1860-1865 circa

Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Sketches From My Diary The Hospital Transport Service In The Civil War

There are 21 chapters of this manuscript.

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1860-1865 circa

Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904

Painting

Title: Watercolor of Medical Ship The Connecticut

GLC08362.02

1882-1886 circa

Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904

Diary

Title: [Medical Journal of Simon Mower Whistler]

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February 7, 1865

Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Brother

Bradbury expresses his hope for speedy peace, while noting the regiment's ongoing fortification efforts.

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February 19, 1863

Vanscoyoc, J.W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Sister

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February 17, 1863

Vanscoyoc, J.W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Sister

Written in a camp near Mursfreesboro, Tennessee

GLC03523.51.05

February 8, 1863

Personius, Charles William, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

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February 19, 1864

Miller, Lile, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Michael Miller

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February 29, 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Son (Michael Miller)

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circa 1865

Baxter, William, fl. 1865

Poem

Title: The Refugee

One poem entitle The Refugee sent by Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.

GLC03523.29.096.02

January 21, 1863

Poem

Title: Wilt Thou Forget

One poem clipped from a newspaper sent by James A. Morrison to his wife dated January 21, 1863. The poem is entitled "Wilt Thou Forget."

GLC03523.41.037.02

10 December 1862

Hutchinson, Uretta D., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wallace Mitchell

One letter addressed to Wallace Mitchell from Uretta D. Hutchinson dated December 10, 1862. Pertains to working as a governess and updates of the family. She describes her pay and the children, and mentions how Thanksgiving was celebrated.

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5 June 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 5, 1861. Pertains to parade march and other camp recreation. Describes 21 companies that took part in an eight mile parade march through the town in the pouring rain. He writes that they dance and fiddle to "knockdowns and knifing." Written at Camp Wilkins

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6 October 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 6, 1863. Pertains to others being sick in the camps. The ague has been about again this autumn and some of the soldiers have fallen sick. He has received new clothes and boots, which he is very pleased with.

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3 July 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of Spotsylvania County for taxes owed for owning enslaved people. Written at Camp Wright.

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10 July 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 10, 1861. Pertains to payment owed for their services. The order for them to return home has been countermanded and he does not know when he will be able to leave. It is possible that they will be mustered into the U.S. service. Includes an illustration of a soldier washing his clothes. Written at Camp Wright.

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11 October 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated October 11, 1863. Pertains to Pennsylvania State Elections and his opinion on the candidates Andrew Gregg Curtin and George Washington Woodward. He supports Curtin as the Woodward speakers "talked compromise". He is taking over the duties of three men who have returned home to vote.

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8 December 1862

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 8, 1862. Pertains to conditions in the camp and health of the horses. The horses are faring badly and many are ill. They have been doing some drilling on horseback. Ink is faded. Written at Camp Casey

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17 June 1861

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitcehll.

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 17, 1861. Pertains to low morale of the soldiers in the encampment. He reports that they are not wanted in either the U.S. service or the state service as they have enough men, so they will either be honorably discharged or forced to remain in camp with nothing to do until their time is up. Written at Camp Wright.

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13 June 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Mitchell

One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 13, 1863. Pertains to life in the cavalry regiment. He suspects her last letter must have been lost when the Rebel Army captured their mail a few weeks ago. He reports that they have no saddles yet but his horse, Rock, is doing well.

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February 1, 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell [fragmented letter]

Fragment of a letter, dated June (no year. He tells George that they are not moving, but have been assured that they will be the first regiment to be called up next. Date gathered from text written on envelope. Written at Camp Wilkins

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February 1, 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. Mitchell

One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated February 1, 1863. Pertains to the new camp he is stationed in and a shed he has built. With a decorative, patriotic envelope. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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1863-1865

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchwll dated Camp Curtin, September 30. The front page of the letter is a printed song, "The Union Soldiers' Song." Letter pertains to conditions of the camp and health of the soldiers. He describes an accident where a man smashed his hand in or about the cars and the surgeon had to remove a finger.

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16 December 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 16, 1863. Pertains to his health a skirmish with Hampton's mounted infrantry. Relays that he has had a bad toothache and wanted the surgeon to remove a tooth, but he said it would do no good. They had a tough battle with Hampton's mounted infantry and are currently living in the field with no preparations for winter quarters. Also included is a newspaper article on the Army of the Potomac dated December 2, 1863.

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29 September 1863

Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Floretia Mitchell

One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated September 29, 1863. Pertains to his health and buying her jewelry. He describes what he has eaten recently, and reports that 140 subs were sent to the front yesterday.

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