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to Margaret Harris
January 26, 1865
Sutherland, Samuel H., fl. 1863-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Magnider, Arkansas, January 26, 1865.
GLC03135.10.214
4 April 1865
Lilley, T.B., fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from T.B. Lilley dated Rocky Heights, April 4, 1865.
GLC03135.10.216
17 April 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp Near Shreveport, Louisiana, April 17, 1865.
GLC03135.10.217
to P.M. Cox
circa 1861-1865
unknown, fl. 1861-1865
One undated note addressed to Dr. Cox.
GLC03135.10.218
28 April 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Camp at Collinsburg, Louisiana, April 28, 1865.
GLC03135.10.219
22 April 1865
One letter addressed to P.M. Cox from T.B. Lilley dated Camp near Hampstead, Texas, April 22, 1865.
GLC03135.10.220
to Tip
7 May 1865
Carter, William F., fl. 1865
One letter addressed to Tip from Will F. Carter dated Collinsburg, Lo., May 7, 1865.
GLC03135.10.221
9 May 1865
Ritchey, Samuel W., fl. 1862-1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Navasota, Texas, May 9, 1865.
GLC03135.10.222
21 September 1865
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel H. Sutherland dated Sherman, September 21, 1865.
GLC03135.10.223
to his parents
22 April 1864
Wadham, William, fl. 1864
One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.
GLC03523.09.01
George T Stevens to his Sister Frances with the grave news that her husband George Davenport has been killed
9 May 1864
Stevens, George T. (fl. 1864)
Describes her husbands death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.
GLC03523.09.02
To Frances Davenport
13 May 1864
Goss, H. Warren, fl. 1864
One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.
GLC03523.09.03
to Frances Davenport
Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921
One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.
GLC03523.09.04
to Father
Davenport, Frances, fl. 1864
One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.
GLC03523.09.05
Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864
One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.
GLC03523.09.06
14 May 1864
Prenties, Mrs., fl. 1864
One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting...
GLC03523.09.07
Davenport, Willard, fl. 1864
One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.
GLC03523.09.08
15 May 1864
Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.
GLC03523.09.09
18 May 1864
One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport
GLC03523.09.10
19 May 1864
Wadhouse, Edgar P., fl. 1864
One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.
GLC03523.09.11
20 May 1864
Fish, M.E., fl. 1864
One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.12
Cady, Lucy, fl. 1864
One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.
GLC03523.09.13
Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864
One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells...
GLC03523.09.14
Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864
One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.
GLC03523.09.15
21 May 1864
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.
GLC03523.09.16
5 June 1864
One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.
GLC03523.09.17
6 June 1864
Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864
One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.
GLC03523.09.18
One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.
GLC03523.09.19
7 June 1864
Grace, James, fl. 1864
One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.
GLC03523.09.20
Folies, C.H., fl. 1864
One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard...
GLC03523.09.21
9 June 1864
One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information...
GLC03523.09.22
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Regarding his visit to the Chaplain to find out information on the death of George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.23
One letter from an unknown Chaplain to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864.
GLC03523.09.24
17 July 1864
Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 17, 1864. Says it will be impossible for her to visit the grave of her husband at the present time. Informs her that is the army ever occupies Fredericksburg or the vicinity then she...
GLC03523.09.25
circa 1864
Fan, D.W., Mrs., fl. 1864
One letter from Mrs. D.W. Fan to Frances Davenport dated circa 1864.
GLC03523.09.26
18 July 1864
One letter from Chas D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 18, 1864.
GLC03523.09.27
19 June 1864
Thomas, H.H., fl. 1864
One letter from H.H. Thomas to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Tells Frances that now, with the Official Army and Navy Journal before him and the name of his oldest and best friend midway among the slain, he can no longer doubt that her...
GLC03523.09.28
Wadhams, S., fl. 1864
One letter from S. Wadhams to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Offers his heart felt sympathy in her hour of grief. "Oh when will this cruel war end."
GLC03523.09.29
to Mr. J.A. Mead
20 June 1864
One letter from Frances Davenport to Mr. J.A. Mead dated June 20, 1864. Admits that it is very hard for her to feel reconciled to "this severe affliction that God has brought upon me". Says that her husband was her all in this world and she cannot...
GLC03523.09.30
12 June 1864
Mead, J.A., fl. 1864
One letter from Mr. J.A. Mead to Frances Davenport dated June 12, 1864. Offering his sympathy after learning of the death of her husband
GLC03523.09.31
22 June 1864
Meyers, John T., flf. 1864
One letter from John T. Meyers to Frances Davenport dates June 22, 1864. He is sorry to say that he cannot give her any new information on the death of her husband. He remembers dressing the wounds of several men of the 5th Regiment during the battle...
GLC03523.09.32
25 June 1864
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 25, 1864. Gives Frances Davenport the facts surrounding the death of her husband to the best of his knowledge.
GLC03523.09.33
28 June 1864
McAdam, W., fl. 1864
One letter from W. McAdam to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864. Describes seeing George Davenport in hospital and says that he was occasionally conscious but his speech was incoherent. Was given orders by the general to take care of his watch and...
GLC03523.09.34
Hall, Chas. J., fl. 1864
One letter from Chas J. Hall to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864.
GLC03523.09.35
10 July 1864
One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to frances Davenport dated July 10, 1864. Contains a long quotation from L.A. Grant letter regarding George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.36
1 August 1864
Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., 1834-1924
One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated August 1, 1864. Regarding the outstanding accounts of her late husband.
GLC03523.09.37
4 August 1864
One unsigned letter to FranDavenport dated August 4, 1864.
GLC03523.09.38
24 April 1865
Dudley, H.M., Mrs., fl. 1865
One letter from Mrs. H.M. Dudley to Frances Davenport dated April 24, 1865. Went to the War Department to try and secure passes to the front so that Frances could visit Fredericksburg where her husband George was buried after being shot in the back...
GLC03523.09.39
One letter to Frances Davenport dated April 24, 1865. Offers any help that Frances may need regarding getting to the battlefield where her husband is buried. The signature is illegible.
GLC03523.09.40
25 April 1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggest that she write to Washington to get the information she desires regarding her late husband.
GLC03523.09.41
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