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to Frank A. Cole

From his father. He has sent nine dollars. Tells him he must make it go as far as possible.

GLC08291.04

to Frank A. Cole

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

GLC08291.06

to Frank A. Cole

Saw his sister the other night. Mentions the nineteenth regiment. Also mentions that someone he knows was killed in the tenth regiment. The tenth regiment has only six hundred men left.

GLC08291.07

to Frank A. Cole

From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.

GLC08291.08

to Frank A. Cole

illegible. mentions [ten day application...]

GLC08291.09

to Parents

He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.

GLC08291.10

General Orders No. 32

A general court martial is appointed for the July 14th for the trial of Private John Cooney.

GLC08291.12

to Parents

He knows that that his parents know that he has been wounded. He cannot stand lying a in a hosptall.

GLC08291.13

to Frank

He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.

GLC08291.15

to Frank

Glad to hear he is doing well. He mentions Capt. Burnett, Lt. Atwell, Lt. Brall. and James.

GLC08291.16

to Frank

He writes about a Copperhead toward the end. (difficult to read)

GLC08291.17

receipt for Capt. Cole from Armoury Square hospital.

For 34 dollars

GLC08291.18

to Frank

He is hoping he can come home where it is more comfortable...illegible.

GLC08291.19

to Mr. Cole

Lt. Woodbury has a sickness of the stomach. His son continues to improve slowly.

GLC08291.20

to Mr. Cole

The captain continues without improvement. He experiences the same symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting. The doctor says he has bilious fever.

GLC08291.21

to Mr. Cole

He informs the captain's parents of their son's death.

GLC08291.22

Treasury Department-Second Auditor's Office

A certificate for $106.80 payable to father of deceased. It was pay due Frank A. Cole.

GLC08291.23

to Ira Cole

Appears to be a draft of a letter as most of it looks like notes taken or someone jotting ideas down about the North and South.

GLC08291.26

to Frank

A note of encouragement for Frank telling him to keep his spirits up. Refers to the "qouta" that La Grosse has filled.

GLC08291.27

3 identical calling cards for Frank A. Cole

White with brown lettering.

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to Frank A. Cole

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

GLC08291.30

to "Officers of his Majesty's Ordnance."

From Halifax, two letters pertaining to the Battle of Lewisburg; seeking reimbusement for 1554 pounds spent on materials for the expedition.

GLC08292

Epitaph on the United States Of America.

Confederate Broadside published by Evans & Cogswell commenting on the Union, Freedom , Equality, etc., and listing nearly every argument for Secession. "Here lie the mutilated and disjointed remains of the noblest form of Government." A main target...

GLC08297

Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment.

"Committee on Federal Relations in regard to Calling of a Sovereign Convention." Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment. Several editing marks on inside.

GLC08298

to General P.G.T. Beauregard

"Allow me...to congratulate you on your brillant success on Sumter. The news came yesterday and has a most glorious effect on the "shreikers.' They to a man, yeild like men to their duty, and Kentucky is a unit from this time. She will go out of the...

GLC08299