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to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.440

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.441

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace but Should my Service be needed at any future time I Shall be happy to resume the Position of a Soldier."

GLC02414.442

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Short and punchy letter listing service at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, & several skirmishes, ending "I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace"

GLC02414.443

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.444

to Frank H. Alfriend

[Former CSA Secretary of War] Answering Alfriend's request for information about Jefferson Davis for a biography. He relates some of Davis' career in U. S. politics (from 1845 - 1860), including his time in the House of Representatives and Senate...

GLC05344.05.02

to Pa

GLC07687.003

to Dear Cousins

Written on Hopewell Academy stationary.

GLC07687.004

to Amos J. Harding

Harding has occupied a position that enables him to obtain information regarding the disbandment of the army. Wants clarification on the General Orders No 83 because these orders, according to our officers' understanding, limit its operation to...

GLC02178.09

to Amos J. Harding

Mustered out of service on 13 July and finally feels like a free citizen. Has not gone into business yet and is not sure where and what business he will get into, but it will happen soon. In St. Louis, he saw a mutual friend, who looked fine as...

GLC02178.10

to Amos J. Harding

Does not feel much like writing this afternoon but remembered his obligation and will say a few words. Arrived at St. Louis one week ago this morning (Thursday) at 3 o'clock. His company had been mustered out the day before. Panicked about getting...

GLC02178.11

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that Harding's kind and appreciated note on 17 September came today and he wants to reply quickly to Harding's kind sentiments. Writes that if he has been of service to Harding, which it was certainly in his power to be on the occasion that...

GLC02178.12

to [Father]

GLC07687.005

to Dear Parents

GLC07687.006

to Dear Parents

GLC07687.007

to Brother

GLC07687.008

to Parents

GLC07687.009

to Parents

GLC07687.010

to Pa

Written at the Columbia College Hospital, in Washington, D.C.

GLC07687.011

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell near Mt. Hope. Has just commenced his work as chaplain for the 3rd Regt. Excelsior. A committee of two colored men from the nearby church asked him to preach at...

GLC09006.01

to Fred

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about...

GLC09006.05

to wife

Writes from Camp Wool. Upset to see so many men sick; had 200 men down a few days ago. Since they have left for Washington, ten men have died. He gets some exercise everyday because he wants to keep well for his wife and children and return home...

GLC09006.08

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Realizes that life is short and flying by so he deeply regrets being separated from his wife. Writes that he feels disconnected from his wife because they have been...

GLC09006.09

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Received food from his family, which pleased him greatly as it means that they are "as comfortable as when" he left. Discusses an unnamed woman who has passed away....

GLC09006.10

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Tells his wife that he will send his resignation request to the Colonel this week and hopes that it will be accepted in a week or two. Mrs. C has dyspepsia. Went to the Paymaster today but...

GLC09006.11

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other...

GLC09006.12

to wife

Meeting a man named Church at 9AM; Church promised to be his tour guide for the day. They went to the Smithsonian Museum. Saw so many things that it would be impossible to even attempt to describe them all. Saw the coat, pants, and gloves that...

GLC09006.13

to Parents

GLC07687.012

to Parents

GLC07687.013

to Parents

GLC07687.014

to Parents

GLC07687.015

to Parents

GLC07687.016

to Parents

GLC07687.017

to Parents

GLC07687.018

to Parents

GLC07687.019

to Pa

GLC07687.020

to Parents

GLC07687.021

to Parents

GLC07687.022

to Parents

GLC07687.023

to Parents

GLC07687.024

to Pa

Written along the Rappahannock River

GLC07687.025

to Pa

GLC07687.026

to Parents

Written at Camp White Oak Church

GLC07687.027

to Parents

Written in Camp of the 7th Indiana Volunteers

GLC07687.028

to Parents

Written in Camp of the 7th Indiana Volunteers

GLC07687.029

to Parents

Written in Camp of the 7th Indiana Volunteers

GLC07687.030

to Parents

Written in Camp of the 7th Indiana Volunteers

GLC07687.031

to Parents

Written in Camp of the 7th Indiana Volunteers

GLC07687.032

to Parents

GLC07687.033

to Parents

GLC07687.034