2 May 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Vannuys

GLC07687.137

7 January 1861

Covert, George R., 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friend

relating details of his recovery and a recent visit by Van Nuys's father; also requests that all mail be forwarded to him at the hospital.

GLC07687.138

5 October 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.139

5 November 1861

Donnell, Rebecca, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

inquires about Dick [her son's/brother's?] health ("I received a letter from Orien to day stating that Dick has the camp fever...."), describes the contents of a package she sent via Col. Garen, and relates general family news.

GLC07687.140

14 November 1861

Van Nuys, H.L., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro [J. H. Van Nuys?]

Describes progress in the roofing of the local church and briefly mentions the difficulty in obtaining funds. Expresses regret that the war continues, but observes, "Yet certainly the war can't stop here, or at any point short of a submission of the rebels. That were suicide to the government." Also expresses doubt about his spirituality: "I find my own soul alarmingly cold to all spiritual things." The letter includes a list of resolutions offered, discussed, and adopted at the last meeting of the Vannuys family.

GLC07687.141

25 December 1861

List, Samuel F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.142

26 December 1861

List, Samuel F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.143

January 15, 1862

Smith, Charles H., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

describes social events in Hopewell and developements at school.

GLC07687.144

January 26, 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.145

February 3, 1862

Donnell, Rebecca, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro and Neph

describes the health of various family members and friends, and admonishes Dick [her brother?] to remember the eighth commandment.

GLC07687.146

February 21, 1862

Hall, J.L., fl. 1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

GLC07687.147

3 March 1862

Van Nuys, G.L., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Expresses many thanks for the letter he received this evening, and hope that Van Nuys "will be home the comming [coming] summer." Describes an amusing episode at school involving Charles H. Smith and Mr. Shaw, the recent meeting of the local philosophical society, and an upcoming exhibition or orations. Also mentions frequent marriages among people in the area, and observes, "Perhaps this war is one incentive to action in the matrimonial line."

GLC07687.149

1861-1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Envelope

Title: [envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.49

Circa 1864

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Dated April 16. Unknown year guessed as 1864. A man named George is now at home; Henry wants to know if George received the letters he sent to Westford, Massachusetts. Writes that there is $90 at Orlando if father wants it, unless George has given him some money already. Thinks that he should buy a cow or two if he can get them at a reasonable price. Butter is 55 cents a pound in Burlington, Vermont, 65 cents a pound in Boston, and 80 cents a pound in Brandy Station, Virginia. Writes that they "have no orders to march yet, but all extra baggage, property, and [stoves] are being sent to…

GLC02749.009

25 June 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong feels lonesome and sad, as he has recently received the news that his mother died while he was away. He claims he dreamt that she was sick, and ever since he had the dream, he was convinced that his mother was dead. He has only received three letters since he left Winchester. It has been two months since he received word from Lydia Bishoff, though he tells her it feels more like two years. He left Front Royal last Saturday and marched 90 miles east of the Blue Ridge to Manassas Junction. He is uncertain of his next destination, but says "the news is that old Abe said that he was…

GLC03523.40.10

25 June 1863

Swisher, Daniel, fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lydia A. Bishoff

Times are dull and lonesome, and Swisher has not received any news from home for the past two months. His regiment has continually been on the march, and has not stopped long enough for him to write a letter. He would like to know how Bishoff is getting along with her school. He is encamped four miles from Manassas Junction, but will not stay for long. He believes he will then go to Washington to rest for a while.

GLC03523.40.27

January 15, 1865

Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to George F. Morse

Morse's new posting at Fort Federal Hill, news of family and friends, Morse's position as captain's clerk, developments at the Brotherhood.

GLC02180.17

January 16, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

acknowledgement of letters and parcel from home, anticipated arrival of the pay master, his engagement as captain's clerk in Company D, and anticipation that the current captain will be transferred to Company B.

GLC02180.18

January 20, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

viewing the monuments and public buildings of Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill replacing Fort McHenry as the Regimental Headquarters, promises to send his picture, and acknowledgement of the receipt of his mother's fruit cake.

GLC02180.19

January 23, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

attrition in the Brotherhood, the dwindling treasury, hopes for a revival of religion in the church, and affirmations of his faith in Christ.

GLC02180.20

February 2, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

news of friends, and the finances of the Church.

GLC02180.21

February 11, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

missing letters, receipt of Brooklyn and religious newspapers, attendance at the Seventh Baptist Church and an enthusiatic report of Mr. Fuller's sermon, his sister Mary's religious development, the payment of his washwoman, food, and his overall health. Written on letterhead with an etching of Fort McHenry.

GLC02180.22

February 25, 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

a shipment of coats and blankets to his father, news that the 91st Regiment will be leaving for City Point, and anticipation of service.

GLC02180.23

28 March 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

marching in review before President Lincoln, account of marching, artillery shelling and prisoners, and request for steel pens.

GLC02180.24

6 April 1865

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

reports of the death of men in his company, the capture of Confederate forces, Morse's brief hospitalization with a fever, anticipation of going to St. Petersburg.

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