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from John G. Scurry

One unaddressed letter from John G. Scurry dated Camp near Taylorsville, November 4, 1863.

GLC03957.26

to Sarah

One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Camp 11th, Va., November 16, 1863.

GLC03957.27

to Father

One letter addressed from John G. Scurry to his father dated Goldsboro, January 17, 1864.

GLC03957.31

to Matthew

One letter addressed to Matthew from John G. Scurry dated Near Goldsboro, N.C., January 28, 1864.

GLC03957.32

to Sarah

One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Camp near Goldsboro, January 28, 1864.

GLC03957.33

to Matthew

One letter addressed to Matthew from John G. Scurry dated Near Goldsboro, N.C., January 29, 1864.

GLC03957.34

to Sarah

One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Near Kinston, N.C., February 5, 1864.

GLC03957.35

to Sarah

One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Smithsville, N.C., February 9, 1864.

GLC03957.36

to Rebecca Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., May 23, 1862.

GLC04559.001

to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Near Glasgow, K.Y., June 18, 1862. Pertains to marching. Expresses home to be home in the summer if rebel forces do not capture him.

GLC04559.004

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Glasgow, K.Y., June 18, 1862. Pertains to rebel forces in the area.

GLC04559.005

to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Near Glasgow, K.Y., June 7, 1862. Pertains to not gaining furlough.

GLC04559.006

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Frankford, K.Y., September 10, 1862. Requests for her to save his letters for him to read if he should be able to return home.

GLC04559.007

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Louisville, K.Y., October 2, 1862. Mentions that a soldier accidentally shot himself in the hand due to sleeping with his gun.

GLC04559.008

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated October 8. 1862. Pertains to burials of rebel soldiers after the Battle of Chaplin Hill. Mentions that some had taken a week to be buried and that others were not properly...

GLC04559.009

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., November 1. 1862. Pertains to meeting with a friend who fought in the Battle of Chaplin Hill.

GLC04559.010

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, November 14, 1862. Promises to send money.

GLC04559.011

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., January 13, 1863. Pertains to hunting rabbits.

GLC04559.012

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., February 11, 1863. Pertains to payment.

GLC04559.013

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, February 14, 1863. Pertains to the quality of tents and mentions difficulty in marching.

GLC04559.014

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, February 27, 1863.

GLC04559.015

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., April 6, 1863.

GLC04559.016

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Near Scottsville, K.Y., June 24, 1863.

GLC04559.017

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Cumberland Mountains, August 27, 1863. Describes having to live on ground corn and apples.

GLC04559.018

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated London, Tenn., October 8, 1863. Pertains to conditions while marching.

GLC04559.019

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated London, Tenn., October 8, 1863. Pertains to being close to a battle.

GLC04559.020

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated London, Tenn., October 12, 1863. Pertains to the proximity of the Confederate Army.

GLC04559.021

to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated London, Tenn., October 20, 1863.

GLC04559.022

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Richmond, Va., Pemberton Castle, December 6, 1863.

GLC04559.023

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Chase, Ohio, April 28. 1864. Assures her that he would never leave her unless he were to die.

GLC04559.025

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Chase, Ohio, May 15. 1864. Expresses a doubt that he will be able to return home.

GLC04559.026

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Nashville, Tennessee, May 23, 1864.

GLC04559.027

to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One undated letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett.

GLC04559.028

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Chattanooga Valley, Georgia, June 5, 1864. Related to arriving in Chattanooga and expected to be sent to the front in a week.

GLC04559.029

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated July 10, 1864. States that there are many soldiers who will not likely return to Knoxville after fighting.

GLC04559.030

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp in Georgia, July 19, 1864. Wishes to see her and Mary Ellen.

GLC04559.031

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Atlanta, Georgia, July 31, 1864. States that contrary to newspaper reporting they have secured Atlanta.

GLC04559.032

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Decatur Near Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. Pertains to her health and deciding whether to re-enlist or not.

GLC04559.033

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Decatur, Ga., September 27, 1864. Pertains to the possibility of the troops returning to Knoxville for the winter season. Mentions sending money home.

GLC04559.034

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated October 23, 1864.

GLC04559.035

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Cedar Bluff, Alabama, October 27, 1864. Related to the death of their daughter.

GLC04559.036

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Resaca, Georgia, November 1, 1864. Apologizes for not writing sooner. States that had been in Alabama on raids.

GLC04559.037

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Louisville, West Tennessee, November 11. 1864. Related to the recent death of their daughter.

GLC04559.038

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated November 15, 1864. Related to their current camp location.

GLC04559.039

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated November 18. 1864. Describes his nightmares.

GLC04559.040

to William C. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Nashville, Tennessee, December 2, 1864. Pertains to surviving the last battle. Owes his survival to God.

