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to Lile Miller

Complains that some of his fellows have obtained a furlough, while he has not. Discusses Mr. Frey, a sutler, and the sutler store. In a post script, notes that he enclosed a song (not included) with this letter.

GLC02155.101

to Lile Miller

Writes a love letter to his wife. Expects to cross the Rapidan River and "[attack] Old Lee as he is sending reinforcements to Bragg."

GLC02155.108

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.128

to Lile Miller

Writing from Camp at Brestow Station in Virginia, Miller thanks his wife for writing so often, but insists he doesn't need her to send him "a Box", presumably of food because "we now get fresh Bread all the time". He describes the rations in more...

GLC02155.132

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.149

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.168

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.171

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.173

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.187

to Sister and Cousin

GLC02155.193

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.05

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.12

to his mother and Charley

Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. Addressed to his mother and brother Charley.

GLC02157.10

to mother

GLC02157.32

to mother

GLC02157.37

to mother

GLC02157.47

to mother

GLC02157.51

Description of Charles L. Brown

GLC02157.53

to Friend Charlie

Written at Fort Delaware

GLC02157.57

to Ira Andrews

He recounts his unit's foray into Fredericksburg and their commendation from Governor William Sprague. He reports that he has picked up some historical artifacts, including Virginian notable John Randolph's purse, and is sending them home.

GLC02158.04

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Dated "Decr" (year inferred from content). Notes that their camp is ten miles from Washington, D.C. Discusses the possibility that Lile will visit him at camp.

GLC02155.031

to Lile Miller

Writes from Camp Washington to his wife. Comments on his quarters being full of lice.

GLC02155.043

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Boasts that his regiment took the first honour in a recent inspection. Predicts his regiment will soon march toward Richmond, Virginia.

GLC02155.046

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife: "... the men have become dissatisfied they have not enough to eat they say in camp and a good many of the officers drink as bad as the men..."

GLC02155.002

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains of having a cold. Writes, "...i do not know what they intend to do with us this winter But i think they intend to fight it through... in a few days we are to be Reviewed By Genl McClellan there will be...

GLC02155.016

to Charley Miller

Possibly written to his young son in December 1861 from Camp Pierpont, Virginia (date and location inferred from content). Expresses sympathy for Charley, who has a sore on his side.

GLC02155.024

to Lile Miller

Written from Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that one of his fellow soldiers is spreading falsehoods, through letters, about others in the company.

GLC02155.030

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Writes, "...Please do not let one secession thought enter your heart for not for the world would i have you entertain one Secession principle... think of the stain that Rests on the second and third generation of...

GLC02155.035

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Writes that the whole division is preparing to move, and "where we are to go, we do not know, or any person else i suppose excep [sic] Genl McClellan..." Post script is written in pencil.

GLC02155.037

to Lile Miller

Writes from camp near Alexandria. Ink is faded. Page five is written on a half sheet.

GLC02155.039

to Lile Miller

Written at camp near Alexandria, Virginia, to his wife. Notes that General [George] McCall complained about the conditions in which the reserves under his command were serving (standing picket in the mud). Predicts he will not be sent further south.

GLC02155.048

to Lile Miller

Mentions that his regiment changed position and expresses confidence in General John F. Reynolds. Describes marching through the city [Fredericksburg]. Discusses the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, mentioning Generals Stonewall Jackson, Nathaniel P...

GLC02155.050

to Lile Miller

Miller replies to a letter from his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates. Requests a plait of her hair.

GLC02155.051

to Lile Miller

Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Thanks her for the locks of hair she sent (one from her, one from their son, Charley). Mentions a letter he wrote that she recently had published in a local paper. Complains of a lack...

GLC02155.056

to Lile Miller

Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Notes that he carries a photograph of Lile, his wife, in a case in his breast pocket at all times.

GLC02155.057

to Lile Miller

Miller writes from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Complains that the government should be quicker to institute a military draft.

GLC02155.058

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife. Mentions his sister, Sallie. Promises that if something happens to her, he will never marry another woman.

