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to Brother Henry

They lost their blankets at Bull Run but expect to have new ones in a few days and a full suit of clothes. He warns him not to enlist again and says he would rather his brother stay at home and look after their parents.

GLC02172.11

to Brother Henry

They had an inspection the other day, A tough day of fighting followed. They are told to "come out in style."The papers say thier focres are doing great in Missouri. Written in Camp Lyon.

GLC02172.24

to Brother Henry

During the battle of Bull Run, their company stayed back in a town called Centreville. They went out on picket again and ended up five miles away. They are unable to advance any further for now. Written at Camp Poe

GLC02172.25

to Brother Henry

Tomorrow morning the regiment marches toward Tahrick Church. Many think the South will sue for peace in about six weeks' time. Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.27

to Friend Henry

Last week on picket duty, they shot twelve rebels and took a couple prisoners.

GLC02172.39

to Brother Henry

There is much excitement over Fort Donaldson [Fort Donelson] and Burnsides' Expedition. They should make a forward movement soon. He likes the picture Henry sent.

GLC02172.40

to Brother Henry

He talks of money matters. He will send Henry 40 dollars and he may sell his cattle.

GLC02172.44

to Brother Henry

A lot of the boys are sick in the hospitals They haven't been able to get any newspapers for a while. He sees boats pull up to Cumberland's Landing. Written at McClellan's Camp at Cumberland's Landing.

GLC02172.47

to Brother Henry

They are camped near Richmond now and are awaiting reinforcements. The papers report the previous fight was particularly tough. He needs paper and postage stamps.

GLC02172.49

to Brother Henry

It is getting dusty in the swamp. Water is scarce. They are getting closer to picket time. The Rebels are not far away. The Michigan troops had a fight in front of Hooker's division. When the pay master comes around, he will send some money.

GLC02172.50

to Brother H. (Henry)

They have been fighting up on the Blackwater. They are under marching orders again. He is glad to hear his father has got into business again.

GLC02172.63

to Brother H. (Henry)

He is sending 50 dollars and wants his brother to tell him when he receives it.

GLC02172.64

Adams Express form

For the 50 dollars he sent his brother.

GLC02172.66

to Brother Henry

He has been detailed as a nurse and does not know when he get out to see his brother. He knows his brother wants to marry but he tells him to look before he leaps.

GLC02172.72

to Brother Henry

He and Theodore have been breaking up prairie. They are thing about taking a house up north. He asks for his brother's opinion.

GLC02172.86

to Parents

He was sick for the last two weeks but is now feeling quite well.

GLC02173.02

to Father

The hospital was broken up and the regiment is headed toward Jackson, MS. He would like very much to help with the harvest but the prospect looks rather bleak.

GLC02173.10

to Father

It is reported that they are going to New Orleans next. One of his fellow soldiers accidentally drowned himself the other day when he went down to the river to swim.

GLC02173.13

to Parents

He is ill. His head hurts and he has fever and chills, all of which he thinks is the result of a severe cold. He mentions the easiness of the drills which only have to be done 2 hours a day. Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana.

GLC02173.18

to Parents

The duty is heavy and the rations are short lately so the boys grumble. SOmetimes the soldiers go foraging for food like chickens

GLC02173.24

to Sister Maria

He tells her how they came across a sugar mill with plenty of sugar and molasses. He does not expect to see her until his term of service expires. There will be another move.

GLC02173.27

to Parents

He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.

GLC02173.35

to Parents

The heat is causing him to break out, but otherwise he is very healthy. He thought they would remain where they are but they received orders to be ready to embark at any moment. They got on a boat back to New Orleans, but it was stalled for four...

GLC02173.36

to Father

He doesn't think they will leave where they are for some time. Most of the boys are healthy but Robert Stillery has been quite sick. John has not written to him for a long time.

GLC02173.38

to Father

A boat named May Duke was nabbed by Gen. McGinus while trading with the Rebels He thinks they will remain in their prsent quarters throughout the winter, The paymaster has not been around for 8 months.

