26 May 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.

GLC02743.20

6 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are in Carrollton again and they are camping in a very beautiful spot. He mentions an Eliot Bundy and a Capt. Hopkins.

GLC02743.21

7 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.

GLC02743.22

11 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are getting ready to march. He wants Charley to send a powerful glass, like an opera glass but large and with a leather case.

GLC02743.23

17 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He would like to stay in the field but he may be ordered to establish another hospital in which case he won't be able to write. He asks her to save the Plymouth Paper.

GLC02743.24

20 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are in New Orleans and will probably go to Carrollton four miles away to camp.

GLC02743.25

26 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has not slept in a house in some time and he has no sleeping clothes. He talks about a fellow surgeon of his.

GLC02743.26

12 August 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

There are a lot of crickets lately and he is afraid they will eat through everything. They are camped about a half-mile from the river. He would like to have 500 dollars.

GLC02743.27

7 November 1863

Hab, Smight, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doctor

He talks of how many states have recently joined the Union or elected emancipationists.He thinks Jefferson Davis will soon be pushed out of the places they currently occupy.

GLC02743.28

16 November 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)

GLC02743.29

30 October 1862

Gillett, E.B., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

They left Williamsport and have marched 15 miles. They currently have 18 Rebels and 18 horses. He is well and wants him to tell his folks that he is well.

GLC02743.30

10 July 1865

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Son

She is very glad the war has ended. Cousin Will was appointed surgeon at Ft. Darling.

GLC02743.31

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

The author describes his current surroundings in Northern New York. A page may be missing as there is no greeting or date.

GLC02743.32

1862

Emerick, J. H., fl. 1861-1865

Diary

Title: [Diary]

Small daily diary. Diary entries with almanac pages at the beginning and cash account pages at the end. He describes the weather in most entries and gives tidbits about the progress of the war. He mentions captures and the taking of prisoners. Sometimes troop movements and fellow soldiers are mentioned. Many entries end with the statement: "No particular news." He tells of the orders he receives in several entries. He mentions McClellan a few times. The last entry, dated December 31st, 1862 says he "leaves with regrets," after he is ordered to leave Sharpesburg and go to Washington.

GLC06738.02

24 March 1863

Thomas, L., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: General Orders No. 72

All deserters will be reported once a month to Col. James B. Fry.

GLC02198.02

3 July 1863

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 206

The commanding officers are ordered to follow General Orders No. 72.

GLC02198.03

24 November 1863

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 380

A catalog of various soldiers' crimes and the details of their sentencing.

GLC02198.04

December 21, 1863

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 399

The county of St. Mary in Maryland and the counties of Northampton and Accomac in Virginia are annexed to the department of Virginia and North Carolina.

GLC02198.05

December 21, 1863

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 399

Duplicate of GLC02198.05.

GLC02198.06

February 1, 1864

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 38

Volunteers that serve two years will get their bounty. Furloughed soldiers that that cannot pay their travel expenses will have it deducted from their pay, Draftees will be paid travel expenses.

GLC02198.07

February 2, 1864

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 42

Regulations for the care of artillery and instructions for firing.

GLC02198.08

15 December 1864

Wells, General, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Property Return Acknowledgement for the month of November, 1864.

For Leander Williston. When examined, it will be sent to the Third Auditor of the Treasury.

GLC02198.09

8 February 1865

Wells, General, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Property Return Acknowledgement for the month of January, 1865.

For Leander Williston. When examined, it will be sent to the Third Auditor of the Treasury.

GLC02198.10

6 March 1865

Autograph document signed

Title: Ordnance Office, Property Returns Division

His property return has been examined and referred to the second auditor for settlement.

GLC02198.11

28 February 1865 - 30 April 1865

Autograph document signed

Title: Muster Roll

Capt. Perkins' company. Extremely fragile.

GLC02198.28