30 September 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He bought some music for the piano and sent it to her. The men in his regiment are all good people. They don't know where they will go for the winter because there are not sufficient accomodations for them. Written at Fort Trumbull

GLC02830.09

8 October 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He asked the bandmaster to pick out some pieces of music for her. He just can't stand to be separated from her. New London is described as a pretty place. Written at Fort Trumbull

GLC02830.10

14 October 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He is annoyed that she doesn't seem to have a lot of time to write to him. Meanwhile, he is preparing to go to the South. They intend to go to Perrysville, MD. He received a letter from his brother. He wants to know why she doesn't like Dr. D. Written at Fort Trumbull

GLC02830.11

18 October 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

It's been raining a lot. He plans to send her the Philadelphia paper. Very few people are seen cultivating the soil now. Written at Fort Trumbull

GLC02830.12

29 October 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

The officer of his regiment got married. They didn't wait until after the war because she wanted ro be able to take care of him if he were wounded.

GLC02830.13

16 November 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He doesn't undertstand her silence. If she ceases to love him he will stop writing to her. He wrote to her mother the other day.

GLC02830.14

19 November 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He finally got a letter from her and is much relieved. He hadn't known what to think. He says I love you for the first time. They are camped near Perrysville where there is a strong wind breaking up the tent.

GLC02830.15

24 November 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He has just heard from McClellan who says there is a strong possibility they will be moving. He feels sorry for poor Bond, a former member of his regiment.

GLC02830.16

29 November 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

GLC02830.17

30 November 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

Mary wishes he could attend parties with her but he warns her it could be many months or even years. He is plagued by all his memories of having spent time with her. He wonders if their engagement will ever be consummated.

GLC02830.18

4 December 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He saw in the President's message that he recommends an increase in the corps of cadets. This is favored by Congress and an act has been proposed.

GLC02830.19

12 December 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

Their regiment is considered to be one of the best. No one knows whether they will stay where they are. He says she is the only person in Saint Louis he corresponds with. He asks what time she wishes the engagement to be consummated.

GLC02830.20

16 December 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He mention his friend Captain Brown and says the country is becoming like its neighbors to the East. He would be sorry if we got into trouble with Great Britain.

GLC02830.21

18 December 1861

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He is happy she gave him a locket with her picture. He assures her that she is the only person in St. Louis he talks to.

GLC02830.22

11 March 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

They struck tents the day before yesterday and are now under marching orders and are told to be ready to go at a moment's later. He says the officers are are more interested in money than they are in the union.

GLC03047.01

1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.

GLC03047.02

27 March 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.

GLC03047.03

19 April 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

He is a bit sick and complains of the food they make him eat. Port Madison has been evacuated. They drill alot, about twice a day.

GLC03047.04

26 April 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

He is happy becasuse he heas heard from home 5 times now. He got paid and he is trying to save his money so he has some tot ake home with him.

GLC03047.05

3 May 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

They will not start for home until the 10th or 15th of next month. 2 regiments of cavalry from General Grant's army came in a captured 50 prisoners. In all they ahd about 1100 prisoners. They also took African-Americans and put them right into the army

GLC03047.06

1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

A friend of his heard that his wife died.

GLC03047.07

12 May 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

A fellow soldier was buried yesterday. There might be a fight at Port Hudson. Baton Rouge is almost deserted. THere is only one brigade left.

GLC03047.08

9 September 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They marched southeast of Cinncinati. There is about 80,000 troops where they are. Tomorrow they move to another ground to drill.

GLC03054.01

17 October 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.

GLC03054.02

4 December 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

His wife has been having problems with his mother. In a day or two they will have to move. He will try to get a furlough after six.

GLC03054.03