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to Mary Epperly

Notes that they are almost out of rations. Writes that diphtheria claimed one of his relatives, but the rest are improving.

GLC02715.113

to Nancy E. Jones

He cannot pray at night in the 20th Ohio and must rely on secret prayer. All the prisoners "that we get say that the rebel armey is both starveing and getting naked for the want of clothes."

GLC02739.046

to Nancy E. Jones

He is glad she and the children are staying with Brother Millis. Most of the men left to reinforce the right wing, which has been engaged in heavy fighting. They must stretch one meal over two days but are in good spirits.

GLC02739.083

to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

GLC02740.44

to Nancy E. Jones

Arrival without furlough papers; commutation of rations. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

GLC02739.153

to Catharine Phleagar

Says the army has been quiet, but he believes a big battle is coming. He mentions food available and a lack of soap. Asks Mary, his wife, to make him a shirt, drawers, pants, and a knit cap. Notes he received two months pay and that he intends to...

GLC02715.033

to Mary Epperly

Discusses the quality and quantity of rations.

GLC02715.086

to Nancy E. Jones

George Cooper died of the measles. The Confederates tried to capture their grain train but were unsuccessful. He lists the hierarchy of officers above him: Sill, Rosecrans, Kirk, and Reid.

GLC02739.028

to Nancy E. Jones

They are running a grist mill and shipping meal and flour to Knoxville. The rest of the regiment is at Knoxville with the 22nd Illinois. Burnside drove the Confederates "from in front of him with heavy los[s] on the part of the rebles." Longstreet...

GLC02739.091

to Mary Epperly

Says that he has written her four letters since the battle, but she received none of them. Notes that the food is very bad. Writes that the weather is miserable and his regiment does not have its overcoats yet. Believes the war is almost over.

GLC02715.077

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he received his overcoat, some apples, cakes, butter and soap on New Years Day. Comments that his only punishment for deserting was 20 days in the guard house. Also discusses rations.

GLC02715.078

to Mary Epperly

Writes that reports indicate that four Corps. of Yankees are in front of their position. Says that they are down to very small rations.

GLC02715.088

to Nancy E. Jones

He does not think the South can be defeated: "we can't starve them out for they have a plenty and we can't whip them out for they are armed as well as we are, and they are as brave a men to fight as we are."

GLC02739.033

to Mary Epperly

Notes that rations are in short supply. Hopes that the soldiers near Knoxville will open the railroad so provisions can be brought in. States that he wishes he had an overcoat. Adds that he is homesick since returning to the army.

GLC02715.073

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he thinks there will an upcoming battle. Also mentions General Longstreet and rations.

GLC02715.090

to his family

Two letters written to his family. In the first letter to his mother, Harvey, and George, Epperly writes to let them know he is well. In the second letter to his wife Mary, Epperly writes that he does not understand why there is such a problem with...

GLC02715.100

to Nancy E. Jones

His regiment is running a mill and sending flour up to London. The army is weaker because of veterans going home but if the Confederates don't attack for three months "our armey will be strong enough to wipe them out." He'd hoped to come home as a...

GLC02739.094

to Nancy E. Jones

Incessant rain; washing clothes for other soldiers; sanitary rations; encouraging news in the papers.

GLC02739.140

to Mother

They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.

GLC02743.04

Corn disbursement list for troops at Schenectady [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00159

Receipt for £40

Two receipts signed by Mathews and disbursed by Livingston, the first dated 31 December 1694, and the second dated 29 January 1695 , for "the Subsistence of the men Detatched from the Jerseys."

GLC03107.00274

to Robert Livingston re: lost account of victuals for the garrison

Brockholes misplaced Livingston's "acctt of disburments for the garison," and requests another copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00084

Receipt for £39

Livingston paid Matthews £39 at the request of Colonial Governor Hamilton "for subsisting of the men [soldiers] Detatch from the Jerseys sent for there Majesty's Service to the frontiers of albany."

GLC03107.00259

to Viscount Cornbury re: discussion of Livingston's undertaking victualling

Livingston writes in an effort to inform of the reasons for his undertaking the position of victualler to the forces at Albany (due to fear of a reduction of forces should a victualler not be found), and his subsequent difficulties in receiving...

GLC03107.00680

Memorial to Sidney Godolphin re: repayment of salary

In a petition addressed to the Lord Treasurer Sidney Godolphin, Livingston requests repayment for victualling from 24 December 1699 to 24 April 1700. P.2 contains an ALS from William Blathwayt to Earl of Ranelagh dated 20 June 1700; re: warrant to...

GLC03107.00720