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25 December 1861

Gilman, Joseph, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sad to hear Fellows is thinking of resigning. He mentions the Mason and Slidell affair in England.

GLC02745.008

15 March 1862

Strickland, M.P., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is trying to gain favor so he can be appointed post chaplain.

GLC02745.009

11 April 1862

Bald, B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

Currently on board the ship Pocahontas. He emphasizes his cooperation. Tomorrow he hopes to join Fellows. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"

GLC02745.010

17 April 1862

Eber, H.W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is asking for a furlough because he has received word that his mother is sick. Written at Port Royal, located on Hilton Head Island.

GLC02745.011

17 April 1862

Bald, B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sorry that he was ordered to go to Charleston to join the blockade and will be unable to see him after all. But he will not forget. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"

GLC02745.012

21 April 1862

Barham, S., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He writes that the 3rd regiment is ready to leave tomorrow. Also that his application for leave will be recommended.

GLC02745.013

22 June 1862

Moulton, A.A., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

Now that he is colonel of the 9th regiment, Moulton wants him to appoint him the regiment's surgeon. He argues he will need an experienced man.

GLC02745.014

7 May 1862

Jackson, Y.M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He really wants the Adjutant's Commission. If Fellows gets it for him he will give him 50 dollars as soon as they are paid off.

GLC02745.015

16 June 1861

Kelly, L.S., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Whipple

He was keeping watch on the 25th when he heard some other voices on the island. He thought they were the only company there but he was wrong. They kept up a question and answer session but they could not get any closer to each other because he had to obey orders.

GLC02745.017

7 October 1861

Chase, M.E., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury

He wishes to establish a scientific and religious institution. He mentions Fellows as a mutual acquaintance as a way of introduction.

GLC02745.018

15 December 1862

Thompson, A.W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father, Mother and Brother

He is currently in the hospital but will soon be sent to Murfreesboro. He advises his brother not to join the army as he will have to endure many hardships.

GLC02745.019

28 March 1862

Cammings, G.D., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ryan

He mentions Gen. Thurman and Gen. Sheridan. He would not be surprised if his friend gets sent to Richmond. He himself hopes to go to Richmond this Spring. He mentions money they owe one another.

GLC02745.020