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A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that John Branigan was sent to convalescent barracks

GLC02750.160

[Certificate of discharge for Alvin S. Corey]

Signed by Smith as surgeon in charge of the Fairfax United States General Hospital. Contains a handwritten supplies report signed by Captain Edward L. Hart. Written across both sides by Edward Mauran, Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC02750.193

to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he just returned from picket and suffered through rainy weather. He was told that he might go into battle soon, and that the Rebels had moved in and reinforced Fredericksburg. He also tells her that he has been paid a...

GLC03058.12

to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he is not in the hospital anymore, and asks if she received the money he sent her. He assures her that he will be coming home with the rest of his company and that the rest of his regiment had a hard march, but they did...

GLC03058.14

to Lodema

Left Gainesville, Virginia yesterday at 5PM and is now between Centerville and Fairfax, Virginia. On the way, they passed the memorable battlefield of Bull Run. Encamped about six miles west of Centerville; they are now about four miles east of...

GLC02596.03

to James Dundas

Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, writing in particular of the grim prospect of recovery for Mrs. Gardiner (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.

GLC02549.38

to James Dundas

Informs James that he received the wine he had asked for but notes that there was an error in the amount. Comments on James's business and health. Reports no new news from George, and George's difficulty gaining a promotion. Notes sending George...

GLC02549.48

to Lodema

Received her letter containing postage stamps and a five cent bill today. Writes that he can happily go around camp knowing that his family is all in good health. His health is very good and has been since they left camp in Washington. Has not...

GLC02596.12

to Lieutenant W. H. Betty

Writing a few lines to let Betty know that he sits up for most of the day but is very weak. Has all the care that he could wish for, and everything in the hospital is kept clean. The 60 to 70 patients there all seem to be doing well; Bettes does...

GLC02596.14

to James Dundas

Extends wishes for their mother's recovery, comments on his wife's improving health from sea bathing, and provides other family news. Reports hearing that Lord North received a message about Lord Cornwallis being attacked by General Horatio Gates....

GLC02549.14

to James Dundas

Indicates that their father has left and discusses his visit and health. Comments on their brother George and related matrimonial issues. Discusses their brother Ralph's problems finding a naval position, noting that "I am afraid He has no chance...

GLC02549.24

to James Dundas

Informs James of their father's (her father-in-law) health, which is not good: "he endures his Situation as Life well spent enable A true Christian!" Notes that she is writing because her husband David is too busy to keep up his correspondence....

GLC02549.25

to James Dundas

Asks for correspondence and news about their father's health. Makes a very cryptic comment: "I think the Young Ladies should erect a Pillar in honor of Dr Willis...He has at last out generalled the London Doctors. but as it is a delicate subject to...

GLC02549.31

to James Dundas

Describes in detail a fire that injured three of their friends. Notes that the newspaper exaggerated the story, "tho' dreadful as it is." Written from Lombard Street in London.

GLC02549.35

to James Dundas

Updates James on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, noting the likelihood of at least one death (see GLC02546.35). Seal intact.

GLC02549.37

to James Dundas

Of his schedule, he writes that for a time he was "going every other days to Windsor, sitting up all Night, hurrying home the next, & struggling to keep my usual business." He does not state exactly what he was doing, but does remark that "I fancy...

GLC02549.44

to Lodema

Encamped about a mile from the Thoroughfare Gap, but the army all appears to be on the move. Yesterday morning, a couple of the Indiana Cavalry came in and told the army that Major Stedman and about 80 men of the 6th Ohio Cavalry that went to...

GLC02596.02

to James Dundas

Complains about his profession as a doctor and compares it to being a "galley slave." Describes a man abroad named William Roberts as unambitious. Mentions, and discounts, the prospect of war in India and comments on related political and military...

GLC02549.04

to James Dundas

Discusses his wife Isabella, whose "proper sense of Religion joined to a firm mind" has helped her adjust to "her misfortunes." Comments on the suffering of their mother, which James had informed him of, and asks James to give their father his best...

GLC02549.10

to James Dundas

Discusses sending his ill wife away to convalesce, referencing an essay by Montaigne in which he mentions being fonder of his wife after they have been apart. She will be "Sea Bathing, which I believe to be the most powerful restorative we have."...

GLC02549.13

to James Dundas

Notes that he has not informed their mother and father about their brother Ralph, captain of the Bonetta, who had been captured by the French at the Battle of Yorktown (see GLC03676.05). Discusses a possibly scandal involving Ralph and his effort...

GLC02549.20

to James Dundas

Hopes that James will visit "Now that the convulsion of Politicks is over." Mentions "contested elections" and commends "Mr. Pitt, for his Wisdom & discretion in dissolving the last Parliament." Discusses British politics, mentioning Charles Fox...

GLC02549.28

to James Dundas

Announces the birth of his daughter. Comments on problems he has riding horses. Seal intact.

GLC02549.33

to James Dundas

Updates James on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35).

