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Obituary for Edward K. Ward

Obituary for Edward K. Ward, who was killed on 22 July 1864 near Atlanta, Georgia. The obituary is signed by all the members of the company.

GLC02232.34

to John A. Fox

The bodies of David Greenough, Patrick Cronin and John Morresey have been moved from Beacon, GA to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, TN.

GLC02198.33

Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers

The officers that have died are remembered. Membership dues are listed. Then there is a historical record that looks back at their experiences in the war.

GLC02198.57

The Leader of the Herd

Marked "Plate 7." Depicts cattle for army use being led by a Zouave butcher. Three other men with whips are riding along the line of cattle, which extends out of the view of the picture. Across the road can be seen the graves of two Union soldiers...

GLC02199.07

A Halt in the Line of Battle

Marked "Plate 17." Depicts the lines having advanced and driven the enemy, whose dead are lying in front, from the field. A reinforcing column can be seen coming over the hill in the distance. Shells from the enemy's batteries are bursting in the...

GLC02199.17

to his sister

Writes that he is unwell. Reports on some of the news at camp and home. His brother Sam, also known as "Marshall," is still detained in the hospital. Reports that it is likely that the men will be moving soon and has been assured by the officers...

GLC02232.08

to his sister

Writes from the line of battle before Chattanooga. Reports that he has survived the Battle of Chickahominy with just a slight wound to the chest. He spent two days in the hospital and rejoined his command on 22 September. Ward writes that the...

GLC02232.23

Business card for R.Y. Patterson

Supt. of National Cemetery

GLC02198.47

to his sister

Ward writes that they will be moving from Corinth soon, as the enemy is too close to the Tennessee River and Beauregard doesn't have room for strategic operations in Corinth. He complains of skirmishing with enemy pickets and being in the cold rain...

GLC02232.06

to his sister

Describes the events leading up to and including his involvement in the Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro). He reports that he and Marshall (his brother, also known as Sam) are alright but Captain [Thomas H.] Francis of company A suffered a foot...

GLC02232.12

to his sister

He describes the interior of his tent in detail including some of the books and newspapers sitting on his table. Ward tells his sister that he and his tent mate, Webber, have hired an old hotel cook at $40 per month to cook for them. Writes that he...

GLC02232.13

to John A. Fox

He informs Fox that he has recovered the body of Private Benson.

GLC02198.32

to Dr. Ward

Written from the battle line near Atlanta, Georgia. Encloses the obituary for Ed Ward, which includes the autograph of each member of the company. He writes that Ed was beloved and esteemed by all of the men in the company. Informs Dr. Ward that...

GLC02232.33

to my dear wife

The Rebels lost 3,000 soldiers recently.He describes their efforts to take care of the dying and wounded.

GLC02740.38

to John Lillie

Requests fourteen days leave for the bearer of the letter (whose name is not given), as the bearer's father had died. Encloses a letter (not present) confirming this information.

GLC02437.02417

[Request for rations]

Request for ten rations of provisions for a soldier and his two children. Relates that the soldier is sick in the hospital, his wife and one child have already died, and the other children will too without the relief. Noted as received and signed...

GLC02437.02608

to Henry Knox

General Nathanael Greene writes, "I thank you for the public attention you are paying to my public Trophies; but I have been so embarrassed and perplexed in my private affairs for a long time past which originated in the progress of the War that I...

GLC02437.03251

to Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden

Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes a lengthy letter updating his friends Knox and Ogden on the status of his business in China. Says he is pleased to finally be able to write, but is sad to report on the illness and death of...

GLC02437.03311

[Certificate regarding Dr. Horton's widow]

Docket reads, "H Knox's copy certificate in the case of Dr Horton's widow." Testifies that Doctor Jonathan Horton died while in the service of his country, in the state of New Jersey, and that for this reason his widow is entitled to an allowance...

GLC02437.03329

to Henry Knox

Captain John Savage writes to ask for Knox's recommendation for a job. Savage explains that Colonel William Burbeck has recently died, and the berth is unoccupied. Plenty of people are applying for the position, including Savage, so he hopes that...

GLC02437.03177

Extract of a letter from David Duncan to Tho Hutchins Esqr.

In this letter, David Duncan, a former Indian trader appointed to work at Fort McIntosh, writes to Thomas Hutchins, the Geographer of the United States. After a four-month tour of Detroit and the surrounding areas, Duncan reports to Hutchins about...

GLC02437.03254

[Letter of address to the town of Granby]

Honored with their application from the day before. Writes that he sympathizes too much with "the distresses of those unhappy men" who have risen against the government not to try to avoid reclaiming them without bloodshed. Has tried to avoid firing...

GLC02437.03439

Elegiac lines, inscrib'd to Mrs Knox, occasioned by the death of her infant daughter, who deceas'd near Pluckemin N. Jersey July 2 1779

Signed "JBC." "This little Cherub like some blooming flower/ The soft Exotic of an happier clime/ Shrunk from the dawn of beauteous Childhood Hour/ And, drooping sought It's native realms sublime..."

GLC02437.10473

Eastern repository. [Vol. IV, no. 21 (November 11, 1806)]

Contains the notice of Henry Knox's death and his eulogy. Describes Knox's burial and the military honors given. Along with discussing Knox's character, the eulogy addresses Knox's contribution to the Revolutionary War, his time as Secretary of War...

GLC02437.10608

[Thomas Henderson's declaration regarding a settlement in the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay]

Henderson attests that he became a settler on the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay in 1728. Took up a lot of land on St. George's, a colony of which Colonel [Samuel] Waldo was the proprietor, in 1735. Moved to Lincoln (present-day Maine) in 1736...

