1 March 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Reports that Longstreet has left the vicinity of Knoxville and is likely headed towards Georgia. Writes that there is considerable sickness at camp caused by "sick wheat flour". Believes that the bridge crossing will be finished by the middle of the month. Hopes to be paid soon upon which he will try to send some money home.

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3 April 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has been ill with mumps but has almost fully recovered. Reports that the railroad from Knoxville to Chattanooga is complete. Also reports that Major General Howard is commanding the 4th corps. instead of [General Robert Granger]. In addition, Brig. General Wagner is commanding the division instead of "Little Phil" Sheridan who has left for the Potomac to command a cavalry force. Also, General George Stoneman is organizing a cavalry command in the department of the Ohio. Asks that he be informed about any troops returning home on furlough. Inquires about the price of gold.

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15 April 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Complains of poor weather at camp. Writes that the "old 36" (36th regiment) is on its way from Nashville to Loudon

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2 May 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he is preparing to move as far as Stevenson, Alabama. Warns that the 23rd Army Corps is within ten miles of Cleveland, TN and will be acting in concert with the Cumberland Army. Asks that the impending battle not worry his parents and in retrospect wishes that he had not written about the possible engagement.

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10 May 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother Henry Weeks

Writes that he has been in the line of battle for a few days and is now in front of enemy works. Some heavy skirmishing began yesterday and is still going on. Reports that Harker and Wagner's brigades charged Buzzards Roost and were repulsed. Also writes that the colonel of the 69th Ohio has been reported dead.

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20 May 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has fought in three engagements and is unharmed, but one of his comrades has been killed and five wounded. Names the Army Corps present: 4th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, and a part of the 16th. Reports that heavy fighting was heard last night and that the rebel train can be seen. Written north of Atlanta, Georgia.

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2 June 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Ettie Weeks

Writes that they have been under musketry attack for eight days, but their works have been a safe place. Hopes that more one-year men will be drafted into the war. Asks his father about the late quotations of gold and how it will affect their interests. Reports that the 15th Corps. took position on the left to relieve Hooker who is moving into Marietta. Also reports that during this campaign, the regiment has lost 83 men killed and wounded.

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28 June 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Reports that Brig. Gen. Harker was killed yesterday along with two of Weeks' company. Of Weeks' regiment, 43 were killed and wounded leaving 108 men. Writes that the only battle he has missed was the Chickamauga campaign but has been with his comrades for every other battle. Report that they are south of the Kenessaw Mountain where they can see Yankee shells exploding. He writes "sometimes a few of the calico tribe can be seen on the top of the MT. but the soft entreating voice of the Yankee Parrott induces them to vamoose the ranch at a rate of note." Asks that a piece of the "old 36…

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17 August 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he was following the Augusta Railroad while skirmishing. Updates his parents on other soldiers from home. Inquires about recruitment at home. Reports on some of the movements of his company. Writes that Colonel Miller has died after being wounded a month ago. Also writes that his captain, George Biddulph is in the hospital. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.

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September 9, 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sisters

Describes Atlanta in ruins. Writes that Sherman has issued an order of evacuation for the city. He is anxious to complete his term of service and come home which he expects to do in thirteen days.

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29 September 1864

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Updates his friend on regimental news since his departure. Writes about some news that the rebels had attacked Dalton and had a garrison of 44th USCT surrounded.

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[1861-1864]

Photograph

Title: [Van Nuys, Mollie and Charlie?]

Portrait of a little girl seated on a chair with a young boy standing beside her.

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27 December 1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Poem about soldiers]

Four line poem about soldiers.

GLC07687.176

1861-1864

Autograph endorsement

Title: List of field Staff and Line Officers of Fourth Regiment U.S. : Colored Troops

Shows Van Nuys as 1st Lieut. of Co. H.

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28 October 1861

Cincinnati Gazette

Newspaper clipping

Title: From Western Virginia The Battle at Romney

Report of events at the Battle of Romney, Virginia

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31 October 1861

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Retirement of General Scott

Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.

GLC07687.179

1861

Greenfield Sentinel

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Soldiers Dream

Reprint of poem "The Soldier's Dream" by unknown. Found inside Van Nuy's 1861 diary.

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22 October 1864

The Franklin Jeffersonian (Franklin, Johnson County, Ind.) 1852-1886

Newspaper

Title: The Franklin Jeffersonian

Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.

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1861-1864

Newspaper clipping

Title: Indiana War Expenses

Reprints an exchange between Mr. Wickliffe and Mr. Porter in the House of Representatives concerning charges of mismanagement bt Gov. Morton of Indiana in preparing troops for battle

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1861-1864

Layfayette Courier

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Lafayette Courier]

Contains two short items: one a quote by Hon. Albert S. White pertaining to the conquest of the Potomac; the other a report by Maj. Milroy of the 9th Regt. Indiana: "...since that regiment left Indiana, there have been 44 deaths from sickness, and 20 men have been lost in battle."

GLC07687.185

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: [Unidentified Large House]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large white house (possibly Mount Vernon). Engraver unknown.

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1861-1877

Smillie, James D., 1807-1885

Engraving

Title: Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY

One engraving entitled "Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, N.Y." Depicts A view of Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY. On the left, a woman and three children stand on the roadside facing the manor house, across the road two cows and a pig rest. Caption notes, "present residence of Judge Woodworth." Caption notes, "Drawn and engraved for Irvings life of Washington." Engraved by James D. Smillie.

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1861-1877

Engraving

Title: [Independence Hall]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a bell tower (probably Independence Hall, Philladelphia, Pennsylvania). Engraver unknown.

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1861-1877

Miller, William Rickarby, 1818-1893

Engraving

Title: Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass.

One engraving entitled "Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass." circa 1861-1877. depicts a view of Nathaniel Hawthorne's house and surrounding nature. On the front lawn, a dog stands beside two women under the shade of a parisole. Engraved by J.D. Duthie after artwork by William Rickarby Miller.

GLC08878.0203

1770-1800

The Forbes Lithograph MFG. CO., 1861-1930

Engraving

Title: Revere House

One engraving entitled "Revere House" dated 1770-1800. Depicts a view of Paul Revere's House. Caption notes, "Home of Paul Revere, North Square Boston 1770-1800. On the night of April 18th he went forth from here on his famous ride to Lexington and Concord, summoning the Patriots to the first battle of the Revolution. April 19th 1775." Engraver unknown.

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