February 16, 1864

Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has been promoted to sales clerk. Mr. Dernshaw has left and gone with Capt. Wheaton. An expedition of 10,000 troops has gone to Florida as well and Jacksonville was captured.

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16 March 1864

Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

There was a defeat in Florida and Mr. Dernshaw has since returned North, leaving Captain Wheaton. On Monday the Union Theatre opened and was a great success.

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circa 1865

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Engraving

Title: Col. Edward D. Baker (1st California Vounteers)

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1890

Engraving

Title: Storming Fort Wagner

Charge of the 54 Mass Regiment July 18, 1863. Union Loss: Gen. Strong, Col. Shaw, Chatfield, Putnam, Gen. Seymour.

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1892

Engraving

Title: The Fort Pillow Massacre

April 12th, 1864. Union: Major Booth, Colored T.262 (Major Bradford)

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31 October 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.

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11 August 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.

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23 October 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle Frye

In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. At Leesburg, there was an altercation during which 200 men were killed.

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12 August 1860

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Much Respected Cousin

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

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24 October 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.

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9 July 1863

Hall, G.C., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He mentions the Battle of Gettysburg and how they had a hard fight but it is all right now. He also mentions Edgar Crockett and John Cobble.

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4 April 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes the dead from the Battle of Bull Run. The bodies are spread out in deplorable condition and in many cases their bones are thrown carelessly over the ground. He also talks abotu the gorilla bands

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15 July 1863

Bradling, William, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie S. Brown

Written on a receipt-roll for soldier rations. He writes that on the morning of the eleventh they charged on Fort Wagner and lost 400 men in 5 minutes. Her cousin John R. Muney was wounded.

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19 April 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They received the news of the capture of Island Noll. Later they say that if General Abercrombie had followed orders they may have been involved in a great battle He teases his sister about having a lover.

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5 December 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her, Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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10 December 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Sherman

He hasn't been able to write because there have been so many wounded under his care, both Union and Rebel soldiers. He describes particular soldiers he was able to save.

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22 June 1863

Gage, W.H., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Sherman

He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.

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21 September 1862

Mouse, William, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Thurman

Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.

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12 June 1861

Potter, Lal H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Sister

He writes that he was remarkably fortunate to have gotten the position he did with his regiment. He goes on to desribe the battle of Bull Run. The real horrors of war were realized. They lost 5 men and 15 were wounded. Written at Fort Monroe

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1861-1877

Your Affectionate Son, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He recently heard that General Berry was killed.

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29 September 1862

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to N.B Berry

On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered into the fight by Burnside. He describes how well they responded to orders. The next day fighting continued on the creek of Antietam. He describes the fight for possession of the bridge. Finally Burnside announced their victory.

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25 December 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He explains why he has not written as often as he could have. He then describes how amazing the army can look in battle and how splendid they can look as they take their position.Written in a camp near Nashville, Tennessee

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26 December 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

There has been terrible fighting. They lost 160 men in the first round. He fears that W.J Scare has died. He was shot int he knee and he does not know what happened afterward. He tells her to kiss the children for him.

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January 10, 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has a cold but otherwise is fine. They started toward Memphis. A lot of rain has been falling and turning into mud. On Monday fighting commenced. They camped near a corn field and the next morning after breakfast started fighting again. He goes on to describe the entire battle of Murphreesboro in great detail.

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February 2, 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has not been as well as he was before the battle. He notes that she found the house in poor condition. If she lets it, he wants her to get a good down payment for it.

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