December 1, 1881

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

GLC06762.082

27 September 1862

Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

Printed document signed

Title: General Orders No. 144

Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.

GLC00228.02

September 26, 1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John J. Key

The letter is accompanied by a copy of General Orders No. 144 from September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments. The note describes meeting on September 27 with Key and Major Turner, the witness. The endorsement dismisses Key from the service.

GLC00228.01

7 July 1869

Printed document

Title: Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.

The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.

GLC07705.278

27 December 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

GLC07705.295

22 June 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.

GLC07705.309

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

17 August 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for his lateness in answering. Then he warns him not to let Stonewall Jackson take any of his men prisoners. General Corcoran will be released soon.

GLC07705.312

10 November 1862

Armstrong, Jas, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.

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30 August 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Yesterday they had a grand review in which General Banks reviewed them, He talks about how the life of a soldier is actually pretty nice.

GLC02173.16

3 September 1863

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Jeff

He is healthy and enjoying himself as usual. He expects to go on another hard campaign in the direction of Mobile. He mentions the grand review by Gen. Banks and says they'll also be reviewed by Gen. Grant.Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana

GLC02173.17

4 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks of how the newspaper falsely reported the details of a battle. Gen. Moulton was killed during the battle. This morning the news is good: Gen. Grant is confident of capturing Richmond. He says the Rebels have brought everything on themselves.

GLC02173.29

29 June 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There are rumours that Gen. Burbridge will call on the 4th division to reinforce him in Kentucky, others say there will be an expedition to Mobile.

GLC02173.32

19 August 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear wife

Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana Johnson, don't you cry..." Gen. Lyon is presumed dead. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.12

June 26, 1863

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.

GLC00653.03.01

October 24, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. He found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does not know how long he can keep it.

GLC00653.03.03

October 2, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Ellen

He describes the town of Rome as an interesting place. The town is mainly filled with the sick and wounded now. Apparently General Sherman told General Corse to "make his men comfortable if it took every house in Rome."

GLC00653.11.09

September 11, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mary

They camped near Jonesboro and then they went up to Eastpoint. They are now camped inside rebel fortifications. During this time, they had been without shelter but for a single rubber blanket. He tells a story of how Sherman manages to fool Hood. The letter is written near Eastpoint, Georgia.

GLC00653.11.10

August 1, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now in reserve but are constantly getting shot at. General Dodge got struck in the head by a musket. A deserter came in the other day giving them information about Hood.

GLC00653.11.12

June 15, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

The Rebels are well fortified from the base to the summit of the mountain and they have been skirmishing all the time. Hooker advanced. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC00653.11.15

July 27, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there is less sickness than at any other time among the company. General "Oglesbee" visited the hospital, and Doctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. Wolcott's mother urged him to get a discharge, but he is not sick enough for one. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.33

8 August 1863

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

Right now they drill for an hour and a half each day. They do a skirmish drill and a battalion drill. He describes each to his sisters. He was sorry to hear that his mother was sick. Gen. Rosy and Gen. Garfield stopped by.

GLC02169.05

September 5, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Ma

He heard that Charlie Faris is going to Gaston's company. He knows his mother will take this very hard. Henry expects to come home in the middle of December but is not sure. If Bragg "whips Reosencranz, he will." The letter is very faded. Henry discusses his distaste for those back home who refused to take Confederate money as pay, and notes that he does not want to come home right now, as the Yankees might capture him or otherwise make his stay unenjoyable. Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

GLC00653.01.28

2 November 1861

Eaton, J. H., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Agreement for Exchange of Prisoners

This agreement states that I. The prisioners, who are all officers will be given papers of freedom or parole, their side arms, their camp equipment and property, as well as safe passage back to their head quarters, or their posts. II. Lieutenant Colnel John H Price, 3rd infantry 7th division is exchanged for Major Jenkins 1st Illinois Calvery and Captain JB Smith of 1st Illinois Calvery. First Lieutenant R.M Patterson Co A 2nd Calvery7th division Illinois Stat Guard is exchanged for First Lieutenant William White Co C 1st Illinois Calvery. Second Lieutenant H. E. Kelly Co D 1st Clavery 7th…

GLC06821.03

5 November 1861

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Autograph document signed

Title: Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri...

This is a proclamation stating that any citizen arrested for their political opinions on the Civil War within the State of Missouri are to be released as per an agreement between Major General Price, and Major General Freemont. It also states that there will be no more arrests or threats as a result of political opinions from citizens and that "the war now progressing shall be exclusively confined to armies in the field" Written at Cassvile and Springfield.

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