GLC02173.39

to ones at home

Mobile is visible from where they are now. There have been three wounded men but no losses. he got their letters.

GLC02173.41

to father

He saw his cousin George who transferred to a Marin Brigade. Geroge surprised him and they ended up talking all night.

GLC02173.45

to Unknown

If his brothers are drafted, he advises them to go to the army of the Cumberland or Tennessee as they will have an easier time there. He does not want them in the same regiment that he is in because he will be unable to help them.

GLC02173.47

Certificate of authentificity

Document stating that the attached paper stating the death of William H. Scarborough is a true copy.

GLC02173.49

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet went out with a forage team today and they are "as tired as I am of the war." He declares that "this onholy war wood a bin over if oald Lincoln wood a let the negros alone I wish he had forty the blackest negroes in the South tide to him."...

GLC02174.08

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.10

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.13

General order no. 52

Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.

GLC02175.04

United States volunteer enlistment for nine months service for the town of Brewster

List of men enlisted from Brewster. Singed by Mayo as "Ch of Selectmen of Brewster."

GLC02175.08

Falmouth Exempts

List of men from Falmouth exempt from service. Lists reasons why the men cannot serve, most often because they are at sea.

GLC02175.10

to Eben Whittemore

States that while Charles F Childs has been enrolled, he is at sea "on a merchant foreign voyage." Signed by Thomas Lewis as the "Ch. Selectmen of Falmouth." Also signed "James &C."

GLC02175.11

General order no. 58

Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.

GLC02175.13

[Receipt for payment of a bill]

Receipt for Ebenezer Whittmore for payment of four dollars and fify cents made to Thatcher. Payment was made in regards to a bill, GLC02175.22.

GLC02175.23

Volunteers from Yarmouth for 9 months who have been mustered into the service of the United States in Co E. 5th Reg

A list of volunteers mustered into service for nine months.

GLC02175.24

[Military exemption]

Certifies that George W. Baker is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "pulmonary disease & irritation of bladder," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.30

[Military exemption]

Certifies that Daniel R. Weeks is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from varicocele, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.

GLC02175.34

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Reports he is finally paid $62.50. Expects to move soon, though "grape vine dispaches," or camp rumors, are unreliable as to where. Mentions some soldiers' receiving packages from home. Laments vice in camp...

GLC02176.05

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Justifies war as a chastening from God for the nation's previous sins. Mentions Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty. Describes the comforts of God as a companion. Written on military stationery.

GLC02176.11

to Sarah Wood

Written from Mt. Olive, North Carolina to his wife. Describes again the differences in climate between Ohio and North Carolina. Comments on the state of the Confederate cause, saying "Old Lee has got out of Richmond and a going round like a roaring...

GLC02176.26

to Sarah Wood

Written from Concord, North Carolina to his wife. Describes the various decorations the men had set up to beautify their camp, as well as the local people's fascination with the decorations and men Begins to make plans for the future, asking his wife...

GLC02176.27

to [William] Wood

Written from Gardner, Kansas to his brother.

GLC02176.28

to Matthew Wood

.

GLC02176.32

to My Dear Husband

.

GLC02176.34

[Tintype portrait of Matthew Wood]

Tintype portrait of Matthew Wood as an older man.

GLC02176.46

[Tintype portrait of unidentified male]

GLC02176.47

[envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.49

to "Friend"

Signed "Horace C. Rodgers"

GLC02181.35

[Seated portrait of John H. Surratt]

One portrait of John Harrison Surratt, Jr., taken by Mathew Brady in 1868.

GLC02194

to Brother Henry

There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull." Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.28

to Brother Henry

He is now heading cattle. He talks about the land and how much each cow costs.

GLC02172.43

Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

to Sarah Wood

Written from around Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions rebel citizens are rumored to be stealing soldiers' mail. Talks of new clothes, his battalion's shabby outfitting, hopes of buying socks for a dollar with his new pay. Mentions nearly...

