5 October 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

He has kept an account of their movements and battles. He summarizes the hardships he has endured so far.

GLC02739.075

29 April 1863-10 December 1863

Goddard, Dighton, 1822-1910

Diary

Title: [Diary of Dighton Goddard]

Diary of a soldier in the 34th Massachusetts Volunteers. Written in pencil in a small leather bound planner. Most entries detail the weather, the regiment's movements through Virginia, foraging, rations, and daily occurrences. Entry on 3 May mentions that the cavalry captured 12 Confederates and surrounded and fired at a major who had escaped into the woods. Entries for 14 and 15 May describe an engagement near New Market, Virginia where his regiment suffered losses because they were outnumbered. Reports marching to Harrisburg on 2 June, then on to Port Republic where he describe a…

GLC03608.01

April 14, 1865

Farmer, George E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Farmer

George E. Farmer writes to his father that he is in excellent spirits after being present at Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender. He discusses the Appomattox Campaign and indicates that he participated in the fighting near Dinwiddie Courthouse and was with the dismounted cavalry at Five Forks. He explains that though the fighting was fierce, the soldiers knew it was the end of the war and that the Confederates could be beaten. He was also present at the battle on Brown's Road and was with the advance the day Confederate General Richard S. Ewell was captured. He describes the events…

GLC00808.01

8 March 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about being held at Camp Coetquidan rather than shipping out as planned. Discusses the troops' desperation in leaving the camp, which is located miles from the nearest town, and how they are occupying themselves. Mentions that he is planning a trip to Paris and describes his trip to St. Malo. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.101

22 September 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother about items he would like included in his care package. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.030

14 October 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp. Intimates that he is optimistic about the peace negotiations. Written on paper taken from a fallen German soldier.

GLC07810.031

23 October 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Informs his parents that he has received a bundle of 26 letters from home. Includes instructions and mailing information for sending a Christmas package. Reports camp and war news. Discusses the possibility of getting a furlough. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.032

14 November 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.033

8 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that mail censorship has become less stringent and includes information regarding his whereabouts and duties. Plans on returning to Ohio very shortly. Discusses personal matters. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.034

8 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.

GLC07810.035

15 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.

GLC07810.037

22 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.

GLC07810.038

29 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his Christmas and that he received a care package. Describes his daily activities. Adds that for the first time in his life he has gained weight. Writes that he has not heard from Harold and inquires as to his well-being. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.039

5 January 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about moving to a new town and having received her Christmas package. Describes the local weather and his letter-writing conditions. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.040

January 15, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Replies to his mother's letter about local news. Describes his wherabouts and daily activities. Writes that his letter is cut short by a celebration surrounding canned peaches and condensed milk purchased at the YMCA canteen. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.041

January 20, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his lack of letter-writing opportunities. Describes the local weather conditions. Wishes he could draw so he could send pictures of his ramshackle temporary housing. Includes a few anecdotes surrounding the lice problem in camp. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.042

February 5, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he has not received a letter from home in three weeks. Discusses local conditions and plans to visit friends in Paris. Encloses an insurance bill to be paid (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.043

February 12, 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter and tells him about military life. Tells Bo not to plan on his return anytime soon. Congratulates him on the success of the Lodge's endeavors. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.045

15 March 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about moving to another city where he is working on drainage, water and light systems, roads, and buildings. Discusses daily life and the weather. Promotion to corporal inferred from signature. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

GLC07810.049

23 March 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his father with reactions to hometown news. Discusses the work the engineers have been doing in Camp d'Auvours. Includes a letter from his insurance company about a late payment (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

GLC07810.050

1 May 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the temporary camp in which he is currently posted. Expects to be embarking soon after reaching Brest. Adds that he will continue sending mail to Ashtabula and asks that she continue on her end. Encloses a newspaper clipping regarding the return of the 80th Division (included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. C

GLC07810.056

14 November 1918

Kelley, William H., fl. 1918

Typed letter

Title: to Bess

Writes to his college friend about his daily activities and the antics of his fellow soldiers. Tells a funny story about a friend's perfecting a pancake recipe. Written on Headquarters 155th Field Artillery Brigade letterhead.

GLC07810.060

1 March 1918

Locy, Francis E., fl. 1918-1928

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy

Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.

GLC07810.062

2 July 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.

GLC07810.063

15 October 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the camp and his duties. Wishes he could go home to visit but he is under quarantine. Originally mailed with GLC07810.065. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US Army camp authorized to train the Tank Corps during WWI. Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded Camp Colt. Written at Camp Colt.

GLC07810.064