circa 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Eulogy at return of Civil War dead

One unsigned manuscript dated circa 1861-1864.

GLC03523.09.60

circa 1860

Autograph document

Title: Dates relating to the Wyckoff family

One document listing seven names with dates of birth. Possibly a genealogy of the Ormsbee family. Frances and Ebenezer Ormsbee had no children of their own but adopted Frances' brother's niece, Carrie Wyckoff.

GLC03523.09.61

22 August 1857

Negris, James E., fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: Bill belonging to George Davenport

One document from James E. Negris to George Davenport dated August 22, 2857.

GLC03523.09.62

circa 1890

Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916

Autograph manuscript

Title: A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee

One manuscript written by Frances B. Ormsbee dates circa 1890. Frances wrote their name on the document.

GLC03523.09.59.01

22 April 1864

Wadham, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.

GLC03523.09.01

9 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864. Describes her husband's death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

GLC03523.09.02.01

February 4, 1935

Mimmi, fl. 1934-1936

Postcard

Title: to Hallie Jones and Shirley D. Jones

One postcard from Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones dated February 4, 1935.

GLC03135.13.101

28 July 1937

Mimmi, fl. 1934-1936

Postcard

Title: to Hallie Jones and Shirley D. Jones

One postcard from Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones dated July 28, 1937.

GLC03135.13.102

3 October 1936

Mimmi, fl. 1934-1936

Postcard

Title: to Hallie Jones and Shirley D. Jones

One postcard from Mimmi to Hallie and Shirley D. Jones dated October 3, 1936.

GLC03135.13.103

3 November 1913

Redfern, F.C., fl. 1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Note about Margaret Chapman]

One document dated November 3, 1913. Pertains to the passing of Margaret Chapman, the 13-year-old granddaughter of Addison Lee Ewing.

GLC03523.28.166

13 May 1864

Goss, H. Warren, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.

GLC03523.09.03

13 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

Telegram signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.04

13 May 1864

Davenport, Frances, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.

GLC03523.09.05

13 May 1864

Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.06

14 May 1864

Prenties, Mrs., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting the hospital to learn the condition of Willie Davenport. A second letter is written by Hattie Stevens, Frances sister discussing the content of the first letter.

GLC03523.09.07

14 May 1864

Davenport, Willard, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.

GLC03523.09.08

15 May 1864

Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Frances Davenport

One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.

GLC03523.09.09

18 May 1864

Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frances Davenport

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport

GLC03523.09.10

February 28, 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Discusses the revival of the General Arnold, a ship that wrecked in December 1778. Knox had some investment in the ship, and remarks "it would be worth while to... get as much in her as will be prudent to risque," possibly referring to loading the Arnold with cargo. Reports that the British attempted to surprise General William Maxwell's brigade but were forced to retreat. Relates that his recent business in Philadelphia consisted of improving regulation of the ordnance department. Notes "I undoubtedly might have at first stipulated for some pecuniary advantages for myself, but... I do…

GLC02437.00751

February 19, 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 17 (February 19, 1863)]

In "Army Correspondence," a soldier's letter describes conditions in Virginia and reminisces. "The Dying South Carolinian" describes the pious death of a soldier. Editorials examine topics including treatment of Blacks ("A Disciple in a Blaze"), "Reconstruction" of the old Union, Southern women, etc. "Report of D. P. Gold, Colporter among the Soldiers" details the conditions of soldiers.

GLC05959.39.12

February 19,1862

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

After he returns from Port Huron, Michigan he learns that he will be staying in Lexington, Michigan for a period of time and suggests that she should come up and be with him. Warns her that if she does come her mother will not be there to take care of their young baby. Gives her directions to get to Lexington.

GLC03523.13.035

February 8, 1864

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. He writes that he's tempted to give up writing frequently to his sister because she seldom receives all the letters he sends. He expresses to his sister how even the most mundane details of her life are of interest to him. Inquires about the gossip regarding him and his love life. Comments that there are many Memphis ladies marrying rebels. Informs his sister that he's been appointed Judge Advocate of a court martial that is trying two men for staying past their furlough. Reports on the news that his regiment will be returning to Cheetham's…

GLC02232.29

February 28, 1864

Colony, Charles E., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Mentions being homesick and Sundays being lonesome. Writes about a visit with Edwin and having a "clean meal" and eating beef steak, butter, apple sauce, and coffee. Inquires after Mary's farm. Describes his trip down as being a good one. Refers to wanting to see a woman in camp. Possibly to Mary Reeser, John Reeser's wife.

GLC03523.43.10

February 8, 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that much of his division has left for North Carolina and the remaining troops are preparing to depart. He thinks that the move to North Carolina will be a good one as they have stayed in Virginia for too long. Reports that the army has great confidence in General Joseph Hooker. He writes that Hooker has "the agility of two [General George] McCllelans the sagacity of two [General Ambrose] Burnsides and the bravery of a [General Philip] Kearney." Explains that Hooker will have his men fight to the very death and those who do not fight will be removed from the army. Reports…

GLC03523.13.079

February 19, 1865

Edwards, Daniel, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Reeser

Complains how long it takes Reeser to answer his letters. Writes about burying a man at the hospital. Says that there was "a old ded horse laying close beside me and the smell of him would kill rats." Tells of a conversation that he had with his friend, William M. Hampton, about introducing him to some women. He gave Hampton an address to a young woman named Caty Brown. Says that William wrote "a gay old Letter" to Caty. Caty wrote a letter back in care of Daniel and when he read it he "laft til I was sure thare was a valentine in it it was a old woman with one eye punched out the…

GLC03523.43.23