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to Eugene Bradford

arrival in Brooklyn, and the return of Bradford's money and blanket

GLC02180.32

to George F. Morse

reminiscences about the war, and news of old friends

GLC02180.43

[envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.50

to "Dear John"

Signed "Charles"

GLC02181.02

to "Friend Hale"

Signed [illegible]

GLC02181.05

to [Chires?]

Signed "Jacobus"

GLC02181.25

to unknown

Signed "Jim"

GLC02181.29

to "Chum Halus"

Signed "Jacob Neal Perkins"

GLC02181.30

to "Dear [Halos?]"

Signed "Jim" Written at Fort Sumner.

GLC02181.34

to "Powers"

Signed "J M Bennett"

GLC02181.49

to "Powers"

Signed "C S Winchester"

GLC02181.50

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.55

to "Powers"

Signed "C. S.Winchester"

GLC02181.56

to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.59

to "Josh"

Signed "Joe"

GLC02181.61

to "Powers"

Signed "W A Agard"

GLC02181.67

[Poem in the Style of Greco-Roman Epics]

Poem that opens with an invocation to Muse

GLC02181.72

[Army and Navy Union of Wesleyan Circular with Member List]

GLC02181.77

to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

GLC02182.06

to dear wife

He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.11

to dear wife

Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana...

GLC02182.12

to Berdille

He apologizes for not having come up to see him. Too many people were on furlough and he couldn't get away. But in 2 weeks, he plans to stay with him anyway, Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.13

to dear wife

He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty

GLC02182.21

to dearly beloved

They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.

GLC02182.29

to Lt. Col. Clark

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.

GLC02182.32

to Berdille

They decided to amputate his foot and it is healing well. It may be a few more weeks before he is allowed to return home.

GLC02182.34

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.007

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.010

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.013

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.015

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.017

to Isaac Cover

"late" 1864.

GLC02197.018

to Elizabeth Cover

GLC02197.022

to Amos J. Harding

Asks Harding to purchase $5 worth of Smoking Tobacco for him. Only wants good Tobacco and thinks it is 75 cents per pound, but Harding should not pay more than that price. Tells Harding that he is the "judge of the article." Harding should send it...

GLC02178.02

to father

obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.07

to father

disappointment over not receiving a furlough, the possibility of a position as a clerk, and the expected visit from friends Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.14

to father

a shipment of coats and blankets to his father, news that the 91st Regiment will be leaving for City Point, and anticipation of service.

GLC02180.23

to George F. Morse

avowal of love for Frank Doane, and devotion to God.

GLC02180.35

to Berdille

Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.08

to dear wife

There was no military duty that day nd there are too many people in his tent. Sleeping is very uncomfortable. It has been boring lately. Je wishes he could see henry Paige. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.10

to dearly beloved

They were in Jersey city a brief period of time time before travelling to Philadelphia. They were there until one when they rode by cattle car to Havre de mall . At Jersey City Christopher came to see them. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.14

to Berdille

He mentions a Mrs. Hawkes's husband who has behaved cowardly and has not really been put to the test. He mentions various clothes that he's received and how they fit him.

GLC02182.24

to Isaac Cover

Unknown creator.

GLC02197.021

to John Jay

Later copy of GLC02437.01253. Indicates that French ships are about to dispatch with official accounts of the Battle of Yorktown. Knox feels he should tell Jay what has occurred because an official account from Congress may not be immediately...

GLC02437.01254

to Henry Knox

Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01216. In response to Knox's letter ordering Hunter to send iron and ordnance to James River (GLC02437.01193), Hunter explains how he has complied and what problems he has encountered. Also mentions naval engagements...

GLC02437.01217

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written to General Benjamin Lincoln as Secretary at War. Calculations and notes regarding necessary ordnance and ammunition for the siege of New York. Discusses strategy relating to placement of cannon and batteries.

GLC02437.01336

An estimate of horses and waggonrey for the field artillery

Estimate of horses and wagons for the next campaign, addressed to Colonel Timothy Pickering. Enclosed with GLC02437.01352.

GLC02437.01353

Return of Arms & Accoutrements at West Point

List of arms and accoutrements including scabbards and muskets with and without bayonets.

GLC02437.01464

[Return of Ordnance associated with the siege of Yorktown].

One side lists muskets, damaged arms, balls and shells that have been sent up the Chesapeake Bay, reserved for the Southern Army, remaining in Virginia, and fired at the British. The other side lists muskets, damaged arms, balls and shells that have...

GLC02437.01248

Military Stores remaining in the State of Virginia.

Lists quantities of ordnance held by the Continental Army in Virginia shortly after the siege of Yorktown. Colonel Edward Carrington was then mobilising the stores to be held in Virginia for the use of the Southern Army, under the charge of Deputy...

GLC02437.01285