13 May 1897

Photograph

Title: Shiloh National Park

Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at right. Written at Shiloh National Military Park.

GLC00653.11.34

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

7 July 1813

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Requisitions of cannons]

Four requistions of cannons written by Jacob Bailey.

GLC02669.057

19 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [Requisition of muskets for Denny McCobb and Robert Snell]

Four requisitions of 760 musket cartridges for use in Robert Snell's company.

GLC02669.058

19 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [Requisition of military equipment for Captain Robert Snell's company]

A requisition of military equipment for Captain Robert Snell of Colonel Denny McCobb's Regiment. Items requisitioned included canteens, gun slings, screwdrivers, and haver sacks. The location of this document is believed to be Burlington, Vermont based on other documents in the collection.

GLC02669.059

19 July 1813

Autograph document

Title: [Requisition of military equipment for Captain Robert Snell's company]

A requisition of military equipment for Captain Robert Snell of Colonel Denny McCobb's Regiment. Items requisitioned included canteens, gun slings, screwdrivers, and haver sacks. The location of this document is believed to be Burlington, Vermont based on other documents in the collection. This document is a copy of GLC02669.059.

GLC02669.060

February 6, 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

GLC02618.001

18 March 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

GLC02618.002

18 September 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

GLC02618.003

8 October 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

GLC02618.004

17 November 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

GLC02618.005

8 June 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

12 July 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007

20 September 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008

15 October 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009

February 14, 1813

Yetten, James, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Bailey

A letter from James Yetten to his friend Jacob Bailey. Yetten writes Bailey a copy of a soldiers letter, which includes a basic timeline of a soldiers experiences. The letter also speaks of crossing paths with other companies, an engagement with the enemy, prayer, and being shot twice in battle.

GLC02669.004

3 June 1813

Autograph document

Title: to unknown recipient

The author writes about hearing gunshots and cannon fire in the distance from the early morning until around noon. At around noon the author concluded that the Battle was over and that one side or the other was "rejoicing at the Victory."

GLC02669.023

February 3, 1864

Gorman, Henry, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Cover

Written at Camp Couch

GLC02197.001

1 March 1864

Gorman, Henry, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.002

20 March 1864

Gorman, Henry, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Cover

Written at Camp Couch

GLC02197.003

23 October 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] A "spasm" occurred involving an attack on a Union foraging party, causing orders to be prepared to leave. He describes the arrival of troops, arms, and ships, noting those ships from Massachusetts. He tells of a letter he received from Wallace, and discusses the current military news and a compliment to his regiment. He expresses a wish to go with the Engineers that have received orders to move. Numbered in pencil "19." Written at Camp Hamilton.

GLC03696.02

18 December 1864

Gorman, Henry, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.004

January 13, 1865

Gorman, Henry, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.005

4/3/1864

Balmer, Hirma, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.019

2/12/1864

Mitchell, A.A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cover

GLC02197.025