February 24, 1863

Murphy, Mary E., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden and the other ladies from the hospital for the coal they sent her.

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22 June 1862

Penel, Eunice, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes in answer to Ogden's letter informing her of her son, Edwin B. Penel's, illness. Says she has lost her husband, and she feels as if her heart will break, knowing that her son is very ill. Says she wishes he could come home, and would like his corpse sent home if he dies. She plans on writing Edwin a letter and begs Ogden to read it to him if he is incapable.

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2 July 1862

Penel, Eunice, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for the care of her son, [Edwin B.], and tells her that God will reward her for her good deeds. Asks Ogden to update her on Edwin's medical condition, and to read her letters to him if he is unable to read them himself.

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16 August 1863

Peterson, S.E., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from a fort of the White Mountains. Says he has moved farther from home than he anticipated. Says he often thinks of Ogden and the other soldiers in the hospital. Describes the scenery of his new surroundings and complains of the cold. He tells her about mountain climbing in Maine and New Hampshire, and sightseeing in Boston and New York. Says he plans on visiting the hospital soon, and requests that Ogden please send a copy of his letter to Cornelia because writing materials are scarce, and he left his behind.

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January 22, 1863

Sulkin, Hermengilde, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says she received Ogden's letter dated the 14th, which discussed her son's improved health. Mentions she received a letter from Alphonse on the same day, and could tell from his handwriting that he was still weak. Believes that Ogden has become almost like a mother to him. States she hopes that Ogden's efforts are rewarded by God, and asks that Ogden please write to inform her whether or not Alphonse will obtain a discharge.

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30 November 1869

Traux, Betsy, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that since last October, Traux has heard from neither her husband nor his brother, Jacob Traux. Says she wants to know where her husband is and whether he is sick or dead. Asks if Ogden happens to find him, she has him write to her immediately. The last she heard, her husband and his brother were going to Helena. Asks Ogden to send any word concerning their whereabouts or condition.

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April 12, 1860

Vickrey, E.H., fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes she received Ogden's letter and is glad to hear that her husband has improved in health. In his last letter, he wrote that he would be rejoining his battery. Says she wants to discourage him from doing so because she does not think it wise considering his weak back. Asks that Mrs. Ogden accept her many thanks for her kindness and care. State is not listed, but was likely written from Greenwich, New York.

GLC06559.129

circa 1860-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes she has no pasteboard at home, but would be able to find some elsewhere. Notes she has enclosed five dollars for the missing pasteboard. Mentions that Annie, [Latham], and Lilly filled a pushcart, and with the aid of an African American man brought it to the ward of a hospital. Upon arriving there, she found that the doctor was not there. Writes that Mr. Harmon was at their house that morning and left a note from the doctor. Written to "Sallie," likely referring to Sarah Ogden.

GLC06559.130

May 12, 1860

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that Mrs. Yardley told Firmstance that all of the items "intended for the Philadelphia Hospitals" should be sent to Ogden. Firmstance is therefore sending a box containing eighteen flannel shirts, twelve hospital shirts, six sheets, six pillowcases, five pairs of slippers, one set of blankets, six towels, a few rags, and pamphlets. Written from Glendon, possibly in New York.

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16 March 1862

Warner, Caleb W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says he is donating the following items: 35 pairs of slippers, lemons, one pair of stockings, old linen, one vest, two pairs of pants, and one wrapper (for hospital use).

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26 April 1862

Reese-per David Burpee, John J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for a recent gift of shirts and slippers.

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10 April 1865

Hall, Maria M.C., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Notes two boxes of "valuable hospital supplies" were received at Hall's storeroom. Thanks Ogden for the supplies, which were "in fine order, of the best quality." Mentions that their most recent arrivals to the hospital are "a very small number of paroled prisoners" and 350 wounded soldiers from City Point. Says everything seems "very uncertain," and she believes that the grief and sadness of the nation appears to be the only definite thing.

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10 May 1865

Deuglin, Rich J., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [General Order No. 5 related to debt owed to the Filbert Street U.S.A. General Hospital]

The officers and the patients of the Filbert Street U.S.A. General Hospital are in debt to the Ladies' Committee of the Hospital for their attention to the sick and wounded soldiers. They thank the women for their services and convey "sincere wishes for their future health and happiness." On the back of the document is a list of the women in the Ladies' Committees for the 16th and Filbert Street Hospital and the 23rd and Filbert Street Hospital. Written to Sarah Ogden by Deuglin by order of Thomas B. Reed.

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1 January 1864

Peterson, M., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Receipt for food]

Receipt for a pound cake bought on Tuesday, the 12th for $4.50. Written to Sam B. Miller.

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27 August 1781

Linnington, Richard, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Written on the behalf of Ann Brown, who is currently in jail because she owed money to Joshua Mauger. The letter begs Mauger to be merciful. Docketing says Dean was instructed to handle the matter.

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24 April 1782

Hood, Thomas, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

A request concerning Lieutenant Webber cannot be granted since the ship he served on, "The Babuda Sloop", was captured at Demarara and all the officers have been ordered back to England to be tried.

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10 December 1782

Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He has called on Mr. Bean, the Butcher and given him Mauger's message. He requests a loan of £ 100. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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15 December 1782

Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger denied the request for £ 100. He asks for a loan of £ 50. Lists banknotes paid 3/1780 to 4/1782. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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17 December 1782

Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges receipt of a letter and fifty dollars in bank notes. The top of the letter has been trimmed off, but the missing part does not appear to have had any content. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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25 November 1784

Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788

Autograph document

Title: Account of Bills of Exch. Sent to Messrs. Robert Rashleigh & Co in London

Receipt for accounts transactions to be entered in his books.

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20 July 1785

Nicholle, Joshua, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Addressed: "Hon[orable] Uncle. He has arrived in Jersey for a fortnight's visit. [The wax seal was clipped from the letter and affecting text.]

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23 August 1785

Portland, Duke of, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Tells Mauger to do what he thinks is best and it will meet with his satisfaction. Also, informs Mauger that he will be coming to London. Written in Bulstroder

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8 January 1786

Poingdextre, John, fl. 1786-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

News concerning the health of Mr. Nicolle. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

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5 January 1786

Roundtree, Robert, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Requesting a Parish Certificate and a Power of attorney. A copy of a Parish certificate on page 3. The documents are needed for a mother to claim the wages of her dead son who served in the royal navy.

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19 December 1786

Sharp, William, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brook Watson

He wrote to Mr. Berkeley on Mauger's behalf.

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