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

8 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.

GLC07705.014

7 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One of their boats, the Fanny, was captured and the crew was taken unaware near Roanoke Island. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.024

8 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The post master came and delivered his salary up to Sept. 1. later he tells the dramatic story of how they rescued the Indiana men from the boat, the Fanny. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.025

31 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him prisoner but jab my bayonet through him..."

GLC07705.029

10 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.

GLC07705.054

10 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.

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15 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Though they haven't seen any rebels, writes that if he does he will not take him prisoner but kill him. Cavalry and artillery arrived from Harrison recently. He describes the beautiful scenery and mentions Charlie.

GLC07705.092

19 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.

GLC07705.093

16 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.

GLC07705.099

19 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.

GLC07705.101

February 10, 1862-February 22, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.

GLC07705.045

2 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentioned the Gripsholm (expected in with prisoners of war from Bombay).

GLC09414.0661

7 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.

GLC07705.173

10 September 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.

GLC07705.228

18 September 1863

Barwood, James, fl. 1863-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bill

one side of Fort Sumter is battered and they have the whole of Morris Island. 12 of their crew are prisoners. predicts it will take one or two more years for the war to end.

GLC09358.2

24 April 1865

Envelope

Title: P.O.W Cover

stamped with Prisoner's Letter, Examined

GLC08413.27

14 March 1865

Bowen, C.D., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paymaster

asks paymaster to please forward his pay immediately to the above address. has not been paid since he was taken prisoner and desperately needs to pay his family's bills.

GLC08413.29

1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Pling

includes envelope that reads 11th Regiment Mass. Volunteers describes a battle in which 2,000 soldiers are taken prisoners. warns him not to show the letter to anyone.

GLC08502.1

5 May 1878

Beale, James, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maj. Geo. Hooker

accuses Batchelder of complete fabrications. Batchelder claims that a Confederate brigade was captured by Buford's cavalry but Beale doesn't think this ever happened.

GLC09171.5

7 April 1865

Whitley, Albert, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

writes he is enjoying good health and having an easy time but Sgt. Sayso was recently taken prisoner leaving him as the only Sgt. left in the company.

GLC09271.03

15 September 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.

GLC08300.41

February 26, 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

went to Cincinnati with the company of a 2M clerk passing through Wheeling. visited Harry Blackburn and family. the streets of Cincinnati were filled with flags on account of the fall of Charleston. General Crook and Kelly were captured.

GLC08311.14

25 August 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

went out in a picket line and saw several hundred shots fired but not one hit a man. saw about 15 prisoners brought in yesterday. lists the goverment prices for rations sold to officers. Written at a camp near Hall Town

GLC08311.17

28 August 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

they took near 200 prisoners and killed how many he doesn't know. if the Rebels do not leave they may stay there for a couple more days.Written in Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry

GLC08311.18