18 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He apologizes for not having come up to see him. Too many people were on furlough and he couldn't get away. But in 2 weeks, he plans to stay with him anyway, Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.13

26 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dearly beloved

They were in Jersey city a brief period of time time before travelling to Philadelphia. They were there until one when they rode by cattle car to Havre de mall . At Jersey City Christopher came to see them. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.14

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

4 September 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He refers to a Charley that died and he hopes the disease does not spread to his compsny.. He is sorry a Mr. Young could not find work in Templeton. He describes how they stand guard and what they might encounter. Was written near Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

GLC02182.16

12 September 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He saw some planters load tobacco the other other night and he describes the scene at great length.

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17 September 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He describes his new quarters which sound rather luxurious. There is even a bath house which he plans to to take advantage of.

GLC02182.18

18 September 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

Recently the officers sent out troops to search for contraband goods. At one point they discovered two men missing. One of them came in after they fired a gun, the agreed upon signal. The other showed up around ten covered in mud and briar.

GLC02182.19

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.

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26 September 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear wife

He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty

GLC02182.21

5 October 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He tells a story of how they poked fun at the Colonel who has an ornery horse. The horse would not go, so he started spatting her with the flat of his sword. At some point he broke off four inches of his sword and they have a good laugh every time he has to draw his sword at dress parade. He also tells of one soldier who is famous for dodging duty.

GLC02182.23

December 11, 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He mentions a Mrs. Hawkes's husband who has behaved cowardly and has not really been put to the test. He mentions various clothes that he's received and how they fit him.

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6 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

It looks like they will have one pitched battle in N. Carolina. The brigades will march in different directions. All sorts of rumers are flying about such as the Rebels declared peace and whatnot. He mentions little Abby and what songs she should learn. Despite a rocky start, their regiment is now highly respected.

GLC02182.25

17 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. B.B. Stone

He informs a friend that her husband was wounded but the wound is not severe.

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21 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He is now at a hospital and is resting comfortably. He asks her to visit.

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25 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dealy beloved

His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.

GLC02182.28

29 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dearly beloved

They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.

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1 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.

GLC02182.30

4 April 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone.

GLC02182.31

4 April 1862

Lincoln, A.J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lt. Col. Clark

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.

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5 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He describes the unbearable pain in his foot. If the inflammation does not go down they will have to amputate.

GLC02182.33

20 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

They decided to amputate his foot and it is healing well. It may be a few more weeks before he is allowed to return home.

GLC02182.34

28 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He has his good days and his bad days. He mentions the food which he is getting sick of. Once his leg heals, he can head North.

GLC02182.35

5 April 1865

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He describes an event in which he and others were housed in the La Farce House There were several speakers including Mr Charming, Mr. Eliot and Dr. Bellows..

GLC02182.36

1861-1877

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dearly Beloved

He informs her that Mr. Holt is liable to come to settle for the masts and no one has the account but him. Her instructs her as to where to find it in the bookshelf.

GLC02182.37

February 23, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is currently on furlough and anxious to see his mother. He requests money and makes a list of all the clothing he needs. This is a list of articles Henry wants his mother to bring him now that he is on furlough. Written near Whitesburg, Alabama.

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