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to Libbie Elmore

They were officially mustered out and taken to New York. At the Astor House they saw General Hooker and gave him three cheers. Bruce does not like most of the officials however because they seem only to care for themselves and not the soldiers.

GLC06588.231

My Life is Like the Summer Rose and Heavily Falls the Rain

One is a soldier's poem, the other is a metaphor for the loss of life in the war perhaps...?

GLC06588.232

to Libbie Elmore

No year. He gives instructions for how he wants his boots made. He wants them made with calveskin and double-soled. He tells her to do what she wants with the pig.

GLC06588.233

to Libbie Elmore

They have been given marching orders and there are no mor furloughs to be granted. He says she should come and see him before he leaves but do not bring the children.

GLC06588.234

to Libbie Elmore

He describes his journey so far. There was marching in the rain and staying in a hotel where he only got bread and cheese for dinner. Theyw ere ordered not to buy anything to eat or drink, but he got a mince pie anyway.

GLC06588.235

to Libbie Elmore

He writes that there has been considerable skirmishing. He asks her to write soon and tell all the particulars of her days.

GLC06588.236

to Libbie Elmore

They are now in Virginia. Their tents are not completely organized yet. They are now on one of Burnside's boats. They passed through Baltimore and Virginia.

GLC06588.237

to Libbie Elmore

They have spent most of their time on picket duty but there has been very little drilling. Willard is not very well. Written at Upton Hill

GLC06588.239

to Bruce Elmore

Aunt Sarah is very ill and not expected to live. Libbie has had a toothache. She feels bad that she lives in comfort while he is exposed to danger and suffering.

GLC06588.240

to Partner

The letting is engraved with a picture with the title "Storming a Battery." He writes this is nothing but a picture, in reality it is not that bad. The men are against Col. Dewitt and in favor of Holly. During a bad storm, he and Willard took...

GLC06588.241

to Libbie Elmore

He describes Piquet or Grand Guard duty to Libbie. He is sorry to hear about her toothache and Sarah's sickness. He says officer French is not as disagreeable as he once was ever since he was superseded by Lt. Col. Boughton. Written at Upton Hill

GLC06588.242

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.30

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.31

Application for Copyright Registration

Copyright is claimed for The One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vounteer Infantry periodical. Library of Congress official registration.

GLC08284.122

Office of the Register of Copyrights

Whistler deposited a book in the office titled; Reminiscences of the United States-Hospital Service in the Civil War.

GLC08284.123

Richard Taylor

A signed carte de visite portrait of Richard Taylor. Published by John Weiss of New Orleans.

GLC01176.01

[Richard Taylor]

A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.

GLC01176.02

List of Volunteer Officers

GLC02198.29

to Mother and Sister

He is having a good time and has never felt better. He thinks he will get used to camp life. He hopes he can come home tomorrow.

GLC02751.01

to Mother and Sister

They received orders to go to New Haven where he expects life to be much harder as they will have to stay in tents. He describes his daily routine. They have a dress parade every night and drill 4-5 hours a day. General Mansfield was killed in...

GLC02751.02

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

Last night a drunken man from one of the companies was arrested. He was put in the guard tent. He put up such a fuss they had to take his musket away from him.

GLC02751.04

to Mother

Rosetta came to visit him. He got a special pistol and had his name engraved on the butt of it. He does a battallion drill every day now.

GLC02751.05

to Mother

They left Middletown and are now in New York. They were on a boat briefly where they received their state bounty. They are camped near the Centreville Race Track.

GLC02751.06

to Sister

They have been getting settled in and have pitched their tents. They haven't been drilling very much lately. They got their muskets but have not used them yet.

GLC02751.07

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 Sister

They had a nice Thanksgiving and he enjoyed the food. They marched to South Brooklyn the next day. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.09

to Mother

The day after Thanksgiving they were given marching orders to get to the South Brooklyn ferry. They are now on board the New Brunswick. He had to sleep on a very narrow berth at first. They have been eating hard bread and coffee. Written aboard the...

GLC02751.10

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 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

They are on Ship's Island. They don't know where they're going next. Maybe Mobile or Texas. The rest of the regiment is reported lost at sea. There are rebel prisoners on the island.

GLC02751.14

to Mother and Sister

They left Ship's Island and are now bound for New Orleans. They passed by large plantations where they saw "darkies." The darkies looks happy to see them but the whites are not.

GLC02751.15

to Mother and Sister

They had inspection first thing in the morning. He talks about what different kinds of food are worth around there. He tells the story of a skirmish between cavalry units.

GLC02751.16

to Mother

He went to church today for the first time in a while and enjoyed it immensely. He says there is little religious feeling among the troops. They are stationed by an old negro cabin in which 2 crippled men and and one woman live.

GLC02751.17

to Angel Darling (wife)

He regrets that he could not be with her during their boy's most important years of growth. He is glad she got a reliable stove though it is a poor subsitute for a husband.

GLC08284.106

to Darling Lovely Little Wife

Another letter of praise for his wife. He wishes he were there with her and imagines her sitting on his lap. He says she has a way with words that he does not.

GLC08284.107

to my darling Wife

He has received her letter in which she tells him Jimmy has been ill. He wants to know all the details and whether he has now recovered. He tells her to talk to doctor and find out all the various causes.

GLC08284.108

to my darling little Angel (wife)

He can't stand the thought of her needing him especially as he needs her. He is so isolated and kept apart from his wife and child. He asks her to write about herself more than anyone else.

GLC08284.109

to darling Cherry

The Secretary of the Navy finally arrived, as well as the steamer Clyde with Jefferson Davis on board. Later he went on board the Santiago de Cuba and was introduced to the ladies of the party. Written at Charleston Harbor.

GLC08284.110

to Mother

He tells the story of a captain who had his wife on board. She was very sick and he asked for ice to ease her pain but no one would give him so he left the ship and his wife later died.

GLC08284.117

to Mother

He has enclosed two currant leaves. He describes different flowers and his wife and baby's attitude toward them.

GLC08284.120

to Unknown

The author berates the recipient, calling him ungrateful, mean and lazy.

GLC08284.125

to Chara

No year. Henry is well. John is mustering in and paying off soldiers. A Mrs. Higgins still has the cup she borrowed. They got a new sewing machine.

GLC08284.133

Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He is in his military uniform.

GLC08284.142

Hugh J. Kilpatrick

Seated. Half-length view.

GLC05135.023

Joseph F. Knipe

Bust portrait. Wears a hat with a star on it.

GLC05135.024

Joseph A.J. Lightburn

Half-view.

GLC05135.025

John Logan

Bust portrait

GLC05135.026

John McArthur

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.027

George B. McClellan

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.028