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to Ira Andrews

He quickly tells Andrews that he has survived a difficult battle [the Battle of Gettysburg], which he describes as being the "hardest fort Battle in this Rebellion."

GLC02158.18

to Sarah Ogden

Arrived home on Saturday the 17th, says his family was surprised by and thankful for the kindness and care given by the women of the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Reports on his family's health, and tells Ogden he will not give her any instructions...

GLC06559.009

to Edward H. Ogden

Writes to Edward Ogden, Sarah Ogden's husband. Asks Mr. Ogden to mail him a check payable to his name. Adds that his health has improved since he returned home. Envelope includes "T. Morris Perot & CO..." letterhead which includes a mortar &...

GLC06559.010

to his mother

Two letters on same sheet. The main portion contains a letter by Spencer to his mother (likely Mrs. Alice Spencer), written from "Camp parole Annaplis" (likely Annapolis, Maryland) and dated December 25, 1862. At the top of the first page is a brief...

GLC00653.21.02

to his Parents

GLC00653.21.06

to his Parents

GLC00653.21.07

to his Parents

Written from "Poplars Grove Church," Virginia. With a sketched map of entrenchments before Petersburg.

GLC00653.21.08

[Circular regarding morning reports]

Written from Headquarters, Defences of Washington. Issued by command of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks.

GLC00919.25.03

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps. "... we hear no news except that the rebs are up around Baltimore an Washington..." Letter written at the Bermuda Hundred.

GLC01003.03.03

to his mother

GLC00653.21.01

to his mother

Henry F. Spencer describes his regiment's travels through Maryland and Pennsylvania, and mentions the Battle of Gettysburg, though does not go into much detail. Also mentions exchanging fire on July 4, evidently the last of the skirmishing after the...

GLC00653.21.03

to his Father

Letter written from Drummondtown, present-day Accomac, Virginia.

GLC00653.21.04

to his Parents

Letter written from "Camp Burnside near Point Isabel" (likely Point Isabele), present-day Burnside, Kentucky.

GLC00653.21.05

to his Parents

Letter written from "Poplars Grove Church," Virginia.

GLC00653.21.09

Ellsworth Avengers

Song entitled "Ellsworth Avengers."

GLC00653.21.10

to Elias W. Beach

Letter written on Head Quarters Fifth Army Corps letterhead. "I have the honor to furnish you my autograph as you requested."

GLC00919.25.01

Permission for Elias W. Beach to visit Mount Vernon

Letter written from Head Quarters, Engineer Brigade, near Fort Berry. Clapp, assistant adjutant general, gives Beach a one day pass by command of General Henry W. Benham to visit Mount Vernon.

GLC00919.25.02

[Plan of a military headquarters or camp]

Hand drawn plan noting the position of captains, surgeons, colonels, chaplains, and cooks.

GLC00919.25.04

to Elias W. Beach

Humphreys responds to Beach's request for an autograph.

GLC00919.25.05

[Autograph of Pettis, Colonel of the 50th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Commander of the Engineer Depot]

GLC00919.25.06

[Autograph of Carl Shurz?]

GLC00919.25.07

[Autograph of George D. Ruggles]

GLC00919.25.08

[Autograph of Joseph G. Totten?]

GLC00919.25.09

[Autograph of John Gross Barnard]

GLC00919.25.10

to Albert S. Pratt

"...thear was heavy firing last night an to day up Charleston way..."

GLC01003.03.01