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January 29, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that it is argued that the rebels have the best general, Robert E. Lee on the continent. General Sumner has been relieved from command and General Couch has taken his place.

GLC07705.133

15 December 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

describes a run in with the yankees. they seem to have disappeared but he fears "they will cross the river above or below this place, cut us off , and capture us." Gen. Meloy said there would be a train in the morning to take them away, wherever necessary.

GLC08270.06

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Why Don't You Take It?

features a dog with a collar that reads Scott looking at some kind of meat while another dog with a collar that reads Jeff walks by.

GLC08413.06

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Why Don't You Take It?

features one dog looking down at a piece of meat that says Washington on it as another dog walks by.

GLC08413.15

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Why Don't You Take It?

features picture dog wearing collar that says Scott and another dog wearing collar that says Jeff looking at a piece of meat that says Washington

GLC08414.4

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Jeff Davis Boasts that Cotton's King...

features color picture of man holding flag and standing by sign that reads To Washington Through Baltimore. Rhyme about Jefferson Davis beneath.

GLC08482.5

15 July 1861

Envelope

Title: Fate of Traitors

features picture of Jefferson Davis being hung

GLC08482.3

26 June 1878

Beale, James, fl. 1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maj. Geo. Hooker

learned that Lee was nervous bout the closeness of Reynolds and Buford. the plan was to coax Buford toward Emmettsburg so that Ewell would have time to get to Gettysburg, however, Buford made a rapid advance that afternoon.

GLC09171.7

12 March 1865

Whitley, Albert, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

confident that the Union is gaining in numbers and will soon be too much for General Lee.

GLC09271.02

16 April 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

GLC08311.40

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: Advertisemnts for A Complete Southern History and Lee and his Generals

2 books published by Richardson and Co.

GLC08311.55

16 September 1862

Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.

GLC07205.003

9 September 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side

GLC07705.407

10 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about Bragg and Gen. Rosecrans. He says Bragg is a coward and a traitor and is afraid of Rosecrans. Then he goes on to speculate whether Father ought to save his wheat for the Spring market or Fall.

GLC02415.044

23 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He reminds her that there are thousands of women who no longer have a husband to write to. A lot is riding on the current battle they are in. If the Rebels lose it, they will all be taken prisoner. Right now there are 1100 prisoners from Bragg's army.

GLC02415.048

23 July 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Every time the Rebels make a raid, they are helping the Union. Lee was "badly whipped," and driven back. He mentions Grant, who had a position, but realized it wouldn't work. He predicts the Rebels will soon have to abandon Petersburg and Richmond will be the scene of action. Hood was killed yesterday. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain,

GLC02415.094

7 November 1863

Hab, Smight, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doctor

He talks of how many states have recently joined the Union or elected emancipationists.He thinks Jefferson Davis will soon be pushed out of the places they currently occupy.

GLC02743.28

26 May 1863

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are camped near a small town called Columbia. He wishes his father could come visit. He thinks they will cross the river since the Rebel general is reported to be across the river.

GLC02172.69