1865/03/13

Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Mary [Armstrong].

"I keep no diary of events, so I guess I had better send my diary home in the form of letters."

GLC06734.016

1865/03/14

Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Mary [Armstrong]

Describes battle in detail. Also: "…The good news from Sheridan was read to the boys at inspection in the form of a dispatch from Gen. Grant. It was received with loud cheers. Surely the end draws nigh…"

GLC06734.017

1865/03/15

Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Mary [Armstrong].

Describes impending battle plans .

GLC06734.018

1865/03/16

Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Mary [Armstrong].

Describes feeling of impending battle. In part: "…Everything is quiet this morning, but it may be the calm before the storm. Sheridan is here, & his wonderful cavalry are not far off…"

GLC06734.019

February 8, 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Describes the letters he has received. Hopes to receive a large salary soon, and tells wife what to do with the money. Gives his opinion on African Americans.

GLC05981.16

1864/1/8

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: father.

The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."

GLC06268.04

1864/2/7

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

1864/3/20

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Explains what happened while he stood on picket.

GLC06268.07

1864/3/25

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F. W. Stuart.

His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.

GLC06268.08

1864/4/9

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.

Asks the church for their prayers.

GLC06268.09

1864/5/11

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

GLC06268.11

1864/6/12

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC06268.12

1864/6/21

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.

GLC06268.13

1864/8/16

Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

1864/8/18

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital. Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15

1864/11/6

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.

GLC06268.16

1864/11/19

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his wife]

Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.

GLC06268.17

1865/1/19

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his father.

He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.

GLC06268.18

1865/5/20

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.

GLC06268.19

1868/6/21

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his brother.

Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.

GLC06268.20

1869/3/7

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his brother.

Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.

GLC06268.21

1862/1/31

Wensel, Kessiah, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

1863/05/16

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

1863/6/9

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: father.

He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.

GLC06268.02

1863/6/28

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.

GLC06268.03