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to his wife

Comments on the weather. Reports some benefits he has received. Describes the food he has been eating. Remembers the Battle of Raymond. Anxiously waits for the mail. Finishes the letter on Saturday morning, 14 May, noting that the fleet arrived...

GLC05981.44

to his wife

Complains about Pulaski. Says that "it has been somewhat tedious." He is tired from marching. Mentions [General Ulysses S.] Grant being victorious against the Confederates. He says "the rebellion must soon be crushed."

GLC05981.45

to his wife

A large amount of mail was captured and burned near Dalton. Apologizes for not writing enough. Mentions a confrontation with the Confederates. "Railroad atrocities." Predicts Richmond will fall soon. Writes about the weather.

GLC05981.46

to his wife

Wants to write more often. Discusses the mail and the flies of Etowah.

GLC05981.47

to his wife

Written from camp near Marietta. He did not like the letter that Mary sent him. It was too short. Mentions the other letters he received. His "chief employment." The adventures of a man from his Company. He believes [General William T.] Sherman...

GLC05981.48

to his wife

Written at Roswell's Factories. Discusses the mail, the citizens of Roswell, and writes about all the people [General William T.] Sherman captured.

GLC05981.49

to his wife

There is heavy fighting but he has not participated in it. Relays the story of a prisoner.

GLC05981.50

to his wife

Notes that he feels sick. Writes a weather report.

GLC05981.51

to his wife

Notes that he received Mary's last letter. Reports that he just got back from Atlanta, and when he gets paid he will resign. Says that he wants to see his child.

GLC05981.52

to his wife

Explains a letter he received. He talks to Mr. Bush and Dr. Syman. Says he wants to get paid.

GLC05981.53

to his wife

Explains why he is in "bad humor." Says [Abraham] Lincoln will bring peace.

GLC05981.54

to his wife

Written from camp near Savannah. He has received a few letters. Hopes to be home by January. Includes a weather report.

GLC05981.55

to Mary L. Forrest

Reports waiting for military orders with four new vessels. Thanks her for the money she sent and describes how he spent his wages. Discusses relationships between various captains and his meeting with David Porter.

GLC06107.22.01

Smith's Expedition Battle of Tupelo

Letter written by "F.H." (possibly Frederick Humphrey, chaplain of the 12th Iowa Regiment who was mustered into the regiment on 23 June 1864). "Letter from an Eye-Witness" details the victory of Union General Andrew Smith over Confederate Cavalry...

GLC06157.07

[Collection of George W. Clark, field and staff, 4th regiment, Michigan, cavalry] [decimalized]

Collection includes 16 letters. Also includes hand-drawn map of Middleton, Tennessee (decimalized as part of .06) and U.S. Cavalry saber (decimalized as .17).

GLC06167

to his wife

Re: Writes of the (First) Battle of Bull Run, blaming the Northern defeat on "Imbecile Commanders", sends news of Frank (who escaped) and Dwight (who "stood it well").

GLC06167.01

to his Lizzie

Writes from Georgetown Heights.

GLC06167.02

to his mother

Writes from Camp Stanley. Pages 5-8 may go to another letter.

GLC06167.03

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Includes a clipping.

GLC06167.04

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry.

GLC06167.05

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Includes drawing of Middleton, Tennessee.

GLC06167.06

to his mother

Re: asks for news from home, refers to the Middletown raid, forwards his wish not to be mentioned in the town newspapers.
Written at Camp Park.

GLC06167.07

to his mother

Re: refers to another Skirmish with the rebel forces, forwards a tale of flagraising for Tennessee folk . . . "They actually believed we 'Yanks' had enormous horns and long tails."

GLC06167.08

to his sister

Re: Sends news of himself, reminder to his sister of his birthday which is coming up a week later (he would turn 21), news of the death of Charley Allen.

GLC06167.09

to his mother

Requests more mail from home, sends his own optimistic view on the war, recounts tale of another raid on an enemy camp.

GLC06167.10

to his mother

Recounts battles of cavalry fought with the rebels in Dallas, Georgia.

GLC06167.11

to his father

Gives news of General Sherman's attacks on the enemy in Georgia, refers to the accuracy of the Rebel artillery fire, and requests that his father attempt to gain for him a commission as an officer.

