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to Emma C. Small

Many of Emma's letters have not reached George, and he wonders what happened to them. He wants to get his photograph taken, and appreciates the one she sent to him. He plans to come north for a visit, but his future is uncertain, although he would do...

GLC00687.006

to Emma C. Small

He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's...

GLC00687.009

to sister Kate

Will soon be leaving for Washington, North Carolina. Reports on the health of the soldiers; some are in the hospital but not in serious condition. Writes that he is suffering from diarrhea.

GLC02016.039

to John S. and Abby Goold

Writes to his parents from Emory Hospital informing them that he is not very sick and will probably be well in two weeks. He has not heard anything from his brother James, but speculates that he has been taken prisoner. Tells them that he has...

GLC03523.05.22

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from a hospital in Brattleboro. Reports he is returning to his regiment in Washington. States the rebels have crossed the Potomac River and are trying to take Washington. Mentions he has sent power of attorney to them for...

GLC03523.07.26

to Sister

Expresses sorrow that their father is in ill health. Reports that he may go down to Annapolis or Washington City tomorrow. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.77

to Sallie Logan

Reports to his wife that they arrived at the regiment on the 15th and they marched for 33 hours without stopping for more than 20 minutes at a time. Writes to her "I had charge of four hundred convolesents to Washington..." Tells her that he has not...

GLC03523.12.03

to Sallie Logan

Written from the Seminary Hospital. Informs his wife that he is in the hospital. Tells her that it costs one dollar a day to be there, but that the care is excellent. Informs her that his throat is worse than ever and he has a bad cough. He hopes to...

GLC03523.12.06

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes that they crossed from Maryland into Virginia and are now camped between the Potomac River and Bull Run. States that their mission is to control the gaps of the Blue Ridge Mountains to prevent the rebels from advancing any further towards...

GLC03523.13.063

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by "Sister St. John," who was working at the naval hospital in Memphis. References McSherry's letter of 30 July 1864. Says she is glad he is happy with "the change" - a reference to his apparent transfer from Memphis - and says he is missed...

GLC03523.21.30

to [Syrs] Glowner

Writes that he is in the hospital and that he would like to see him and the boys. Complains about not being able to rest and looking over Washington and seeing all the action. Discusses the presidential race between "old Abraham" [Abraham Lincoln]...

GLC03523.43.13

to Edith M. Phelps

Writes to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Describes trying to get a furlough to go home but says that they stopped issuing all furloughs except for officers. Comments that Lieutenant Forrest has been home three times since they started marching and...

GLC03523.49.08

[Diary of Dighton Goddard]

Diary of a soldier in the 34th Massachusetts Volunteers. Written in pencil in a small leather bound planner. Most entries detail the weather, the regiment's movements through Virginia, foraging, rations, and daily occurrences. Entry on 3 May...

GLC03608.01

to L. D. Wood

re: three boys being sent to the "horse pittle"[?]; "good" girls at home.

GLC03135.06.017

to George Nichols

Discusses the payment of his life insurance policy and asks Nichols to settle payment. Sends a check for $25 for Nichols to retain until Lillie comes up. Postscript reads, "Office hours from 10 to 2." On stationery printed "U.S. Military Asylum...

GLC03212.05

to George Nichols

Writes about his financial transactions. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.08

to George Nichols

Writes about his financial transactions. States he will send $300 at the end of the month. Remarks that he is glad John has sold his land agreeably and states that he hopes to return to his Cambridge, Massachusetts home someday. On stationery from...

GLC03212.09

to George Nichols

Encloses a check for $300 (not present) and instructs Nichols to pay for his carriage and settle the bill. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.10

to George Nichols

Discusses the sale of two lots of land. Mentions what he offered and asks Nichols for his opinion. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.11

to George Nichols

Sends a draft of $350 to be applied to his credit. Comments that he is so busy he cannot write about private matters. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where Hincks was Deputy Governor and...

GLC03212.12

to George Nichols

Asks him to pay his life insurance bill to the John Hancock company. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GLC03212.13

to George Nichols

Encloses a draft, asks Nichols to pay his life insurance bill, and states that Lillie has a dentist bill to be paid by her mother. Mentions the weather. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GLC03212.14

[Articles established by the Colored Ladies Lincoln Association]

Hettie (also spelled Hetty) Chippie is listed as President and Mrs. Major Williams as Vice President. Organized to tend to sick and wounded Union soldiers, and to be connected to the Women's Pennsylvania Branch of the United States Sanitary...

