February 9, 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Elmira, New York on 9 February 1864 and completes the letter on 10 February 1864 from Norwich, New York. Once at Norwich, he states he was made assistant sergeant of the barracks. His health has never been better. His pay is slow in coming, but he hopes to send her one hundred dollars soon. The letter is written in pencil and slightly faded in areas.

GLC03523.06.02

February 29, 1864

Goold, James, 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abby Goold

Answers his mother's question about how many men guard a train at one time by stating "it depends on the number of trains, sometimes we only guard one train a day, and from that to six, generally three or four each train takes thirty men; the 11th regulars, and 5th Pa. reserves, also guard the trains." Asks her how the move to Albany is going, and how the children are adjusting. Reports that he and his brother Theodore went to the Methodist Church twice yesterday. Tells her that the "'Dutch Bill' that you sent, is beyond my comprehension, I do not know any use in arthimetic." Informs her that…

GLC03523.05.21

20 March [no year]

Autograph note

Title: to Mrs. Thackmorton

Two separate letters with the same GLC number. First one was written by an anonymous member of the U.S. Navy who served with Henry McSherry to a Mrs. Thackmorton. In response to a previous letter from Mrs. Thackmorton, he says she will write a letter to "Mr Welles" -- probably Gideon Welles -- about "Dr McSherry." She thinks there will be no problem getting Henry's resignation withdrawn because "he has been a good and faithful officer throughout the war." The creator says he served with McSherry through the Mississippi Campaign and in the North Atlantic Blockade Squadron. Claims there is…

GLC03523.21.63

February 9, 1863

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. West

Signed twice by West. Says his destination has been changed from Key West to Bull's Bay, 12 miles north of Charleston. Says the damage to the "Weehawken" did not occur from the stormy voyage, but from "treachery at home." Mechanics took her machinery apart and found 50 pounds of iron bolts and old pieces of iron between the cylinder head and the piston. Says "Somebody's neck deserves stretching." Continues letter on 12 February, saying he is at Charleston assisting with the blockade. Says they might be going to Key West soon. Says he is very impressed with the armor of the Monitors.

GLC03836.43

February 10, 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has just been paid twenty-six dollars. Has been ordered to March to Springfield tomorrow morning. His regiment is under command of Sigel. Asks his parents to collect a sixty-five dollar note he has if anything should happen to him. Will send his parents forty dollars to spend.

GLC06728.012

22 May [1862]

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has marched about one thousand miles since he left Rolla. He is expecting to move sometime soon, but does not know where. Verifies that there were about three thousand Indians at the battle (Pea Ridge), some of which were prisoners.

GLC06728.017

February 10, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.

GLC07705.199

February 10, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.199

GLC07705.200

February 28, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Letter written on a printing of "Honor to the Brave, Medal for Hawkins' Zouaves." Thanks him for his wonderful descriptions of battles. He showed his last letter to Mr. Choate who will write him shortly.

GLC07705.204

February 17, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has picked out his fatigue coat and other items to be delivered to Richard.

GLC07705.257

February 18, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He refers again to the coat and uniform that will be delivered. He is concerned because Richard has not received a particular letter.

GLC07705.258

February 20, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has written out an itemized receipt for all the items sent by Adams Express.

GLC07705.259

February 28, 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Mentions John. He writes that the men have been working on fortification. He received orders to go to "Little Washington."

GLC02744.160

February 20, 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.

GLC02744.157

1864/01/16

Newspaper

Title: Crutch. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (January 16 1864)]

Soldiers' weekly paper from U.S. General Hospital, Annapolis; Div. no. 1. Presented to Miss Susan Dennis, Portland, Maine.

GLC06236

February 17, 1863

Moore, Peter, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Mettler

Moore, a Union soldier, informs his friend that he has been on the Steamer Sam Young Packet since 11 February, and that it is two miles from Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the Louisiana shore. Relates that he and others sent a decoy boat toward Vicksburg, and that "all the boys think it cost the rebs at least 500 dollars as the most of these shots was one hundred and sixty pounders." Discusses deaths caused by a smallpox epidemic among soldiers, citing that one boat has seven hundred cases. Mentions Philip, a mutual acquaintance still in LaGrange, Tennessee, where Moore has recently been…

GLC06269

1862/01/04

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He is boarding with "widows" whose husbands are in the Confederate army. He also discusses the plight of pickets and guards, and a much awaited pay.

GLC04197.10

1862/01/21

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He believes he is entitled to be major because he has the oldest commission in the regiment. Also discusses the weather. [Continued 1/22/1862] Mentions Union General Lander.

GLC04197.13

1862/01/28

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

George has been sent home to recruit and may come to visit her. General Lander wants to open up the railroad into Harpers Ferry and this may mean a battle near Winchester. Mentions the victory of General Thomas at Summerset, Kentucky and notes that the 10th Indiana bore the brunt of the battle. "[T]he Hoosiers are getting quite an envious Reputation in the army, even among Regulars, the fact is, they have to much Reputation now, for there own good. So much fame as fighting men, only Serves to put them in the greater danger."

GLC04197.14

1862/02/02

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Discusses miserably wet weather and deep mud. He believes "Providence" brought the bad weather to keep them from being slaughtered in battle. He criticizes Washington for the slow conduct of the war and believes that newspapers are making up battles "only to create a sensation in the land." General Reynolds resignation has not been accepted.

GLC04197.16

1862/02/22

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

They fired two 34 gun salutes in honor of General Washington's Birthday. Discusses Union victories and his hopes that the Confederates will evacuate the area along the Potomac. He has not been paid since his "return."

GLC04197.20

1862/03/03

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

General Lander's sudden illness and death from "inflammation of the Brain" delayed the regiment's marching orders. He offers a lengthy description of the funeral procession that escorted Lander' coffin to a train bound for Washington and adds his opinion of the man: "Our poor deceased Gen. . . . was not much liked by [struck: the] either the officers or men under [inserted: his] command. There can be no doubt that he was a true, patriotic, man, and a good officer in the Regular army. But I must say, & truth compells it, that he was a desperately profane, wicked man, arbitrary, and…

GLC04197.22

1862/03/08

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He toured the estate of the ex-Senator and ex-minister to Spain, C. J. Falkner. Falkner himself fled from the approaching Federal army. He finally received a letter from home and was alarmed to hear that someone was prowling around their house at night. He cautioned his wife to lock all the doors and windows at night. He examined the wreckage of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yard which the Rebels destroyed. Approximately 42 engines, one hundred cars, a machine shop, turntable, station, and three bridges were burned. The repairs to the railroad should be completed in twelve days.

GLC04197.24

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: Inventory of the goods and effects of John Raper

"Inventory of the goods and effects, of John Raper . . . ."

GLC04197.07

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: "Inventory of the goods and effects, of John G. Wampler . . . ."

8. 1 p. 23x18.5 cm. 11/6/1861 Document signed: "Inventory of the goods and effects, of John G. Wampler . . . ."

GLC04197.08