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to Brigadier General Irvin, Prisoner on Parole

From British Deputy Commissary of Prisoners at Flat Bush, NY. "Three of your officers having been taken last Night to make their Escape, His Excellency Lieutenant General [James] Robertson wishes to see you...on this matter..." Likely to James...

GLC09193

to Brigadier General M.L. Bonham

Account of the victory at First Bull Run by a colonel in the 8th South Carolina Infantry. "The enemy now fled in the utmost confusion throwing away everything which at all impeded his flight...my Sergant Major...took as a prisoner Mr. Ely a member...

GLC09228

[Recommendation for Thomas H. G. Poulson]

Recommending a private in the 46th Regiment, Va. Vols., who was "captured at Roanoke Island as [sic] is now on parole. He is poor and needs & desires employment." This letter is adhered to a letter dated 2 August 1862 from Thomas H. G. Poulson to...

GLC09250

to Sister

writes he is enjoying good health and having an easy time but Sgt. Sayso was recently taken prisoner leaving him as the only Sgt. left in the company.

GLC09271.03

to Eleanor Hammond

Is in good health; cold has almost gone. Received a letter from her this morning. Joseph's health is very good. Started on a raid this past Tuesday. Marched five miles one day, 22 the next, and 20 the day after. Upon reaching their destination, they...

GLC09273.13

to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "tip top." All are healthy. Left the old camp on March 28 "and marched about 8 miles and had an awful fight and whipped the rebs." Had another battle with the Confederates the next day. Fought the rebels again the next morning in a battle...

GLC09273.38

to Adelaide Fales

Captured after a Union bayonet charge at Second Bull Run: "...when we charged bayonets and rushed with a yell on to the railroad. The rebels poured the shot with us fast but we drove them away and held the railroad....They shot some men after they...

GLC09316

to Sara McMillan

Captain in the 8th Regiment Iowa Infantry, earlier taken prisoner at Shiloh and later paroled: "My vengeful feelings are the hardest to keep down, when thinking of those in the free North, who would prefer giving up to that Tyrant, Jeff. Davis who is...

GLC09319

[Diary of private in 50th Penn. Infantry]

Diary of private in 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, with entries from Sept. 1864 through June 1865, encompassing the close of the war: "Today the election took place for President of the United States everything moved off quietly majority for Lincoln in...

GLC09320

[Seven photographs taken by A.J. Riddle of Andersonville Prison]

Rare complete series of seven photographs taken by A.J. Riddle, in August 1864, of Andersonville Prison republished with captions in 1883 by Theodore Wiseman, who claims to have secured the "original views in 1865, in an old chest, in old Captain...

GLC09352

to parents

Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given...

GLC09355.001

to parents

Has once again gone on a long march through Virginia, and is "not in very good spirits." He, Sid, and Elisha are all healthy. All are worn out. Was very glad to receive their money in the mail along with all of their letters. Marched all day and...

GLC09355.011

to parents

Is in his tent while it rains, and therefore has nothing to pass the time with other than writing. Got a short letter from his father yesterday. Hopes mother's eyes do not get much worse than they already are. Just went to visit Sid; "he is well as...

GLC09355.028

to parents

Letter came last night and the box came the day before. Before then, there had not been any mail for 4 days, so when the call to "fall in for mail" came, the entire company was very excited. Lampoons the idea of the high-class, "high minded and noble...

GLC09355.040

to Parents

Expects to go on picket duty in the morning, and decided to write now instead of waiting 4 days for when he has returned from picket. Colonel Edwards has applied to the War Department to allow for their regiment's reenlistment. "Cannot say how many...

GLC09355.043

to [Harriet W. Dewey]

Accomodations are not good. They have had no regular meals and anything good is very expensive. He asks her to send fruit and vegetables. There will be a general exchange of prisoners soon and he hopes Will will be among them.

GLC02161.035

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He has been working hard in the hot sun. He is looking forward to Will's release. She should go to Michigan to visit an uncle of theirs.

GLC02161.040

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Mentions rumors that Stonewall Jackson has been taken prisoner in Washington or that he has conquered Washington. Talks of gifts sent from home (one especially exciting was a piece of cheese.) In return, he sends...

