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to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for sending her Bracket's personal belongings, and for her kindness to him.

GLC06559.109

to Sarah Ogden

Mentions being surprised at Mr. Hathaway's death because he had received notice from "Newton," just after the battle, that he was only slightly wounded. Says Newton informed him that the ball had been extracted from Hathaway's leg, and he was doing...

GLC06559.110

to Sarah Ogden

Writes she has not heard from Frank since he left. Asks Ogden to write to him and "let him know that I have received his money with a thankful heart." Say she wishes that she could have seen Frank when he was so near.

GLC06559.111

to Sarah Ogden

German language letter. English translation summarized in item GLC06559.113.

GLC06559.112

to Sarah Ogden

Writes that the death of Hartman's son has occasioned "great mourning." Thanks Ogden for her kindness and requests that his son's body be sent to the family in Wisconsin. Asks whether the remains will be transported, or whether he will have to come...

GLC06559.113

to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for sending his son's personal belongings to Wisconsin, and for promising to return his body. Mentions that families making this request usually do not receive the correct body. States, "we place every confidence in you, Madame! That...

GLC06559.114

to Sarah Ogden

Pankow, who was engaged to William Hartman, tells Ogden that he kept two pictures of the two of them. Requests Ogden sends her the pictures if possible. Mentions that Mr. Hartman's son-in-law's brother, a "comrade of William," would have visited...

GLC06559.115

to Sarah Ogden

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Says the family received William's body and the bullet from his wound. Describes William's funeral, and asks Ogden for copies of her photograph, for the family and for William's fiancée.

GLC06559.116

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Lebanon. Surmises that Mr. Hartman's letter was probably lost because the family received no response. Asks Ogden to send the family a photograph so that they may see the person so dedicated to the care of a total stranger.

GLC06559.117

to Sarah Ogden

Debates whether to "intrude on the sanctity of her [Carrie's] grief." He plans on mailing the letter, but leaves Ogden to judge whether or not to give it to her.

GLC06559.118

to Edward H. Odgen

Writes that the Mr. Jones of whom Mr. Ogden speaks was not the "man that the draft belonged to." Says the Mr. Jones in question is a "single man about 22 years of age and enlisted in the 101st Regt." Jones is at the Broad and Cherry Street Hospital...

GLC06559.119

to Lile Miller

Reports that the Third Brigade has been moved to Washington, D.C., and the Second Brigade to Alexandria, Virginia. Notes that his brigade will remain where it is, Fairfax Station, a "quiet healthy Place." Doubts that he will receive a promotion...

GLC02155.097

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Reports that although he did not take part in his regiment's recent refusal to disobey orders, he does not blame the men for doing so, since they recently had to march a long way through mud and...

GLC02155.082

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Notes that their duties are difficult, since there are no other Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteers at their location. Describes standing picket in mud and water for 24 hours at a time. Comments on...

GLC02155.083

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Describes another miserable night on picket. Notes that they will receive four months pay the following month.

GLC02155.084

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Comments on a recent situation in which some men in his regiment refused to obey orders; he previously described the incident to Lile and now reprimands her for reading the letter to another woman...

GLC02155.085

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Comments on the draft: "...the Conscription Act... comes down verry heavily on the men from 21 to 35 years of age, But it is only what they should have done one year ago, had they have given Genl...

GLC02155.086

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Relates that his lieutenant, [Henry] Minnigh, has obtained a leave of absence. Written in pencil.

GLC02155.087

to Lile Miller

Comments that mistakes in the letter are due to his companions' singing. Also notes that making rings out of bone or wood has become fashionable in his company.

GLC02155.088

to Lile Miller

Writes a depressing letter to his wife complaining about his inability to obtain a furlough and his lack of sleep.

GLC02155.089

to Lile Miller

Relates to his wife that he installed a stove in his quarters. Comments on Sergeant Henry's wounded leg. Notes that there are four regiments at his Fairfax Station: the Buck Tails, his regiment, the Sixth, and the Second.

GLC02155.090

to Lile Miller

Relates that he dreamed that the Union won the Civil War, and his wife had another baby.

GLC02155.091

to Lile Miller

Complains to his wife: "... it is a shame and a disgrace that this government will keep troops, (when they must know that a great number of them are married men who have famalies [sic]) without pay for five and six months they must think they are all...

GLC02155.092

to Lile Miller

Assures his wife that he cares about her as much as ever. Writes, "...as far as Alexandria is concerned, should we be so unfortunate as to get there, you have known my feelings in regard to such things too long to doubt me for an instant..." Notes...

GLC02155.093

to Lile Miller

Complains of having a severe cold and his inability to obtain a furlough. Miller's letter consists of three pages. On page four, there is a note written in pencil. The author conveys her wish for Miller to obtain his furlough, and signs the note...

