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[Gideon Savage's share of estate of Aaron White, Jr.]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists Savage's share of estate including some clothing, cash, rum, and sugar. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02...

GLC01450.013.09

[Lydia and Chloe White's share of estate of Aaron White Jr.] [incomplete]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. 1st page lists Chloe White's share of the estate. 2nd page lists Lydia White's share. Bottom half of 2nd page cut off. This document was originally housed in...

GLC01450.013.12

[Account of estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Accounts related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Possibly originally in an account book because page is folded into quarters and each quarter is written on and dated separately. This document originally housed...

GLC01450.013.14

[Collection of two Bromfield family books] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.030

to Sir

Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.

GLC07205.003

to Bro. Sherman

He hasn't been able to write because there have been so many wounded under his care, both Union and Rebel soldiers. He describes particular soldiers he was able to save.

GLC07205.018

to Aunt

He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.

GLC07205.064

to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

There is occasional shelling from both sides. Beyond that little has changed and his regiment is still in the same locations as when he last wrote. Most of the Confederate shells fall too short or go too far to cause much damage to the Union lines...

GLC07460.089

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and...

GLC07460.120

Speech of Hon. Andrew Jackson of Tennessee, on The Expulsion of Mr. Bright. Delivered in the Senate of the United States, Friday, January 31, 1862.

Includes letter from Jennie to Samuel Watson Van Nuys, n.d., penciled on verso of pamphlet.

GLC07687.181

[Detailed report of Union Victory at Fort Henry, Tenn.]

Detailed report of Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Includes three clippings: "Union Flag Planted on Tennsesse Soil;" "Rebel Scouts Captured-Occupation at Romeny;" and "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Rebel Refugees from Fort Henry-The Rebel Troops...

GLC07687.182

to Hannibal Hamlin

Requesting name of Maine man to appoint Brigadier General. With Hamlin's note on bottom that Hiram Berry was appointed, served ably, but was killed at the battle of Chancellorsville on 3 May 1863.

GLC08157

Captain of the Wisconsin 37th Regiment archiving documentation of mortal wounds received at Petersburg, Virginia, his treatment at Armory Square. [Decimalized .01- .30]

Captain of the Wisconsin 37th Regiment archiving documentation of mortal wounds received at Petersburg, Virginia, his treatment at Armory Square Hospital, Washington D.C., and petitions of Family after his death.

GLC08291

to Mr. Cole

He writes that he saw his son fall in battle and crawl several yards. He does not know if he is wounded or dead but suspects only wounded, albeit dangerously.

GLC08291.11

to Ira Cole

Letter for which the certificate for $106.80 is enclosed.

GLC08291.24

to John Cole

Letter acknowledges receipt of $10.60 and says they could not find anyone who knew whether or not he had a servant,

GLC08291.25

to Celia

Calvin, a Union soldier, discusses the 14 April 1865 death of President Abraham Lincoln with Celia (possibly Celia Cleland). States "We have met with the greatest loss that ever any Nation met with in loosing our much beloved President Abraham...

GLC08483.03

unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of founding fathers upon an elaborate tombstone. The portraits include, Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Gilbert du Motier Lafayette. An...

GLC08878.0124

The Lincoln Museum and the House where Lincoln Died

GLC08880.109

to Matilda Mason

Responds to a previous letter from Matie, possibly a relative by marriage. Mentions mutual acquaintances, including a fellow soldier named Rhett. Relates that he occupies a suite of apartments belonging to Senora Santa Anna (wife of former Mexican...

GLC08894

[Diary of Civil War surgeon]

Medical diary by U. S. Army contract surgeon covering the Union hospitals in and around Philadelphia. The bulk of the entries appear between 14 September 1862 and 23 November 1862. Comments on his hospital work, in which he treated wounded soldiers...

GLC08909

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. 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

Field Flowers

Poem of several stanzas written by Bell and his wife but signed only by John Bell. According to pencil note on page two, the first half of the poem is in the hand of Mrs. Bell and the second half in the hand of John Bell. Poem begins, "Flowers of...

GLC09009

to parents

Received a letter from them last night. Generally, when they mail a letter on a Monday, it arrives on a Thursday. Is happy to read their letters no matter how long they are. Is no longer working for the General Court Martial. The division...

GLC09355.041