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to Mary Epperly

Advises Mary from Camp Loids to sell the grain before the government takes it at a very cheap price. Warns her to watch any Cavalry men that may be in the area because they steal chickens and "beecomes." Offers a lengthy description of their...

GLC02715.043

to Mary Epperly

Writes two letters from Camp Lee; one to Harvey and George and the other to his wife Mary Epperly. Informs Mary that the Cavalry is being issued furloughs but his Captain will not issue any. He thinks the unit will desert if they do not receive...

GLC02715.044

to C. M. Epperly

Writes that many men have deserted and that several hundred cavalry may be sent to bring the deserters back.

GLC02715.068

to Nancy E. Jones

They may join their old brigade, Wilder's, at Huntsville, Alabama. They are on detached duty with another cavalry brigade. A man was severely wounded on picket duty.

GLC02739.107

to Nancy E. Jones

Traveling to Bridgeport; disrupted communication with Nashville due to Confederate cavalry; Lincoln/McClellan election; private apology to his wife; surrender of Vicksburg; Lee's retreat.

GLC02739.134

to Nancy E. Jones

Encounter with Confederate cavalry and other artillery fire; new conscripts; anticipating battle with Hood's forces; making breastworks in the middle of the night; defense by African American troops.

GLC02739.145

to William P. Bacon

General Buford, Chief of Cavalry, Army of the Potomac, writes to Lieutenant Bacon, adjutant of the 5th New York Cavalry. Remarks, "I would cheerfully recommend your advancement- But fear my good word will have but little weight During your service...

GLC02456.04

to Lorenzo Thomas

Lieutenant Colonel Emory reports his arrival to Thomas, United States Adjutant General. Writes, "Before the receipt of the authority from you to visit the rendezvous I had completed the organization of the companies... & prepared to move Hd. Qts of...

GLC02456.07

to unknown

Torbert signs twice as Chief of Cavalry (once following his initial note, and once following a post script). Writes to an unnamed general: "You were speaking the other day of wanting a Chief of Arty. Did if ever strike you that Genl Seymour could...

GLC02456.32

to Thomas Jordan

One week after commanding the fifth brigade at the Battle of First Manassas, Colonel Cocke writes to Jordan, Assistant Adjutant General of the forces at Manassas Junction. States "Capt Langhorne's troop, the only cavalry with my command- leaves this...

GLC02457.02

to Jacob Eaton

Seventh Connecticut Infantry Colonel Joseph R. Hawley (Hawley's Brigade) writes to Rev. Jacob Eaton, West Meriden, Connecticut, to tell him that, given the choice for chaplain between him and Rev. Mr. Holmes, and knowing nothing of either of them...

GLC02457.07

to Charles S. Hamilton

Inquires "whether the new road, called the Prince road running from Corinth across the Jacinto road is in a practicable condition for the Transportation of Trains." Discusses the position of his cavalry companies. Believes "My Company is ready,"...

GLC02458.01

to James McHenry

George Washington forwards Anthony MacHarg's letter of application for cavalry instructor to Secretary of War McHenry. Washington expresses interest in MacHarg's experience but requires further testimonial to professional ability and personal...

GLC00496.103

to Joel

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He describes his efforts to follow orders even in adverse conditions. He includes a copy of an order from Captain Nicodemus. He has been transferred several times, and complies in hopes for promotion. He...

GLC00653.10.08

to Jane Brisbin

Informs his wife that he arrived in Washington, D. C. the previous day. Referring to his introduction to Colonel Windham, an Englishman, he states "I hate foreigners particularly the dutch- Windham offered me a very nice place but I asked to be sent...

GLC01505.02

to Gaston

Colonel Mosby, the former Confederate leader, describes a cordial meeting with President Theodore Roosevelt, the loss of his hat, boots, overcoat and cape in 1864, when captured by the 13th New York Cavalry, and the return of his hat. He discusses...

GLC01653

to Benjamin Tallmadge

Letter signed as commander in chief and written in the hand of John Laurens, Washington's aide. Assures Tallmadge that his cavalry would receive enough supplies but warns that there will be no new horses. Complains about the dragoon's ill use of the...

GLC01746

[Abraham Lincoln endorsement]

Lincoln endorsement written on the fourth page of an autograph letter signed of P. Golden from Bangor, Maine to John H. Rice of Washington dated 29 December 1864. Golden asks that a cousin John Murphy, a prisoner of war, be discharged. Golden...

GLC01772

to his sister Kate

Hopes his sister is in good health when he returns so that she may welcome him with a "rich musical treat." Mentions the arrival of a new niece from his sister Anna. The men are anxious to be relieved by another regiment. Visits Washington on a...

GLC02016.050

[Collection of Orville S. Dewey, 33rd regiment, New York, light artillery] [decimalized]

Nicknamed "Tom" by his family and coming from Buffalo, Dewey served in the army of the Potomac, primarily in Washington at an instructional camp. Many of the letters are addressed to his sister Mary "Mollie" McLean. Dewey stayed in the Army after the...

GLC02161

to Nathanael Greene

Written by Von Steuben as the senior Continental officer in Virginia to General Greene as commander in the Southern Department. References Greene's letter of January 24, 1781. Congratulates Greene on his army's recent victory at Cowpens and in the...

GLC00140

to George H. Penfield

Abraham Lincoln directs Penfield to supply ordnance and cavalry arms by contract to P. B. Fowke's regiment. Penfield had an existing contract to supply the government with ordnance.

GLC00183

to Edgar A. Hamilton

Sherman writes to Reverend Hamilton to eulogize General Hugh Judson Kirkpatrick shortly after his death, praising Kirkpatrick's merits as a soldier and a officer during both peace time and the Civil War. He writes, in part, "I never knew a more...

GLC00223

to Henry W. Halleck

Marked "Cipher" at top. Grant sends Halleck this telegram in response to a false alarm speculating that Lee might retreat south, and indicates the priority of providing his army with more horses for operations against Lee. Gives instructions on...

GLC00325

to John C. Kelton

Recommendation for Captain Price. Says Price "has recently been on a tour of Inspection of the Cavalry of the West and can give you much valuable information concerning that arm." Requests that Kelton place Price on his staff. On War Department...

GLC02458.09