GLC02437.10409

to Henry Knox

Was in Boston six weeks previously and saw Joseph Peirce, who "was making inquiries of me respecting Uncle Fluckers interest in Falmouth, and I think he was of opinion, that it would be best to make partition of such lands as were undivided, with the...

GLC02437.05191

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not responding to his last two letters; she did not want to bother him by writing frequently, and was also too saddened to write when she heard of the death of Knox's son Marcus. Sends condolences. Declares her gratefulness to Knox...

GLC02437.05224

to Mrs. Montgomery

Has long intended to write and thank Mrs. Montgomery for her kind words during Lucy's time of distress, but has been unready to think about the difficult situation until the present time. Discusses her feelings about the death of her son. Comments...

GLC02437.05330

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter and heard about his and Mrs. Knox's "affliction," but was unable to visit them to comfort them. He and his family send their condolences for the serious blow to the Knox family.

GLC02437.06888

to Julia Knox

Sends her condolences about a still-born baby, possibly a sibling of Julia's and tries to comfort her.

GLC02437.07007

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about the change in leadership from McClellan to Burnside. He writes that McClellan is a genius but he failed to fight sometimes.

GLC02744.103

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is unclear whether there will be any more fighting, but Burnside has pushed the rebels back. Fredricksburg has been badly damaged by artillery. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC02744.109

to Asa Smith

Written by William Wallace Smith to his brother Asa Smith. References receiving Smith's letter. Says he spent Thanksgiving "running round among the other camps and at dusk we got up a dress parade among the boys with a dirty torn shirt for colors and...

GLC03742.05

Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 21 (December 1, 1861)]

Subjects include the advancing of General Price, Proclamation by Gov. Brown urging Georgians to fight, Affairs in Pensacola. This issue includes a story on a prisoner of war, Major Vodges, taken at the battle of Santa Rosa Island, and the account of...

GLC05959.01.02

to Eleanor Hammond

Received two letters from her last night, one dated 11/23/64 and the other 11/25/64. Happy she included four extra postage stamps in one of them. Leg is "almost well." Weather is "very warm." Has recovered from his cold. Beef for dinner tonight. If...

GLC09273.12

to Jedediah Smith

Begins by saying how happy he is to know Jedediah is alive. Tries to convince him to move to the Mississippi territory where the soil is so much more fertile than the stony ground of Massachusetts. Describes in detail all the advantages he would...

GLC04601.02

to Estelle Spero

Diamond provides Estelle with a description of how best to kill one's enemy.

with drawinf in upper left hand corner

GLC09120.164

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 11 September, which have "overwhelmed me with grief." This is in reference to the death of Knox's son, Marcus. Writes, "that so lovely, promising & amiable boy [sic] should be taken away from his Parents & friends...

GLC02437.05162

[Petition of Catharine Littlefield Greene]

Petition to the House of Representative and the Senate on behalf of Catharine Littlefield Greene for money due to her late husband from the government. States that in General Greene's pursuit for indemnification from the United States government...

GLC02437.04528

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Complains about Knox not writing her. Mentions how isolated they are from everyone. Speaks of mutual acquaintances of theirs. Also discusses the recent deaths and sicknesses in her family. Letter is addressed to "Miss Knox," likely referring to Lucy...

GLC02437.09860

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Discusses the hard times her family is experiencing. Mentions her mother is still ill and is expected to die soon. Notes her brother's (the only remaining brother out of three) health is still precarious and all of her sisters have had fevers this...

GLC02437.09863

[Note]

Appears to be a note about Lucy Knox, wife of the late Henry Knox. Describing her life and character, the note was possibly written as a retrospect after her death. Author and date is not listed. A circa date of 1806-1824 was taken from the death...

GLC02437.09883

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes a sad letter to Lucy Knox about the recent deaths in her family. Says her father and two brothers have died and her only remaining brother is sick. Writes she fears he will not make it and does not believe her mother will be around much...

GLC02437.09859

to Lucy Knox

Writes to her friend Lucy Knox (Henry and Lucy Knox's daughter). Discusses her family and says she is finally feeling well. Mentions her last remaining brother died in November from sickness. Comments her composure and health has gradually...

GLC02437.09893

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent letter as well as the letters he enclosed. Relates that one of them was from Jackson's sister, and it related news of the death of his 17-year-old niece. Discusses the recent illness of Knox's daughter Julia, but believes...

GLC02437.04357

to Lucy Knox

Informs Lucy that a mutual acquaintance has died. Congratulates Lucy on her new baby boy, saying "Most heartily do I congratulate you on the birth of your son - I wish it was possible for me to do that personally - but I find it is not so I must...

GLC02437.03745

Extract from the diary of W. S.

The diarist gives news of a Chippewa or Ottawa Indian attack on General [Josiah] Harmar's regiment, which was "stationed up the Muskingum River." Both sides suffered casualties. Writes, "This most flagitious insult seems to have been conducted with...

GLC02437.03933

to [Thomas] Randall

Discusses financial difficulties facing himself and Randall. Explains his concerns that they will fall short with their creditors. In great detail, he outlines their attempt to build a new ship in Canton, and his belief that they would secure...

GLC02437.04570

to Samuel Ogden

Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses...

GLC02437.04277

to Caleb Strong

Copy of a memorandum from Paul Dudley Sargent and Oliver Parker to Governor Strong of Massachusetts regarding the assaults on Knox's surveyors. Handwriting is most likely that of Henry Knox and copied for Knox's files.

GLC02437.07451