GLC03434.03

to the governor & council of the state of Virginia

Regarding the present Quarantine establishment located on Tanners Creek 7 miles from Norfolk, acquisition and decrepit condition of the property and structures thereon, inability to bring boats up creek due to low-level of water, possible better...

GLC01896.011

to his sister

Writes from camp near Portsmouth, Virginia that he received his sister's letter and was happy to hear from her. Also writes that he sent home a sum of thirty dollars in a package sent along with the Captain. Refers to General McClellan as the...

GLC02016.017

to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he is still stationed at Wilkesbarre and doesn't know when they'll be called in. Recruiting is still very poor. He is sorry to hear that Lightner is still in the hospital....

GLC02016.025

to sister Kate

Complains about the 2nd lieutenant who has no formal education (civil and military) except for some knowledge in company drilling. Reports of a petition created by line officers to be removed from "Bachelor's" (Batchelder's) Creek on the basis of...

GLC02016.030

to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that President Lincoln's peace mission has failed. Reports that he has been promoted to 1st Lieut. of Company I while Lieut. Birmingham has been promoted to captain of Company G. He...

GLC02016.074

to his aunt

Written to his aunt Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he is no longer Acting Adjutant but remains First Lieutenant. Writes that he has been in the service four years (he enlisted October 8th 1861). Currently making arrangements...

GLC02016.092

to wife

re: caring for the sick and wounded; possibility of a 2 month furlough; deciding whether to work in a hospital or stay with the regiment. Written on board Steamer Fanny Bullit.

GLC02179.01.026

to Mary Moore Kelly

Lincoln and his wife have remained at the camp; they have gone riding, visited one of his hospitals, and reviewed the troops. They prepare to march soon. He was recently in Washington, where he had his photo taken. Written from the headquarters of...

GLC04195.10

With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam

One newspaper clipping entitled, "With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam." Lists the names of enlisted men who had been promoted, treated for injuries, gone on furlough and completed basic training throughout the world.

GLC09953.001

The Atlantic Monthly [October 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated October 1902. Contains an essay entitled, "Limitations to the Production of Skyscrapers," by Burton J. Hendrick.

GLC09888.10

to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated October 12, 1864. Mentions the presidential race and his hopes for a Lincoln victory. Want grant to form a military government if McClellan wins.

GLC03523.24.105

to James Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated October 1, 1864.

GLC03523.24.106

[Photograph of nurse holding infant]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a nurse holding an infant.

GLC09860.263

[Life insurance policy for World War I Army nurse Ella Jane Osborn]

One document made out to Ella Jane Osborn dated February 1, 1918. Signed by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Countersigned by Director of the War Bureau of Risk Insurance William C. De Lanoy and Registrar M. R. Jordan. Certificate no. 598140...

GLC06570.02

[Evacuation Hospital]

One photograph of an evacuation hospital dated circa 1918. Features a view of the building across a field. The hospital was likely in France based on the service locations of Ella Jane Osborn.

GLC06570.03

to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Carlisle, September 6, 1863. Pertains to being hospitalized with a fever. They sent off a squad to the army for the first time that day. Also mentions that his photograph had been...

GLC08334.02

to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel...

GLC08334.03

to Floretia Mithcell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from her brother, Wallace Mitchell dated York Hospital, September 22, 1864. Pertains to receiving a furlough. He is waiting for transportation papers before being able to set off home. Includes two sketches...

GLC08334.06

to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated November 13, 1862. Pertains to the conditions of the camp. States that soldiers are fed but also that many are sick and hospitalized. Lots of soldiers are sick and in hospital, however...

GLC08334.09

to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchwll dated Camp Curtin, September 30. The front page of the letter is a printed song, "The Union Soldiers' Song." Letter pertains to conditions of the camp and health of the soldiers. He...

GLC08334.26

to Nancy Mitchell

One letter addressed to Nancy Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 13, 1864. Pertains to staying at the hospital. Describes the tent, food and clothing at the hospital. Also mentions the activities of his division and says that Grant may have to...

GLC08334.12

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 21, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War.

GLC03523.41.107

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 24, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC03523.41.108

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 26, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC03523.41.109

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 28, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC03523.41.111

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated July 2, 1864.

GLC03523.41.112

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated July 3, 1864.Written at the Chestnut Hill Hospital

GLC03523.41.113