 1862-1864
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 5, 1863. Written in camp near White Oak Church.
GLC05195.067
7 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 7, 1863.
GLC05195.068
8 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 8, 1863.
GLC05195.069
10 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 10, 1863.
GLC05195.070
12 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 12, 1863.
GLC05195.071
13 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 13, 1863.
GLC05195.072
17 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 17, 1863.
GLC05195.073
19 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 19, 1863. Written at the Fairfax Court House near Fairfax, Virginia.
GLC05195.074
20 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 20, 1863.
GLC05195.075
21 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 21, 1863.
GLC05195.076
23 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 23, 1863.
GLC05195.077
25 June 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated June 25, 1863. Written near Fairfax, Virginia.
GLC05195.078
3 August 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 3, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.079
5 August 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 5, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.080
11 August 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 11, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.081
15 August 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 15, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.082
20 August 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 20, 1863.
GLC05195.083
26 August 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 26, 1863.
GLC05195.084
29 August 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated August 29, 1863. Written while he was in the hospital. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.085
1 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 1, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.086
3 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 3, 1863.
GLC05195.087
circa 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated circa 1863.
GLC05195.088
4 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 4, 1863.
GLC05195.089
6 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 6, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.090
8 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 8, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.091
9 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 9, 1863. Was written near New Battison, Virginia.
GLC05195.092
11 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 11, 1863.
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13 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 13, 1863.
GLC05195.094
14 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 14, 1863.
GLC05195.095
18 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 18, 1863.
GLC05195.096
21 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 21, 1863.
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GLC05195.098
24 September 1863
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated September 24, 1863.
GLC05195.099
to Mother
15 September 1864
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.
GLC08300.41
Observations composed in journal form by soilder, 47th Ohio volunteer Infantry.
01 May 1863 - 30 June 1863
Jewett, William Henry, fl. 1863
"Notes from my Napsack," observations composed in journal form by soilder, 47th Ohio volunteer Infantry, Co. B. Reports on Vicksburg Campaign, prisoners for Camp Douglas, skirmishing along heights of Walnut Hills. Observes that "About two hundred of...
GLC08306
[Collection of Edmund C. Wells, 3rd regiment, Pennsylvania, heavy artillery] [Decimalized .01- .55]
1864 - 1865
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
Union soldier, PA Heavy Artillery, Archive of 48 letters, Jan, 1864 - June, 1865. Reports on prisoner taking, the battle of Cedar Creek, the action of "Moseby's men," fighting alongside "Zoaves", black troops,etc.
GLC08311
to Maria
February 26, 1864
went to Cincinnati with the company of a 2M clerk passing through Wheeling. visited Harry Blackburn and family. the streets of Cincinnati were filled with flags on account of the fall of Charleston. General Crook and Kelly were captured.
GLC08311.14
25 August 1864
went out in a picket line and saw several hundred shots fired but not one hit a man. saw about 15 prisoners brought in yesterday. lists the goverment prices for rations sold to officers. Written at a camp near Hall Town
GLC08311.17
28 August 1864
they took near 200 prisoners and killed how many he doesn't know. if the Rebels do not leave they may stay there for a couple more days.Written in Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry
GLC08311.18
7 November 1864
assures her that non combatants are rarely exposed to death or capture, their trains are guarded by over 1000 men and many have artillery with them. actually prefers army life to home because there is no rent to pay and no taxes (except income).
GLC08311.26
January 29, 1865
Levi's family arrived from Martinsburg. when the brigade was disbanded, Levi retained his two clerks and they were ordered to Beverly where all but a hundred were captured. does not know where they will go next.
GLC08311.32
16 April 1865
Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.
GLC08311.40
Pass from Albemarle county to Medicinal Springs in Berkeley County, for Mr. Burchsdorff and Major General Riedesel, and family.
25 August 1779
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Pass from Albemarle county to Medicinal Springs in Berkeley County, for Mr. Burchsdorff and Major General Riedesel, and family (German mercenaries captured with Burgoyne at Saratoga).
GLC08316
The Capture of Burgoyne
1777
Satirical "Proposals for an exchange of General Burgoyne - Ascribed to his excellency William Livingston esq. governor of the state of New Jersey." In unknown hand, possibly written by a group.
GLC08320
to John Syme
January 9,1778
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
Re: disposition and treatment of British Convention prisoners in Virginia: "The prisoners... are to walk about in the day time, but to be locked up at night securely. They are to be well fed & treated with humanity."
GLC08337
to General Nathan G. Evans
23 July 1861
Terry, William, 1824-1888
Report on combat near Stone Bridge during battle of First Manassas, including capture of Col. Corcoran.
GLC08377
[Collection of two items re: American prisoners of war] Decimalized
1779-1781
GLC08390
[Deposition of American sailor captured by the British off Nova Scotia in 1778]
22 October 1779
Farry, John, fl. 1779
GLC08390.01
[Prisoner Petition]
27 November 1781
"The Petitioned Number of American Prisoners of War . . .," requesting exchange for British officers and seamen. Penned from Kinial Prison, signed by 10 American POW's.
GLC08390.02
P.O.W Cover
24 April 1865
stamped with Prisoner's Letter, Examined
GLC08413.27
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