28 August 1864

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes he was wounded and taken prisoner on 8 May at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Says he was shot in the left knee, but the bone was not hit. He was sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, and escaped on the first of July, but was soon recaptured and sent to Macon, Georgia. He was then transported to a jail in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was offered parole and removed to the Roper Hospital. He is in good health, and states, "no bad effects resulted from my wound."

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25 September 1863

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Starvation near Harrisburg. Describes his difficult journey back to camp with other men from the Broad & Cherry Hospital. Says on arrival at the camp, the men finally received some food and new clothing.

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8 October 1863

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes to Ogden a second time because he did not receive a reply after his first letter. Reports that the Carlisle Barracks, which had been destroyed by the Rebels, are being rebuilt. Describes the destruction done to Carlisle's railroad and nearby buildings. Says Ford's regiment has received new tents and is encamped near "the City." He is now the acting orderly for the Provost Marshal. Written on "Head Quarters Provost Marshal..." stationery. Includes an "OFFICIAL" envelope with the "Head Quarters Provost Marshal..." name and address printed on it.

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January 17, 1864

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Informs Ogden he has been sick for about a week with rheumatism. Reminisces fondly about the Christmas celebration at the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Says the weather has been severe and cold, the duty very hard at the headquarters for the volunteers, and that he is on duty every other day. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

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8 November 1865

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Notes his company has changed its name to Company D, 16th Regiment. Says he is presently on duty in Chambersburg, where he is being quartered in comfortable barracks. Notes eighteen Rebels were brought in, but are going to be sent to Fort Delaware. Some of the men were thought to be spies, and were sent to jail. Requests that Ogden send him a couple of undershirts, in the care of the bearer of this letter, as his were stolen from his knapsack. Written on "Head Quarters Provost Marshal..." stationery.

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23 June 1862

Friday, Henry, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Chickahominy Swamp. Writes he is presently "sick in the Hospital." Thanks Ogden for the information she sent him concerning his brother, Soloman, and hopes to find him in good condition. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

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8 March 1863

Gammon, James T., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for sending him the money that he requested. Describes his journey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Concord, (possibly New Hampshire or Massachusetts). States his regiment is presently stationed in different parts of the state, and his company is at Fort Constitution. Notes he has fifteen days of furlough and received four months pay. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

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6 June 1862

Gibbons, James, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes his health has not improved since he left the hospital. Says his left arm is powerless, but he hopes to regain its strength soon. He will be writing to the other ladies of the Broad and Cherry Hospital when he gets the chance. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

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12 November 1861

Gordon, H.L., fl. 1861

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [A soldier's poem]

Writes from Camp Stone. Includes a poem entitled, "Lines on the death of my friend Louis Mitchell of Co. I 1st Regt Minnesota Vols: who was killed in a skirmish on the Virginia side of the Potomac. Oct. 21st 1861." Gordon's friend, Lewis Mitchell, was the only man killed in this battle. Describes his friend's death in detail in the poem, and states that he died an honorable death for the love of his country.

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February 23, 1863

Gregory, Calvin, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Describes his long and difficult journey home. He informs Ogden that they had a very cold snowstorm on the first of the month. He attended the funeral of a man from his company. He has seen Mr. England, from whom he learned that his descriptive list had been sent to Philadelphia two weeks before his return home. Asks Ogden to send him the list, because he might need it before he is allowed to work. Includes short note from Elizabeth Gregory to Mrs. Ogden on the fourth page. Elizabeth thanks Ogden for the kindness shown her husband and asks God to bless her. In a postscript, she asks Ogden…

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7 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Miller reports, "...the fleet footed Rebels have Run again from york town, and i feel very sorry for it But i suppose it is all for the best..." Notes that his company's picket line runs through a "significant farm, owned by a family of the F.F.V. or first families of Virginia..."

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16 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Gives her advice as to how to get rid of her "sick headache." Comments on the weather and an upcoming inspection.

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21 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Boasts that his regiment took the first honour in a recent inspection. Predicts his regiment will soon march toward Richmond, Virginia.

