November 30, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that they got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with him. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

GLC00653.11.28

December 18, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that on Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewartsville. They were expected to have a major skirmish there, but nothing happened. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

GLC00653.11.29

December 27, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at midnight looking for Rebels but they did not find any.

GLC00653.11.30

March 30, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that he wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. He mentions that the weather has been pleasant, and that more troops keep arriving.

GLC00653.11.31

July 4, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that the weather has been warm and apples are growing. Lately, he has been learning how to cook. He writes that they are camped in a pleasant place. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.32

July 27, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there is less sickness than at any other time among the company. General "Oglesbee" visited the hospital, and Doctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. Wolcott's mother urged him to get a discharge, but he is not sick enough for one. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.33

25 June 1862

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden

There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.

GLC02169.01

24 October 1862

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He hopes there will be a couple of new regiments coming to reinforce them.

GLC02169.02

January 14, 1863

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.

GLC02169.03

17 June 1863

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.

GLC02169.04

8 August 1863

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

Right now they drill for an hour and a half each day. They do a skirmish drill and a battalion drill. He describes each to his sisters. He was sorry to hear that his mother was sick. Gen. Rosy and Gen. Garfield stopped by.

GLC02169.05

6 August 1864

Mays, Wesley, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Kestor

A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.

GLC02169.06

11 November 1861

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

No year. He wishes he could have seen Uncle Lions when he came to visit. He hopes to get a furlough. A fellow soldier, Sam Vandevort, asked if he could draw his picture.

GLC02169.07

4 June 1861

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like hogs."

GLC02169.08

July 26

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.

GLC02169.09

circa 1861-1864

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.

GLC02169.10

1864

Nicholson, Charles, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Allie

He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.

GLC02171.01

22 December 1864

Crozier, J., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Friend

He wanted to see his friend, who is unwell, but was prevented by numerous obstacles. He talks about how the North will prevail and the South will go down. Includes 2 newpaper clippings with poetry entitled "A Prayer for Jeff Davis" and "The Flag of our Union."

GLC02171.02

February 24, 1865

Crozier, J., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He has seen Cousin Ellie, Aunt Jane and Mary and tells ALice she would have an even better time if she were there too. He mentions his brother's wife.

GLC02171.03

14 March 1865

Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.

GLC02171.04

25 April 1865

Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He mentions other cousins like James and Mary. later he laments the death of president Lincoln. He refers to a Louis Wilson who chose to fight on the other side,

GLC02171.05

3 May 1865

Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alice

He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power ought to be punished for the sufferring of the poor.

GLC02171.06

circa 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.

GLC02171.08

February 14, 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They left Upton's Hill and began to march. They have since camped in two different places and are now near Alexandria. Was written near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC06588.318

February 15, 1863

Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bruce Elmore

She says if he wants her she will come visit and not to send her all his money. She goes over some of their bills. Some of the lambs are not doing well. As always, she prays that he is well.

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