GLC02549.36

to James Dundas

Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, writing about the grim prospects of several people, particularly Bessy (see GLC02546.35). Explains that she is writing on behalf of her husband who could...

GLC02549.39

to James Dundas

Offers additional updates on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.

GLC02549.40

to James Dundas

Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, informing him of and lamenting the death of Bessy due to her injuries (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.

GLC02549.41

to James Dundas

Discusses her activities and recovery of their friends in the aftermath of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Offers other local news and thanks James for the kind sentiments in his last letter.

GLC02549.43

to James Dundas

Discusses their correspondence and James's business. Urges James to visit. Discusses the illness and death of Mr. Robertson.

GLC02549.49

to James Dundas [fragment]

Discusses his wife Isabella's bathing in the sea for health reasons, describing the Russian practice. Notes that James became corpulent and compares him to "Sir. J: Falstaff." Gives news of various old friends, including one currently in India....

GLC02549.59

to Mother

They sailed later than expected. There has been no seasickness so far. They see porpoises one day. A Capt. jokingly snapped his pistol at an orderly thinking it was not loaded but it was and wounded the man. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.11

to Sister Rosetta

He thanks her for the medicine she sent to ease his diarrhea. He comments on the expedition Gen. Banks has been leading from Berwich Bay as one of the most successful of the war. He describes the Rebel prisoners.

GLC02751.32

to Mother

People are now beginning to get seasick. The wind has been harsh. The food is awful. They landed on an island. The assistant cook died. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.12

to Mother and Sister

There has been some fighting. Deals have been attempted. There was a proposal in which they said they'd give them the rest of the state if they gave them back all their enslaved people. It is rumored that the water where they are is poisoned since...

GLC02751.23

to Mother and Sister Elmira

Clark joined the regiment and shortly afterwards became ill and was taken to the hospital. He went to visit him and when he got back he found George Platts waiting for him. He is glad he now has a friend to keep him company.

GLC02751.35

Kreis Beuthen Land

Beginning with a description of their arrival in Beuthen Land, followed by the installation of their offices. A description of the situation at hand : a Polish insurrection in Upper Silesia had been suppressed by Germany. The Laundrat's methods are...

GLC02766.044

to Guy Fenton

He is glad to hear from a former prisoner. He wonders when the unrest will stop. Many soldiers have been gassed during the war and were sent there to recover. Now they are trying to find them work.

GLC02766.055

to Mother and Sister

They have set up their tents quite nicely with a stove and the right hay. The food is not as good as it was before but he is getting fat off it.

GLC02751.08

to Mother

He had diarrhea but drank some gum tree bark and is feeling better now. They caught some freshwater lobsters. There is a rumor that Vicksburg was taken by their forces but no one really believes it. He shot his gun on a Sunday and feels guilty about...

GLC02751.18

to wife

Clark writes to his wife about the death of Serano. He appeared to recover for a while but was then taken ill again and after a night of suffering, died.

GLC02751.37

to Unknown

Clark is well now. He has sent some of his money. He has started taking the medicine Rosetta sent.

GLC02751.43

to Guy Fenton

He hopes Fenton is well and says he is having dinner with the dear English soldier boys who were gassed during the war.

GLC02766.056

to Mother

He complains about the 200 Irishmen that have joined them. They get into drunken fights. He hopes they will remove the Irish companies soon. It will be his turn to go on guard soon. A couple of people are sick.

GLC02751.03

to Sister Rosetta

He got sick again and was taken to the hospital where he lost his mind for a while. He kept thinking he was at home or on his way there and would get out of bed to leave and then the nurse would put him back into bed again. Surprisingly, he got well...

GLC02751.36

to wife

He has recovered enough strength to write. Everyone had to be moved because it was deemed unsafe to stay where they are. Serano is very weak and he asked to be detailed to take care of him. To help with the move he gave Serano some whiskey. They were...

GLC02751.38

to Lodema

Writes from Camp Chase. A warm and spring like morning; it is raining very gently. Located in a very fertile portion of Ohio, but it is not nearly as pleasant as other parts of Ohio are. Writes that "no hills in any direction are visible. There...

GLC02596.01

to Lodema

Has not received any letters from home this week but expects there is one or two on the road. They are encamped on the Chantilly Plantation between Fairfax, Virginia and Centerville, Ohio. When he last wrote, the Army was up at Aldie, Virginia....

GLC02596.04

to Lodema

The day before yesterday, orders came for Sigel's Corps to change position. When they came to load up, it was discovered that one of the wagons needed repairing and would have to be sent back to Washington; someone would have to accompany the wagon...

GLC02596.08

to James Dundas

Discusses their correspondence, his expectation of the birth of a new baby, and their father's health.

GLC02549.32

to James Dundas

Offers additional updates on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Discusses their treatment and the difficulty of administering care on his wife Isabella, who was already in a weakened state....

GLC02549.42