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to Libbie Elmore
29 April 1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
He hopes Libbie does not for instant doubt his love for her as it would cause him great pain. He hopes to have the chance to come home soon.
GLC06588.134
4 May 1864
They started out from Bridgeport May 2nd. His feet got blistered. He passed over a battlefield.
GLC06588.135
11 May 1864
He is doing well and hears that they are getting a pay raise soon. There was some fighting but they were not engaged.
GLC06588.136
20 May 1864
They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.
GLC06588.137
7 June 1864
They have been moving towards the left of their lines, all the while skirmishing with the enemy.Only two of their men have been wounded so far. Their Captain is sick and so is Palen. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
GLC06588.138
circa 1861-1864
They are still moving to the left but there have been no skirmishes since he last wrote. There has been a lot of rain lately. Their company is small at present because so many are in the ambulance corps. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
GLC06588.139
18 June 1864
They have managed to push the Rebels back a bit. There has been skirmishing. No one in their regiment has been hurt recently but other regiments have not been so lucky. He is doing well. Was written near Marietta, Georgia.
GLC06588.140
23 June 1864
On the back Libbie has written to Bruce. There has been some fighting along their lines. 2 or 3 have been killed and many more wounded. Willard is there and doing well. Libbie is glad he is gaining on the Rebels.
GLC06588.141
29 June 1864
The general opinion was that they should move right, though there don't seem to be signs of moving. Since he last spoke to her, his regiment has lost no men, though several have been wounded
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They were all recently given six months pay. Tobacco is scarce. He asks her to send some eggs for Palen.
GLC06588.143
5 July 1864
They have taken a lot of prisoners lately, but there has been very little skirmishing. They have lost no men.Capt. Bennet has come back to the Company and he is glad.
GLC06588.144
8 July 1864
They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with...
GLC06588.145
9 July 1864
He received a copy of the Tribune and some tobacco. He tells her no to work too hard so she can keep up her strength.
GLC06588.146
14 July 1864
He complains that the Rebels have more tobacco than they do. He says Uncle Sam can't get him to reenlist for any a mount of money and niether will a furlough.
GLC06588.147
He had diarrhea again but is now doing well. He says there is no chance for furloughs.
GLC06588.148
18 July 1864
He asks her to tell WIllard he has not collected all his pay yet. He thinks that if she get the money they're owed, she can pay all their dates. And if Willard wants his pay, to let him have it.
GLC06588.149
2 August 1864
He received the berries and they are excellent. He had diarrhea again. Willard is getty really well.He thinks Sherman wants to cut the Rebels' communications and supplies and force them to evacuate Atlanta.
GLC06588.150
7 August 1864
He writes about his fears of not being able to make it home before his time is up. He knows the Rebels will hold out until the very end, but he thinks the rebellion is being crushed.
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to Unknown
8 August 1864
Gen. Rousan has gone on a raid towards Macon, but no one knows what will happen. The back is in a different handwriting.. The author mentions Grant and Petersburgh, an unsuccesful mission. Though he has great confidence in Grant, Mead and Button.
GLC06588.152
12 August 1864
He hopes Sherman will be able to get the Rebels out of Atlanta and take them prisoners. He writes they have so much to be thankful for and will have to trust that the end is near.
GLC06588.153
13 August 1864
He writes about their current debt and how it is much less than it was before. Also used as scratch paper.
GLC06588.154
August 16 1864
He heard that Lee sent 30,000 troops in to reinforce his army so it might be some time before they go into Atlanta. He notes the changes in their rations. They no longer get pork and only beef because pork is worse for scurvy. Was written near...
GLC06588.155
20 August 1864
He mentions berries and tobacco. He tells Libbie not to send him things if it will take too much money. He had diarrhea again. Very faded. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC06588.156
23 August 1864
He discusses selling the barn and how there is not much prospect of such a thing. He acknowledges that she has increased the number of sheep. He discusses the pros and cons of selling the farm again Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC06588.157
27 August 1864
Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865
Very faded with water damage. He mentions the ambulance corps. He describes where they are prresently camped. The rebels occupy the land a couple of miles outside their line and a few shots were exchanged while on pickets.
