7 April 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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10 April 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.

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29 April 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

At Red River they plan to cut off the Rebel's supplies through Texas. He writes that he finds the place, where they are now, despondent. He talks about the risk of illness.

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26 May 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.

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6 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are in Carrollton again and they are camping in a very beautiful spot. He mentions an Eliot Bundy and a Capt. Hopkins.

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7 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.

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11 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are getting ready to march. He wants Charley to send a powerful glass, like an opera glass but large and with a leather case.

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17 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He would like to stay in the field but he may be ordered to establish another hospital in which case he won't be able to write. He asks her to save the Plymouth Paper.

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20 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are in New Orleans and will probably go to Carrollton four miles away to camp.

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26 June 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has not slept in a house in some time and he has no sleeping clothes. He talks about a fellow surgeon of his.

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12 August 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

There are a lot of crickets lately and he is afraid they will eat through everything. They are camped about a half-mile from the river. He would like to have 500 dollars.

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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.

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16 November 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)

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30 October 1862

Gillett, E.B., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

They left Williamsport and have marched 15 miles. They currently have 18 Rebels and 18 horses. He is well and wants him to tell his folks that he is well.

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10 July 1865

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Son

She is very glad the war has ended. Cousin Will was appointed surgeon at Ft. Darling.

GLC02743.31

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

The author describes his current surroundings in Northern New York. A page may be missing as there is no greeting or date.

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16 December 1864

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.

GLC02740.09

19 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He thinks he will be at home in June sometime. Unfortunately they will not get paid until they are discharged. He plans to get a piece of land and build his own house when he returns.

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23 May 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He describes Washington as a handsome city, but not as nice as Richmond. He apologizes for not having written lately. He assures her he has remained true to her since he has been there and always will be.

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13 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

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20 June 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He is very homesick these days but doen't think it will be much longer. He expects to stay in their current location until they are discharged. He has a breakfast of fried ham and potatoes.

GLC02740.45

25 May 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to ones at home

He calls the Confederate cause "desperate." He refers to his country as a "a precious jewel." As he writes a loud explosion is heard.

GLC02173.42

9 June 1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Everyone is in good spirits because they'll be heading home.

GLC02173.43

1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Pages missing. He has not heard from Mollie nor Phil since they got married. They are now in the 1st brigade, 13th army corps. No new cases of small pox have been discovered.

GLC02173.44

1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

He saw his cousin George who transferred to a Marin Brigade. Geroge surprised him and they ended up talking all night.

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