February 8, 1865

Pratt, Oliver D., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Camp, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry. "Saturday is my birth day 27 years old."

GLC01003.03.08

March 16, 1865

Pratt, Oliver D., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Garry

Letter written from Camp, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry.

GLC01003.03.09

1861-1865

Pratt, Oliver D., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert S. Pratt

Short note written to his brother, Albert.

GLC01003.03.10

1861-1865

Pratt, Oliver D., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert S. Pratt

Short note written to his brother, Albert.

GLC01003.03.11

circa May 1861

Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Describes the capture of a steam gun. "... we disembarked and took possession of the renowned Steam gun and four mules which was on its way to harpers ferry to the sesesion [sic] army there ... it is quite a curious machine and if it does what its inventor claims for it tis a murderous weapon throwing three hundred balls pr minute and if such is the case it is better in our hands than that of an enemy." Mentions acting as an orderly for General Benjamin Franklin Butler and delivering dispatches around the city of Baltimore. Had dinner at the Gilmour [Gilmore] House with the General.…

GLC01898.01

15 June 1861

Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Mentions he might be going down to Fort Monroe. "...the boys are in high spirtis at the Idea of going into active service and having an opportunity of making a mark for the sake of old Massachusetts." Speaks of his loyalty to the Boston Light Artillery and to the call of duty. Written from Relay Camp, near Baltimore, Maryland.

GLC01898.02

26 June 1861

Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Believes there will be a fight soon in Baltimore as it is "a hot Bed of secession."

GLC01898.03

15 July 1861

Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Speaks critically of "our renowned surgeon Dr. Ordway."

GLC01898.04

27 October 1861

Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Mentions being reviewed by General George McClellan and calls him "a fine looking man." The whole division was under the command of General Fitz-John Porter. States McClellan would have had the enemy trapped at Munson's Hill but for a traitor in the war department that supplied the rebels with information.

GLC01898.05

14 November 1861

Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Mentions that a review by General George McClellan is planned for the next day. Includes a "List of wants of a poor devil in the Army" on a separate sheet of paper.

GLC01898.06

May 15, 1864

Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his Parents

GLC00653.21.06

June 29, 1864

Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his Parents

GLC00653.21.07

October 12, 1864

Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his Parents

Written from "Poplars Grove Church," Virginia. With a sketched map of entrenchments before Petersburg.

GLC00653.21.08

23 October 1862

Irwin, Richard B., 1839-1892

Printed document

Title: [Circular regarding morning reports]

Written from Headquarters, Defences of Washington. Issued by command of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks.

GLC00919.25.03

October 31, 1864

Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his Parents

Letter written from "Poplars Grove Church," Virginia.

GLC00653.21.09

circa 1862-1864

Spencer, George A., fl. 1862-1864

Manuscript document signed

Title: Ellsworth Avengers

Song entitled "Ellsworth Avengers."

GLC00653.21.10

June 2, 1865

Clapp, Channing, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Permission for Elias W. Beach to visit Mount Vernon

Letter written from Head Quarters, Engineer Brigade, near Fort Berry. Clapp, assistant adjutant general, gives Beach a one day pass by command of General Henry W. Benham to visit Mount Vernon.

GLC00919.25.02

1861-1865

Autograph document

Title: [Plan of a military headquarters or camp]

Hand drawn plan noting the position of captains, surgeons, colonels, chaplains, and cooks.

GLC00919.25.04

1861-1865

Pettis, William H., fl. 1860

Signature

Title: [Autograph of Pettis, Colonel of the 50th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Commander of the Engineer Depot]

GLC00919.25.06

April 15, 1862

Ollie, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friends and family

Letter written on Head Quarters Engineer Brigade letterhead. "It is raining which has prevented the moving of the army of the Potomac..."

GLC00919.25.15

March 22, 1863

Beach, Elias William, 1841-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written near Fredericksburg. "My love for my country is as strong and ardent to day as it was the day I signed my enlistment papers and so long as there is breath in me I will be true to my country..." Discusses the future of their family farm, does not want to return to work on the farm, and hopes his mother and father will hire someone to do the heavy work. "Nothing new has transpired since I wrote last except the departure of Gen Woodburg and the arrival of our new Gen. Gen. Benham, who took command of the brigade yesterday..."

GLC00919.25.17

1861-1865

Pratt, Albert S.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Garry

Consists of a half page from Albert to Garry. "...I am very thankful for your proffered kindness in commissioning me Col. of the 4th Unattached Co. of [M.V.M.] of 'Chelsea City Guards' and I hope to be able to do you a like, or equally acceptable favor if the 'Skedadlers' chance to run this way..."

GLC01003.03.12

September 16, 1861

Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Patriotic letterhead.

GLC01013.01

September 29, 1861

Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

GLC01013.02

October 13, 1861

Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

GLC01013.03