circa 1861

Various

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Title: [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC01867

February 18, 1864

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louisa B. Terry

Relays to his sister "Lou," that he is not fond of writing letters and that he makes them all "as short as possible. In fact we have no news that the world does not know and it is wasting both time and labor writing a whole rigamarole of nonsense." Reports that he thinks there will be a draft in Philadelphia. Writes "but as far as I'm concerned I do not care how often they draft in the City for I would like to see some the pretty boys there drafted for three years or sooner Kill." Discusses not having enough shirts to wear, stating about the two shirts that he does have, "I manage to stick to…

GLC03523.08.92

February 10, 1860

Cherry, Anna Kate, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Writes to her cousin, "I am going to write to an unknown cousin... but hope that we may have the pleasure soon of forming an acquaintance. Notes that if he came to cousin Joseph Irving's school for a visit that he would not recognize her. Confides in him that she weighs 173 pounds. Asks that he come for a visit. Adds, "Do you feel like marching down there and whipping some of those Southerners? I am looking every day to hear that war has commenced and I fear if it does that there will be blood shed for some time."

GLC03523.10.025

19 [September] 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister]

Writes that the rainy weather prohibits soldiers from drilling. Mentions that he visited the Christian Commission and got three or four papers (newspapers or writing paper; the duties of the Commission's delegates required them to provide reading material and writing material to the soldiers). Remarks that the Commission is very willing to give and are indeed "the soldier's friend". Wheeler is happy to hear that his nephew Welly (Wellington Spohn) has not forgotten him and promises to teach his nephew how to handle a rifle and turn him into a military man.

GLC07460.049

February 19, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister from Camp Pierpont, informing her that Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, and Roanoke Island have been captured. Also mentions "the taking of Winchester and Savannah. The evacuation of Springfield and Bowling Green." Speaks of Confederate General Henry Alexander Wise's "escape." Convey's his admiration for Union General George McClellan's military planning and states "another month goes by this vile monster of Rebellion will be crushed to rise no more. And then with that pride we shall stand forth as a nation." Comments that "their no use of having a President if he dont do a…

GLC03523.08.33

February 9, 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Refers to some fighting and the fact their lines are very weak. Discusses a delay in his pay. Comments on the cold, rainy weather. Letter has the logo of the "U.S. Christian Commission," which was a women's organization formed in 1861 to distribute Bibles, goods and supplies to the Union army.

GLC03523.07.22

February 19, 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Brandy Station, Virginia. Discusses how they should pay for the land purchase. States he will send them seventy-five dollars on 1 May 1864. Reports there are 23 new recruits for the company and 250 for the regiment.

GLC03523.07.23

February 18, 1863

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

Damuth and another soldier have been caring for Jesse, who is ill. Many of the men in the regiment are in the hospital. Many soldiers are eager to get discharges and complain about their lack of importance in the war. Discusses hierarchy of officers.

GLC03523.14.13

February 10, 1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friends

Mentions Angeline, Adeline's sister who died.

GLC02744.370

February 9, 1862

Miller, D., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sammy

on picket. tells the story of another night on picket when he heard some men coimng toward him. he shot and missed them all. writes that he likes soldiering and would rather be there than at home.

GLC08413.37

February 17, 1878

Beale, James, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maj. Geo. Hooker

remains skeptical of Batchelder's remarks. believe Gen. Reynolds was at Gettysburg before 10 am and after as the maps shows. does not believe the 11th Corps reached the town as early as he said they did.

GLC09171.1

February 20, 1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

sorry to hear that his mother is sick. treasures her letters. tells the children to be good.

GLC09315.30

February 28, 1864

Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

is sending her seven dollars. will also send the kids a quarter each. glad to hear that she has friends in town. that way she doesn't fret over him so much.

GLC09315.31

February 27, 1862

Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie

explains that he doesn't always have time to write and his letters may not be that interesting. he expects his first fight to be in Norfolk and says they may not be home for three years. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC09354.02

February 10, 1863

Duchachel, H.W., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Gives Thomas permission to leave the hospital until 9pm

From the Seminary Hospita;. The assistant surgeon grants permission.

GLC02744.277

February 20, 1898

Envelope

Title: for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Includes birth and death dates for her and her husband as well as the date they got married.

GLC02744.350

February 9, 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

endured a dangerous ice crossing. in order to get everyone acorss they used a skiff. on the other side he met his aunt and uncle. currently in Des Moines, which he describes as "quite a town."

GLC08311.03

February 8, 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

explains that he doesn't always have something to write about which explains why she doesn't get a letter at every mail. it began to snow yesterday. General Crook is out sledding with some woman. he is a bachelor.

GLC08311.12

February 8, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

Kniffin wants to know how they will share the cost of a new plow. He also spoke about the wagon that needs to be fixed. They are having a problem with a Tom Smith who has fixed his damm up so as to overplow.

GLC06588.312

February 9, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The army of the Potomac has been divided so they will probably stay for some time. Tomorrow they have to go out on picket. He has a heavy cold but the paymaster has been there.

GLC06588.314

February 10, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She is grateful they have enjoyed good health for so long. She heard that Pete Geroys got his discharge papers. Kniffin has got the bark all out of the woods and loaded to the tannery.

GLC06588.315

February 18, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She got in a terrible fight with Kniffin who told her to act like a decent woman. He thought she told someone that he owed too much and was not to be trusted when she actually tried to convince the man he only owed 3 or 4 dollars.

GLC06588.321

February 18, 1863

Hill, E., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

A letter from his brother. He talks about shelling corn and school which he feels has done him a great deal of good.

GLC06588.322

February 19, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She doesn't believe there is much danger of Kniffin leaving right away because he has talked about his tasks such as putting shoes on the oxen and so forth.

GLC06588.324

February 20, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She thanks him for the beautiful picture. Wilber has gone to Newburgh and her father went to the sheldrake to see the horse race.

GLC06588.328