February 4, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Sister

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Reports that The Burnside [General Ambrose Burnside] Expedition is "somewhere down South now." Communicates to her his opinion that "you better hunt of husband than a situation as a School Teacher." Refers to a previous camp of his as "Camp Starvation." The second half of the letter is written to his father, thanking him for looking into "Spiritous Liquers" for him. He professes that "not one cent of mine" has been used to buy any. Confesses that he has had some to drink a few times, noting that once it was because there was water…

GLC03523.08.31

29 April 1861

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from the trenches at Yorktown. Reports he has been sick for three days due to the constant rain. Expresses appreciation for her constant love in his absence. Mentions the enemy's fort at Gloucester point and constant shelling. Encloses a "specimen" of Southern money. Asks if she received the forty dollars he sent by express.

GLC03523.20.01

14 July 1861

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can carry only their blankets and three days provisions. Comments there are 70,000 union troops along the York river.

GLC03523.20.02

19 July 1861

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a battle field three miles outside Manassas Junction. Describes in detail a fierce battle that lasted five hours and resulted in 60 killed or wounded soldiers. Expects another large battle soon.

GLC03523.20.03

6 August 1862

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Expresses concern for her health. Inquires how the new baby is doing. Mentions he sent her ten dollars. States he is watching for Rebel gunboats. Expects to move on to Malvern Hill soon. Complains of the heat and mosquitoes. Refers to a talk he had with Union General George McClellan "...about the niggers that were marching for us."

GLC03523.20.04

28 September 1864

Goold, Theodore, 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abby Goold

Writes to his mother from Emory Hospital to tell her that he received her letter and is very sorry to hear that their father is sick. Gives her details about his trip to the Regular Barracks. Tells her that Miss Brown came for a visit on the second day of his absence. He is disappointed that she did not leave her address because he gets a "great deal of pleasure from her acquaintance." He reports that, "in regard to James, I have not given up yet though there is certainly not much hope of our ever seeing him again." He "had a talk with the Boys, they had not heard anything of James, they said…

GLC03523.05.23

12/1862

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife whom he refers to as his "partner in life," that he is well and has received her letter. Reports that he has been standing guard and expects to stay put for the winter. Tells her they have fixed up their winter quarters and now have a little iron stove, which "makes it comfortable these cold nights." Explains that there were not enough men in the "I" company, so all the soldiers were transferred into different companies. Asks her to make an inquiry about some folks named Amner the next time she writes. Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York.

GLC03523.11.01

12/23/1862

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Reports to his wife, "with pleasure," that he is well and hopes that she is the same. Expresses that he is "sorry that paper and time is so scarce with you up there that it takes two of you to fill a half sheet." Tells her that he is going to Georgetown tomorrow to visit some of the sick boys. Asks that when she writes to him next time that she writes a full sheet. Signs the letter off by stating, "so you se how us soldiers are useed more like beasts than men." Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York.

GLC03523.11.02

12/31/1862

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, his "companion in life" telling her about his well-being and inquiring about her. "How did you hold Christmas and what good things did you have and where do you suppose I was well I can tel you I was in georgetown visiting sick soldiers from our regement and I took dinner with them and a dinner it was to it was furnished by the citisons up north it was chickens turkeys beef ham mutton potato turnups cabage apples jellys pies cakes oranges grapes and oyster soup and I like to eat my self to death..." Tells her that he wants her to write often as it helps him much to hear…

GLC03523.11.03

02/01/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife that he "is well at present and hop I shal be til this cursed war is at a close for The soldiers have got tired of fighting and are talking raising and going home..." Reports that they still have not been paid, and that he was vaccinated yesterday for smallpox. Tells her that Mr. Mason Parker was there for a visit and he sent home a new rubber blanket and that he "wants you to get it and use it in wet weather and keep it to remember me by if I should never return..." Also asks her to "take good care of your self and children til I come home and not expose your self at the…

GLC03523.11.04

03/01/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife from Camp California, reporting that he is well and hopes she is the same. Reports that he visited the War Department in Washington. Informs her that when he visited the capital he heard a number of speeches and went to the "presedents house and saw old abe [Abraham Lincoln] and shook hands with him..." Encloses five dollars in the letter. Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York. Written at Camp California.

