December 16, 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Reports that Hiram Wright has been taken to the hospital with small pox and expects that he will come down with it pretty badly. Writes that he has been appointed cook for the week and discusses what he's had for dinner. He explains that the men in his tent take turns cooking; each one is given a one week appointment. Writes that rumors of [William H.] Wyman (of Co. B, Ill. 105th) were mistaken. Updates his brother-in-law, Darius, on the conditions of some of the soldiers they know mutually. Complains about the intensity of the rain and how much noise it makes. Writes that there is…

GLC07460.065

circa 1794

Manuscript document

Title: [List of expenses for the year 1794]

A list of the sums of money disbursed throughout the year of 1794. The expenses include pay subsistence and Forage of the Legion, clothing, bounty, hospital department, repairs , defence protection, Indian department, quartermaster's department, contingencies of War Department, invalid pensions, naval armament, equipment of galleys, fortification of harbors, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, defense of Southwest territory, detachment of militia, building and repairing arsenals, national armouries, and arms ammunition. Total sum for the year is $2,197,805.65.

GLC02437.06291

November 1782

Manuscript document

Title: [Major Villefranche's estimate of boards necessary to repair the long barracks]

Contains a pencil note on verso.

GLC02437.10065

December 11, 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister and family

Reports that one of the soldiers, [Zod] Howe, almost died from small pox and another man is thought to have come down with it. Remarks that the men in camp seem very nonchalant about the small pox outbreak. He writes that the hospital building and all the clothes from infected soldiers will be burned. Recollects that one year ago he and Darius (his brother-in-law) were in South Tunnel. He writes, "we never think of that place with any very good feelings as there we lost a good many of our boys." There has been talk of moving to Gallatin but hopes that they don't have to leave Nashville…

GLC07460.064

19 October 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Martha [Spohn]

Discusses the weather, particularly the muddy conditions. He states that the local rock is limestone and that the mud makes good mortar for building chimneys. Wheeler expects that they will stay in Nashville for some time, possibly through the winter. Mentions that his Uncle Washington is a peace man of the "Vallandingham stripe", referring to Clement Vallandingham, an Ohio Statesman and leader of the Copperhead faction of Democrats in the North. Of the Copperheads, Wheeler remarks: " the Devil is a more likely man than these Copperheads for he is always on one side, and you know how to…

GLC07460.056

9 October 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Thanks his family for the needle and thread they sent. Reports that General Ward is still in Murfreesboro. Writes that the 129th Ills has gone down to Columbia on the Franklin Road, but have not returned. Expresses his appreciation for the clothes that he's received from home by writing that he shall wear all his clothes on his back should he enter into battle or be in a position where he is likely to lose them. Writes that the prices of clothing have risen considerably since he first entered the service and provides prices for dress coats, overcoats, and blankets. Describes the stove he…

GLC07460.053

29 October 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that some of the men from his regiment are out on train guard duty on a branch road leading out to Tullahoma, Tennessee. He asks that Thomas Albee's mother be told that Albee hasn't been able to write because he's been on train duty. Reports a train attack and raids by some guerillas, but assures his family that the 105th regiment (Wheeler's regiment) hasn't been attacked. Reassures his sister that Lincoln's increasing of troops doesn't mean the war is not going to end soon; on the contrary he writes " if he would call for a million men it would be better." Remarks that " Old Abe…

GLC07460.058

1 May 1862

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Notes his unit has not received any tents and the men are using blankets that they brought from home. Says he hopes it is not too late to volunteer and join "Trigs Regiment."

GLC02715.009

16 October 1778

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: At a council of war held at Frederickburgh Octr 16th 1778

Knox's handwritten copy of Washington's queries to his Council of War. Washington informs the Council that the British force consists of two divisions (one at New York and one at Rhode Island). A detachment from New York were recently "employed in a Forage" in New Jersey. Notes that the New York fleet was still in the harbor on 9 October, and was rumored to be planning to sail for Boston. A Continental officer, recently a prisoner of the enemy, reported that a large body of British troops embarked "destin'd for the Southward." Notes that General John Sullivan has command of troops…

GLC02437.00731

19 October 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Working draft of Knox's opinion given to George Washington on questions such as detaching part of the main army toward Boston and keeping Continental troops in a "collected state" during winter]

Knox's working draft. Is a response to GLC02437.00731 and draft of GLC02437.00733. Regarding the question of sending part of the army to Boston, writes "[the topic] was so fully discussed at the time it was propos'd and the conclusion drawn that it would be unnecessary to say any thing further on the subject..." Argues that during the winter "the army should be held in as collected a state as possible." Notes that the only argument against gathering the army in one location will be the difficulty of obtaining supplies and provisions. Advises against dividing the army into cantonments.…

GLC02437.00732

19 October 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Knox's opinion given to George Washington on questions such as detaching part of the main army toward Boston and keeping Continental troops in a "collected state" during winter]

Retained copy of GLC02437.00732, a response to GLC02437.00731. Refer to the draft of this document, GLC02437.00732, for complete scope and content. In Samuel Shaw's hand. Place of writing is inferred from copy at GLC02437.00732.