GLC06167.12

to his mother

Relays news of war. Sends word of his position as Acting Adjutant for the regiment (a post he has held for two months and does not enjoy), reminds her that his twenty-second birthday occurred the day before.

GLC06167.13

to his mother

Gives news of the regiment march to Eastport, Mississippi. Relays his exact term of service remaining (seven months and twelve days left in the Union Army).

GLC06167.14

to his father

Relays tale of his difficulty obtaining a pass for entry into town to replace his boots and the fact that he is under arrest and will "stand a Court Martial" for the offense of being absent without leave. Sends this news as a warning of the possible...

GLC06167.15

to his mother

Informs his mother of the regiment's return to Alabama, tells of life in Winter Quarters where there is no food, and notes that he is still under arrest, but expects to be released in a few days.

GLC06167.16

[Collection of David B. Arthur, I company, 20th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .12]

Arthur writes from various locations in Mississippi and Alabama, and comments most frequently on the weather, his correspondents, and army life, including marching orders, guard duty, and erecting houses, and sleeping conditions. Items of note...

GLC06245

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

[Collection of James M. Stuart, C company, 94th regiment, Ohio, infantry] [decimalized]

Includes 22 letters from Stuart, and one letter to Stuart. Mentions General Nathan Bedford Forrest, playing ball and anti-black sentiment. Also discusses Sherman's March to the sea: "I suppose we will stop at Savannah, Ga. It will take us 30 or 40...

GLC06268

to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

to: father.

He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.

GLC06268.02

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.

GLC06268.03

to: father.

The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."

GLC06268.04

to: F. W. Stuart.

Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.

GLC06268.05

to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

to: F. W. Stuart.

Explains what happened while he stood on picket.

GLC06268.07

to F. W. Stuart.

His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.

GLC06268.08

to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.

Asks the church for their prayers.

GLC06268.09

to: F. W. Stuart.

He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.

GLC06268.10

to: F. W. Stuart.

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

GLC06268.11

to: F. W. Stuart.

Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC06268.12

to: F. W. Stuart.

Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.

GLC06268.13

to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital.
Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15

to: F. W. Stuart.

Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.

GLC06268.16

[to his wife]

Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.

GLC06268.17

to: his father.

He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.

GLC06268.18

to: F. W. Stuart.

He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.

GLC06268.19

to: his brother.

Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.

GLC06268.20

to: his brother.

Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.

GLC06268.21

to: James Stuart.

Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.

GLC06268.22

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

to Charles Mettler

Moore, a Union soldier, informs his friend that he has been on the Steamer Sam Young Packet since 11 February, and that it is two miles from Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the Louisiana shore. Relates that he and others sent a decoy boat toward...

GLC06269

[Collection of John A. Bogert, 103rd Regiment, United States Colored Troops] [decimalized]

GLC06298

to Jacob C. Bogert

Bogert writes from Camp Bliss, Uptons Hill. Requests Jacob, his father, to immediately send his commission, discharge papers, and all other papers which he left at home in New York City. Requests the papers so that he may collect payment for his...

GLC06298.01

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

[Newspaper clipping from Shakepeare's Hamlet]

Possibly transmitted with a letter (refer to GLC06298.03) from John A. Bogert to his parents Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert, 7 June 1863.

GLC06298.03.01

to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert replies to several letters he recently received from his parents. Mentions family members and acquaintances, including the death of Uncle Peter. States that he has confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's siege of Richmond, Virginia....

GLC06298.04

to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert informs his parents that he has changed location to command the District of Columbus, with headquarters in Macon. Discusses a sum of money he might receive, and relates the route of his journey to Macon. States that he is in command of four...

GLC06298.05

to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert replies to a 9 November 1865 letter from his parents. Relates the location of other regimental colonels, and states that he has $40,000 which he intends to pay for an unspecified purpose. Relates seeing Generals Stewart Lyndon Woodford, who...

GLC06298.06

to: Mary [Armstrong].

Describes feeling of impending battle. In part: "…Everything is quiet this morning, but it may be the calm before the storm. Sheridan is here, & his wonderful cavalry are not far off…"

GLC06734.19

to: Mary [Armstrong]

Describes widespread desertion by Confederate troops, intra-troop Confederate violence.

