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[clothing request]

Approved request for clothing and stationery to be sent by his mother.

GLC02234.32

to: "My dearest Father."

Writes "I trust that providence will soon end this war & I can return home honorably."

GLC02234.33

[Leave orders]

Special orders granting Hall 30 days leave.

GLC02234.34

to: "My dear Mother."

Written at Camp Hamilton

GLC02234.35

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.36

to: Edward H. Hall.

GLC02234.37

to: Edward H. Hall

Invitation to Co. A, 1st Md. Cavalry reunion committee meeting.

GLC02234.38

Dear Sir

Circular letter. Reunion of Co. A, 1st Md. Cavalry.

GLC02234.39

to Belle Hall.

In a letter dated 19 May 1896 he recounted he was "exchanged & captured at Frederick Hall just before Lee's surrender."

GLC02234.40

to: Edward H. Hall.

GLC02234.41

to: William S. Hall.

GLC02234.42

Steno book.

Noted as "Book 1 Cases from June to Aug 1886 A. W. Millgate Clerk."

GLC05756.158

Steno book.

GLC05756.161

Steno book.

GLC05756.162

Steno book.

GLC05756.164

Steno book.

GLC05756.165

Steno book.

Noted as "#1"

GLC05756.167

Steno book.

GLC05756.168

Steno book.

GLC05756.169

Collateral: twentieth century books on James Winchester

Books on Winchester: 1) Winchester's letters (1817), 2) Descendants of William Winchester, 60 pp. (paperback), 3) Order book from War of 1812, 10 August 1812-3 Sept 1812.

GLC06997.082

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1863

Pages numbered 1-190.
This volume introduces themes that recur throughout the diaries. The author corresponds with Henry A. Dupont (entry of January 24) and takes a lively interest in both finance and the important happenings of the day, as in the...

GLC06846.02

Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1865

Pages numbered 665 - 856
This volume contains accounts of the end of the Civil War and the assassination and funeral of President Lincoln.
10 April 1865, p. 737: News of General Lee's surrender to General Grant.
13 April 1865 p. 739: "One of the...

GLC06846.05

to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

to: father.

He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.

GLC06268.02

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.

GLC06268.03

to: father.

The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."

GLC06268.04

to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

to: F. W. Stuart.

Explains what happened while he stood on picket.

GLC06268.07

to F. W. Stuart.

His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.

GLC06268.08

to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.

Asks the church for their prayers.

GLC06268.09

to: F. W. Stuart.

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

GLC06268.11

to: F. W. Stuart.

Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC06268.12

to: F. W. Stuart.

Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.

GLC06268.13

to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital.
Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15

to: F. W. Stuart.

Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.

GLC06268.16

[to his wife]

Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.

GLC06268.17

to: his father.

He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.

GLC06268.18

to: F. W. Stuart.

He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.

GLC06268.19

to: his brother.

Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.

GLC06268.20

to: his brother.

Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.

GLC06268.21

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

to William Smallwood

Dated as "the 31st of 8 mo." Written by Mifflin as a Quaker abolitionist to Smallwood as Governor of Maryland. Says he remembers Smallwood's treatment toward him during the Revolution with esteem. Extensively explains his Christian anti-war stance...

GLC06508.09

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1820-1821

The author concentrates on family life, but also mentions news items that struck her as important. The entry for January 1 1821 reads, "Rec'd the glorious news of the acquital [sic] of the Queen of England - and the [cession?] of the Floridas to the...

GLC06846.01

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1863-1864

Pages numbered 193 - 382
April 22: Author's mother's birthday
June 8: The author's mother dies.

GLC06846.03

Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1864-1865

Pages numbered 383 - 664
In this volume, the author describes efforts to help freed slaves. 21 January 1865: "…brought an appeal for aid for the poor Negroes liberated by Sherman who are suffering in great need of everything. It is a gigantic...

GLC06846.04

Diary of Sarah Gilpin

Pages numbered 857 - 1139

GLC06846.06

Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1867-1868

Pages numbered 1444 - 1675
Note: Last page not numbered
August 21, 1867: The author records this date as "my birthday and my dear father's death-day."

GLC06846.07

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1868

56 p. numbered 1676 - 1732
32 p. blank
103 p. Unnumbered diary pages

GLC06846.08

Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1869-1870

Pages numbered 193 - 433

GLC06846.09