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To Joseph M. Maitland

Writes from Ohio Wesleyan University to his "Respected Nephew," reporting that a few of his students are sick, but things are well overall. Details that he has recieved a letter from his father as well as "Brother Joshua's paper." Describes playing...

GLC03523.10.004

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Kind Friend," reporting that he has just gone sleighing and "enjoyed it with much delight." Reports that Mr. Mast, possibly his uncle, is at home "his soldiering days are over, and the cry of battle is heard by him no more." Signs...

GLC03523.10.058

to Bell Wharton

Writes to Bell from the "Rooms of General Court Martial" in Memphis. Claims it's a night for lovers; with dry weather and a shining moon. Informs her there is a "Tin Pan Alley" and shooting gallery in the basement of his building. Reports Union...

GLC03523.10.137

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports the sleighing is very good. Updates him on all the weddings. Says Grier is "pretty good at minding what I say indeed much more than I ever expected." Comments the prayer meetings are well attended. Expresses sorrow for "the neuralgia in his...

GLC03523.10.154

to Joseph M. Maitland [incomplete]

Letter addressed "Dear friend Joe." Reports the winter has been severe with much snow. Discusses duck and rabbit hunting. Comments businesses are failing and real estate values continue to fall. Mentions crop yields will be lower this year due to...

GLC03523.10.201

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister about the men enlisting in the Veteran Corp. They are mostly older soldiers who will go home to recruit. Discusses the strangeness of seeing some men, who have already served three years, re-enlisting while others pay to get...

GLC03523.14.46

to parents

Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...

GLC03523.18.06

to mother

Describes the extension of lines across Hatches run with fortifications. Mentions the suffering of men on line in extreme weather, especially the wounded. Relates a story of an agreement between a "Reb" and a "Yank" to meet between the pickets to cut...

GLC03523.18.49

to mother

Describes "St. Patrick's Day in the morning." Mentions that there is a great deal of sport in camp. Reports that they are having a review by General George Gordon Meade, Major General Horatio Gouverneur Wright, and Senator Henry Wilson from...

GLC03523.18.53

to mother

Letter written by Willie McSherry to his mother on one side. Verso has a second letter by one of Willie's sisters (the letter is signed, but the signature is too faded to read). Their mother, probably Eliza, appears to be in Martinsburg visiting her...

GLC03523.21.61

Group of 9 naval cadets, as baseball team

Image shows nine cadets in front of three-story building. They are wearing sports uniforms, and the man in the center is holding a baseball bat. Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stenographer, C. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval...

GLC05111.02.0943

5-man crew boat with pier and sailboats in the background

Ink inscription on verso "Champion Boat Crew of Naval Academy. Champion flag presented by Miss Porter in June 1867" Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase Stereographer, D. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0944

Six naval officers and one young boy in group photo

Ink inscription on verso "Gymnastic Club" Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stereographer, D. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0949

Five-man crew team standing on shore with flag

Ink inscription on verso "Champion Boats Crew of Naval Academy. Ingersoll, Drake, McSean, Doty, Jasper." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stereographer, D. Bachrach Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0950

Unidentified man, standing full-length portrait

Subject is wearing hat, white gloves, tight white leggings and small black shoes. Appears to be fencing apparell. Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Disbrow & Few, Albion, N.Y. All Negatives Preserved. Duplicates can be had at any...

GLC05111.02.1208

Skating Party. U. S. Naval Academy and Annapolis Views

Chase's Celebrated Collection of National Views. Woods, Print. Baltimore. Extensive description of collection on back. Shows a group of children ice skating.

GLC05137.168

Gymnastic Field Sports

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. "The Human Pyramid." Six men making a pyramid by standing on each others shoulders. Other men lounge in the grass around them.

GLC05137.194

to Mary Magie

Writes from Headquarters of the 78th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. He asks her to write at least once a week. They have received marching orders, but heavy rains made the river rise and they may not be able to move. He spent last night playing a...

GLC05241.06

[Group portrait of Roosevelt family at Campobello Island]

Signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and their son, James Roosevelt. 14 other men are pictured with the family on a beach.

GLC04458

Carte de visite [Gibson family]

Image of McKinley Gibson, Louisiana Hart Gibson, Maria (Ridie) Tevis, and Margaret Howard Preston playing backgammon. The circular pattern on Ms. Preston's dress has been drawn with ink.

GLC04501.078

to father, mother, brother and sisters

Ticknor writes to his family from camp on Stone River, Tennessee. Reports on the successful battle of Stone River that took place on 31 December 1862. Praises Union General William S. Rosecrans. Comments he is waiting to hear good news from Union...

GLC03523.30.10

to her brother

Written at Granby, with no state listed. She is happy to hear that he went sleigh riding with some girls. Answers him that Carrie has not said anything of him, though she saw Carrie at the Gaylords' and did not expect her to say anything in front of...

GLC03523.42.01

to his uncle

Writes that his family is doing well and apologizes for not writing for such a long time. States that his father is so busy he has not had time to have his picture taken. He did go down to the picture gallery and have his photograph taken. The...

GLC03523.42.52

to John Reeser

Writes to a friend. Discusses working four miles from Delaware City and having beer and sweet cakes. Enjoys living in Delaware City and going out every Saturday night. Comments "they are the old time democrats true to the union and they think...

GLC03523.43.01

to John Reeser

Writes to Reeser wishing him well. States they will be heading to Richmond, Virginia. Comments on the boys being in good health and ready to fight the Confederates. Mentions hearing General Ambrose E. Burnside being defeated along the Potomac....

GLC03523.43.05