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[Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods]
December 7, 1861
Vajen, J.H., fl. 1861
Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods for the 7th, 9th, 13th, and 14th Indiana Regiments stationed in Western Virginia
GLC07687.167
to Sephronia Fairchild
March 23, 1864
Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?
Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. Reports that he is building roads from his fort to another. States that the coats and guns have arrived and his regiment is learning to use the guns. He offers advice regarding...
GLC03523.06.04
December 8, 1864
Fairchild writes to his wife from City Point, Virginia says the siege is progressing slowly. Informs that General William T. Sherman captured Savannah. Discusses his wife joining a sewing society to make clothing for the soldiers and he questions...
GLC03523.06.09
Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near City Point, Virginia. Reports that he has been in the hospital with rheumatism and is pleased with his care. Informs he is doing picket duty on the Appomattox River and mentions seeing Rebels. Wishes for...
GLC03523.06.10
to R. West
March 14, 1864
West, Lewis H., 1829-?
References his mother's letter of 1 March 1864. Was the pilot for a group of ships that landed 300 soldiers at Bull's Island, South Carolina. The troops disembarked the same day without encountering any Confederate troops. Says that she is right that...
GLC03836.62
to Harriet Moore
March 26, 1864
References her letter of 14 March 1864. Says her opinion that he is "decidedly blue" is correct. Says it is depressing to have spent 3 years as he has at the age of 35. Speaks positively of the "change of feeling that has been wrought in public...
GLC03836.63
to Joseph M. Maitland
March 14, 1865
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
Grier writes to his brother informing him of the parties in the neighborhood. Gives detailed physical descriptions of three young ladies new to the neighborhood. Reports the possibility of a new road going in near their farm. Anticipates a property...
GLC03523.10.172
to Bell Wharton
March 24, 1865
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
Joseph writes to Bell expressing his belief that she thinks it a task to write to him. Claims "...when surrounded with all kinds of the "Fair Sex" here, I remain true to one at home..." Reports he received a copy of the Urbana Union through the mail...
GLC03523.10.173
to his sister Martha
December 28, [1863]
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires...
GLC07460.067
to Isora Sayles
March 22, 1863
Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868
Sends his best wishes to everyone back home. Comments that he has not been sick since he has been in "Dixie." Writes that he is sorry to hear how many people are sick and dying back home. Describes how he would like to see all the deserters caught...
GLC03523.32.08
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