12 December 1862

Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

[to his son, Charley Bettes] No date on the letter, date is from the envelope (presumably the same envelope as letter #9). Charley was very anxious to get a letter from his father. Wants Charley to be a good boy and help his mother by bringing in the wood and chips for her. Tells him to not tease or bother his Grandmother and to not quarrel with his sister. Tells Charley that he must learn to read and write so you can read your letters and then answer them.

GLC02596.10

19 December 1862

Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lodema

Encamped near Potomac Creek, Virginia about four miles from Hartford Court House and six or seven miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Left the camp at Hall Farm on Saturday and went to Fairfax, Ohio and found the troops. Saw S. Z. Dickinson at Fairfax, Ohio; he was still sick but able to walk. They came through Dumfries, Virginia and the roads were extremely muddy so the teams had to stop every few roads. It took them half a day to go a mile and a half. Writes that one would think this distance should be traveled in a day. The roads from here to Fairfax, Ohio run through the woods.…

GLC02596.11

28 August 1863

Hunt, Edwin L., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.467

2 September 1863

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.468

2 September 1863

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.469

8 October 1863

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.470

21 October 1864

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [muster and descriptive roll]

Includes the names of various members of Companies "I" and "D," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.471

21 October 1864

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [muster and descriptive roll]

Includes the names of various members of Companies "I" and "D," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.472

March 1865

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Includes the names of various members of Company "I" Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers and a witness

GLC02750.473

April 1865

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Includes the names of various members of Company "I" Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers and a witness

GLC02750.474

14 May 1865

Macaulay, John, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [muster out roll of Private William H. Northrop]

Macaulay signs as Mustering Officer.

GLC02750.475

1861-1877

Object

Title: [pocketbook]

bound in blue leather. Contains paper and cloth.

GLC02750.478

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: [Diagram of a hole dug for an iron cylinder]

Diagram of a hole dug for an iron cylinder to be used as a support for a bridge or trestle.

GLC06166.02

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: [Diagram of an arch]

Diagram of the proper usage of an arch in internal construction.

GLC06166.03

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: [Diagram of an fascine]

Diagram of of a properly constructed fascine.

GLC06166.04

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: "Section and Isometric View of a Gabion."

Technical diagram showing two views of a gabion, a fortification constructed by Suess.

GLC06166.05

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Manuscript on Fortifications and Combat}

re: usage of fortifications in combat situations. Discusses alignment of fortifications, principle of augmenting artillery over diminished infantry, fabrication of fortifications to match several situations. Suess also discusses several innovations on fortification construction, and siege construction and deployment tactics.

GLC06166.06

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Manual for Fortification Construction]

re: a manual for the construction of a fortification, with sections on "Notes about Fascines," "Blockhouses," "Of Batteries."

GLC06166.07

22 October 1862

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to home friends

Bell to friends. Letter written in pencil. Very faded. Some parts are illegible. The envelope is addressed to Mr. Edwin Bell. Received last letter two days ago. Had tried a couple of times to write a letter but had not been able to do so. Some mail and provisions came for Company D today, but because he did not move quickly he did not get any. "Everyone but me had a large bundle of cake." "Felt as if I hadn't any friends." Got some cookies; first time he had not been hungry in a long time. "There [are] a few big men with scraps on their shoulders that are making all of the money." Considering…

GLC08913.02

25 November 1862

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Received a letter night before last. Have not had much time to sleep. Happy to receive mail; "had it not have been for that barrel, I should not have been here now." "Living pretty hard" at the moment. Have built log huts. Very cold while standing guard. Asks for new boots and emphasizes just how much he wants them. Fireplace in the camp reminds him of his fireplace at home. Asks to hear about the quarry. Asks for stamps, paper, and "a little hunk of black thread."

GLC08913.04

26 December 1862

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Had not received stamps in a long time and was therefore unable to write. Sorry to hear of his friend's sickness. Arrived in Fairfax a few days ago. "Threw away everything" on the march. Everyone had too much to carry, and one soldier in particular was very sore and tired from the march. Threw away everything they had except blankets and clothing. Mud soaked right through stockings because it is deeper than his boots. Very hungry; makes sure to eat all of his food. "It is a shame for us not to get any more rations." It is getting very cold very quickly. His friend is writing the same letter…

GLC08913.05

6 January 1863

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to home friends

Friends have asked for boxes from home, and now wants to do the same. Asks to have the box ready as quickly as possible, within a day of the delivery of this letter if possible. Says to speak to Max Cadwell to see when he sent his box down. If they send the box express mail, it could arrive at the regiment in the next day or two. Asks for boots. Gives specific specifications for what kind of boot he wants and what size it should be. Asks for the boots to be "two sizes larger" than they think they should be for unexplained reasons. Also wants to make sure the boots are high enough. Also asks…

GLC08913.06

January 16,1863

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to home friends

So angry he "can hardly write." Had to wait a long time in the cold. Angry because he has not received favorable news about his box. Instead was advised to get some good boots on because they would be marching the next day. Had his friends done as he said, Bell would have the boots right now. Will "never [write] for anything" else. Upset because he does not have a decent pair of shoes. Soldiers only have three days' rations. Discusses the difficulty of pulling horses out of the thick, deep mud. "Everyone is sick of this war… I don't blame anyone for skedadeling" One soldier named Geer "is but…

GLC08913.07

February 2, 1863

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to home friends

Happy to finally have received the box that he had been complaining about in his earlier letter. Box was mostly undamaged, and his boots arrived in good condition; they fit well. Had a particularly good breakfast today of sausage and fried potatoes. Various members of his regiment have been sick, and some have spent time in the hospital. Describes members of his company as "messy mice." Hopes to get a picture of himself taken to send back home so they "can see a soldier boy." Asks if they can get his [walick] fixed and sent to him. Asks if they want the box back, thinks they might need it…

GLC08913.08

1 March 1863

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Borrowed a friend's pen to write with, although he has practically forgotten how to use one. Has very poor ink. Wishes he had his own pen so badly that he is thinking of sending for one in his next letter home. Afraid he would ruin the pen while down in camp. Understands he would need a good bottle of ink along with the pen. Hopes she saw Gaston before he left. Hopes she will get to see John at some point. Has a new commander of the company. Seems like a "grand good fellow." He is the best officer in the regiment. Has received every paper she has sent so far. Has read them with the rest of…

GLC08913.09