January 25, 1864

Potter, A. K., fl. 1864

Document

Title: A. K. Potter to John N. Worcester

Sends apologies for not being able to attend the funeral of Worcester's son John due to ill health.

GLC03974.33

1861-1863

Document

Title: [Virginia Song]

Song about hatred for the Union, pride in the decision to fight, and a refusal to be reconstructed.

GLC03974.34

25 March 1862

Document

Title: [Instructions for Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty]

Instructions and training issued by the War Department.

GLC03974.35

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Charles H. Worcester]

GLC03974.36

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a union soldier]

Probably a picture of either John or Charles H. Worcester.

GLC03974.37

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of John H. Worcester]

GLC03974.38

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: Mr Day, Minister at Hollis, New Hampshire

GLC03974.39

1861-1863

Map

Title: Map of St. Augustine Harbor and Port

Map of St. Augustine Harbor and Port. San Sebastian River, North River, Matanzas River are pictured. Labels written in blue pen. Lighthouse Anastasia is labeled and drawn. Writing on verso specifies title of map.

GLC03974.40

1 April 1917

Worcester, Charles H., fl. 1863-1917

Document

Title: [Typed reminiscence of the death of John H. Worcester by his brother Charles]

Account of how Charles remembers his brother's death and the aftermatch of the incident.

GLC03974.41

25 July 1858

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to "Father"

One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other family members. Part of letter torn.

GLC07713.02.01

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

GLC07713.02.03

8 September 1883

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.

One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.

GLC07713.02.04

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Wm. W. Belknap

One engraving entitled "Wm. W. Belknap" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of William Worth Belknap. Engraver unknown

GLC08878.0228

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: B. H. Bristow

One engraving entititled "B. H. Bristow" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Benjamin Helm Bristow. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0234

1916

Hornby and Freiberg (photographers), fl. 1861-1925

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Horatio Loomis Wait Will be Buried Today"

One newspaper clipping dated 1916 entitled, "Horatio Loomis Wait Will be Buried Today." Item consists of his obituary, listing his accomplishments in the Navy as well as the dean of the Chicago Law School.

GLC08284.002

1916

Hornby and Freiberg (photographers), fl. 1861-1925

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of the gravestone of the Wait Family]

One undated photograph of the Wait Family gravestone. Text on gravestone details dated that the stone was erected and lettering in Latin.

GLC08284.003

20 May 1865

Thompson, S., fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: [Oath and parole of J. S. James]

Certifies that James, age 39, a farmer in Gloucester County, Virginia, "has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required by General Orders, Nos. 31 and 49, Current Series, for a Loyal Citizen of the United States, residing in a State ever in rebellion, or who has sympathized with the Seceding States." Signed as Captain and Provost Marshal.

GLC03988.02

26 August 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

The Union has captured Chattanooga and he heard that Charleston was taken. Their picket line is near the river and the Confederates are on the other side. The Confederates know "more about retreat than anything else." There are rumors that the regiment will go home to control Copperheads.

GLC02739.066

31 August 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy Ellen Jones

Jones, a Civil War soldier, replies to a letter from his wife. Expresses joy that Nancy spends time with Brother Millis, possibly a pastor. Traveled the previous day from Bellefont to Stevenson, Alabama. States that divisions led by Generals [Jefferson C.] Davis and [Philip] Sheridan crossed the Tennessee River the previous day. Informs Nancy that corps led by Generals Alexander M. McCook and Thomas L. Crittenden will cross, or have already crossed the Tennessee between Stevenson and Chattanooga, Tennessee. States "the rebs is stil retreating and falling back to atlanta gorga ... "…

GLC02739.067

3 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

He expects to move to Georgia and fight Bragg. He will look for her cousin in the army.

GLC02739.068

6 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

They are camped between the Sandy and Lookout mountains. The men "almost melt in the day time and freeze stiff at night." He dreamt that they took all of Bragg's men prisoner. Includes note to Phebe Jane Jones.

GLC02739.069

15-23 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

Expectations of battle; taking Chattanooga with the loss of only one man; close proximity to the Confederates; wounding of Cornelius Hanvy. .

GLC02739.070

21 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Jones

5,000 troops marched with six pieces of cannon to find the Confederates. He tries to convey what it is like to be in a soldiers' camp; "I could lay down in sight of the rebels and go to sleep without any feer." Their course is towards Mumfordsville.

GLC02739.071

24 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

They defeated Bragg, Johnson, and the Richmond army even though they were outnumbered five to one. They fell back here to fortify as the Confederates are planning to attack. He calls Stones River a skirmish in comparison with this battle. He has seen nine total days of hard battle in the war: six at Stones River, one at Liberty Gap, and two here in the Battle of Chickamauga.

GLC02739.072

29 September 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

The fighting has subsided but they are often shot at on picket. He "would not give what I have lernt and seen since I have bin in the armey for ten thousand dollars."

GLC02739.073