5 October 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

They took the railroad to Brashies City. They will have about 200 miles to march. He requests socks.

GLC02173.19

1861

Hawkes, George P., fl. 1861

Autograph note signed

Title: to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse

3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the address remains.

GLC02182.02

30 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dearly beloved

They received orders to move. They were to replace a Pennsylvania regiment. Their duty is to watch the railroad. If they are ordered to move again, he will give her all the details. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.15

22 September 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dearest wife

He is glad she has little Abby and she is taking her to meeting. He goes over all the various people he has heard that are sick and wishes them well.He writes that there is much sickness among the soldiers as well. Sadly many are wounded not in battle but by accident. He tells of an incident where the company was crossing the railroads and the cars came along wounding several men.

GLC02182.20

August 23, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. Things look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their railroad in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses some strategies. Last page faded.

GLC00653.05.02

November 5, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He notes the arrival of the paymaster. He is critical of the fact that they are dependent upon a railroad in the hands of the Rebels.

GLC00653.11.08

4 June 1861

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like hogs."

GLC02169.08

circa August 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says it seems like she never was away [with him at Camp Lewis]; but she has her memories. Talks about her train trip back to New York from Washington State.

GLC09414.0076

January 14, 1905

United States. Bureau of Forestry

Printed document

Title: United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Forestry, American Forest Conference [press bulletin]

The American Forest Conference brought together representatives from the lumbering, mining and grazing industries, railroad, and irrigation to discus forestry. Special attention was given to the proper use of forests by all fields, with responsible laws passed by Congress to protect private owners with governmental control for public purposes only. The conference also called for the creation of a national forest service

GLC00687.169

24 September 1909

United States. Department of Agriculture.

Printed document

Title: [U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Railroads Entering Into Practice of Forestry]

Railroads can participate in forestry by using cheaper and more abundant wood for cross-ties as well as planting.

GLC00687.172.01

30 November 1909

United States. Department of Agriculture.

Printed document

Title: [U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Timber Decay Costs Millions]

The U.S. spends a great deal of money and manpower working to reverse the losses of wood decay, caused by fungus. The Wood Preservation Office of the US Forest Service experiments in cooperation with railroads and other corporations to prolong the life of wood.

GLC00687.177.01

24 June 1875

Schures, H.B., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph J. Reynolds

He jokes that Reynolds must be in a healthy climate judging by the weight of the ladies. He also discusses various improvements to the city including a railroad and a penitentiary.

GLC03614.02.16

1865-1905

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Newspaper clipping

Title: Profit Sharing

Profit sharing will help solve the labor question. He uses examples of Irish workers, the Paris and Orleans railroad, the LeClaire experiment, and others. Successful profit sharing must be based on fraternal love. He refers to Sabbath observance and temperance.

GLC00687.198

1865-1905

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph manuscript

Title: Sunday Railway & Str. Travel or traffic

He discusses the secular and ethical nature of the topic that Sunday traffic does not pay. He includes the testimonies of various railroad men who agree that working on Sunday is reckless and not economically profitable. He uses historical, literary, and political proponents of the Sabbath, including Lincoln and Webster. "The Sabbath is the great bulwark to protect both our financial and our political economic interests."

GLC00687.199

16 July 1862

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

sister [Sophia Parrott] He is camped near the junction of the Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Charleston Rail Road. "[T]he Army is being divided up and distributed over the country to guard the Points already in our possession" because "there are Guerrilla Parties all through the country" and 'it will be necessary to put a stop to such work before the main Army can advance any farther with safety." He believes that it is "safe to conclude that active operations have ceased" and they will have a chance to recruit men for the regiments. Signed with the rank of Captain.

GLC03858.01.05

3 May 1863

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: While camped near Murfreesboro in the months following the Battle of Stones Creek, Cranor describes how the Union soldiers have generally been causing trouble for the Confederates. He writes about Union "devilment" in McMinnville that resulted in the capture of 356 Confederate prisoners and the recapture of 15 Union men as well as the burning of houses, bridges, trains and a cotton factory, and the taking of meat and corn. He also briefly mentions some of the displaced families of the south. The troops took in several under Rosecrans demand that they make and oath of loyalty to the…

GLC03791.006

21 April 1864

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

Cranor reports his return to Chattanooga by train. He came through as a guard and didn't have to march. Despite the comfortable passage he reports that most want to return home but he himself does not with to go: "I would not take a discharge if they would offer it to me[.]" He thinks that he will go to the front soon and reports that he got a Henry rifle.

GLC03791.011

20 May 1864

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Briefly discusses the campaign for Atlanta and his company's role in it: the sabotage of Confederate railroads. He again mentions the state of the corn fields. Though he predicts that the end is in sight "but if it lasts ten years I Shall stay if I live[.] I am going to see it over with[.]"

GLC03791.012

5 September 1864

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes the trickery that led to the fall of Atlanta. His regiment again worked primarily on the railroads and reports that casualites for the regiment were light. He describes the general love for General Sherman who masterminded the "worst whippin [the rebels] ever got[.]" He tells Delia he will send her a letter he took off of a dead Confederate [not included in the collection.]

GLC03791.017

23 June 1864

Slayton, Chester, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Asa W. Slayton

Chester mentions a letter sent the day before and the continued good health of their brothers with him. He describes the location of regiment in relationship to Atlanta and the rail road tracks and expresses hope that they will be in possession of the railroad soon. He mentions the importance of having possession of the railroad tracks. Chester describes the methods of fortifying the rear of camp at the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. He reports of heavy casualties suffered by NY regiment and other MI regiments at the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. He describes preparation of rations. Chester…

GLC03955.01

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [carte de visite, Portage Bridge]

White mount. Printed caption on recto: "Portage Bridge." Ink inscription on recto: "234 ft. high, 800 ft. long." Illegible notes on verso in blue pencil. View of a bridge with a locomotive crossing the top. Photo from engraving.

GLC00919.24.51

21 November 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Is in his tent while it rains, and therefore has nothing to pass the time with other than writing. Got a short letter from his father yesterday. Hopes mother's eyes do not get much worse than they already are. Just went to visit Sid; "he is well as ever." He will be home in seven months, and "it don't seem to me such a very long time before we can say the same." Believes that by the time Sid's group leaves the rebellion will be "a good part crushed out." Camp has become very monotonous; takes consolation in the knowledge that at dinner at the end of the day he can tell himself "one day more…

GLC09355.028

17 April 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Time is flying by. Will be home in just over 16 months. Expects the next 4 months of battles will "till loudly on our regiment." They have often been part of the reserves in a battle, and therefore expects to be put in the front line more often this year. Used to feel lucky when put in reserve, but no longer feels that way. More troops arrive at the camp every day. "We shall have an army here over 160,000 strong." Butler is moving up the Peninsula. Burnside is moving to Goldsboro to cut the railroad lines. Grant will move to take Richmond by the most direct route, while the other two armies…

GLC09355.060

5 July 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Finally received a letter from them. Will respond immediately, as he had held off writing another letter home for the arrival of one. The corps left on a raid to destroy part of the Weldon Railroad. "They met with no trouble at all" and returned 4 days later. Headquarters for the corps has moved a mile and a half into the woods. That raid was the first march that he did not go on with the rest of the corps. "When we move the dust is so thick we can hardly see a rod from us either way." Their division's job seems to be to guard the far left and rear of the besieging Union army. "They are…

GLC09355.076

February 22, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He embarked on board a gun boat named Commodore Barney whose sole mission was to burn down a railroad bridge. Hedescribes a somewhat eventful journey and encampment. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.047