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to sister

He mentions Will and Al Wheeler. Capt. Eaton has made him promise to come back as Jr. 1st lieutenant. He asks about Cassie.

GLC02161.097

to father

He is finally to be mustered for his back pay He acknowledges all Al Wheeler is doing for him by offering him lieutenancy in his battery. He wishes Uncle S.P would offer him a commission in the regular army.

GLC02161.098

to Ethan A. Jenks

Private Dexter Clark states that he signed a government pay roll for Jenks, after obtaining permission from Captain Simpson and Colonel Burnside. Encloses a draft payable to Jenks' order (not included).

GLC02750.001

to unknown

Brieje authorizes the recipient (possibly Ethan A. Jenks) to recruit for the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. States that Dr. Harris will inspect each recruit in Providence, Rhode Island.

GLC02750.002

to Ethan A. Jenks

Colonel Sayles requires Jenks to report new recruits to the Providence Headquarters of the Rhode Island Volunteers

GLC02750.003

to Ethan A. Jenks

Colonel Sayles orders Jenks to assume command of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers.

GLC02750.004

to Ethan A. Jenks

Colonel Sayles orders Jenks to report recruits to Corporal A. C. Eddy at Camp Bliss, Rhode Island.

GLC02750.005

to Sanondess Jenks

Writing to his wife, Jenks describes a previously battle, stating "O my God I never want to witness another day like that yet I come out unharmed … for from seven to eight hours our regiment was exposed to a perfect storm of iron hale."

GLC02750.006

to unknown

Private Knight requests permission to travel to City Point, Virginia, to visit a friend in the general hospital. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.007

to Ethan A. Jenks

Scovel, United States Paymaster, discusses a case involving Jenks. Informs Jenks he can receive pay for the period to 4 May 1863 unless Jenks provides evidence of the dates during which he performed duties as Captain.

GLC02750.008

to Sergeant McElroy

Private Niles requests that McElroy send Niles' description list to the surgeon in charge of the Main Street Hospital in Covington. States that he was reported dead and can draw no pay.

GLC02750.009

to unknown

Assistant Adjutant General Chase states that Private Nelson Niles has been transferred and requests that the recipient (possibly Ethan A. Jenks) send Niles' Descriptive Roll. Written at Camp Carrington.

GLC02750.010

to Montgomery C. Meigs

Captain Jenks transmits the monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage and the clothing receipt roll for November 1863.

GLC02750.011

to unknown

Colonel Bliss requires the recipient (possibly Captain Ethan A. Jenks) to travel to Whitley County, Kentucky. Orders the recipient to seize all the corn he finds without taking corn from families who need it for their own subsistence.

GLC02750.012

to unknown

Colonel Bliss replies to a note from the recipient (possibly Captain Ethan A. Jenks) discussing corn Bliss ordered the recipient to obtain.

GLC02750.013

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White wove paper mount. Graphite inscription "2301/1278" on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.006

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

Gray mount with stamp of State Historical Society of Wisconsin on verso. Also stamped "Duplicate," "Jun 30 1902," and with ink inscription reading "Miss Margaret Morse, Viroqua, Wis., General U. S. Grant." Vignette bust portrait in uniform....

GLC07808.007

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border; Anthony imprint on verso. "Gen. Grant" penciled under image. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.008

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border and pencil inscription on recto "Ulysses S. Grant." Imprint of Anthony on verso. Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.009

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with clipped corners and ink inscription "U. S. Grant" below image. Verso contains O'Brien imprint and pencil inscription "30-, AE." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Photograph from engraving.

GLC07808.010

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border on recto; Anthony imprint on verso. "Grant" penciled on lower third of image. "#134" penciled on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper left.

GLC07808.011

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with Winder stamp and cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #13 and 14.

GLC07808.012

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Verso contains imprint of Fredericks, and pencil notations: "U.S. Grant," "60.00," and "104." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #12 and 14.

GLC07808.013

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Verso contains imprint of Fredericks and pencil notation "Grant." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Similar to images #12 and 13.

GLC07808.014

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with clipped corners. Pencil inscription "JK[?]" on verso. Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.015

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount. Imprint of Gurney and Goldsmid on verso. Close-up bust portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.016

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount. Imprint of Philadelphia Photographic Company on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Photograph from engraving.

