1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

They are going to be sent to Maine as sharpshooters since they cannot be put anywhere else in the United States. He sees a lot of Rebels coming in lately and describes them as good-looking, smart men.

GLC02740.48

1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.

GLC02740.49

1861-1877

Autograph note

Title: to Unknown

The author encloses a picture the boys gave to him. The picture is unidentified but is most likely Wilmot Thompson. He is shown with the picture of a car in the background.

GLC02740.50

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.

GLC02740.53

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lizzie

He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.

GLC02740.54

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: "War Letter--From Father"

No other words, appears to be scrap paper.

GLC02740.64

8 September 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He gives her instructions on how to divide his property in case he doesn't return.

GLC02743.01

11 November 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He writes he is on one of the finest steamers.

GLC02743.02

2 December 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.

GLC02743.03

4 December 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.

GLC02743.04

10 December 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now off the Tortugas. They got to see Fort Tyler. The trip has been pleasant. He says he has never enjoyed a trip so much in his life. There is no fighting in the near future.

GLC02743.05

11 December 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.

GLC02743.06

27 December 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are still on the desert island, en route to New Orleans. He mentions McClellan.

GLC02743.07

29 December 1862

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now on the Mississippi River. The trip was, for the most part, uneventful but the night was rather rough and uncomfortable.

GLC02743.08

February 2, 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They have orders to move somewhere else but have not gone anywhere else. He has a cousin that works for Adams Express and he will make sure "N" is forwarded. He was in a sugar mill the other day and got to see the whole process of making sugar and molassess.

GLC02743.09

January 18, 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He talks about how much each of the newspapers are worth, depending on their region. He talks about the cost of living. He reiterates that he is in excellent health. They say the army is demoralizing but he is drinking no more than before he joined.

GLC02743.10

February 6, 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.

GLC02743.11

February 15, 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He was ordered to go on the boat in charge of the Generals' bodyguard. He describes his experience and the bayou.

GLC02743.12

February 26, 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He was not feeling well the past week but this morning he woke up with an appetite and seems to have returned to his old self.

GLC02743.14

5 March 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They received orders to start for Baton Rouge. He says to tell Charley it will be impossible to get a furlough at this time.

GLC02743.15

22 March 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They reach Baton Rouge and were ordered to march not long after. He hopes they will go to Texas next. He mentions that Uncle Dan owes him over 300 dollars.

GLC02743.16

26 November 1861

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Miss (Kitty)

He was unable to come home on Friday because his captain was not there. He wishes she could see him, especially to watch him cook. He is very healthy.

GLC02170.01

February 22, 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Miss ( Kitty)

He has been marching and going back and forth in a boat. They were supposed to help take Fort Donaldon, but the other men took it before they got there. Theya re near Columbus but they won't go there because the Rebels have already evacuated there.

GLC02170.02

1 March 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are close to the Rebels now and there should be a fight soon. The only reason there wasn't one before is because they didn't have guns.

GLC02170.03

22 March 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Miss (Kitty)

She worries that because she has not heard from him in a while he might be lying dead in the battlefield. He tells her not to entertain such silly thoughts. He thinks he might be home in a few months time.

GLC02170.04