GLC06588.158
28 August 1864
The forefinger of his right hand is sore and he cannot use it to write. Therefore most of the letter is illegible
GLC06588.159
29 August 1864
He thanks her for the blackberries. His finger still hurts very much. Very faded.
GLC06588.160
3 September 1864
The Rebels evacuated pretty fast after some heavy fighting. They also captured a large number of prisoners. They've been mustered for pay and soon he can send her some money.
GLC06588.161
8 September 1864
The rebels have lost both in men and ammunition. They've had no mail the last few days. The word is that Sherman's army will rest for a month. He hopes to hear from the paymaster soon. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC06588.162
18 September 1864
They were supposed to have a review but it was cancelled. Lately, though, they have been living pretty well. He advises her to discuss the legal aspects of selling the farm with a lawyer.
GLC06588.163
Once again he discusses the deed of sale for the farm. Willard is doing as well as can be expected.
GLC06588.164
September 29, 1864
They are enjoying a good rest. He has read that the price of gold is going down. The food is rather terrible lately. All they get is hard tack. Willard is ok.
GLC06588.165
7 October 1864
There has been a lot of fighting. Their corps is the only one left in Atlanta. The rest have gone to meet the enemy. He tried to get a furlough but it wasn't approved. He takes comfort in knowing that one day he will make it home without a furlough.
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Discarge of Henry Pitcher.
9 August 1862
Platmer, John S Major, fl. 1862
A discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862
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to Lawrence Richey
02 July 1934
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Addressed to "My dear Larry". Cover letter describing enclosed as a memorandum on "Atwood's question". Note at bottom written in pencil: "Sent to Atwood 7-9-34". On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
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to Richard H. Jackson
5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
GLC07705.427
March 28, 1873
Hobbi, W.J., fl. 1873
Notification of a meeting of the Argonauta Rowing Association.
GLC07705.428
March 23, 1885
H.S., fl. 1861-1885
"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within. please attend to my request..."
GLC07705.429
From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson
Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.
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to Arthur L Jackson
3 November 1923
McCarl, J.R., fl. 1923
Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)
GLC07705.431
March 24, 1873
Fish, Ferdinand, fl. 1862-1873
He discusses the matter of a horse. Apparently Jackson has complained about the horse, but Fish points out, he took it for "better or for worse."
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to Father
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."
GLC07705.433
6 July 1861
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.
GLC07705.434
January 18, 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
GLC07705.435
21 November 1865
Emerson, Theo H., fl. 1862-1865
He has been very sick and got hurt by a stick striking him in the breast. He promises to write more later.
GLC07705.436
A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.
GLC07705.437
27 May 1864
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
He is glad Richard wants to pursue a future that is less dangerous. But he is disappointed in his friend Samuel who has refused to release certain information in reference to old friends in New York.
GLC07705.392
15 June 1864
He is glad to hear of their friend Samuel's prosperity. He believes that Boston is the best city for a stranger to prosper.
GLC07705.393
9 May 1864
He mainly talks of how glad he is at the possibility of seeing Richard and he invites him to stay in his home. He asks what has happened since Richard was in Morris Island.
GLC07705.394
January 12, 1864
Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864
He describes his Christmas and New Years in which he ate and drank alot. New Year's Day is also his birthday and his friends said "he would drink the Croton dry."
GLC07705.395
10 August 1863
Carrie, fl. 1860-1866
She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.
GLC07705.396
December 16, 1861
Flinn, Sam, fl. 1861
He writes that they have been marching for a while. He likes their current stop (Frederick City) because there are several large stores and good-looking girls.
GLC07705.397
March 29, 1873
Ray, James H., fl. 1814
He wishes to get a life policy of $10,000. He talks about his mortgages in detail.
GLC07705.398
9 June 1865
Contiary, A.L., fl. 1865
He writes that he actually likes the people he met in Maryland and Virginia. And he doesn't have time to get homesick. There are about 400 troops guarding 22,000 Rebel prisoners at Point Lookout.
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to Henry Jackson
9 September 1864
He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.
