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to Aaron Hobart

Announces that an arrangement has been made for Hanson, Massachusetts to receive "four mails weekly." Discusses the recent name change to the Middleborough post office and notes that he has "received two applications to reestablish a Post Office...

GLC06313.04.105

to Jonathan Humphry

Appoints the recipient as Adjutant of the eighteenth Connecticut militia regiment. The Jonathan Humphry who died in 1778 is the author of this letter. At the time he was the colonel of the eighteenth Connecticut militia regiment. He was also a...

GLC01450.010.01

[Appointment for Jonathan Humphry]

Appointing Jonathan Humphry a lieutenant colonel in the Connecticut militia. Also signed by George Wyllys as secretary. Seal of Connecticut affixed. Partially printed. There were multiple Jonathan Humpries from Simsbury, Connecticut who served...

GLC01450.010.02

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox about a year-old order for books that has not been filled. Wonders if the list he gave Knox has been lost. Oliver was one of the founders of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical Society.

GLC02437.00124

to Aaron Hobart

Encloses a petition from N. Manson "for the remuneration of a fine paid Z[abdiel] Sampson." Discusses a bounty related to a cod law.

GLC06313.04.104

to his wife

He writes that he has received her letter. He describes how he worked that day until twelve o'clock when an inauguration took place and the public office closed. He expects to be able to go home next Friday where he will "attend to some matters of...

GLC06582.06

to his wife

Written in the form of a poem. Discusses how thinking of his wife puts him in "good heart," and compares his heart to that of Newton, Milton or Shakespeare. He says that all must fight for country and cause, or submit to tyranny. He writes that he is...

GLC06582.07

to his wife

Attributing alternating cold and warm weather as the cause, he writes that he is suffering from a slight touch of rheumatism. He mentions meeting Uncle Jack who looked frozen (from the cold) and John. He supposes they got home safely. He describes...

GLC06582.08

to his wife

He describes the irregularity and unreliability of mail. He writes that he has bought four yards of red flannel, eight dozen hair pins, paper, large-sized soap but that he has not yet been able to find a knitting cloth. He will send what he purchased...

GLC06582.09

to his wife

He is distressed to hear that his wife is suffering from neuralgia. He had made plans for her to see him. He confirms rumor that army has fallen back at Manassas. He mentions plans to see Mr. Benjamin to ascertain whether the army will retreat as far...

GLC06582.10

to his wife

Describes the uncertainty of army movements. Advises his wife to take the next train to him if she fears anything. He complains that the Government maintains too much secrecy, and so exaggerates peoples' fears.

GLC06582.11

to his wife

Says he is confident that in times like these she will not let a week go by without writing to him. He regrets not sending for her by writing, "Procrastination ruins more plans than anything else." He mentions wanting to see her "very much." He...

GLC06582.12

to his wife

Asks why his wife does not write more frequently so he does not need to be as worried for her safety. He writes that he was unable to get a leave of absence. He thought up an idea to ask the Secretary of War to station troops in Culpeper to serve as...

GLC06582.13

to his wife

Expects a telegraph from her. He describes uncomfortable conditions at a local tavern where he shared a room with three men and his bed with one of them. However, by the next day he was able to get a room that was vacated. He also says that he misses...

GLC06582.14

to his wife

Writes that the city was thrown into "great commotion" by an announcement that the Yankees were eight miles away with gunboats despite the obstructions placed since Norfolk. He was given permission by Colonel Deas to go and stay for as long as he...

GLC06582.15

to his wife

Mentions that the end of the war will "require strict economy and management in all affairs." Predicts that after the war is over, money will be harder to get and taxes will be "mountain high." He warns wife to treat servants kindly but to not...

GLC06582.16

to his wife

Heard cannon firing in the morning and suspects (but does not know for a fact) that it was a "scary sight" since it lasted for about four hours. Thinks "the enemy" wants to enter Richmond. Believes "Jeff" (Davis) and his cabinet are a "failure." He...

GLC06582.17

to his wife

Writes a reply to her two letters, to be sent by Uncle Merton. Agrees that his letters have been unfortunate because very few have made it through the mails. He mentions that Uncle Merton has been to Richmond to see Bruce who is stationed three miles...

GLC06582.18

to his wife

Asks whether she and his aunt have received the supplies he sent. Hopes to get two weeks leave soon so that he can visit. He contradicts rumors that the south will soon be conquered, writing that "our people can never be subdued, unless our leaders...

