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

29 September 1862

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to N.B Berry

On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered into the fight by Burnside. He describes how well they responded to orders. The next day fighting continued on the creek of Antietam. He describes the fight for possession of the bridge. Finally Burnside announced their victory.

GLC02745.003

18 July 1862

Paymaster, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

They are asking him to sign for his salary from January until June of 1862.

GLC02745.016

1 June 1861

Scott, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas H. Sullivan

He lists the countersigns by date and city.

GLC02745.021

30 September 1861

Williams, S., fl. 1861-1864

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 18

No officer or soldier can leave camp to visit Washington. All commanders with make weekly reports on the amount of ammunition. Payment for rations will be made only by the officers.

GLC02745.027

9 June 1861

Abert, William S., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 2

The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.

GLC02745.035

7 June 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Legal Document

3 privates are officially sentenced for disobedience and drunkeness. Their punishments range from carrying 20 lb bags of sand and no food to witholding pay.

GLC02745.068

8 June 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Order No. 4

The sentences of the previous document (GLC02745.068) are hereby approved.

GLC02745.069

29 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He will not be able to get a furlough because all the men were wanted in the field. There has been some bad fighting and the Rebels have captured a cavalry unit. There is heavy cannoning at the foot of Racoon Mountain.

GLC02415.076

1 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the current prices of different articles of clothing. He says he is getting lazy and doesn't know how long he will remain in Chattanooga. He still owes his uncle money.

GLC02415.077

6 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He predicts that Virginia will see a bloody time. The Rebels think they can get Chattanooga again, but he doesn't think so. He describes the landscape surrounding the camp.

GLC02415.078

9 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed at home.

GLC02415.079