GLC02155.094

to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough. Expects to stay at Fairfax Station through the summer.

GLC02155.095

to Lile Miller

Regarding his inability to get a furlough, writes, "Dear Wife there is an under handed game at work here, those that are Particular friends of Little Eddy McPherson stands the Best chance as they write on to him he goes to Genl Heintzleman [sic]...

GLC02155.096

to Lile Miller

Reflects on his service: "...when we look at the army of the Potomac under Genl Hooker how they have Been marching and fighting the last week we ought not to complain, many a poor fellow whose time was nearly out... whose Boddy now lies a lifeless...

GLC02155.098

to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough, noting Governor Andrew Curtin granted a soldier from his company a furlough. Another man wrote to "Little Eddy," possibly Representative Edward McPherson, who granted him a furlough. Miller notes,...

GLC02155.099

to Lile Miller

Regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville, writes that there is "a great deal of excitement about Genl Hookers last defeat if such it can be called, it is verry currently Reported here this morning that he is again crossing, But I do not think it is...

GLC02155.100

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Russell. Says they have had good weather since they left, and he mentions that both Alfred and William are doing well. Notes Private McLaughlin was injured "very severely while bathing in the canal last week, striking his head upon...

GLC06559.146

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife from camp near Waynesboro. Says after arriving in Waynesboro and "resting for a day, we were sent on a reconnaisance [sic] in force (our whole division) under Sam Smith into 'My Maryland.'" They came within a short distance of...

GLC06559.147

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from a field near the Maryland border. Says his regiment has not received any rations, and they have "been on short allowance" since they left Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The men have been buying their own bread, and they finally got coffee...

GLC06559.148

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from his camp near Hagerstown. Says his regiment left their camp at Waynesboro, [Pennsylvania], and marched "through pelting rain." They arrived just outside of Hagerstown last evening and found that the rebels were occupying the town....

GLC06559.149

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife over a three day period, Sunday afternoon, Monday, and Tuesday morning.

Sunday afternoon: Writes that the men marched from Hagerstown, Maryland to their present site, "leaving there, last night about midnight, & halting on the...

GLC06559.150

to Sarah Ogden

Writes that his regiment has been selected for a term of duty lasting three months, unless they get an earlier discharge. Says his regiment was digging trenches "all last night," while ammunition was being distributed to the soldiers. Notes he is...

GLC06559.151

to Sarah Ogden

Writes a brief letter to his wife informing her they they just received marching orders to an unknown destination. Says there were "many exciting rumors in camp this afternoon," but there is no definite information as to where they will be traveling...

GLC06559.152

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife from Camp Rest, near Greencastle. Writes that he is anxious to hear from home. Says he has become extremely homesick, and he cannot wait to return to his family. Notes his duty is completed, and he should be sent home soon...

GLC06559.153

[An aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition]

A Woman's Christian commission aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Hand engraved with the name "Sarah Morris Ogden" on the reverse.

GLC06559.155

[A pincushion]

Pincushion embroidered with flowers on the front and "EHO" on the reverse.

GLC06559.156

[Name tag]

Brass name tag stamped "E. H. Ogden, Riverton, New Jersey."

GLC06559.157

[Division of a fence between John Freeman and Nathaniel Wing]

Delineates the bounds of each man's fence and states that Freeman will make all the fence westward of said boundary and Wing will make the fence eastward. Noted as entered with the clerk on 1 November 1803.

GLC09028.08

[Contract for purchase of land between John Freeman and Richard Billings]

Signed by Billings and Gilead Manse [?]. Billings owes Freeman $1500 for the sale of a piece of land with a dwelling house and barn in Norfolk, Massachusetts.

GLC09028.09

[Pay receipt for John Freeman]

Baker signs as receiving payment from Freeman for milk and other items.

GLC09028.10

A list of the Grand Juror for County of Barnstable

Lists jurors names and home town. John Freeman is listed as foreman from Sandwich, Massachusetts.

GLC09028.11

[Receipt for payment of wages]

Received $7.60 for payment of "my Blak [sic] boy's wage..." Possibly Eldridge's African American slave or servant.

GLC09028.12

[Pay receipt]

Lowell promises to pay Benjamin Freeman $138 in three annual payments with interest. Paid dates and amounts listed on verso. Accepted by B.F. Freeman by his attorney Abneer Knowles.

GLC09028.13

[Bill of sale of a house]

Turner signs that he has received $45 payment from John Freeman for the sale of his house.

GLC09028.14

[Pay receipt]

Seaville promises to pay Watson Freeman $27.53 with interest.

GLC09028.15

[Pay receipt]

Bates paid $25 to Watson Freeman.

GLC09028.16