GLC02437.00733

16 November 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Requests that William obtain items for Lucy Knox, his wife. Asks that he send the articles so Lucy may receive them by mid-January. Requests green tea and "raisons." Discusses the procurement of goods, and gives William advice on business matters. Agrees to help Sally and Betsey Winslow reach Boston, noting "the distressing circumstance will be how they will be able to subsist when there... their mother in Law is going to England & they will be left friendless and without protection-" Reports that the British have not completely evacuated New York, but two fleets recently embarked.…

GLC02437.00736

25 November 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Reports that the army stationed at Fredericksburgh will leave 26 November for Pluckemin, New Jersey. Mentions Captain Stevens and the lands at Warren (possibly Warren, Maine). Discusses taxes on the sale of land. Written at Fredericksburg (present-day Patterson, New York).

GLC02437.00738

16 June 1863

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy E. Jones

He has a shelter or dog tent which he stretches out on sticks to cover about five feet of ground. He fashioned a bedstead from an old stable door and uses his oil blanket and dress coat as bedclothes and his knapsack as a pillow. It would be worth "one thousand dollars to me now to spend one month with you."

GLC02739.056

circa 1864-1865

Photograph

Title: [Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Photograph of a camp with horse hitched to wagons. Photo 4, neg. number 647.

GLC05508.012.04

circa 1864-1865

Photograph

Title: [Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Image of a bomb-proof with a man standing in the doorway. Photograph 19, neg. number 43.

GLC05508.012.19

2 November 1864-6 November 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Two letters. First letter apologizes for delay in communication as a result of the Battle of Cedar Creek. In his second letter he mentions that he received orders from General Ulysses S.Grant to be ready for an attack from "Mr. [Jubal] Early." Is working on muster and pay rolls every night until 11:00, and reports that he sent rolls to Washington, D.C. Mentions picket duty near a grist mill and his relationship with the mill's owners. References poor treatment of Union soldiers in Southern camps, and tells story of a Seargeant Freelove who was captured and taken prisoner by the Confederates…

GLC03523.18.30

5 July 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Mentions his work on muster rolls. Discusses general operations, including the landing of 19th army corps at City Point, Virginia and reinforcements from the 13th corps. Prays for the end of the rebellion, mentions inconsistency of mail, and inquires about father's store.

GLC03523.18.17

5 December 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Writes from Camp Russell near Winchester, Virginia. Mentions being part of Brigade Grand and having tea in camp. Thanks people back home for their interest in his welfare. Discusses movements of 5th Regiment into an old camp previously occupied by the 3rd Division.

GLC03523.18.35

22 December 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written from Camp near Petersburg, Virginia. Requests letters from home, "now that trains run into camp every evening." Reports that he is positioned in front of "Kershaw's (rebel) division," a division he has met several times before: in the valley, and at "Hannover town," near the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad. Mentions that trains carry supplies of everything "except vegetables which for some reason are not so plenty as when General Joseph Hooker was in command of the army, he, I think, fed the men better than any other commander we ever had, yet we get Plenty of bread, meat and coffee…

GLC03523.18.37

8 January 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written from Camp near Petersburg. Mentions purchase of "sheet iron stove for which I paid the little sum of $7.50." References ordnance returns. Describes feast of roast turkey and chicken for Christmas, and oysters for New Years. Reports that board costs $1.00 per day.

GLC03523.18.41

January 21, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written from Union camp near Petersburg. Describes the most severe storm of the season: "what cannot be cured must be endured so we try and pass off the time the best way we can." Mentions sister Mamie and her progress at singing school. Reports the capture of Fort Fisher, including 2,500 prisoners and 72 pieces of artillery. Also mentions failures of General Benjamin Franklin Butler and Major General Godfrey Weitzel.

GLC03523.18.43

February 12, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Discusses the illness of his mother. Reports that he cannot expect to visit home until Spring. Describes the sounding of "tatoo" for roll call. Mentions the business of disbursing clothing and the "business" of the army regardless of the day of the week. Relays the rumor of a visit within Union lines from Rebel commissioners, and mentions hopes for peace.

GLC03523.18.50

6 March 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

Describes completion of the muster rolls. Reports acknowledgment from his mother of his hard work. Discusses the business of camp, such as raising funds to erect a monument in honor of the 6th corps late and "lamented commander Major General John Sedgwick which is to be erected at West Point," at a cost of $10,000. Also mentions raising money for Honorable Portus Baxter and wife for services to the sick and wounded. Reports that they have spent no less than $8,000 of their own money. Sends a check for $100 and requests his father to cash it and send credit back.

GLC03523.18.52

17 March 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Describes "St. Patrick's Day in the morning." Mentions that there is a great deal of sport in camp. Reports that they are having a review by General George Gordon Meade, Major General Horatio Gouverneur Wright, and Senator Henry Wilson from Massachusetts, so he has no time to write. Letter written on preprinted letterhead: "Headquarters Second Regiment Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps."

GLC03523.18.53