GLC02165.10

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He has news about her husband. His wounds have all healed and he has been moved to the officers' prison. He will most likely be among the first of those exchanged.

GLC02161.036

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Expresses boredom at the monotony of life. Describes an incident in which Confederate soldiers escorted under a flag of truce the wife of General John Bullock Clark, who had been taken prisoner, so that she could...

GLC02165.11

to Mary Hughes

Conditions at Camp Chase.

GLC02166.001

to Mary Hughes

"Revivals" by a Kentucky preacher; improved sleeping conditions.

GLC02166.005

to Mary Hughes

Responding to receipt of two letters from home.

GLC02166.009

to Mary Hughes

Sundays in prison.

GLC02166.010

to Alfred Hughes

Not receiving the Intelligencer. With pencil note by N.A. Gray, examiner at Camp Chase.

GLC02166.018

to My Dear Sister

Requesting a second copy of the suppressed letter be sent via D. B. Tiffany.

GLC02166.021

to Mary Hughes

Enduring Sundays in prison; mending his own clothes; receiving newspapers.

GLC02166.032

to Mary Hughes

Cautioning his wife against a relapse; discussion of a passage from the Columbus Journal about the release of 140 citizen prisoners.

GLC02166.043

to Mary Hughes

Hopes of hearing from his wife soon, speculations as to why citizens are no longer being arrested and required to take the oath.

GLC02166.044

to Mary Hughes

More medical advice; adjusting to conditions in the Prison No. 2; propagation of secessionism in the prison.

GLC02166.056

to Mary Hughes

Daily devotions; sensing his wife is unwell before she has told him; more medical advice.

GLC02166.057

to Alfred Hughes

Behavior of their son Tommy and news of the other children; making clothes for her husband; her health.

GLC02166.068

to Tom Bira

With postscript to Frank M. Myers. Inquiring whether Myers was seen before or after Bull Run.

GLC02166.077

to Mary Hughes

Rev. Dr. Ford's discourse on 5th chapter of Matthew, dramatic increase in paroled prisoners.

GLC02166.086

to Mary Hughes

Religious interpretation of premonitions; evening prayer service; false reports in the Wheeling Intelligencer.

GLC02166.087

to Mary Hughes

Concerns over his and his wife's health; wishing not to give his wife false hopes of his release; fluctuation in the price of gold.

GLC02166.090

to Mary Hughes

Rev. Dr. Baldwin's sermon; 12th chapter of Romans; his weight and measurements; advising his wife not to have contact with those who have taken the oath.

GLC02166.093

to Mary Hughes

Replacing Judge Hitchcock with Samuel F. Galloway; new progress in examining cases and increase in released prisoners; future reunion with fellow prisoners; translations of the Lord's Prayer.

GLC02166.096

to Mary Hughes

Departure of Rev. Drs. Baldwin, Wharton, Saurie, and Ford.

GLC02166.098

to Mary Hughes

Good health despite the cold weather; improved opinion of his children's pictures; confidence that authorities in Richmond will release him.

GLC02166.100

to Mary Hughes

Study of the Bible. With autograph note signed of Tiffany on page 4 about advising Mrs. Hughes to come to Columbus, as her husband has been paroled.

GLC02166.110

to Mary Hughes

Making acquaintances Confederate prisoners.

GLC02166.002

to Mary Hughes

Making a ring as a memento of his imprisonment.

GLC02166.011

to Colonel C.W.B. Allison

Reason for imprisonment.

GLC02166.014

to Mary Hughes

Declining her offer to send his easy chair.

GLC02166.016

to Post Master, Columbus, Ohio

Inquiring after failure to deliver the Intelligencer to Alfred Hughes. With reply by postmaster on same page.

GLC02166.019

to Mary Hughes

Health of his wife and children; financial matters at home; cramped conditions in prison; discouraging his wife from sending items from home.

GLC02166.022

to Joseph Bell

Order for dividends.

GLC02166.023

to Mary Hughes

His health; his wife's employment; false friends; shirts, honey, and newspapers from home.

GLC02166.024

to Mrs. Judge Thompson.

Canceling request for aid in securing parole from prison.

GLC02166.026