GLC04559.041

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated December 23, 1864.

GLC04559.043

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Wilmington, N.C., February 23, 1865. Pertains to a victory over the Confederate Army. Includes a printing of a poem entitled, "To the Loved Ones At Home."

GLC04559.044

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Winston, North Carolina, March 12, 1865. Includes a printing of a poem entitled, "Invalid Corps."

GLC04559.046

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated April 11, 1865.

GLC04559.047

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated April 6, 1865. Related to his rheumatism.

GLC04559.048

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Raleigh, N.C., April 23, 1865.

GLC04559.049

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Greensboro, N.C., May 8, 1865. Relays that he is doing well.

GLC04559.050

to Rebecca E. Hackett.

One undated letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett. Item contains mold and ink has faded making most of it illegible.

GLC04559.051

to Nancy Mitchell

One letter addressed to Nancy Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 13, 1864. Pertains to staying at the hospital. Describes the tent, food and clothing at the hospital. Also mentions the activities of his division and says that Grant may have to...

GLC08334.12

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, the weather and an argument with a sergeant.

GLC09662.227

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 17, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions George Marshall promising Winston Churchill more American troops to be deployed.

GLC09662.228

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 18, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, visiting Fayetteville, and training. Mentions that a rumor of future letters being censored.

GLC09662.229

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 18, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions that he was not aware that Jewish people in the south would have heard of matzos.

GLC09662.230

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 20, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.231

to Grandma and Grandpa

One letter addressed to S. and Mrs. Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated April 20, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. States that the Ninth Division isn't likely to deploy until July.

GLC09662.233

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 21, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions training with tear gas.

GLC09662.234

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 22, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.235

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 24, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.236

to Aunt and Uncle

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and S. and Mrs. S. Friedman from Nathan Goldman dated Friday, April 25, 1942. Thanks them for a package.

GLC09662.237

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 27, 1942. Pertains to her possibly visiting him at the base and a visit to Raleigh.

GLC09662.238

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 27, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and going on a double date in Raleigh.

GLC09662.239

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1942. Pertains to working on the base, seeing a show parodying soldier's life on the base and a friend of his being pranked.

GLC09662.240

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 29, 1942. Pertains to visiting Fayetteville for the night.

GLC09662.241

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 30, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and mentions plans to go swimming.

GLC09662.242

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 1, 1942. Pertains to training and his relationship with Naomi.

GLC09662.243

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 4, 1942. Pertains to training on the base, his relationship with Naomi, and a visit from General George Marshall.

GLC09662.244

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 4, 1942. Pertains to visiting Raleigh.

GLC09662.245

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 5, 1942. Pertains to training and life on the base.

GLC09662.246

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.247

to Belle

One letter addressed to Belle from Warren Schwartz dated May 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, his relationship with Naomi, perception of women at the time and training.

GLC09662.248

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.249

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated May 7, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training and visiting the base canteen.

GLC09662.251

to Aunt Eva

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Matty dated May 9, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Describes feeling of loneliness.

GLC09662.253

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 9, 1942. Pertains to possibly getting a furlough in order to visit her in New York City.

GLC09662.254

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 11, 1942. Pertains to visiting Clinton and possibly getting a furlough to visit Eva while she is in New York City.

GLC09662.256

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 12, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions his summer uniform.

GLC09662.257

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 13, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, playing card game, and unsuccessfully attaining a furlough.

GLC09662.258

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated May 13, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, going on a double date, and announcing that furlough passes will be given out the following week.

GLC09662.259

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 14, 1942. Pertains to furlough passes.

GLC09662.260

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 14, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, his relationship with Naomi, and responding to their previous letter.

GLC09662.261

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 23, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, working in the Battalion Supply Office, and attending a baseball game at the base.

GLC09662.262

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated May 24, 1942. Pertains to working in the Battalion Supply Office.

GLC09662.263

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated May 25, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.264

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 26, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.265

A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Typed copy of GLC03523.09.59.01. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.02

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated July 8, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working.

GLC09662.298

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 8, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working.

GLC09662.299

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 9, 1942. Pertains to weather and going into town.

GLC09662.300

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 10, 1942. Pertains to working, life on the base and visiting town.

GLC09662.301

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 11, 1942. Pertains to working and life on the base. Mentions an allotment given to married men.

GLC09662.302

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 13, 1942. Pertains to visiting Fayetteville to see Naomi's family. Lists itinerary of his weekend.

GLC09662.303

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 14, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions a U.S.O. show performed.

GLC09662.304

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 14, 1942. Pertains to seeing a U.S.O. show and furloughs.

GLC09662.305

[Letters addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz]

Two letters addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman dated July 1942. Each letter is sent from Warren Schwartz and Ruthie Schwartz.

GLC09662.306