GLC02155.067

to Lile Miller

Aunt Sallie writes to Lile from "Catoctin," possibly either Catoctin Mountain in Maryland or Catoctin Creek in Virginia. Reports they can "hear the Cannons in Virginia Fighting again." Expects to be able to visit Lile closer to Christmas. Comments on...

GLC02155.068

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Comments on the Battle of Fredericksburg: "Our company mad [sic] a lucky escape in not getting into this last Battle, All the Rest of our Division were in it and as usual were the first or nearly...

GLC02155.072

[to Lile Miller]

Possibly written from camp at Brooks Station. Miller encloses money for his wife and comments on the high price of goods. Location and recipient inferred based on date and accompanying letters.

GLC02155.073

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Notes that their duties are difficult, since there are no other Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteers at their location. Describes standing picket in mud and water for 24 hours at a time. Comments on...

GLC02155.083

to Lile Miller

Relates that he dreamed that the Union won the Civil War, and his wife had another baby.

GLC02155.091

to Lile Miller

Assures his wife that he cares about her as much as ever. Writes, "...as far as Alexandria is concerned, should we be so unfortunate as to get there, you have known my feelings in regard to such things too long to doubt me for an instant..." Notes...

GLC02155.093

to Lile Miller

Complains of having a severe cold and his inability to obtain a furlough. Miller's letter consists of three pages. On page four, there is a note written in pencil. The author conveys her wish for Miller to obtain his furlough, and signs the note...

GLC02155.094

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife: "Capt. McPherson has treated his men worse than a niger would have done we have seen him but once since we left camp Wayne... there is a [power] of soldiers going through here to Washington the last few days... i think...

GLC02155.003

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Tennaly. Writes, "...i am almost certain we will leave to night for Virginia..." Sends money. Consists of three pages plus a loose-leaf enclosure written on a half sheet.

GLC02155.009

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife. Reports that on 23 May, the soldiers were reviewed by President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, Governor Andrew G. Curtin, and General Irvin McDowell...

GLC02155.047

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Reports that his division might be able to return to Washington, D.C.

GLC02155.080

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Reports that his regiment, the Pennsylvania 1st Reserve, received "first honor" at a recent inspection.

GLC02155.014

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Fears he will not be able to return home until spring, and longs to see his wife and son. Writes, "...perhaps this delay may save the life of many a soldier for we have seen the effects of attacking the Rebels...

GLC02155.023

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near White Oak Church. Writes, "...when the Inquirer came yesterday it put a damper on the Boys to see that the Secretary of War had refused to let the Reserves go Back to the State... i never felt like deserting Before But if ever...

GLC02155.029

to Lile Miller

Writes from camp near Alexandria. Ink is faded.

GLC02155.040

to Lile Miller

Thanks his wife for a recent package she sent.

GLC02155.066

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Acquia Landing on Acquia Creek, Virginia. Comments on their hard march. Notes that they are in [General George] Meade's Division, in [General John F.] Reynold's Corps.

GLC02155.069

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Sends Lile money and comments that "here all is quiet."

GLC02155.070

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Reports, "all appears quiet here..." Notes that the previous Sunday, "Stewart's Cavalry threatened to make a raid on this Road..." Asks about the well being of his father.

GLC02155.075

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Notes Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, will not allow his regiment to return to "the state," possibly Pennsylvania, where he is from. Refers to a victory of [General William] Rosecrans "in...

GLC02155.076

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Describes his recent march from Alexandria via Manassas Road and Fairfax Court House. Mentions a mutiny in his company; Miller sided with the officers. Writes, "the Division is Ruined."

GLC02155.081

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Reports that although he did not take part in his regiment's recent refusal to disobey orders, he does not blame the men for doing so, since they recently had to march a long way through mud and...

GLC02155.082

to Lile Miller

Comments that mistakes in the letter are due to his companions' singing. Also notes that making rings out of bone or wood has become fashionable in his company.

