January 17, 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.130

January 20, 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from Camp at Brestow Station. He discusses whether "Grandpap's house" will be suitable to rent. Mentions that they are likely to have more visitors after the war as he will want to invite over his friends from the army and discuss their shared experiences. He says it has been difficult getting his men to speak of his wife and family in a respectful manner and that he is trying to put a stop to them speaking of her at all, as they only do so in jest. He then mentions that his Sgt. was married while on furlough. After expressing his desire to see her and hold her again, he devotes the…

GLC02155.131

February 1, 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Writing from Camp at Brestow Station in Virginia, Miller thanks his wife for writing so often, but insists he doesn't need her to send him "a Box", presumably of food because "we now get fresh Bread all the time". He describes the rations in more detail, seeming to be content with what he has. He alludes to the fact that on his last trip home, his wife was away. He writes of some gossip the two have shared in previous letter and begs her not to tell anyone what he has said about some of the other men in his company (one of whom is an officer). However, he is glad to have the position he has…

GLC02155.132

February 24, 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.135

February 25, 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.136

1 March 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.138

7 March 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.139

9 March 1864

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.140

12 July 1862

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph note signed

Title: to William W. Alwater

GLC03137.01

19 December 1862

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

GLC03137.02

15 August 1863

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

GLC03137.03

20 August 1863

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

GLC03137.04

21 September 1863

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

GLC03137.05

28 September 1863

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George

GLC03137.06

10 October 1863

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

GLC03137.07

14 October 1863

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

GLC03137.08

22 November 1863

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

GLC03137.09

11 October 1864

Cushing, H.C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

GLC03137.10

1862

Casey, Silas, 1807-1882

Book

Title: Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

GLC06245.01

21 July 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He is currently in the state hospital serving as a nurse. He claims he is pretty good about it. There is no fighting going on at present.

GLC02170.12

1 August 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He heard that his regiment is going to Little Rock.It is quiet for the most part but once in a while there is a skirmish in the neighborhood.

GLC02170.13

26 August 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He is still in the hospital acting as a nurse. The work is dull and he does not get to see what is going on.He describes how the ladies from the city come in often to visit the sick.

GLC02170.14

14 September 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He gets anxious waiting to hear from her. A fight in their area is expected soon. Their sleeping quarters are very nice at present. He wishes he could eat peaches with her.

GLC02170.15

2 November 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (Kitty)

The hospital has moved down on the banks of the river. The nuns left but not before converting a couple of the boys. He thinks she must be lonesome now that most of the boys have left.

GLC02170.16

5 November 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He was sorry to hear of her cousin's death. There was a snow storm recently. He can't afford to send her another picture right now.

GLC02170.17