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24 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife. Reports that on 23 May, the soldiers were reviewed by President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, Governor Andrew G. Curtin, and General Irvin McDowell. Continues writing 25 May.

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9 March 1864

Gray, W.H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Describes a difficult march and his new position as Provost Guard. Writes he fears that he will never see his family again, and states that he considers the hospital at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania his second home. Apologizes for his sloppy handwriting, but explains that he is writing the letter on his knee.

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22 July 1863

Hastings, R.D., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Convalescent near Alexandria. Reports that he saw the Medical Director in Washington, D. C. and will probably obtain his discharge. Says he received his pay from Turners Lane and went to Ogden's home to visit, but she was out of town. Notes he used all of his money and is unable to pay her back. Informs her that he has good living quarters at present. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

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4 June 1864

Hatim, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Martinsdale Barracks. Informs Ogden that he would have come down to visit her before he left, but lacked the time. Says he is stationed in barracks opposite the City Circle. Believes that he has "a splendid Col." Recounts meetings with various acquaintances. Says he would be glad to see any of Ogden's friends who want to come for a visit while in the city. He knows that she is busy, but asks that she please think about him. States he found out from Mrs. Reeves that the Hospital is being opened again. Thanks Ogden and tells her that the women's work is necessary.

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18 November 1862

Hesner, D.S., 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Convalescent. Describes his journey from the hospital to the camp, mentioning his stop in Washington and his boat trip to Alexandria. Notes he had some difficulty locating the camp. Describes his living situation in the camp, which is comfortable. However, medical accommodations are lacking, and the men have to take care of themselves. Says if necessary, they can purchase a ticket at headquarters and get a prescription for medicine. Many of the men are ill, and he believes they should be in hospitals. States between fifty and seventy-five discharges are issued each day,…

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February 22, 1865

Keyes, John H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that the soldiers are celebrating Washington's Birthday with continual cannon fire. Says he just received news that Charleston, South Carolina is "in the possession of our [Union] forces." Sherman is marching for North Carolina and several of the Rebels are "deserting very fast." Tells Ogden that he saw William Boles, a soldier with whom he stood guard as a member of the Oneida Cavalry, at General Ulysses Grant's Headquarters. Thanks Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Perot and gives his regards to "all enquiring." Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

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18 April 1865

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes from Camp Stoneman. Thanks Ogden for agreeing to hold his money for him while he completes his military service. Says he mentions that Ogden suggested putting the money into Government Bonds, and instructs her to do whatever she sees fit. He will be going to Washington to receive five hundred dollars for his service, which he will express to her. Tells Ogden to send the money to his father if he does not survive the war. Mentions his sadness over the death of President Abraham Lincoln, as well as the falling of Mobile, Alabama.

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30 March 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at camp near Alexandria, Virginia, to his wife. Notes that General [George] McCall complained about the conditions in which the reserves under his command were serving (standing picket in the mud). Predicts he will not be sent further south.

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30 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife: "every thing is quiet here But a good deal of escitement [sic] about the recent defeat of Genl Banks [struck: defeat] in the [Shenandoah] valley and i have no doubt the excitement was not small in Gettysburg it was Rather a sad affair, who is the fault of it we have not Been able to learn yet, But a great many of the men here Blames Genl Mcdowell whether it is him or not i am unable to say, But one thing i can say [2] the feeling is any thing But good Between him and the Reserve Corps." Praises General John F. Reynolds. Writes, "i do not think dear Lile that the…

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1 June 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Mentions that his regiment changed position and expresses confidence in General John F. Reynolds. Describes marching through the city [Fredericksburg]. Discusses the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, mentioning Generals Stonewall Jackson, Nathaniel P. Banks, Edward Ord, and [James] Shields.

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6 June 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller replies to a letter from his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates. Requests a plait of her hair.

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11 June 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes near White House, Virginia, to his wife. Describes his journey from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Heard that his division will travel toward Richmond to join General George McClellan.

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