GLC07808.017

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with pencil inscription "7349" on verso. Recto contains caption "Lieut. Gen. U. S. Grant." Vignette bust portrait in uniform. Photograph from engraving.

GLC07808.018

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with imprint of Wenderoth, Taylor & Brown on verso. Full length standing portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.021

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount. Verso contains imprint of Thurston, Herline & Co., and pencil inscriptions "'84-[illegible]," "3073," and "1276." Half length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.022

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with ink inscription "Genl. U. S. Grant" below image. Verso contains imprint of Philadelphia Photographic Company and ink inscription: "Mrs. B[?] E. Morgan, 555 Ave E., Bayonne, N.J., sent Nov. 9th 1921." Three quarter length seated...

GLC07808.023

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border. Imprint of Anthony on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper right.

GLC07808.024

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with imprint on bottom recto: "U. S. Grant, Lt.-Gen., U.S.A., Photographed in the open field, March 15, 1865, by Warren, Waltham. Imprint of Warren on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.025

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with clipped corners. Verso contains imprint of Gutekunst and canceled blue two-cent tax stamp. Three quarter length standing portrait in uniform, with mourning band on proper right sleeve. Similar to images #27 and 28.

GLC07808.026

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with black border and printed inscription at base of image: "Lieut. Gen. U. S. Grant." Pencil notations on verso: "Grant" and "$30." Three quarter length standing portrait in uniform, with mourning band on proper right sleeve. Similar...

GLC07808.027

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with pencil inscription on verso: "Photo by Gutekunst, Philada, 1865, Grant is wearing crape [sic] on his arm in respect to Lincoln." Three quarter length standing portrait in uniform, with mourning band on proper right sleeve. Similar...

GLC07808.028

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with printed caption below image: "Gen. Grant and Schuyler Colfax." Vignette bust portraits of Grant (in uniform) and Colfax (in civilian dress) superimposed next to one another. Photograph from painting or engraving.

GLC07808.030

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Talks about Hooker's defeat, his faith in McClellan, includes song about boy asking his mother about his father that is a soldier.

GLC02744.053

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Writes about the potential danger of the"Rebel Ram" and the Plymouth capture.

GLC02744.180

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Discusses a battle where he loses 106 men.

GLC02744.192

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Copy of the original. Last letter home, writes about troop movements and assures wife of health. Was written near Cold Harbor, Virginia.

GLC02744.203

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Lonely, decided to write her. Is very happy with his new place. Does not know what to write; asks for suggestions in her response. Asks if her parents are going away, and, if so, to let him know in advance so he can see her. Promises that he will not...

GLC02164.04

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Received a letter from her yesterday, and is glad to hear she is in good health. Does not have much to ask her because she wrote a very long letter. Wrote to her the Saturday before, but it appears that that letter did not arrive before she sent her...

GLC02164.05

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Illegible. Ink has faded substantially, making it nearly impossible to read.

GLC02164.06

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Printed on stationery marked "Liberty and Union." Has a "troubled mind." Does not know why she has not responded to his letter. Is "ready to face the enemy and stand fast." The regiment is going to move, and he has to go to the "cursed hospital" for...

GLC02164.07

to daughter

The letter has a green New York stamp that includes the New York State seal. Lets his daughter know he is well. Moved from Washington to Aliten [Alton?] Heights last Saturday. Are within eleven miles of the battlefield. "Do not know what minute we...

GLC02164.10

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Printed on 56th New York stationery. Is fulfilling his promise that he made to her upon departing Neversink to keep her updated on all that is going on in his life. Would have written sooner, but there has been a lot of marching. Did not know when to...

GLC02164.11

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Printed with a red white and blue stamp of a woman clad in the American flag. Received her letter a day ago. Many have been wounded since he last wrote. Will give a short account of what has happened. Rebels spotted two miles from camp. When they...

GLC02164.08

to Fannie Schoonmaker

The letter has the same stamp as letter #8, so it could also have been written while Higgins was fighting in the Peninsular Campaign. Hopes the time will soon come when they will be reunited. Says he takes a great deal of comfort in writing, and...

GLC02164.09

to Fannie Schoonmaker

GLC02164.12