February 26, 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Sherman has been making another successful march in the South. tells her he has been in California since he last wrote. describes the town he is currently in.

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18 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

General Grant is in the area. has a paper giving a full account of Sheridan's actions but has no way to send it right now. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell

GLC08311.36

20 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.

GLC08311.37

27 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.

GLC08311.38

31 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

had to sleep under a canvas instead of a tent one night. General Sheridan is operating with them with 25,000 cavalry. saw a black band that he enjoyed. the battle continues.

GLC08311.39

16 April 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

GLC08311.40

23 April 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

writes that it will be quite a while before they are discharged. describes the land and the weather. lists how many wagons and ambulances they have.

GLC08311.41

17 May 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

2 miles from Alexandria. describes the terrain. when they marched on Richmond, heard a citizen of Richmond say, "the whole North must be here..." Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.42

1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annis, Lida and Johnny

asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.

GLC08311.43

21 May 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.44

1 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

discusses the possibility of moving, possibly out West when he is discharged. Written in a camp near Alexandria

GLC08311.45

4 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near Alexandria

GLC08311.46

11 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

describes the decisions of Captains and Generals in his brigade. would like to go to Mount Vernon. saw a farm he is thinking of purchasing. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.47

21 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria

GLC08311.48

30 June 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

is not sure he can get back in town as soon he expected because they are waiting for the Captain to get back.

GLC08311.49

8 July 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

writes that it won't be less than 2 weeks or possibly longer before he comes home. expects the captain to be dismissed when the troops are mustered out.

GLC08311.50

16 September 1862

Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.

GLC07205.003

1861

Sketch

Title: The Seventh Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., Leaving New York, April 19th, 1861, For the Defense of Washington

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

GLC09118.50

25 December 1862

Ives, J.P., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Capt. Majaw

He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.

GLC07205.001

25 June 1862

Beall, R.S., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Hillhouse

He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.

GLC07205.004

7 June 1861

Irish, C.B., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Mauram

He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.

GLC07205.005

February 22, 1861

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,

GLC07705.405

2 May 1861

Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.

GLC07705.406

9 September 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side

GLC07705.407

January 15, 1861

Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.

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