GLC06734.20

to: Mary [Armstrong]

GLC06734.21

[Collection of William Brunt, D company, 16th regiment, USCT, infantry] [decimalized]

Brunt was a passionate patriot and his letters are filled consistently with pro-Union and anti-slavery sentiments. He writes on a combination of subjects, including home life, reports on health of fellow soldiers, camp life and politics and battle....

GLC07006

to Martha Weir

Writes to Martha about his contempt for deserters from his home town, the Hawesville Boys, who "have been treated so mean by their Officers yet I can't justify them in forsaking their Countrys Glorious cause because they were mistreated." Expresses...

GLC07006.01

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

to Libbie Elmore

They are working on building fortifications. The Rebels have made another raid. RIght now Dwight is the only commissioned officer they have because everyone else is away.

GLC06588.011

to Libbie Elmore

Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.

GLC06588.012

to Libbie Elmore

There is very little probability that Dwight would be going home anytime soon since he is the only commissioned officer with them now. Last night two of the regiment of their brigade were ordered out, probably to meet a Rebel brigade.

GLC06588.013

to Bruce Elmore

She was anxious for Spring to arrive as she is running out of hay. She is having trouble with another man Knifton, who expects her to pay for calf feed and to furnish feed not only for her cow but for his as well.

GLC06588.014

to Bruce Elmore

She has bought more hay for the barn. The money she used for hay takes away from the money she was saving to pay some debts.

GLC06588.015

to Libbie Elmore

He has time for little else besides the fortifications. He is glad she had a good visit with Aunt Sally. He guesses they will stay right where they are for some time.

GLC06588.016

to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

The Colonel is now on furlough due to illness. He explains to Libbie that it is difficult to get a furlough and even if you get one they don't grant them for more than ten days unless there is some extenuating circumstance like sickness.

GLC06588.017

to Bruce Elmore

She wishes he could see his children. they need to get the wagon mended and Kniffin is building a stone boat in the barn. They are still dissatisfied with the amount of hay.

GLC06588.018

to Libbie Elmore

The weather is bad which makes it hard to move artillery. Troops are landing near Charleston and this makes an attack seem imminent.

GLC06588.019

to Libbie Elmore

He has been in service for eight months and he has not been paid for five and a half months. He has enclosed a portrail of Col. Gurney (not included here) who is not well-liked by the men.

GLC06588.020

to Libbie Elmore

They left camp last Wednesday and came to Norfolk. Very faded.

GLC06588.021

to Libbie Elmore

Their gunboats are currently attacking the Rebels. He talks about selling the farm and what price she may actually be able to get for it.

GLC06588.022

to Libbie Elmore

He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.

GLC06588.023

to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

There has not been so much firing of the gunboats lately. There is no immediate prospect of the Rebels making an attack.

GLC06588.024

to Libbie Elmore

He had a great dinner recently but is sorry she sent him money because he expects to get paid soon. Things are quiet and he does not expect to fight soon. He brings up selling the farm again.

GLC06588.025

to Libbie Elmore

He again reiterates what his lowest price for the farm would be and warns her not go below that figure.

GLC06588.026

to Libbie Elmore

He expects to be paid within 2-3 days. He hears the Rebel army has little to eat. He mentions Kniffin again and the selling of the farm.

GLC06588.027

to Libbie Elmore

He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.

GLC06588.028

to Libbie Elmore

Written on board the Swan.
There has been excitement around Suffolk. They are on the move. They ran into the Rebels who fired shots, killing several of their horses. Their battery soon fired back. They are now sailing and he does not know where they...

GLC06588.029

to Libbie Elmore

He writes that if he lives and they have good luck they can continue to reduce their debts. They have spent time drilling lately. Lastly, he says his new clothes look good on him.

GLC06588.030

to Libbie Elmore

The cavalry lost one officer and in return they took 2 officers and three privates prisoners. They feel very secure for the moment because they have one of the strongest rifle pitts. He mentions Kniffin again.

GLC06588.031

to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]

He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.

GLC06588.032

to Libbie Elmore

The Colonel has resigned due to his health. The news from Hooker and Banks is good. He believes her calculations about the farm are good and if they want to take possession before next Spring they must pay something now.

GLC06588.033

to Libbie Elmore

He does not think kniffin will make any improvement to the farm, knowing him the way he does. He tells the story of how they came to a plantation and took some chickens with them by twisting some of their necks.

GLC06588.034

to Libbie Elmore

They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.

GLC06588.035