GLC03523.11.05

5 January 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry write to his parents from Camp Griffin. Informs them that he sent them a letter "...with my minature and a dollar in gold..." Reports he was on picket duty. States many men have shot their thumbs off.

GLC03523.07.04

January 25, 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry write to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports they will move on to Manassas, Virginia, any day carrying tents and knapsacks. States the constant rain and mud affects their ability to drill.

GLC03523.07.05

February 1, 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from Camp Griffin. Reports that he sent five dollars to her. States there is not much to do other than guard and picket duty. Comments he weighs 156 pounds and many men are sick. Explains that they won't move on to Manassas due to the mud, as "...they cannot move the cannons." Letter is on yellow paper with a patriotic emblem.

GLC03523.07.06

February 15, 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Discusses illness among men, medical care, and the quality of the bread. Mentions a visit by Union General George McClellan and his comment "...that our reg was the best looking in the Division."

GLC03523.07.07

4 March 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports there are two to three drills a day. Comments there is no chance to get lonesome with so many men around. Requests she write often and report on local news.

GLC03523.07.09

29 March 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother and brother from Fortress Monroe. Reports on many miles of marching. States they encountered rebel fire. Says that the peach trees are in bloom and the weather is hot. Comments he lost most of his belongings on a forced march. Expects to be in Richmond soon.

GLC03523.07.10

13 June 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia Henry

In a letter to his mother, Henry discusses in detail the cost of food. Reports sending money to them and complains about backpay. States they are camped on a large field with calvary and artillery within view of the rebel's picket. Mentions killed and wounded men. Also includes a note to his sister. No location is mentioned, but previous research suggested that he wrote this letter from Savages Station outside Richmond, Virginia.

GLC03523.07.11

27 July 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from U.S. General Hospital in Annapolis. Reports his wounded arm is healing. Informs of heavy losses during the battle at Savages Station, Virginia. Comments on states offering bounty for recruits and how hard it is to be a soldier. Mentions that marching and guard duty is harder than fighting.

GLC03523.07.12

9 January 1863

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a seminary. States the men are in one wing and 60 girls in another. Expresses pride at her becoming "...a school marm."

GLC03523.07.13

February 12, 1863

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Reports he was on picket duty for three days and has two drills a day. Mentions Union General Joseph Hooker is in command and they may be moving south soon. Discusses her desire to move west and advises against it. Complains about back pay. Reports the need for more drafting to replenish troops. Describes his living conditions.

GLC03523.07.14

18 March 1863

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Comments on a land purchase she is considering and offers 80 dollars. Advises her to sell the crops before moving. Offers to send more money once he gets his pay.

GLC03523.07.15

03/01/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Reports to his wife from Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Virginia. Tells her that there will be no more furloughs given for a while, but that he will come home when the war is over. Asks her to write "all the news and some of the olds for I have got behind one month..." Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York.

GLC03523.11.06

03/10/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, noting that he received her letter a few days ago, and apologizes for being too lazy to answer it until now. He includes trinkets for the children in the letter, and tells her that "I should like to send you all a kiss if I could so you must do the kising for me..." He asks her not to blame him for using some of his money, and explains in detail what rations he is using the money for, and why he needs them. Requests that when she writes she includes all the "partickelers about all the folks." Mentions someone named James, who he thinks should stay at home and take care of…

GLC03523.11.07

04/10/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife from Fairfax Seminary Hospital to let her know where he is. He reports that he could not move along with the rest of the regiment as he is "quite lame." He speculates that he will "get over it when warm weather comes" so "do not worry about me..." Letter is short as "it is dredful hard work for me to write now for my back is lame as well as hip..." Tells her that they have not been paid for five months. Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York.

GLC03523.11.08