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Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 300 (March 3, 1864)]

The raids around Richmond - surpise of the enemy's camp at Atlee - Retreat fo the Yankees across the Pamunkey.

GLC05959.72.059

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 229, whole no. 3770 (September 25, 1861)]

From Western Virginia - Lee gone to join Floyd, Lincoln's pilots killed, The blockade of the Potomac, letter from General Floyd's camp.

GLC05959.74.21

General orders, no. 6

Order calling "the attention of the Regimental and Company Officers, to those portions of the Army Regulations defining their duties in regard to providing for the health and comfort of their men, and maintaining a close inspection over the messing...

GLC06235.05

Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

GLC06245.01

to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert writes to his parents from camp near White House, Virginia. Relates that he was previously ill but is feeling better. States that his regiment is marching, but is unsure of their destination. Expects that they are travelling to Richmond...

GLC06298.03

A Bill Making an appropriation to erect additional Quarters for Acting Midshipmen at Drewry's Bluff.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.114

[View of Barracks in Chattanooga]

GLC07000.29

to his parents

Requests that his parents send him a short history of the recent Perryville battle if they come across one. Writes that he saw some friends from the 101st. Also writes that he has marched from his camp near Crab Orchard back to Danville and then...

GLC06728.028

to his parents

Writes that he is near Cave City six miles East of Mammoth Cave. He was finally given a tent to sleep in after a month of being tentless. Describes the recent battle of Perryville as "the heaviest storm ever I saw or heard." Some of the men of...

GLC06728.029

to his parents

Writes that soldiers are living in the state house in Tennessee, which is a "splendid piece of workmanship." However, the soldiers are not respectful of the building and keep it dirty at all times. Writes that the men are able to buy anything they...

GLC06728.032

to his parents

Complains about the rainy weather and the unpleasantness of the barracks. Does not know what goes on outside the barracks, although he can get a pass to go out.Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

GLC06728.038

to his parents

Writes that the paroled men were ordered to report to General Rosecrans on the 15th of June, but they reported on the 17th instead and were sent off. Is enjoying Camp Chase, as it is very pleasant and near the woods. Writes that the farther north...

GLC06728.049

to his parents

Writes that he is able to get vegetables of all kinds at reasonable rates. Reports that some of the boys took down a Secesh flag and put up the stars and stripes in its place. Writes that he has seen the "enticements" for reenlistments and believes...

GLC06728.050

to his parents

Has found a place to board and hopes to be played soon. Offers his pay to his parents but states that if they have no use for it, he will offer it to other soldiers who will not get paid this time. Writes that he may be able to get furlough but is...

GLC06728.051

to his parents

George Biddulph to his friend Frank, 3p. Writes that he left Murfreesboro and advanced to Tullahoma. No rebel forces were found at Tullahoma, as they had left five hours before. Writes that the company went after the rebels the next morning and...

GLC06728.052

to his parents

Writes that he came back to camp to find that the men were living on half rations of hard tack and beef with no other food. Explains that the short rations are due to the limitations of transporting provisions. Reports that four soldiers were...

GLC06728.057

to his parents

Writes that three fourths of his regiment has reenlisted, but he does not feel that $402 is enough incentive for him to reenlist. Reports that he has been assigned duty in the 88th Illinois, Co. K. Also writes that Grant had visited Sheridan's...

GLC06728.063

to his parents

Complains about the lack and quality of food at camp. Writes that corn meal and beef bones are the primary sustenance and that the beef the soldiers eat "would stagger an American's appetite". Reports that the farthest East he's been is Dandridge...

GLC06728.064

to his brother and sister

Writes that he is having trouble with his lungs but is in comfortable winter quarters. Believes that contrary to newspaper reports, Longstreet's forces will attack in Georgia not Knoxville. Akins his like of soldiering to a cat's love for hot soap...

GLC06728.065

to his parents

Complains of poor weather at camp. Writes that the "old 36" (36th regiment) is on its way from Nashville to Loudon

GLC06728.068

to Frank

Writes about his visit to company 36th's encampment. Also writes that he is now working as a military telegraph operator in Athens. Reports on the regimental casualties of the last battle.

GLC06728.082

The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper)

Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks.

GLC06728.133

The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper) Vol. 1 No. 1

Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks. Written at Camp Benton.

GLC06728.134

The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper) Vol. 1 No. 2

Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks. Written at Camp Benton.

GLC06728.135

to Sarah Ogden

Notes his camp is composed of eight thousand soldiers. Describes in detail the city of St. Louis and its French and Dutch-American society. Reports on his wife's bout with pneumonia and his own excellent health. Includes a prominent embossed seal...

GLC06559.012