February 19, 1865

Potter, William W., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aunt

One letter addressed to Aunt from William W. Potter dated February 19, 1865.

GLC06359.53

February 20, 1865

Page, Summer W., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle

One letter addressed to Enoch S. Page from Summer W. Page dated "Camp in the Field ner Petersburgh," February 20, 1865.

GLC06359.54

20 March 1865

Fisher, E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch S. Page

One letter addressed to Enoch S. Page from E. Fisher dated Norwalk, March 20, 1865.

GLC06359.55

20 March 1865

Anson, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch S. Page

One letter addressed to Enoch S. Page from Anson dated Camp Patric Station, Petersburg, Va., March 20, 1865.

GLC06359.56

5 May 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Richman, May 5, 1865.

GLC06359.57

14 May 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Enoch S. Page from Mahala F. Page dated Danville, Va., May 14, 1865.

GLC06359.58

15 May 1865

Rich, T.G., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from T.G. Rich dated Deerfield, May 15, 1865.

GLC06359.59

22 May 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated In Camp Near Richmond, May 22, 1865.

GLC06359.60

29 May 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Frederickburg, Va., May 29, 1865.

GLC06359.61

3 June 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated June 3, 1865.

GLC06359.62

10 June 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated June 10, 1865.

GLC06359.63

20 June 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated On Camp Near Washington, June 20, 1865.

GLC06359.64

2 July 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Fort Washington, July 2, 1865.

GLC06359.65

4 July 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Washington D.C., Fort Foote, July 4, 1865.

GLC06359.66

10 July 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mahala F. Page

One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Fort Washington, July 10, 1865.

GLC06359.67

17 July 1865

Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daughter

One letter addressed to Adellah O. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Fort Washington, July 17, 1865.

GLC06359.68

February 17, 1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Magie

Reports that he was appointed Brigade Postmaster. His new position will allow him to make $30 to $50 a month by selling writing paper, envelopes and newspapers. The colonel is still under arrest. A strange order requires the regiment to get up at 5:30 and to stand at arms, with full knapsacks, until 6:30. Magie is exempt from this order.

GLC05241.12

February 9, 1863

Gordon, Thomas M., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Edward Brown

Gordon, a Confederate soldier, begins his letter by stating he greatly misses his home and friends. Says that he has been attending church and receiving some comfort from religion. Writes about a man from his regiment who deserted and is now sentenced to be executed by firing squad. States that he ministered to the soldier and read to him from the Bible. "Twelve men from the Regt. will be detailed to perform the execution ... I hope that I will not be one the number he has a wife and two children she came to see him a few days ago." Adds that the man wanted his wife to stay to see him…

GLC09004

February 9, 1864

Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stockton Bates

Has spent the last three days on picket, near a widow with 21 contraband slaves who refuse to leave her. "They are a careless, happy set singing and dancing from sunrise to sunset; their enslaved condition affecting them but little." Men are returning unwillingly from their month-furlough for three more years' service.

GLC03523.23.30

February 10, 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Reports that morale has improved since leaving the muddiness of their former camp. The weather is "delightful" and he hopes that they will remain there for a few weeks. Reports that officers from the Nehant and the Galena, two ships that are anchored offshore, have introduced themselves and invited officers from the Regiment on board. Barry, his servant, has left for North Carolina.

GLC03603.192

February 8, 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Describes their early-morning departure from their camp near Fredericksburg and the trip on the steamer John Brooks. The men still do not know where they are headed, though Coit still suspects that the destination will be the Carolinas. Writes that he is troubled at how he has not honored the Sabbath day in about 15 months and says he is trying to be more particular about his behavior. Written near Fort Monroe in Virginia.

GLC03603.189

February 9, 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes a short letter to say that they have arrived at Newport News. Expects that this is a rendezvous point and does not anticipate a long stay.

GLC03603.190

February 10, 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Describes how he accidentally mailed an envelope of blank envelopes instead of an envelope full of letters to his family.

GLC03603.193

February 18, 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that he has given the photographs of himself to Captain Hoyt and Lieutenant Goodrich. Requests more because "the Officers are exchanging quite freely." Asks that his trunk be sent by express. Writes that he has heard that Captain Pasco Coit has lost property recently. Requests guidance on what to write to Miss Greene.

GLC03603.196

February 18, 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that the mail deliveries are few and far between. Is still undecided on the issue of the valise and trunk because he is unsure of their destination and mode of travel. Writes that he has sent a picture of Lieutenant Goodrich in which he looks like he is ill.

GLC03603.197