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to Louise Walbridge

Discusses the mild weather they have been having, anxiously awaiting news from Sherman's campaign in Georgia, news of other officers, wishes he could attend the winter parties. "[I]t is difficult for me to write a letter; my life is so monotonous...

GLC04663.53

to Louise Walbridge

George H. Thomas' victory over John B. Hood, excitement over Sherman's march in Georgia, hopeful that peace is near, and wishes he was home for the holidays.

GLC04663.54

to Louise Walbridge

Tells of the Christmas telegram sent from [General William T.] Sherman to [President Abraham] Lincoln offering his gift of the city of Savannah, Georgia. Mentions receiving a gift from George and awaiting a package from home.

GLC04663.55

to Louise Walbridge

Weather: winter in Buffalo, spring in camp. Believes the fighting will be over by mid-summer, possibly June. News concerning Sherman, Sheridan, and Grant. He has been "brevetted" to the rank of a major, "Brevets I suppose you know are a kind of...

GLC04663.59

to Louise Walbridge

Informs his brother that since they last communicated, several important events have taken place, the defeat and capture of General Robert E. Lee, the occupation of Richmond, and General Joseph E. Johnston's surrender to Generals Ulysses S. Grant and...

GLC04663.61

to Louise Walbridge

Has been busy with trips to Charlotte and Newberne. Business opportunities in Raleigh in which he could make a considerable amount of money in a few months, but wishes to go home. He has an opportunity to buy horses at government prices and sell...

GLC04663.68

to Louise Walbridge

Writes that he is still selling his stock. "[W]ent within ten miles of the Savannah river. I found the country almost a desert, and all the people as poor as rats. Some who formerly had splendid dwellings surrounded by every luxury, are now living...

GLC04663.71

to Almira Winchell

Written from Camp Battery B. Writes that the battery fired a 100 gun salute in celebration of [General William T] Sherman's capture of Savannah, Georgia. Thinks the winter campaigns are over. Describes how he and his friends spent Christmas.

GLC04706.13

to Almira Winchell

Relates that his leg is infected and he needs another operation. Writes about Sherman's capture of Savannah, Georgia, with "150 pieces of artillery, 130 locomotives, and lots of other stuff."

GLC04706.23

to Edward Hatch

Major General Sherman writes to General Hatch about his plans for the Carolina campaign against Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Sherman gives Hatch orders for troop movements. "I wish you tomorrow to send a Detachment to the Forks of the...

GLC03666

to Parents re: soldier's letter recounting details of Sherman's march

Unsigned letter, describing Sherman's march from Savannah, through Georgia and the Carolinas from 1/29/1865.

GLC03741

Letterbook of U.S.S. Isonomia East Gulf squadron from Oct 12th 1864 to Dec. 24th 1864 and U.S.S. Mohican N. Pacific squadron from Augt 14th 1866 to June 1st 1867

Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Attacks on Fort Sumter, engagements with blockade runners and attacks on various gun batteries. Includes two letters regarding deserters of the U.S...

GLC05911.07

Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 25 (March 16, 1865)]

A description of the occupation and destruction of Columbia includes details to the pillage and burning of the city. Correspondence between Sherman and General Hampton concerns Sherman's march and pillage through South Carolina, with special...

GLC05959.32.05

Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 26 (March 23, 1865)]

A poem, an article, a story, and a question and answer series examine the tradition of Lent. Articles examine ineffectual preaching, the plea for immediate help from God, prophesied times, and vandalism.

GLC05959.32.06

Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 28 (April 6, 1865)]

Selections discuss the eucharist, Passion week and Good Friday, and Lent. Editorials examine worldly prosperity and ineffectual hearing. Criticism of reports on the division of religion according to the Mason Dixon line. Comments on William Sherman's...

GLC05959.32.07

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 196 (October 20, 1864)]

From the Trans-Mississippi, Our Army on the Outskirts of Chattanooga, Sherman's report on the Atlanta Campaign.

GLC05959.43.42

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 85, no. 12, 221 (November 19, 1864)]

The Latest from Sherman, Letters on the Purchase & Emancipation of Slaves by the Confederate Government.

GLC05959.43.43

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 86, no. 12, 262 (January 9, 1865)]

General Hood's Official Report, Affairs in Savannah - Sherman's New Regulations.

GLC05959.43.44

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 46 (November 30, 1864)]

Reported March of Sherman.

GLC05959.50.41

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (December 7, 1864)]

General Sherman's March, Movements of Hood, Hood in middle Tennessee, Sherman's army six miles of Savannah.

GLC05959.50.42

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 49 (January 11, 1865)]

Immediate emancipation, Seward on British intrigues, The late raid into Virginia, Authentic from Sherman, Guerrillas in N. Georgia.

GLC05959.50.44

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 52 (February 8, 1865)]

The rebels in Bradley Co., General Sherman on the march, Two gunboats sunk, The peace mission a failure, Rebels arming slaves, Mobile evacuated.

GLC05959.50.47

Galveston tri-weekly news. [Vol. 23, no. 44 (October 14, 1864)]

The rebels have destroyed all bridges & burned all RR property for 20 miles below Franklin, Fredericksburg still occupied by rebels, General Jos. Wheeler's raid.

GLC05959.53.03

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 173, whole no. 3837 (November 23, 1864)]

Sherman has set fire to Atlanta, completely destroying it, is marching on Charleston, Jubal Early has gone to Richmond.

GLC05959.54.08

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 179, whole no. 3843 (December 7, 1864)]

Sherman is devasting the country, Hood's army occupies Waynesboro.

GLC05959.54.14