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to Amanda Wilkinson

Written on the battlefield of Fair Oaks, Virginia to his wife. Reported for duty for the first time in two weeks. They have had recent orders to repulse the enemy from their picket and he expects an attack. Writes that they formed lines of battle but...

GLC03523.13.045

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written near Fair Oaks, Virginia to his wife. Mentions that there are fights with the enemy everyday and he suspects it will be that way for some time. Notes that many of the battles are very hard and one even lasted for six hours.

GLC03523.13.047

View of Professor Thaddeus Lowe and staff inflating reconnaissance balloon

Image shows a group of about five men inflating Lowe's reconnaissance balloon, with a large crowd gathered to watch. The balloon itself is about 1/2 inflated. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by M. B. Brady...

GLC05111.02.1345

View of soldiers holding ropes attached to a reconnaissance balloon

Image shows approximate twenty-one soldiers holding the ropes attached to a floating balloon. In the background are A-frame tents amid trees, with other figures watching the balloon action. Ink inscription on image "2348." Graphite inscription on...

GLC05111.02.1346

Old Farm House on Fair Oaks Battle-Field

E. & H. T. Anthony, Publisher. From Gardner's Gallery. Negative by James F. Gibson. [Title continued] "Pierced by hundreds of bullets, and used as a Hospital by Hooker's Division."

GLC05137.009

Contrabands repairing the railroad at Stone River battle ground

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Five or six men working on the railroad. Caption: "Contrabands at work repairing the Rail Road at Stone River Battle ground, near Murfreesburgh [sic], Tenn."

GLC05137.052

House of Fair Oaks Battlefield

View of frame house with tent and covered wagon surrounding it. Inscription on verso: "House of Fair Oaks Battlefield." Numeric notation on verso: "68."

GLC05111.01.0880

to his mother

Battle of Seven Pines [Fair Oaks] Lists the officers killed, wounded, and captured. He estimates that his regiment lost over 200. He has been made acting quartermaster.

GLC04662.006

to Mary

Signed by Frederick. Written at camp near the Battle of Fair Oaks [Seven Pines] in Henrico County, Virginia. Writes that Mr. Foss is in the camp with him but he arrived after the battle. Explains that the rebels tried to shell them out of their...

GLC03523.42.13

to Henry A. Wise

Says his position is critical, with the enemy only "a few hundred yards" away, and he will need reinforcements, "three full Brigades." Wonders if he will receive them since General Johnston's "attention is now entirely to the left." Written at 8:15...

GLC05010