1873

Object

Title: The Great Seal of the Confederacy

Very rare silver medal strike from the original plate made ca. 1863. In original case

GLC08054

6 March 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that a port road from Hanover to East Bridgewater will be established. Also mentions there will be a post office and thus a post master will be needed. A man named Mr. C. Cobb will be recommended for the position, but Samson wants to find a Republican for the appointment.

GLC06313.04.076

7 May 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for asking Mr. Morton "to use his influence in securing for me the office of collector of the district of Plymouth."

GLC06313.04.077

March 15, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They got paid finally and he is sending money. He asks after Phil. Burt is not getting along very well.

GLC01014.043

March 17, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He made some trinkets for the family including a necklace and breast pin. He is sending the money as well.

GLC01014.044

March 22, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Farigut is up to Vixburg and there are lots of troops down the river. A few men have been discharged due to sickness. It has been raining a lot.

GLC01014.045

March 26, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He got a book for his sister. Burt has been discharged.

GLC01014.046

March 28, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

The 95th was sent out foraging yesterday but a few stayed behind to take care of the camp. He has sent a couple of rings to her.

GLC01014.047

March 28, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He is putting aside some money for his sister.

GLC01014.048

March 28, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Burt started home last Saturday. He received a letter from Mr. Pier. He has been making money making rings. Even in the army he makes money.

GLC01014.049

April 7, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are camped near where the Vixburg and Little Rock railroads meet up. They had to abandon the first canal and are digging another at Young Point. He said she doesn't have to worry about him getting killed because he doesn't enter combat.

GLC01014.050

April 10, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They have the rebels cut off from Texas. Farrigatt shelled them out yesterday. There are about 70 negroes in their company. He says says they are all stout so they do all the hard work.

GLC01014.051

April 16, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They got a chance to go to the river in a flat boat. That's where he found Bill. Later he heard that Schauck was dead. They are now ten miles from Vixburg. He bought some tobacco and sold it for a profit.

GLC01014.052

April 20, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He thinks she should try to get Burt to come and live with her. They expect to get four months pay soon. There has been some fighting at Vicksburg and he believes they will take it before long. His friend Charles Toby is with him.

GLC01014.053

April 22, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They have been on the march. Eventually they saw a man on the road who turned out to be the paymaster and they were ordered to sign pay rolls. He sent money to his wife and is making something for his sister.

GLC01014.054

April 27, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Bill is there and they are going on down the bayou today. The 95th will be there in a day or two.

GLC01014.055

April 30, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Ink bleeds across words making it illegible.

GLC01014.056

May 2, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

George is not very well but he is with the regiment. He says she should not go to Iowa until June when it will be more pleasant. He is thinking about how much the baby has grown. He can't believe how much time has gone by.

GLC01014.057

May 5, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are fifteen miles from Richmond and currently have about 400 prisoners. Bill left with the division that morning. They are building a bridge across the bayou.

GLC01014.058

May 8, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

George Sackett says he will will smuggle all the things his wife sent him through for him. They are 25 miles from Vicksburg now. His baby will be aa year old soon and he wishes he could be there.

GLC01014.059

May 10, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He doesn't know where they are going or how long it will take to move. He thanks her for the butter and tea she sent. He hopes they can get out of the swamps soon.

GLC01014.060

May 27, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

The 95th has been in 2 fights. They lost the first. Capt. Munser and Capt. Cornewell were killed.

GLC01014.061

May 31, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Capt. Munser

They are often not put where there there is much danger so she doesn't need to worry. He hasn't heard from Thomas. Ink has bled across letter making most of it illegible.

GLC01014.062

June 6, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They have been working hard, making roads and rifles. The sharpshooters are at work now. Soon they will be ready to sieze the place. He has not heard from her in a while.

GLC01014.063

June 7, 1863

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They were out last night building a fort. They are preparing to fight but he does not think the rebels can hold out much longer.

GLC01014.064