GLC07705.400
10 October 1865
Armstrong, J. A., fl. 1861-1864
He is glad to hear that RIchard and Fred Snow are doing all right now. He asks Richard what he thinks of the Emancipation Proclamation.
GLC07705.401
Annie Lisle
Down near the wavering willows/'Neath the Sunbeams's Smile...
GLC07705.402
17 July 1861
A.M., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.
GLC07705.403
Palmer, Rheua L., fl. 1861-1864
Asks Richard to write again but has nothing interesting to say to him.
GLC07705.404
February 22, 1861
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,
GLC07705.405
2 May 1861
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.
GLC07705.406
9 September 1863
He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side
GLC07705.407
January 15, 1861
Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.
GLC07705.408
He requests his knapsack.
GLC07705.409
He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.
GLC07705.410
January 13, 1861
No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.
GLC07705.411
1 January 1864
Kid, fl. 1861-1864
While he is sorry that Richard will be leaving he is glad that he has decided to go to school. He hopes he will see Richard before he leaves.
GLC07705.412
January 28, 1864
He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.
GLC07705.413
February 16, 1864
Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864
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.
GLC07705.414
February 17, 1864
Vandhart, D., fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.
GLC07705.415
February 20, 1864
C.H.E., fl. 1861-1864
He met an old acuaintance at Beaufort and they went back to her place and enjoyed some "horozontal refreshment." He also informs him that Mr. Sinclair has gone on the expedition with Gen. Gillman.
GLC07705.416
3 March 1864
Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how...
GLC07705.417
March 16, 1864
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.
GLC07705.418
2 June 1864
He is hoping to get a furlough. In other news he dreamt about Richard and saw the two of them having a great time in New York. He is currently with a splendid officer. The quarters he has built are excellent.
GLC07705.419
10 August 1864
Leachy, Larence, fl. 1861-1864
He informs Richard of the death of Capt. Flemming. Written at Fort Buffalo
GLC07705.420
15 August 1864
He asks Richard if he knows of a good clerk since there is too much work at present.
GLC07705.421
30 August 1864
He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."
GLC07705.422
Emerson, Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
He mentions again that that his clerical force is getting very low and he really needs someone.
GLC07705.423
to Assistant Quartermaster (Richard H. Jackson)
He requests transportation from New York to Hilton Head, SC for an employee in the Ord. Depot.
GLC07705.424
Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament
1859
In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.
GLC07705.425
Framed photograph of Richard H. Jackson
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Arrival of the Remains At Desbrosses Street Ferry
circa 1865
While black and white, has some yellow shading. Shows arrival of the remains of Abraham Lincoln at the Jersey City Ferry.
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Dome of the City Hall--Scene at Midnight
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Brigadier General James S. Wadsworth
1863
Perine, George Edward, 1837-1885
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Major General David Hunter
GLC09118.04
Col. Edward D. Baker (1st California Vounteers)
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895
GLC09118.05
Major General John A Dix
Perine, G.E., fl. 1861-1900
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Funeral Car Crossing Hudson River
Black and white with yellow shading.
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View of the City Hall
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Procession Passing Fifth Avenue Hotel
Black and white with yellow shading. Depicts Lincoln funeral procession.
GLC09118.09
No. 86 North Moore Street, N.Y. 1865-In this House the Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Speaker of the House of Representatives was Born
Hayward, G., fl. 1861-1865
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Interior of the State Arsenal 57th st. Occupied by the 7th N.Y.V. (Steuben Regiment) 1861
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Departure of the Remains (of Abraham Lincoln)
1865
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View of Albany, N.Y. from Greenbush
One can see the train and sailboats along the water.
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The Cooper Institute--Eighth Street--New York
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View of Broadway
Includes Trinity Church and the City Hotel.
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Panorama of the Embarkation of the Fire Zouaves on Board the Baltic Apr. 29th, 1861 Taken Foot of Spring and Canal St.
1862
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View of the 5th Ward Museum Hotel, Cor. West Broadway & Franklin St 1864
1864
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State Arsenal in Central Park 57th St. Troops Leaving for the War
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Departure of the 7th Regiment N.Y. S.M. Friday April 19th, 1861. View of Broadway, Cor. Courtland St.
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