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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he thinks that he is at his zenith.

GLC09120.387

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he is using the lantern that Estelle sent him for the first time, and consoles her for the confusion that she is experiencing concerning her job.

GLC09120.388

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes on his birthday that he feels "one hundred years older." He recommends that she reads "The Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas.

GLC09120.389

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has gone from platoon leader to Company Executive Officer. He also mentions that they are now allowed to divulge that they are somewhere in the Solomon Islands

GLC09120.390

to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains about being encouraged by the Army to read the periodical "In Fact", as it offends his liberal sensibilities.

GLC09120.391

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he worries about the administrative side of his job.

GLC09120.392

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the "days are completely devoid of any activity." He mentions that a rotation policy is being started, whereby men who have spent between eighteen months and two years in overseas service will get an opportunity to go home....

GLC09120.393

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the contents of a package that his parents have sent him. He recalls the day that he proposed to Estelle, and comments that nearly a year has passed since that date, May 18th. He then discusses how important Estelle is to him in...

GLC09120.394

[The War Records office informs an unknown recipient that his/her address for the "Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" has been changed to Olneyville, Rhode Island]

GLC02750.323

[photograph of Edward Gardiner]

Edward Gardiner. Son of George Washington Gardiner. Relative of Joseph Webb,

GLC02750.332

to Eliakim P. Scammon

re number of troops needed for Lewisburg raid

GLC02414.260

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Requests extension of his leave in Charleston. reply by Scammon on verso: "Yes-but come in time for report of 20th. Feel easy however while you are there & remember the men."

GLC02414.261

to James L. Botsford

requests extension of his leave in
Charleston. reply by Scammon on verso: "Yes-but come in time for report of 20th. Feel easy however while you are there & remember the men."

GLC02414.262

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Rebels have possession of Point Pleasant have no particulars"

GLC02414.263

to unknown

GLC02414.264

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated March 13, no year.

GLC02414.265

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.266

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"It is my opinion utterly impossible for the Enemy to transport and subsist a force sufficient large to attack this place[Fayette] until after the first of May perhaps later and I am convinced that they are perfectly aware of this fact"

GLC02414.267

to James L. Botsford

"…the nearest enemy to me is Dunn at Frankfort but I know I cannot get to him for water & I know he cannot get to me…" With [autograph signed note?] reply by Scammon on verso: "You may return to Piatt if you are satisfied that there is no immediate...

GLC02414.268

to James L. Botsford

"Citizens brought word…severe fighting commenced at 3 oclock Wednesday 10 miles east or the north east of Lewisburg supposed by informant near Frankfort heavy commanding kept up until ten oclock at night & resumed next morning…our forces drove them...

GLC02414.269

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.270

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…the Rebels have…five Regiments of cavalry and three Regiments Infty…Genl WL Jackson is reported in command and that Imboden is to join him…."

GLC02414.271

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.272

to unknown

"(Conclusion of Cipher)…object of your expedition you will return to Charleston and report by telegraph - B.F. Kelley Brig. Gen. Comdg" Docket notes "Genl. Kelley order to move on Lewisburg"

GLC02414.273

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have heard nothing of the Enemy being in this vicinity I think there is no danger here now"

GLC02414.274