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to Martha Weir

Discusses the health of Martha's brother, Robert, who has been sent home from his regiment to recuperate. Talks about recent Union victories at the battles of Vicksburg and Port Hudson and predicts that "a few more blows...& the rebelion will be on...

GLC07006.02

to Martha Weir

Writes to Martha about hurting his hand by accidentally falling down six weeks prior to writing -- "it is still swelled some & quite weak." Discusses health of family members and friends; mentions the birth of a grandson. Writes that the mail...

GLC07006.03

to Robert Weir

Gives details of his movements over the past few days. Brunt has been ordered to "take charge of the Contraband Barracks," where he found and fed freed slaves. He describes the process of enlisting them as soldiers, "how theire eys brighten when...

GLC07006.04

to Martha Weir

Brunt tells Martha how much he enjoys receiving her letters, "for they are full of pure lofty Patriotism." One again, mentions his devotion to the cause of the Union and the emancipated slaves under his command: "I tell them that true manhood lies...

GLC07006.06

to Martha Weir

Writes that his regiment has been stationed in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the "Topographical Engineer department." Responds to news that some of his correspondence has been lost en route to Martha. Tells about a trip in March to return his wife and...

GLC07006.07

[Collection of William C. Alberger, 49th regiment, New York, infantry] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .01- .08]

Collection features a bound scrapbook and various documents relating to the military and civilian life of William C. Alberger. An inventory exists for the documents separated from the scrapbook, which are housed in a folder with the scrapbook....

GLC06628

[Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Page contains:

Best, R. H. PD: Buffalo, New York, [Summons William Alberger for assistance in riot suppression]. 3 August 1863. 1 p. Best, the Buffalo sheriff, requires Lieutenant Colonel Alberger's presence on 5 August 1863 for prevention and...

GLC06628.04

to Frank

Updates his friend on regimental news since his departure. Writes about some news that the rebels had attacked Dalton and had a garrison of 44th USCT surrounded.

GLC06728.076

to: Mary [Armstrong].

Talks about systematic pilfering of the Sanitary Commission by high ranking soldiers; also reports on seeing black troops: "Today for the first time I saw whole regiments of black troops…They appear quite as well on parade as their more thoroughly...

GLC06734.09

to Sarah Whiteman

Reports the death of four soldiers from the measles. Has recently left Mexico City and is camping out in tents, which he likes much better than being in the city as the men are much healthier. Reports the news of peace, the Treaty of Guadalupe...

GLC06469

to George Weedon

Phillips, a British Lieutenant-General, discusses flags of truce and prisoner exchanges with American General Weedon. Writes "the usual and necessary forms must be preserved especially respecting Flags of Truce which are objects of a chaste nature...

GLC06493

Return of the names of the prisoners on board the Robert, prison ship & parol'd at Portsmouth & Norfolk

Document signed by "E Brabazon, Major of Brigade." Names of the 64 former prisoners of the ship "Robert" who were paroled at Portsmouth & Norfolk. Full names are given for all prisoners, except for two "Blacks" who are listed as "Titus" and "Tom."...

GLC06494

to William Smallwood

Discusses desertion and black recruits. Is unable to submit a list for men drafted for three years service because so many have left for Annapolis "without my knowledge." Due to these desertions the three year draft has been suspended. Names the...

GLC06508.03

to Sarah Ogden

Discusses black men in the army, asserting that they make very good soldiers, since they are more willing to learn the military drills and master them at a quicker rate than the white soldiers. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.058

to Edwin McMasters Stanton

President Lincoln sends a colored man to advise the Secretary of War, Stanton, on the organization of colored troops in the army. Instructs Stanton to "see [L.H.?] Putnam, whom you will find a very intelligent colored man, and who wishes to talk...

GLC05809

Frederick Douglass monthly. [Vol. 1, no.1 (March 1948)]

Published by Voice Publishing Co. Contains reprint of Douglass's "Men of Color, to Arms" from the 2 March 1863 printing: "This is our golden opportunity. Let us accept it and forever wipe out the dark reproaches unsparingly hurled against us by our...

GLC05822

National anti-slavery standard. [Vol. 26, no. 35 (January 6, 1866)- v. 28, no. 34 (December 28, 1867)] [with gaps]

Volume 26 is missing issue numbers 43 and 47. Volume 27 is missing issue numbers 8,13,and 35. Volume 28 is missing issue number 28. The January 5, 1866, Vol. 27, no. 35 most likely contains misprint in either the date or the Volume and issue...

GLC05825

Officers of the 20th U.S. Colored troops with autographs

Some have canceled tax stamps on verso.

GLC06358

Carte de visite of S.P. Putnam

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "S.P. Putnam, Capt. 20th U.S.C. Infty." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.01

Carte de visite of N.B. Burtram

Whitney & Paradise imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Col. N.B. Burtram, 20th U.S.C. Infantry, 1864." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.02

Carte de visite of J.E. Ba[illegible]

New Orleans Photographic Co. imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "J.E. Ba[nigh], Capt. 29th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.03

Carte de visite of [Mortimer G. Smith]

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Mortimer G[?]. Smith, 2nd Lieut. 20th U.S.C.Infty." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.04

Carte de visite of [William] Moore

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. Wm. Moore, 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.05

Carte de visite of Francis Bridge

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Francis Bridge, 1st Lt. 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.06

Carte de visite of Andres B. Hall

New Orleans Photographic Co. imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Andress B. Hall, Capt. 21st U.S.C.Inf." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.07