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to Thomas Stephens

A major commanding the 15th Illinois Cavalry writes to his brigade commander, requesting permission to rescue his servant's children.

GLC02463.26

to Eliza Cook

Cook recounts his visits with his sister Ginny, "When I went to see her and the servant told her who it was in the parlor the nervous little woman came running with arms outstretched and tears streaming from her eyes. She threw herself upon my...

GLC02570.28

[Massachusetts regimental orderly book]

Massachusetts regimental book regarding recruiting, movements, provisions, court martials, etc. The first 23.5 pages cover entries and accounts made by an unnamed leader of a regiment from Middleborough, Massachusetts, stationed mostly at Crown...

GLC02663

to John B. Marchand

Marchand's brother discusses family events, inquires about retiring admirals, and mentions a black servant who was fired after running away. Also notes "The gas company have laid their pipes through the town and as a general thing almost every...

GLC02680.05

[Report]

States that he was taken captive by Indians in 1694, lived with them for four years, serving for two as the chief's servant.

GLC02437.08874