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to Sister

Writes to his sister from the Army Hospital at Newton University, noting that he is glad that Ben, possibly their brother, is feeling better. Mentions using his influence to get his sister a piano, but requests a photo of a woman named Lizzie...

GLC03523.08.69

to Sister

Reports to his sister, "your photograph came through safe and I am very much pleased with yours. But I know that if Lizzie is ugly she is not as ugly as that picture makes her out to be." Informs her that he was taken out of the Commissary department...

GLC03523.08.71

to Mother and Sister

Writes to his mother about monetary issues, instructing her on what property she should sell, as his Father has died. In note to sister, tells her that he will write every Friday. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton...

GLC03523.08.81

to Sister

Informs sister that he is still working at the hospital. Reports that he does not know where the rest of his company is, although notes that last he heard they were in Alexandria. Regarding their father's death, he states, "Mother must take things...

GLC03523.08.82

to Sister

Relays to his sister that, a possible mutual friend, Dan Shern has died. States, "little did I think when I saw him on the 14 of October that he would be in the grave before one month roled over his head. Well it is a road we will all have to travel...

GLC03523.08.84

[Collection of George D. Davenport, B company, 5th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.62]

Mainly concerns Davenport's death and his widow's efforts to learn details and arrange burial. Includes 62 documents, 45 envelopes, and 1 card.

GLC03523.09

To James M. Maitland

Addresses note "Dear Sir," and gives a brief synopsis of his life for the past four years. Details that in the winter of 1841 "at the obligation of my Father" he attended the "Howard Academy" in Rockville, and after making great scholastic progress...

GLC03523.10.003

To Ann Maitland

Addresses letter to "My Dear Companion" from the House of Representatives, Columbus Ohio. Confides in his wife that he misses her and their children greatly and that he is sorry to hear of the death of so many of their acquaintances. Reports "There...

GLC03523.10.007

To James M. Maitland

Writes to his brother, reporting that business is good and that he expects to get the mill started soon. States, "I am glad to hear of your success in being elected to the house of Representatives and if you still stick to the Democratic principles...

GLC03523.10.009

to James M. Maitland

Writes to her brother summarizing all the family news.

GLC03523.10.012