GLC06582.19

to his wife

Sends this letter by a Mr. Jones. He says that not an hour passes that he does not think of her. Asks about the baby and if she can say "father" or if instead she continues her "babbling" of "dad dad dad." He also mentions that she is old enough to...

GLC06582.20

to his wife

Writes that the current "state of things" leads him to worry. Mentions that Tom Jones may not be able to go out because he may be part of the reinforcements for Jackson in the valley. Claims that 5,000 men were to leave this morning and that no...

GLC06582.21

to his wife

Describes two battles two weeks in passing where 3,000 were killed, wounded, or missing. Furthermore, he describes the battle to be more destructive than all other previous battles in the war with the exception of Kernstown. He informs her of the...

GLC06582.22

to his wife

He sent a pencil letter to his wife with Mr. Day including lemon syrup and castor oil. Writes that he will send his aunt soda powders. "Richmond is starving almost" due to the high selling prices and scarcity of goods. Asks her if she has noticed how...

GLC06582.23

to his wife

He has received letters from her every day for the past several days. The news is dull, but he has seen General Price, who looks too benevolent to be a warrior. Price's troops have not yet arrived. Plans on going home to see her "as soon as the...

GLC06582.24

to his wife

Asks if she is sick or in need of stamps. He asks her to write to him if she has not done so already. He would like her to record the progress of Liz and to report the effect the chicken pox had on Lizzie's "head piece." He describes the rising...

GLC06582.25

to: "My dear Sister."

GLC02234.02

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.03

Cavalry Tactics. In three parts. School of the Trooper....

Many fold-outs including bugle calls. Binding incorrectly reads "1841" [sic]. The parts are: Dismounted, Mounted and Evolutions of a Regiment. Rest of title: "School of the Trooper, of the Platoon, of the Squadron, and the Evolutions of a Regiment."...

GLC07566.01

Col. George W Jackson and Lt Col Eli Lilly of the 9th Indiana Cavalry

Collateral photograph of Col. George W Jackson and Lt Col Eli Lilly of the 9th Indiana Cavalry.

GLC07566.02

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet cried upon reading her last letter, glad to hear that the family was well. He reports that "our union men have gain[ed] another greate victory on cumberland river" though the men "had to dis mount from thare horses and fight on foot." He...

GLC02174.02

to Jemima Shifflet

Written on patriotic stationery. Shifflet was very thankful to receive the box of chicken, pies, and cakes she sent as he "had nothing fit to eat for three weeks" and "it puts me in mind of home." He expects to see the family very soon if all goes...

GLC02174.03

to Fanny Shifflet

Shifflet encourages his daughter to "be a good girl and mind your mother" and to "go to school ever chance you git." He asks her to look after the other children, Patsy, Mariah, and Jonney and promises to send money so that Fanny may have new...

GLC02174.04

to Jemima Shifflet

Written in pencil on patriotic stationery. Shifflet asks his wife to write as soon as she receives the money he has sent as he worries it is lost. He was nearby when George Ennis was shot and "my cap box was shot off of my belt and fore bullets...

GLC02174.05

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet was unhappy to hear that his wife is "striping tobacco for I donte want you to hav to work for noboddy but your self." He has "but one oald shirt and hit [it] is full of holes and no socks a tall." He asks for descriptions of the children...

GLC02174.06

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet received Fanny's ring and will keep it until he goes home, "if I live to git home." He will go home the next time he is paid "if I can git off enny way a tall." His division is "alooking for another big fight in a few days" and has "bin a...

GLC02174.07

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet went out with a forage team today and they are "as tired as I am of the war." He declares that "this onholy war wood a bin over if oald Lincoln wood a let the negros alone I wish he had forty the blackest negroes in the South tide to him."...

GLC02174.08

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.09

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.10

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.11

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.12

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.13

to Jemima Shifflet

Written in pencil. Dated November 22 but no year.

GLC02174.14

to Hillary Shifflet

GLC02174.15

to: "Dear Mother."

GLC02234.01

to: "My dear Father."

GLC02234.04

to: "My dear Sister."

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GLC02234.05

to: "My dear Mother."

Written at the Hanover Court House

GLC02234.06

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "I was taken prisoner on the 27 of May. I arrived here yesterday ... Please send me a good thick blanket."

GLC02234.07

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.08

to: "My dear Sister."

Writes "We are allowed to receive boxes of provisions, please send some sugar & coffee & cheese & ham &c. ... I was very sorry to hear that some of my friends should have been pleased that I was captured. ... I lost all my shirts & socks the day I...

GLC02234.09