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[Copy of David Murphy's will]

GLC01450.600.071

[David Murphy's will, unfinished and undated]

GLC01450.600.072

[Ledger for 91 Francois Branch Bible Society]

GLC01450.600.073

[Horses sold between David Murphy and James Dodson]

GLC01450.600.074

[Military department declares resignation]

GLC01450.600.075

to James Lowry Donaldson

A letter from David Murphy to James Lowry Donaldson. Donaldson was a register of land claims for the district of Louisiana.

GLC01450.600.076

[David Murphy is sworn in]

GLC01450.600.077

[Pledge to form volunteer obligation to help those whose resources have been taken by the wolves]

GLC01450.600.078

Articles of agreement between Joab Lim and David Murphy of the district of New Bourbon.

GLC01450.600.079

to Sons

GLC01450.600.080

[Announcement of pro-slavery meeting in Kansas]

GLC01450.600.57

to Lydia A. Bishoff

Times are dull and lonesome, and Swisher has not received any news from home for the past two months. His regiment has continually been on the march, and has not stopped long enough for him to write a letter. He would like to know how Bishoff is...

GLC03523.40.27

to Lydia A. Bishoff

Foglesong writes that when the war will end is dependent on the "Big Battle at Richmond." He predicts that the battle will be in the Union's favor, since the Union has had success at every battle with the exception of Bull Run. He reports that there...

GLC03523.40.33

[receipt]

He received fifty dollars of Mrs. Martha B. Powell as first payment on a house and two lots in Vineland. The balance of the total payment of $450 will be paid in yearly payments of $100 with interest.

GLC00687.255

to George May Powell

He sends the new estimate from Mrs. Powell's changed plans. He details the new plans for reconstruction on their house for $165.

GLC00687.263

to M

She reports that Samuel continues to become more sick and the doctor gives no hope. While the neighbors are kind, she needs a strong man and asks that George May Powell come help as her brothers are too far away and her sister is too frail. Addressed...

GLC00687.265

to Mrs. Powell

She reports on Woodbury Union's meetings and discussion topics. She would like their report on time.

GLC00687.269

[Business card of Mrs. George May Powell]

Business card of George May Powell with "Mrs." written before his name.

GLC00687.272.01

to Adelia McKinney

re: family news, requesting letters from family members.

GLC02179.01.002

to George F. Morse

encouraging words to Morse on his business prospects, and Francis' infatuation with a young woman

GLC02180.37

to George F. Morse

a possible expedition to the "frontier," women and marriage, thoughts of war-time companions

GLC02180.44

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong describes having to sleep on the floor with only his coat to lie on and his carpet sack as a pillow. He reports that there is plenty to eat and drink, but adds that there is only water and coffee - no whiskey. Foglesong does not know how...

GLC03523.40.03

to sister [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Swisher reports that since the last time he wrote, there has been a "Considerate Skirmish" and that the "3rd and 4th of July Did not go off as nice as it did Last year." On the 4th of July, Swisher's regiment suffered one casualty and three wounded...

GLC03523.40.11

to [Lydia A. Bishoff]

[written on stationery with the poem "The Girl I Left Behind"] Shafer tells Bishoff he was sorry to hear that she was mad about not being able to go to town, but he expects it has quit raining by now. He adds that he would be glad for some rain...

GLC03523.40.15

to [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Shafer reports that times are fine at present, for the men can go anywhere that they please inside of the pickets which are placed 2-3 miles from camp. But there are not as many apples and cakes and pies as they had previously at Camp Willey. Also...

GLC03523.40.18