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15 December 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

describes a run in with the yankees. they seem to have disappeared but he fears "they will cross the river above or below this place, cut us off , and capture us." Gen. Meloy said there would be a train in the morning to take them away, wherever necessary.

GLC08270.06

circa 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

GLC08291.01

February 4, 1861

Lucie, fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.

GLC08291.02

16 March 1861

Cole, J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

from his father. illegible.

GLC08291.03

18 April 1861

Cole, J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

From his father. He has sent nine dollars. Tells him he must make it go as far as possible.

GLC08291.04

28 March 1861

Lucie, fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).

GLC08291.05

3 January 1862

Cole, Florence, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

GLC08291.06

4 April 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

Saw his sister the other night. Mentions the nineteenth regiment. Also mentions that someone he knows was killed in the tenth regiment. The tenth regiment has only six hundred men left.

GLC08291.07

11 August 1862

Cole, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.

GLC08291.08

4 October 1862

Cole, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

illegible. mentions [ten day application...]

GLC08291.09

20 June 1862

Cole, Frank, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.

GLC08291.10

13 July 1864

Willcox, C.B., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 32

A general court martial is appointed for the July 14th for the trial of Private John Cooney.

GLC08291.12

4 August 1864

Cole, Frank, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He knows that that his parents know that he has been wounded. He cannot stand lying a in a hosptall.

GLC08291.13

5 August 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.

GLC08291.15