GLC02176.09

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions his good appetite and ragged clothes, but quartermaster is requisitioning more, rumors that Generals Ulysses S. Grant and John Foster will soon defeat James Longstreet's men. Deliberates...

GLC02176.12

[Tribute to Capt. Boswell]

Clipping from unknown newspaper. Dated August 6, no year.

GLC02176.41

to Sarah Wood

Genealogical notes on small lined sheets.

GLC02176.43

to Amos J. Harding

Asks to be excused for not writing sooner, but he was waiting for the machine to run according to the notion of things. Thinks that Lieutenant Gannett is a gentleman; all his books and papers are in very good shape, but Sayne had to clean the office...

GLC02178.08

to Amos J. Harding

Mustered out of service on 13 July and finally feels like a free citizen. Has not gone into business yet and is not sure where and what business he will get into, but it will happen soon. In St. Louis, he saw a mutual friend, who looked fine as...

GLC02178.10

to father

Plans to enlist in 91st Regiment with his friend Chris Skelton, and receipt of bounty payment.

GLC02180.01

to George F. Morse

news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.06

to George F. Morse

expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday

GLC02180.10

to George F. Morse

the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.

GLC02180.12

to father

the receipt of package, inquiry about a coat for Chris Skelton, the observance of Christmas in the barracks, and the harshness of the weather. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.15

to brother

viewing the monuments and public buildings of Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill replacing Fort McHenry as the Regimental Headquarters, promises to send his picture, and acknowledgement of the receipt of his mother's fruit cake.

GLC02180.19

to mother

hardships of camp life, the surrender of Johnston, family matters, and Chris Skelton's letter from Hart's Island.

GLC02180.27

to father

the mustering out of troops, Morse's intention to purchase his Springfield Rifle musket, and the insufficiency of the food rations.

GLC02180.29

to father

delay in receipt of a box sent from home, back pay and bounty, warning his father against paying him a visit.

GLC02180.30

to George F. Morse

the purchaser of a farm in Farmingville, and a report on the religious activites in and around Farmingville

GLC02180.33

to George F. Morse

Morse's struggles with temptation while in service

GLC02180.34

to George F. Morse

meditation on faith and proselytizing

GLC02180.38

to George F. Morse

a possible expedition to the "frontier," women and marriage, thoughts of war-time companions

GLC02180.44

U.S Armory Pass

GLC02180.48

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G Henry Taylor"

GLC02181.06

to "Mr. Powers"

Signed "Emily R Thaddeus"

GLC02181.08

to "Friend James"

Signed "Jacob N Perkins"

GLC02181.10

to "Dear Halus"

Signed "JP"

GLC02181.14

to "Cousin Hale"

Signed "James M Parker"

GLC02181.16

[to "Halus"]

Signed [unknown]

GLC02181.17

to J. H. Powers

Signed J. N. Perkins

GLC02181.18

to Brother

unknown author.

GLC02181.20

to "Friend Powers"

Signed "G. F. Nightingale"

GLC02181.24

to "Dear Old Chum"

Signed "Jim"

GLC02181.26

to "General Washburn"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.32

to "Healus"

Signed "J. N. Perkins"

GLC02181.33

to "Cousin"

Signed "George Sowers"

GLC02181.38

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.40

to "Powers"

Signed "P. W. Ladd"

GLC02181.45

to "Dear Brother and Sister"

Signed "[Dayls?] Benton"

GLC02181.60

to "Powers"

Signed "S W C Farnsworth"

GLC02181.62

to "Rev. J Hale Powers"

Signed "E [Goudrws?]"

GLC02181.66

to "Powers"

Signed "W A Agard"

GLC02181.69

[Wesleyan University Final Exam Schedule]

GLC02181.80

[Wesleyan University Class Day Schedule]

GLC02181.81

[Wesleyan University Flyer for Rice Prize]

GLC02181.82

[Wesleyan University Flyer for Commencement]

GLC02181.83

[Vermont Methodist Seminary and Female College Commencment Flyer]

GLC02181.84