15 December 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Montgomery C. Meigs

Captain Jenks transmits the monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage and the clothing receipt roll for November 1863.

GLC02750.011

1852-1902

Bennett, Samuel H., fl. 1852-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline M. Bennett

Dated 26 December. He describes his dinner. He asks what regiment her brother is in because he wants to write him.

GLC02161.180

1852-1902

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Barrack floor plan]

This is a detailed description of the barracks including measurements. On the back, there is a floor plan.

GLC02161.188

December 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of articles lost in the public service at Camp Nelson, Kentucky]

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June 1864

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of articles of camp and garrison equipage lost in action]

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16 December 1865

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: [official statement]

Also signed by Joseph Pitman, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public for Providence, Rhode Island. Includes Jenks' statement regarding clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, clothing returns, and other issues regarding his regiment during the Civil War.

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29 December 1865

French, E.B., fl. 1865-1871

Printed document signed

Title: [Confirmation from the United States Treasury Department that Captain Ethan A. Jenks' return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage was received, examined and found correct]

Signed by French as the Second Auditor of the United States Treasury Department.

GLC02750.208

December 1865

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: [official statement]

Also contains a statement signed by First Sergeant Arthur W. Dean and Providence Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Joseph Pitman. Includes Jenks' statement regarding clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, clothing returns, and other issues regarding his regiment during the Civil War. Contains Dean's supporting comments.

GLC02750.210

5 October 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

There is no real news today. Everyone is sleeping in the fields. He has his tent up.

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26 May 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.

GLC02161.161

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Valley Forge

One engraving entitled "Valley Forge" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the harsh conditions experienced by the American Continental Army soliders stationed at the Valley Forge Military camp in Pennsylvania over the winter of 1777-1778. Published by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing.

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28 October 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Requests that his parents send him a short history of the recent Perryville battle if they come across one. Writes that he saw some friends from the 101st. Also writes that he has marched from his camp near Crab Orchard back to Danville and then south west toward Munfordsville. Hopes that the soldiers will be supplied with tents soon, as they have not had any since the beginning of the month.

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2 November 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he is near Cave City six miles East of Mammoth Cave. He was finally given a tent to sleep in after a month of being tentless. Describes the recent battle of Perryville as "the heaviest storm ever I saw or heard." Some of the men of Weeks' company were arrested for exchanging guns. Writes that he doesn't know if he killed someone during battle and doesn't care to know. Reports that Buell has been removed and Rosecrans now has control of the army.

GLC06728.029

22 November 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that soldiers are living in the state house in Tennessee, which is a "splendid piece of workmanship." However, the soldiers are not respectful of the building and keep it dirty at all times. Writes that the men are able to buy anything they need with Secesh script (currency). Reports that he has not seen the 101st whose division is commanded by Jeff C. Davis (the Davis that shot Nelson). Includes a short letter written the next day. Writes that he will not get paid before the first of January. He would like some news on the Eastern army.

GLC06728.032

February 12, 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Complains about the rainy weather and the unpleasantness of the barracks. Does not know what goes on outside the barracks, although he can get a pass to go out.Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

GLC06728.038

25 March 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sisters

Complains about the monotony of the barracks. Left for Vicksburg early in the morning. Describes the eating habits of the soldiers and compares them to pigs eating swill. Writes that his eating utensils consist of a tin cup and a jack knife.

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22 June 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that the paroled men were ordered to report to General Rosecrans on the 15th of June, but they reported on the 17th instead and were sent off. Is enjoying Camp Chase, as it is very pleasant and near the woods. Writes that the farther north he travels the more he is excited about rebel raids in the north. Also writes that the people north of the river do more fighting with their tongues than with their muskets. Has heard that Morgan was coming up to Indiana. Went to visit the 101st but most of the soldiers were on picket. His friends Mordoff and Cook were there but Mordoff was not…

GLC06728.049

3 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he is able to get vegetables of all kinds at reasonable rates. Reports that some of the boys took down a Secesh flag and put up the stars and stripes in its place. Writes that he has seen the "enticements" for reenlistments and believes the government will get better soldiers this way. Has not heard from the regiment since they began to march; has heard last accounts of them being near Tullahoma. Writes that none of his friends at camp belong to his father's order. He would like to be home helping his father hay, but it would be risky for him to run away.

GLC06728.050

22 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Has found a place to board and hopes to be played soon. Offers his pay to his parents but states that if they have no use for it, he will offer it to other soldiers who will not get paid this time. Writes that he may be able to get furlough but is not sure if it is advisable. He hopes to "be free from uncle Sam's clutches" within a year. Believes that Grant will win more victories before the end of the summer campaign. Describes camp to his parents. Writes that he has been elected editor for the camp newspaper The Benton Banner, and will send the first issue to his sister Marietta.…

GLC06728.051

22 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

George Biddulph to his friend Frank, 3p. Writes that he left Murfreesboro and advanced to Tullahoma. No rebel forces were found at Tullahoma, as they had left five hours before. Writes that the company went after the rebels the next morning and pursued them as far as Cowan Station, where the men are now. Reports that only three men from their division were wounded and that many prisoners were captured. Is very happy with the conditions of his camp. Writes that the 2nd and 3rd brigades are not far away. Will try to get a recommendation for Frank to go home. The 36th Illinois Infantry…

GLC06728.052

28 October 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he came back to camp to find that the men were living on half rations of hard tack and beef with no other food. Explains that the short rations are due to the limitations of transporting provisions. Reports that four soldiers were killed and some are missing. Also reports that only two hundred soldiers were mustered, fifty of which are sick. Writes that he can see the rebel camp from his camp. An agreement has been made between Union and Confederate pickets to not bother each other. Writes that the pickets have been exchanging papers, but the practice has now been prohibited…

GLC06728.057

7 January 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that three fourths of his regiment has reenlisted, but he does not feel that $402 is enough incentive for him to reenlist. Reports that he has been assigned duty in the 88th Illinois, Co. K. Also writes that Grant had visited Sheridan's headquarters about a week ago. Rations are short, so many of the soldiers have to grate corn in order to have something to eat. Writes about a camp dish named "sun of a Bitch" consisting of crackers fried in grease. Expects to be home at the end of the current term of service. Includes a note dated 9th of January 1864 in which he writes about the…

GLC06728.063

January 31, 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Complains about the lack and quality of food at camp. Writes that corn meal and beef bones are the primary sustenance and that the beef the soldiers eat "would stagger an American's appetite". Reports that the farthest East he's been is Dandridge, forty miles east of Knoxville, TN. Complains that he has not heard from his family since Mission Ridge and wonders why they haven't written. Describes the area he is in as very rocky and mountainous; not suitable for him.

GLC06728.064

15 April 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Complains of poor weather at camp. Writes that the "old 36" (36th regiment) is on its way from Nashville to Loudon

GLC06728.068

31 October 1862

Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

It is difficult to find water on march as the streams have all dried up; the river they are camped by is the first running water he has seen since they crossed the Ohio. He read a letter from his father to John and found it most encouraging. The regiment was "pretty badly cut to pieces at Perrysville;" "the boys fell around me as fast as grass before a scythe." He is now Orderly Sergeant.

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