1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: Cartes de visite of the 8th Michigan Cavalry

GLC06272

1864/02/08

Header Record

Title: Officers of the 20th U.S. Colored troops with autographs

Some have canceled tax stamps on verso.

GLC06358

1862/01/04

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He is boarding with "widows" whose husbands are in the Confederate army. He also discusses the plight of pickets and guards, and a much awaited pay.

GLC04197.10

1862/01/21

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He believes he is entitled to be major because he has the oldest commission in the regiment. Also discusses the weather. [Continued 1/22/1862] Mentions Union General Lander.

GLC04197.13

1862/01/28

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

George has been sent home to recruit and may come to visit her. General Lander wants to open up the railroad into Harpers Ferry and this may mean a battle near Winchester. Mentions the victory of General Thomas at Summerset, Kentucky and notes that the 10th Indiana bore the brunt of the battle. "[T]he Hoosiers are getting quite an envious Reputation in the army, even among Regulars, the fact is, they have to much Reputation now, for there own good. So much fame as fighting men, only Serves to put them in the greater danger."

GLC04197.14

1862/02/02

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Discusses miserably wet weather and deep mud. He believes "Providence" brought the bad weather to keep them from being slaughtered in battle. He criticizes Washington for the slow conduct of the war and believes that newspapers are making up battles "only to create a sensation in the land." General Reynolds resignation has not been accepted.

GLC04197.16

1862/02/22

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

They fired two 34 gun salutes in honor of General Washington's Birthday. Discusses Union victories and his hopes that the Confederates will evacuate the area along the Potomac. He has not been paid since his "return."

GLC04197.20

1862/03/03

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

General Lander's sudden illness and death from "inflammation of the Brain" delayed the regiment's marching orders. He offers a lengthy description of the funeral procession that escorted Lander' coffin to a train bound for Washington and adds his opinion of the man: "Our poor deceased Gen. . . . was not much liked by [struck: the] either the officers or men under [inserted: his] command. There can be no doubt that he was a true, patriotic, man, and a good officer in the Regular army. But I must say, & truth compells it, that he was a desperately profane, wicked man, arbitrary, and…

GLC04197.22

1862/03/08

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He toured the estate of the ex-Senator and ex-minister to Spain, C. J. Falkner. Falkner himself fled from the approaching Federal army. He finally received a letter from home and was alarmed to hear that someone was prowling around their house at night. He cautioned his wife to lock all the doors and windows at night. He examined the wreckage of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yard which the Rebels destroyed. Approximately 42 engines, one hundred cars, a machine shop, turntable, station, and three bridges were burned. The repairs to the railroad should be completed in twelve days.

GLC04197.24

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: Inventory of the goods and effects of John Raper

"Inventory of the goods and effects, of John Raper . . . ."

GLC04197.07

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: "Inventory of the goods and effects, of John G. Wampler . . . ."

8. 1 p. 23x18.5 cm. 11/6/1861 Document signed: "Inventory of the goods and effects, of John G. Wampler . . . ."

GLC04197.08

1861/12

Grove, M.L. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Wishing a Merry Christmas and offering the gift of a cap. State written from unknown.

GLC04197.09

1862/01/11

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James R. Kelly

She does not like the idea of him boarding with "secesh" women and warms him that Southern women are the sort who would "put a stricknin[e] in something for seasoning." She heard General Joseph J. Reynolds resigned and may be replaced with Rosecrans. Outbreaks of smallpox still occur in town.

GLC04197.11

1862/01/18

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He describes the bridge as a "double high bridge that extends across the Canal, and the North Branch of the Potomac River . . . ." Discusses the change in field commanders that will occur if General Reynold's resignation is accepted. General Jackson is camped 28 miles away in Winchester. He hopes to be promoted to major so he can afford to bring his wife and daughter to stay in Cumberland.

GLC04197.12

1862/01/30

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

She was surprised to receive a visit from George. Lonnie [Cole, see # 14] traded his gun for a Mississippi Riffle and his father feels this will look bad. He wants Lonnie to say he paid for the gun and asks Kelly to make up papers confirming his son's story. Mary advises him not to make the papers.

GLC04197.15

1862/02/12

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

The weather has been bad. The regiment moved 16 miles east of their former position at Branch Bridge. The journey, made by rail, proved disastrous as the train let them off in a field with no tents. Two days later another train picked them up and brought them to their current camp where they spent another two days without tents. He has a cold. He mentions rumors of the success of Burnsides' expedition on Roanoke Island. [section dated 2/14/1862] The company moved out last night and took no tents with them. He did not go with them.

GLC04197.17

1862/02/18

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He describes his division commander. "I Must Say that I dont think much of the Celebrated Gen. Lander, in the first place, he is a desperatily profane wicked man, and I am inclined to think he cares nothing for the lives of his men, . . . ." He heard a rumor that the regiment may be transferred to Kentucky. He believes Union victories at other places may prevent a battle along the Potomac from being necessary and "I am now inclined to the opinion that that is just What Mclelland [sic] Expects in the end."

GLC04197.18

1862/02/19

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Mentions the capture of Forts Henry and Donnelson. He heard a rumor that Jefferson Davis was evacuating Manassas Junction. The regiment returned from its outing to attack a Confederate Camp without having fought. Instead the Union cavalry found the Rebels and successfully engaged them. However, General Lander's report makes the victory out to be his. Lonnie Cole cannot find his regiment but at least he will still be paid. The same is not true for Lonnie's servant.

GLC04197.19

1862/03/01

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

The regiment received marching orders. He believes they are going to Winchester. The weather is still cold.

GLC04197.21

1862/03/04

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He has not received any mail from home in a long time. The weather is still cold. He requests postage stamps and reports that they will go to Martinsburg by rail.

GLC04197.23

1862/04/03

Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894

Document

Title: [By Command of Brig. General N. P. Banks]

Signed by R. Morris Copeland. "Special Order No. 3" granting James R. Kelly a sixty-day leave of absence for "wounds received at the Battle of Winchester."

GLC04197.26

1862/04/04

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

She describes the immense suffering in the hospital and the fact that nearly all amputees have died. She dislikes Miss Dix's nurses, and of the Quaker ladies, Mary has nothing but admiration.

GLC04197.27

1862/04/11

McPhutons, Joseph G., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Kelly

He is on leave and visited Kelley's house. He encourages his friend to keep his spirits up and to follow the surgeon's instructions.

GLC04197.28

1862/04/17

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie, Mother and Sisy

Mr. Kelly's condition has somewhat improved. He ate some fried oysters and oyster soup. She mentions wounded arriving from Pittsburgh Landing [Shiloh].

GLC04197.29

1862/04/22

Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sisy

She sends gifts to her mother and her daughter. Her husband appears stronger but does not eat much and complains of pain in his left leg. The pain is much worse at night and he must take morphine. She suggests they hire someone to do the plowing. [Section addressed to Sue dated 4/24/1862] She received letters from Sue and Sisy. She asks Sue to make Sisy a couple of dresses.

GLC04197.30