8 September 1861

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Discusses "Harrison's" health, mentioning that he has had many "fits" lately. Reports that there was a meeting at the Court House that was comprised mostly of Republicans, and gives him a detailed list of who attended. Location listed as "Salem Mills" possibly former West Salem Mills, Ohio.

GLC03523.10.035

19 October 1861

Petty, John S., 1838-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [James M.] Maitland

Apologizes for not writing sooner, remarking that "good resolutions being like pipe stems, easily broken, the favorable moments passed unimproved." Describes the school where he is teaching, and states that he likes the town where he is living. Recipient inferred from content.

GLC03523.10.036

4 November 1861

Murphy, Andrew, fl. 1861

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Appointment of Elhanan M. Mast as their attorney]

States that Andrew and Lucinda Murphy appoint Elhanan M. Mast, Lieutenant of Company 13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, as their attorney. Letter discusses compensation for the death of Lucinda Murphy's son, Joseph H. Sivisher, whom she had with her deceased husband, John H. Sivisher. Signed by both Andrew and Lucinda Murphy, as well as a witness, John H. Young.

GLC03523.10.037

4 November 1861

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Writes to his brother-in-law, possibly in regards to the war, "we have been for several days in a state of anxiety in regard to your situation having learned that you were surrounded by that notorious scoundrel Floyd..." Gives updates on various family members.

GLC03523.10.038

21 November 1861

Petty, John S., 1838-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Maitland

Reports to his friend that his teaching is going well. Tells him that the performance ideas he gave him for his classroom were successful. Mentions that he thinks it unwise for anyone to move out West.

GLC03523.10.039

7 April 1862

Byn, Ephain, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Informs his friend about his farm, providing him with details about his fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

GLC03523.10.040

4 May 1862

Wharton, Bell, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Joseph M. Maitland]

Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joe." Relays a story about an "exceedingly interesting epistle" that was stored in a woman's pocket that she wanted to read. Reports that she eventually took it from her and "got my nose nearly broken in." Recipient inferred.

GLC03523.10.041

3 July 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Provides his brother-in-law with details about the war, reporting that "our forces met with a terrible defeat at the Battle of [Port] Republic..." Mentions General George McClellan's move to make the James River the base of his operations. Discusses the draft, writing "the recent call was made for troops when the Rebel General Jackson chased Banks, the Gov of Ohio determined to raise reserve Regiments in the State for three years, and it is one of them that Ben is appointed." Letter incomplete and unsigned. Possibly by James M. Maitland.

GLC03523.10.042

1862

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Grier Maitland

Written on "Monday, 25th/62" from a Camp near Richmond Kentucky to his brother. Indicates that a messenger reported that Richmond had been attacked by Rebel calvary, detailing their trip down to assist the troops who were already there. Asks that his letter be addresses to "Co. G, 95th Reg. O.V.I in care of Capt. Hammock, Richmond, Kentucky."

GLC03523.10.043

26 August 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Communicates with his brother-in-law from Kingston, Champaign County. Mentions that he thinks he will receive the appointment of Major soon. Describes a visit to the doctor, detailing how the office was full of people trying to escape the draft.

GLC03523.10.044

31 August 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses the draft with his son, writing that "volunteering has about ceased I don't hear of any volunteers for the Odd Regiments." Short note at the bottom of the letter dated September 1, 1862 which gives updates on the family's health.

GLC03523.10.045

16 September 1862

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Reports to Bell, possibly his friend or girlfriend, from Camp Chase that he wanted to come down for a visit, but his buggy has been broken. Asks that she direct future letters to, "Camp Chase, Co G. 95 Reg, O.V.I. Care Capt. Hannock."

GLC03523.10.046

3 October 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast [incomplete]

Writes to his brother-in-law giving him updates on different members of the community. Reports on the whereabouts of Joseph, his son's, military regiment. Describes a battle that Joseph wrote to him about, which involved General William Nelson, writing that "the Bullets flew like hail and one of them came so close that it skinned his nose." Letter is incomplete and unsigned.

GLC03523.10.047

9 October 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elhanan M. Mast

Informs his brother-in-law that Joseph, his son, has been sick and is at home getting well. Mentions that "the boys feel a great reluctance in going to Camp Thomas to be drilled to be sent to fight the Indians. They think the U.S. Government has no control over them."

GLC03523.10.048

14 October 1862

Petty, John S., 1838-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [William] Grier [Maitland]

Letter addressed to his friend, "My Dear Grier." Talks about joining the army and now being "emphatically U.S. boys." Inquires about the state of Elhanan Mast's health. Mast might have been an uncle or a cousin. Written in pencil.

