February 5- February 8,1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

The first part of this letter (5 February) is written while still onboard the Sentinel while the second part (8 February) is written after the Battle of Roanoke. Reports that the 8th Regiment sustained no loses. Coit was not very engaged in this fight and writes only of musket balls being fired over the heads of his regiment after going ashore. Discusses the color guard's flag being flown over the conquered rebel fort. A note at the end says "Oh if I could see you all to night I can now assure you that there is no fun in fighting…"

GLC03603.076

February 9, 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on board the ship "the Sentinal." Declares that his family need no longer fear for him as his regiment will be staying on Roanoke Island while other regiments move on.

GLC03603.077

February 10, 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on board the ship "the Sentinal." Comments that there are so many rumors about the battle that he would be glad to receive General Burnside's report when it appears in the newspaper. Gives more details about the battle and says "it was rather exciting stepping on hostile shores for the first time." Writes that there are 2000 rebel soldiers taken prisoner and that the Union now has control over the whole island.

GLC03603.078

February 28, 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Responds to 5 letters he has received from his family and reacts to news about his Uncle George's illness. Writes about taking a soldier from another company as his orderly until he is fully recovered. Mentions promotions within the regiment and again requests newspaper accounts of the battle of Roanoke. Written from Joshua Johnson's house on Roanoke Island.

GLC03603.080

February 8, 1862

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

father [ C. Parrott] "Is Sophia better? Answer today. Unable to get home." John is unable to return home and anxiously inquires if his sister is improving.

GLC03858.01.04

1 January 1861

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Springfield, January 1, 1861.

GLC03135.10.016

January 11, 1861

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Little Rock, January 11, 1861.

GLC03135.10.017

January 13, 1861

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Pine Bluff, January 13, 1861.

GLC03135.10.018

24 April 1861

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Johnson County, April 24, 1861.

GLC03135.10.020

14 December 1861

unknown, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Notes outlining the movements of Dr. Harris and Lt. Cox]

GLC03135.10.021

18 May 1862

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Waldron, Scott Co., Arkansas, May 18.1862.

GLC03135.10.024

23 May 1862

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin Harris dated Horse Head, Johnson Co., Arkansas, May 23, 1862.

GLC03135.10.025

28 May 1862

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Fayetteville, Ark., May 28. 1862.

GLC03135.10.026

16 June 1862

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Fayetteville, Arkansas, June 16, 1862.

GLC03135.10.027

20 July 1862

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated St. Clair County, Mo., July 20, 1862.

GLC03135.10.028

18 June 1862

Brown, W.M., fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: Commission of William B. Kimball

One document concerning the Commission of William B. Kimball sent to Samuel H. Leonard dated June 18, 1862.

GLC03393.20

December 21, 1861

Batchelder, N.W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Report on the 'skirmish' near Falling Waters

One document by N.W. Batchelder set to Samuel Leonard dated December 12, 1861. A report describing the Battle of Hoke's Run. Written a Camp Jackson, Williamsfort, Massachusetts.

GLC03393.31

28 October 1862

Osgood, John W., fl. 1862

Document

Title: [Certificate of Disability for Surgeon A.W. Whitney]

One document declaring Allston.W. Whitney unfit to return to duty due to typhoid fever dated October 28, 1862.

GLC03393.16

7 January 1863

Dace, William H., fl. 1863

Document

Title: [Leave of Absence]

One document concerning a leave of Absence for Captain J.S. Carey due to illness dated January 7, 1863.

GLC03393.17

5 May 1862

Document

Title: Request for Discharge

One document concerning a request for discharge of sixteen soldiers dated May 5, 1862. "We the undersigned member of 13th…request a discharge"

GLC03393.18

21 October 1861

Gayton, A.M., fl. 1861-1862

Document

Title: Court Martial summons

One document summoning a number of soldiers to a court martial dated October 21, 1861. Written at Camp Banker.

GLC03393.19

31 October 1861

Shriber, R.L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel H. Leonard

One letter from R.L. Shriber to Samuel H. Leonard dated October 31, 1861. The letter is regarding his chance at promotion.

GLC03393.21

21 October 1861

Jackson, M.A., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Leonard

One letter from M.A. Jackson to Samuel H. Leonard dated October 21, 1861. Describes a battle in detail (possibly the regiment's first skirmish at Beller's Mill on 2 September 1861) including the good work of the new recruits and descriptions of the difference in attitude and weaponry between the Union and Confederate forces. He claims it was the first time he'd seen the 'rebel flag' on the battlefield.

GLC03393.22

14 March 1863

Jeffries, B. Joy, fl. 1863

Document

Title: Leave of Absence

One document dated March 14, 1863. A leave of absence form for Lieutenant Joseph Colborn due to illness.

GLC03393.23

9 December 1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter to 'my dear Davis'

One letter addressed to My Dear Davis dated December 9, 1870. The signature is illegible.

GLC03393.24