21 October 1864

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [muster and descriptive roll]

Includes the names of various members of Companies "I" and "D," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.472

March 1865

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Includes the names of various members of Company "I" Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers and a witness

GLC02750.473

April 1865

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Includes the names of various members of Company "I" Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers and a witness

GLC02750.474

February 27, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "first rate," and leg is well. Weather is nice right now, and hopes this letter finds her well. Sent her two letters, each with $20 in them. Will send some more money by express soon. Does not need more than $5, and if he does, he will ask for some from her. Would have sent all the money by express, but did not learn until today that he could send any of it by express. Is now acting as commissary sergeant. Has to go to the brigade headquarters and draw rations for the company, then has to cook them. "Keeps me very busy." Received a letter from her this morning. Every day rebels…

GLC09273.30

February 18, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Is very healthy; hopes the same is true at home. Fayette and Joseph are healthy. John is still at the hospital, but they have heard from him. He does not have consumption (tuberculosis). "Joseph thought his breach was going to clear him from duty, [but] the doctor told him that he was fit for duty." Had seen the breach, and agreed with the doctor that it would not become a problem. Tells her that what he writes to her about cannot be repeated. Thought about asking for a discharge when his leg was at its worse, but did not receive one when the leg recovered. Does not want a furlough as long as…

GLC09273.27

February 7, 1862

Cincinnati Gazette

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Detailed report of Union Victory at Fort Henry, Tenn.]

Detailed report of Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Includes three clippings: "Union Flag Planted on Tennsesse Soil;" "Rebel Scouts Captured-Occupation at Romeny;" and "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Rebel Refugees from Fort Henry-The Rebel Troops Reported to be for the Union."

GLC07687.182

February 7, 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has had worse treatment since being paroled and will not be doing guard duty while he is on parole. Comments that if the fighting were left to the officers, there would be another Bull Run. Plans to visit home if he gets paid soon. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

GLC06728.037

February 28, 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother and sister

Writes that he is having trouble with his lungs but is in comfortable winter quarters. Believes that contrary to newspaper reports, Longstreet's forces will attack in Georgia not Knoxville. Akins his like of soldiering to a cat's love for hot soap and writes that the rebel forces shoot carelessly. Names the battles he's participated which include Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stone River, and Mission Ridge. Gives an account of men in his company that were killed or wounded in Stone River, Chickamauga, and Mission Ridge. Tells his siblings that he will teach them how to make a soldier's holiday…

GLC06728.065

February 10, 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.012

February 28, 1863

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.015

February 8, 1862

Van Nuys, G.L., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Discusses the school in Hopewell, and whether or not it will be able to continue: "Mr. Shaw's pecuniary circumstances are such that it is doubtful." Mentions the meeting ofa philosophical society, and the formation of the Young Ladies Liceum [sic] of Hopewell Academy. Also describes a letter from another soldier that states, "[I]f the girls here will only give us some assurance that they will not marry until we get back then we will rest satisfied."

GLC07687.148

February 10, 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.070

February 28, 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.073

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

February 19, 1866

Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892

Document signed

Title: [Commission of James S. Brisbin]

One commission dated February 19, 1866 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as lieutenant colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Thomas T. Eckert, Acting Assistant Secretary of War and C.W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General Volunteers.

GLC09831.05

19 May 1864

Wadhouse, Edgar P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.

GLC03523.09.11

20 May 1864

Fish, M.E., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.

GLC03523.09.12

20 May 1864

Cady, Lucy, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.

GLC03523.09.13

20 May 1864

Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells her that he is buried in the wilderness.

GLC03523.09.14

20 May 1864

Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.

GLC03523.09.15

21 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.

GLC03523.09.16

5 June 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.

GLC03523.09.17

6 June 1864

Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.

GLC03523.09.18

6 June 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.

GLC03523.09.19

7 June 1864

Grace, James, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.

GLC03523.09.20