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to his parents

Writes that he is just recovering from the measles and is feeling "morbid". Reports that General Sigel is camped close by with six thousand men. Also reports that Major General Alexander Asboth is at Gasconade with many men. Written at Camp Rolla

GLC06728.006

to Annie

has received a full discharge from the army. hopes his arm will be entirely well by the Spring.

GLC09354.13

to parents

Has thought of a few more things they should put in his box, among them "a good tin-plated iron spoon" and a couple of plates. Also wants a towel, a coffee cup, and something "to fry pork in this winter." Is thinking of having his overcoat lined...

GLC09355.032

to parents

Has time to write more now. "We are quite comfortably situated." The bunks are one on top of the other, "steamboat style." Most of the time needed to build it is spent cutting and hauling the wood necessary for it. Considers the last movements before...

GLC09355.033

to Louise Walbridge

Notes that he received a piece of wedding cake. Discusses the Sanitary Commission, the sinking of the "Weehawken," and an explosion in Fort Sumter, which was followed by Union mortar fire. Sarah sent him a book entitled, "The Wife's Strategy," which...

GLC04663.28

to Louise Walbridge

Some members of the regiment went home on a recruiting campaign. Walbridge asked them to stop by the house. Reflects on the coming Christmas and Christmas past. Briefly discusses Hugo's description of the battle of Waterloo.

GLC04663.29

to Sister Sophia

A large Rebel force was seen on the other side of the river, so Company K was sent down to investigate. After two hours a messenger came to tell them that they were approaching. He tells another story of how he and another soldier went to a farmhouse...

GLC07205.046

to his parents and sister

Wheeler writes that his brother-in-law, Darius has been very ill and has not been on duty since they left Bowling Green, Kentucky. Furthermore, Darius is currently waiting for General Rosecrans to sign his discharge papers. Reports that they have...

GLC07460.008

to John H. Van Nuys

offers condolences on the loss of Van Nuys's son and brief news on the whereabouts of members of the family.

GLC07687.156

to Father

Fredricksburg remains in possession of the Rebels and he hopes they will stay where they are for the next few days. He expects the Paymaster soon. The latest General Orders praises the 9th.

GLC07705.117

to Richard H. Jackson

He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.

GLC07705.245

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.

GLC07705.384

to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated December 21, 1862. Written in camp near White Oak Church.

GLC05195.035

to Sister

Discusses his sister's trip to Washington, which is possibly to visit a suitor named Willie, noting that he himself may not be granted a pass to come up and see her. Details that they have been sleeping in Sibley tents, which are very good quarters...

GLC03523.08.88

to Sister

Communicates to his sister that he is disappointed that she and their mother did not come to Washington, and that Isaiah, possibly his sister's suitor, and his family were upset as well. Describes his Christmas dinner, detailing that they had turkey...

GLC03523.08.89

to sister Mary

First letter is written to his sister; second letter on verso is written to his mother. Written from camp near Petersburg. On 30 December he encloses two songs, "Virginia" and "Battle at Cedar Creek." Indicates that the 6th corps badge is a "cross...

GLC03523.18.40

to Those at Home

GLC03523.36.05

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.501

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Camp Sullivan, Indianapolis, December 1, 1862.

GLC03523.28.044

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Lebanon, Ky., December 21, 1863.

GLC03523.28.109

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Lebanon, Ky., December 31, 1863.

GLC03523.28.112

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 11, 1863.

GLC03523.38.78

to Samuel Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Samuel Allison dated December 1, 1863.

GLC03523.24.074

to his wife

Mentions serving the army for a year. Writes about the Emancipation Proclamation and Abraham Lincoln: "The name of Abraham Lincoln will be handed down to prosperity as one of the greatest benefactors of his country, not surpassed by the immortal...

GLC05981.09

to Elizabeth Smith

The regiment is once again on picket duty. He discusses losses to the regiment and the Battle of Gettysburg, "but I hope that we shall never get into another fight like that at Gettysburg Pa for it was awful beyond Discription I cannot discribe it...

GLC04189.52

Commission

Booth's commission of Commissary of Subsistence is enclosed.

GLC03347.68

to Jule

He wandered into the hospital and found one of his lieutenants dying. Before he died he confessed to having been led into joining in doing him a great wrong.

GLC07205.020

to Arathusa Henry

Henry writes to his aunt from outside Richmond. Mentions that he sent her a Harpers monthly magazine. Reports the weather is warm and the roads are good. Expects to move to Richmond soon.

GLC03523.07.35

to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to Bell informing her he has been relieved of his clerkship and must report to his Regiment. States Union General Edward R. Canby sent the order to relieve all clerks from Memphis. Hopes to get a clerkship in Vicksburg or New Orleans...

GLC03523.10.174

to Libbie Elmore

He advises her on how to sell butter and to who. He asks her how she would feel if he reenlisted for two more years.

GLC06588.094

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.09

to Sister Sophia

They are on the move and have been marching for some time.

GLC07205.061

to his nephew, Wellington

Writes about what life is like in the army. He states that the troops usually sleep outside and never have more than a thick blanket between him "and the sky." He does not want his nephew to have to go to war and if he comes home he will tell him why...

GLC07460.116

to Frank A. Cole

He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).

GLC08291.05

to Maria

will move tomorrow, destination unknown. some think they are going to Panville, N.C.

GLC08311.15

to Eleanor Hammond

Is "tip top;" hopes she is too. Wants to know if she has received all of the money he has sent her. Is eating really well. Decided to turn in his gun to the quartermaster, so "all I will carry will be my knapsack." Expects to begin marching somewhere...

GLC09273.37

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewingdated Hazletown, Gibson Co., Ind., March 28, 1862.

GLC03523.28.002