GLC03523.10.049

10 November 1862

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [James M.] Maitland

Discusses the recent elections with his cousin, writing "I gave my opinion when you said that I was not with the Democratick Party Democracy - a pure Government offered by the Servants of the People. Is there any such Party - if so I have not found it in a Search of Twenty years."

GLC03523.10.050

21 November 1862

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Maitland

Speculates to his friend, "I suppose as the 95th is one of the fighting Reg. it will go into the field in a few weeks at longest." Reports that there was "quite an exictement in camp tonight; owing to some difficulty in the first Parole Regt. They refused to stand guard & perform camp duty, & to night they collect together and burnt their Guard House." Asks that she direct her letters to "Camp Chase, Co. G. 95th Reg. O.V.I in care of Capt. Warmock."

GLC03523.10.051

30 November 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his son that James Kenton, possibly a family friend, was killed recently while chopping wood. Location inferred from content.

GLC03523.10.052

26 September 1862

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Maria Damuth]

Thanks his family for a coat they have sent him and gives details about camp life. Talks about sharing a bed with other soldiers, food at camp and various forms of entertainment - "we hav fun all the time." Describes his colonel, Charles Gill, as a very good camp leader. Anticipates that the men will have a chance to leave camp once they are "mustered into service and I expect that to be tomorrow." [Damuth was right - the 29th Wisconsin Infantry was organized on 27 September 1862, the day after this letter was written.] Mentions that he has been re-elected for an unspecified office,…

GLC03523.14.01

7 November 1862

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Damuth

Writes to let his family know that he arrived safely in Helena, Arkansas, and that the army has crossed the Mississippi River. Gives detailed description of setting up camp, pitching tents and preparing for guard duty along the river. Damuth is in command of twenty-seven men on the look out for guerrilla Rebel soldiers. Tells a story about a Black mule driver who was forced to give up his team and wagon to Damuth's colonel. Mentions that there are "20000 more [men] across the river at Helena and more coming every day." There are few other troops from Wisconsin. Rumors have been…

GLC03523.14.02

9 November 1862

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Damuth

Encloses his letter of 7 November, which he thought lost, and gives an account of the boat ride across the Mississippi River mentioned in the earlier letter. Tells stories of being on guard duty along the river. The men are nervous and there are repeated scares throughout the night - one soldier shoots at a man who runs away, and two other soldiers accidentally shoot at an ox. Mentions a foraging expedition led by their colonel from which "20 mules 8 horses 2 greys on a buggi 2 loads of corn 4 Sesech prisoners and lots of traps" were brought into camp. Damuth also goes on a foraging…

GLC03523.14.03

4 December 1862

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Tells about being on picket duty beside the Mississippi River and his job as a sergeant, keeping watch over the line. Sergeants and officers of the guard "stand twenty four hours at a time in pleasant weather," conditions which prompt the camp orderly to try standing guard - only to find himself rained on. Tells his sister that she should stay at home instead of searching for work and "by your words and deeds make home as pleasant as you can." Also reminds her to "not speak a crass word to eather Pa or Ma." Damuth makes it clear that he has no regrets about enlisting to be a soldier, for…

GLC03523.14.04

20 December 1862

Ticknor, Horace L., 1836-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from Nashville. Reports the weather is pleasant. Informs of all the stops he made on the way to Nashville. Comments he has picket duty every four days. Discusses foraging for food and cattle. Anticipates an attack soon. Expects his regiment will move to Richmond any day. Expresses disappointment at Union General Ambrose Burnside's progress. Letter has a Union emblem.

GLC03523.30.09

10 June 1863

Ticknor, Horace L., 1836-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father, mother, brother and sisters

Ticknor writes to his family from camp on Stone River, Tennessee. Reports on the successful battle of Stone River that took place on 31 December 1862. Praises Union General William S. Rosecrans. Comments he is waiting to hear good news from Union General Ulysses S. Grant and his troops in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Informs that General William Rosecrans has between 50,000 and 75,000 troops ready to move. Mentions they were ordered to put seven days rations in their knapsacks and be ready to march at a moment's notice. Says they drill a little, play ball, pitch quarters and lounge. Expresses…

GLC03523.30.10

5 November 1863

Ticknor, Horace L., 1836-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from Chattanooga. Reports the rebels are on three sides of them, and the Tennessee River is at their rear. Complains of hard times, living on one quarter rations with very little clothing. Reports very little shelling from the rebels. Says he "...wants no compromise with the rebels..." Mentions he has warm blankets and a gun that never misfires. Expresses longing for a little cider and buckwheat pancakes. States he is still confident the Union will win the war. Letter is faded and smudged.

GLC03523.30.11