16 August 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

This letter came with a note saying it was dated 1863/08/16 but came in an envelope from 1863/10/07. Most of the soldiers are at church, so he has time to write. Very quiet around the fort today. Did not go to church because he did not have his uniform and did not want to be dressed poorly in church. Camp is "flooded with ladies. Most of them are from home come to see their relatives in the 37th." It is "quite warm" in New York City. Often takes a salt water bath in New York Harbor in the morning. Thinks he will have "a chance to come home after the Draft has taken place." The draft starts…

GLC09355.016

17 December 1862

Flora, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. Flora is playfully upset with Miller for not writing recently, charging that she wrote to him last, and that it was several weeks ago that she sent the letter in question. However, she quickly darkens the tone of her prose. Flora is thoroughly disillusioned with the war. "I will take your advice and never mar(r)y" she writes. She relates the death that surrounds her, and her disgust. "This wretched war, when will it cease?" She asks Miller about his recovery from the wound he endured, and wishes that he might visit her soon. The last line reads "From your affectionate coz.,…

GLC02691.11.029

5 January 1863

Flora, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. Flora tells Miller that she now has her own excuse for not writing recently. She has been looking after a dying man who has been staying at the house for some time. She is especially sorry that the man has not been religious of late, and that it may be too late for him to repent. She vehemently tells Miller that if he had "any respect for my (her) feelings you will never mention his name with mine." He had accused her "of having a charm on the hill." In this, Miller's cousin claims that he was "more mistaken about that than you (he) ever were (was) about anything." She was "…

GLC02691.11.030

3 August 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear John"

Signed "Charles"

GLC02181.02

12 March 1859

Howard, George W., 1814-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Cousin John"

Signed "George W. Howard"

GLC02181.03

25 December 1859

Taylor, G. H., fl. 1859-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G.H. Taylor"

GLC02181.04

January 11, 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Friend Hale"

Signed [illegible]

GLC02181.05

4 March 1860

Taylor, G. H., fl. 1859-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G Henry Taylor"

GLC02181.06

15 May 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given the next morning; it was raining. Orders came in at noon to march at 2:00 PM. Marched "about 3 miles and got very near to the river without the Rebels knowing we were moving." Crossed the river at night and surprised the Confederate guards, capturing them. Laid down a pontoon bridge. Were ordered to march up and down the river, "making a great…

GLC09355.001

January 5, 1943

Smith, Les, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moe and Sylvia

Les writes that he had a very short leave recently and brought back souvenirs of his visits to the states. He reports that his sister has injured herself, and he is missing some hats.

GLC09414.1526

6 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he got a letter from Esme who said her boyfriend was wounded in Holland.

GLC09414.1277

11 May 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

GLC07705.305

12 July 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.

GLC07705.310

27 December 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She hopes he comes out of every battle safe. Currently, she belongs to a linting party that meets three times a week to scrape lint for the wounded soldiers.

GLC07705.330

1861-1877

Hawkeye, fl. 1862

Printed document

Title: Two Brothers Fallen

A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.

GLC02171.09

20 July 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is doing extremely well. His finger is almost healed and he will be alble to join his command. He heard that John Farr died though he does not know the cause. He would like very much to go home but the chance is slim.

GLC02173.11

1 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions a Capt. Leonard, whom he thinks every one will like because he is a very sociable gentleman. In Mississippi, the regiment has won most battles

GLC02173.12

11 November 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.

GLC02173.20

1 April 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

22 September 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dearest wife

He is glad she has little Abby and she is taking her to meeting. He goes over all the various people he has heard that are sick and wishes them well.He writes that there is much sickness among the soldiers as well. Sadly many are wounded not in battle but by accident. He tells of an incident where the company was crossing the railroads and the cars came along wounding several men.

GLC02182.20

17 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. B.B. Stone

He informs a friend that her husband was wounded but the wound is not severe.

GLC02182.26

21 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He is now at a hospital and is resting comfortably. He asks her to visit.

GLC02182.27

25 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dealy beloved

His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.

GLC02182.28

29 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dearly beloved

They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.

GLC02182.29

1 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.

GLC02182.30