GLC02155.088

to Lile Miller

Relates to his wife that he installed a stove in his quarters. Comments on Sergeant Henry's wounded leg. Notes that there are four regiments at his Fairfax Station: the Buck Tails, his regiment, the Sixth, and the Second.

GLC02155.090

to Lile Miller

Complains to his wife: "... it is a shame and a disgrace that this government will keep troops, (when they must know that a great number of them are married men who have famalies [sic]) without pay for five and six months they must think they are all...

GLC02155.092

to Lile Miller

Discusses his ordeal trying to obtain leave, including a friend's recommendation to General [Samuel] Heintzelman. Of the war, writes, "...I have saw enough of Blood to last me my life time..." References a Confederate attack on a train, and...

GLC02155.105

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses camp life, including the cook, shaving habits of the men, and lack of supplies. Mentions Brigadier General [John F.] Reynolds. Assures her that he burns her letters after reading them.

GLC02155.013

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses tearing down houses for the wood: "...at first Dear Lile i was opposed to destroying Property But now i think i perfectly Right, let the traitors feel to the full extent the horrors of the war they have...

GLC02155.017

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Reports being called to arms the previous day because their cavalry pickets were attacked by Confederates. Discusses putting a fire place in his tent and sending his wife a photograph of himself. Writes, "...i do...

GLC02155.022

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that his wife does not write to him enough. Notes that the doctor gave his company a dose of medicine after they stood picket in the rain. Discusses the Christmas holiday in camp: a dress parade took...

GLC02155.025

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains about the Porter Guards from New York, who are stationed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, noting that they boast of "Being nearly all Rich and leaving home through Principal," although "the Pennsylvanians...

GLC02155.028

to Lile Miller

Reports that they are one mile from Centreville. Writes, "...i do not think they intend to attact [sic] Bull Run and i think they have evacuated Centreville..."

GLC02155.038

to Lile Miller

Miller writes from "picket lines near Richmond" to his wife. Notes that Union and Confederate pickets are so close together, they can talk and exchange supplies. Continues writing 24 June. Writes, "...Rebeldom is pretty near played out..."

GLC02155.054

to Lile Miller

Written from camp on the James River. Notes that in the last battle (likely the Seven Days Battles), many of his fellow soldiers were lost or captured as prisoners. Writes, "...every where we turned it was carnage and Blood and it seemed as if the...

GLC02155.055

to Lile Miller

Miller writes from Harrison's Landing on the James River to his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates.

GLC02155.059

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife. Laments that his knapsack, containing a picture of Lile and his son, Charley, may have been lost. Complains of the swamps in Virginia (especially the Chickahominy Swamp).

GLC02155.060

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife four days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Writes, "I suppose the folks that was here to see the Battle field had [a sad tale], and I must say they saw a horrible sight, such an one as i...

GLC02155.064

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.383

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Former professor of mathematics at Antioch College; wishes to remain in service. Bardwell was a white officer (lt. colonel) in the 3rd U.S. Colored Troops. After the war he worked at the U.S. Naval Observatory and taught at the University of Kansas.

GLC02414.384

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.388

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.391

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.393

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Prussian-born, university educated, served in Prussian military. Came to U.S. to buy land in west, then enlisted and fought. Docket notes that he is being retained in service "with the duties of an engineer."

GLC02414.394

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.395

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.399

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.401

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.402

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.404

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.407

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Captain in the U.S.C.T. with extensive military experience with British arm, including a general's a.d.c., before joining Union army as draughtsman. At time of writing was serving as a judge advocate.

GLC02414.413

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.415

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.416

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.419

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.422

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.424

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.425

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.427

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.430

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.437

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Per docket, "Knows nothing of guard duty & little of anything else."

GLC02414.439

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Short and punchy letter listing service at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, & several skirmishes, ending "I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace"

GLC02414.443

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.444

to Mary

They will be leaving in the morning. He went to town today and had his picture taken for her. He says for her to keep the deed safe in case Chapman calls for it. If he doesn't she should burn it.

GLC02415.002