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to Sister

Writes that they can only send letters every four days now, and soon he will not be able to send any letters for two or three weeks. They are in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia within 25 miles of Staunton, Virginia and nearly 100 miles from Harpers...

GLC02749.010

to Sister

Just received her letter dated 10 October. They had as desperate a battle as they have ever had yesterday (Battle of Cedar Creek or Battle of Belle Grove, 19 October 1864). The rebels came in from the rear, attacked them at early light, and killed...

GLC02749.011

to Respected Parents

He recently heard of his grandmother's death. It is doubtful again whether he will get to come home now. His fistula is not bothering him much.

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to Miss (Kitty)

He had a great Thanksgiving. He lets her know of the death of his grandmother. He is due ten months worth of pay.

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to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a camp outside Brandy Station, Virginia. Comments on the radical changes in weather. Reports that the army has been reorganized and his corps is a third larger. Expects Union General Ulysses S. Grant to take command...

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to Alexander M. Ross

Intends to send him all of her recollections regarding Kennedy Farm and preparations for Harpers Ferry Raid, and gives a biography of John E. Cook, one of the raiders. Discusses Cook's upbringing, his marriage, and an affair he had. Tells how...

GLC03007.23

to Alexander M. Ross

Has heard that her brother, John Brown Jr., is dead, but is not sure if this is true. Worries the sad news might be bad for her sister Ruth's health. Tried to write an article for Cosmopolitan Magazine, but poor health prevented her. John Brown Jr...

GLC03007.41

to Ann

A friend of his heard that his wife died.

GLC03047.07

to Ann

A fellow soldier was buried yesterday. There might be a fight at Port Hudson. Baton Rouge is almost deserted. THere is only one brigade left.

GLC03047.08

to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.03

[Poem praising John Augustine Washington]

Written in praise of Washington, who died 13 September 1861. States "No soldier of fortune, no seeker or pelf, No lover of glory and fame; But simply a man who was true to himself, The home where he'd dwelt and his name..."

GLC02953.02

to Mrs. Abbott

He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.

GLC03057.07

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 9, no. 436 (May 6, 1865)]

Includes articles on the late President Lincoln's funeral and various engravings of scenes of the funeral in New York. ALso includes scenes from the funeral procession in Washington D.C., Lincoln in his deathbed, and other assassination related...

GLC08426

Daily Illinois state journal. [Vol. 10, no. 75 (October 14, 1857)]

Announcement of a mass convention against the 'National Administration.' The death notice of Washington Park Custis (last member of George Washington's family and father-in-law to R. E. Lee.). Front page includes an add for law firm of (Abraham)...

GLC08430.07

Collection of newspapers related to Lincoln assassination [decimalized]

GLC08428

Philadelphia inquirer. [April 20, 1865]

Includes a detailed account of the Lincoln funeral procession in Philadelphia. Provides decriptions of the coffin, funeral car, and catafalque, lists of important attendees, and engravings of the coffin.
The newspaper columns have dark black...

GLC08428.01

The Hartford evening press. [Vol. X, no. 89, whole no. 2813 (15 April 1865)]

Covers General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox including an account of the events leading up to the surrender, an interview between Ulysses S. Grant, and military information. Another article is on the assassination of President Abraham...

GLC08428.02

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7502 (April 22, 1865)]

Includes various accounts from special correspondents of the Lincoln funeral pageant in Baltimore, Denver, and California. Reports of the arrest of George Andrew Atzerodt, conspirator to kill Secretary Seward.
Paper has uncut pages.

GLC08428.03

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7496 (April 15, 1865)]

Reports (on page four) that President Lincoln has been shot and Secretary Seward injured. Also includes two anonymously published letters under the headline "letters from rebels." The paper is uncut along the top edge.

GLC08428.04

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7497 (April 17,1865)]

Reports on the murder of President Lincoln, the improved condition of Secretary Seward and critical condition of Frederick Seward, Secretary Seward's son. The paper is uncut.

GLC08428.05

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7501 (April 21, 1865)]

News of the capture of George Atzerodt, John W. Booth seen in Pennsylvania, and Secretary Seward and son recooperating. Also reports on the death of Richard Cobden.

GLC08428.06

New-York times. [Vol. 14, no. 4233 (April 19, 1865)]

News of the funeral preparations for Lincoln in New York. Also includes reports of the capture of Raleigh by Sherman.
Two letters, one between Edwin Booth and Judge Edmonds, the other between Booth and Mr. Henry Jarrett are published. Edwin Booth...

GLC08428.07

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7498 (April 18, 1865)]

Reports on the improving condition of Secretary Seward and his son Frederick Seward. New York prepares for Lincoln's funeral as the city mourns the loss of the president.
A reprint of a letter originally printed in The Selma (Alabama newspapaper)...

GLC08428.08

New York herald. [no. 10464 (April 23, 1865)]

Account of Lincoln's funeral in Philadelphia and neighboring towns. Report on New York's preparation for Lincoln's funeral including the funeral program. Also announces that hostilities are suspended between General William T. Sherman and General...

GLC08428.09

New-York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 2079 (April 28, 1865)]

News of capture of John Wilkes Booth and David Herold. Booth was found and killed, Herold was arrested. Includes a commentary on the unnecessary shooting of Booth; it is felt by the general public that he should have been tried and hanged....

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