21 July 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Written from camp near Marietta. He did not like the letter that Mary sent him. It was too short. Mentions the other letters he received. His "chief employment." The adventures of a man from his Company. He believes [General William T.] Sherman will be advancing toward Atlanta, Georgia.

GLC05981.48

29 July 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Written at Roswell's Factories. Discusses the mail, the citizens of Roswell, and writes about all the people [General William T.] Sherman captured.

GLC05981.49

23 July 1861

May, Charles S., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Re: Writes of the (First) Battle of Bull Run, blaming the Northern defeat on "Imbecile Commanders", sends news of Frank (who escaped) and Dwight (who "stood it well").

GLC06167.01

1864/1/8

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: father.

The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."

GLC06268.04

January 28, 1864

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.

GLC06268.05

1864/2/7

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

1864/3/20

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Explains what happened while he stood on picket.

GLC06268.07

1864/3/25

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F. W. Stuart.

His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.

GLC06268.08

1864/4/9

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.

Asks the church for their prayers.

GLC06268.09

April 21, 1864

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.

GLC06268.10

1864/5/11

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

GLC06268.11

1864/6/12

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC06268.12

1864/6/21

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.

GLC06268.13

1864/8/16

Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

1864/8/18

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital. Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15

1864/11/6

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.

GLC06268.16

1864/11/19

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his wife]

Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.

GLC06268.17

1865/1/19

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his father.

He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.

GLC06268.18

1865/5/20

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.

GLC06268.19

1868/6/21

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his brother.

Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.

GLC06268.20

1869/3/7

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his brother.

Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.

GLC06268.21

April 9, 1869

Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: James Stuart.

Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.

GLC06268.22

1862/1/31

Wensel, Kessiah, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

February 5, 1821

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a land deal, informing Hobart that the sale's entry will be made in the name of Elizabeth Valcan, Priscilla Fillmore, and Jane Fillmore. Suggests that the sale should be "320 acres, that is two quarter sections of 160 acres each." Mentions the death of John Turner and Judge Thomas. Notes that he has no news from his eastern friends, but that may be because they are inattentive in sending it.

GLC06313.04.106

February 5, 1821

Eells, Robert, 1767-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that Oliver Winslow has requested a favour from Hobart concerning his pension, possibly a Revolutionary War pension.

GLC06313.04.107