1865/03/17

Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Mary [Armstrong]

Describes widespread desertion by Confederate troops, intra-troop Confederate violence.

GLC06734.020

February 7, 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Received their letter the night before last, but did not get a letter from mother as usual. Understands that this is likely due to her straining her eyes too much. Wishes her eyes were better, "but I suppose there is no use in wishing for that." Was ordered on Saturday to pack up and prepare to march to the front the next day at daylight, which caused a great stir around camp. During the winter, one cannot possibly carry all they own, so a lot of decisions have to be made about what to throw away and what to keep. "We generally throw away more than… we save." Ate breakfast the next day, but…

GLC09355.045

February 8, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is currently onboard a steamer and will reach Fortress Monroe at midnight.

GLC07705.136

February 10, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He arrived in New Port News, Va. The Major told them he had been detailed Provost Marshall.

GLC07705.137

February 18, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.

GLC07705.141

February 19, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He acknowledges receipt of the coat.

GLC07705.142

February 19, 1865

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Does not have anything to write, but it is a good way to pass the time. Is only barely able to use a pen. Hopes that "by the 1st of May… I shall be able to do something besides living in a Hospital." Hates life here. The Surgeon General and Governor are both to be here on the 22nd of the month. Does not know what to do with the blue pants. Grant has made an arrangement for a prisoner exchange. "We can look for Sid now." Thinks Charley Graves sold his place for a good price. Written at Dale General Hospital .

GLC09355.115

February 19, 1863

Oakes, Cyrus, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.019

February 29, 1864

Oakes, Cyrus, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.064

February 17, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

written over, cannot be read. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.046

3 June

[illegible]

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Moffett

GLC09182.03

February 28, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of the difficulty of staying in contact. He is glad that he has survived a severe battle. He lists all the people he has not heard from in a while.Written aboard the steamer "Virginia"

GLC07705.048

17 May

Envelope

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

GLC09324.22

February 18, 1863

Van Vlut, E.B., fl. 1862-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitson Shadrach

GLC03523.37.03

February 9, 1863

Lyman, Philip S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mother

GLC03606.04

February 8, 1863

Lyman, Oliver, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mother

GLC03606.07

February 9, 1863

Crans, Servis D., fl 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.04

1861/08/15

Tomes, Fuller, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: sight of secession flag over Marshall House in Annapolis, with photograph

Letter written by a private in the 13th NY volunteers, alluding to the circumstances of the death of Col. Elmer Ellsworth. "We begged for permission to land, to tear form that house that hated emblem of 'traitors', had we been permitted to land, doubt not but the life of Col. Ellsworth might have been saved..." Also mentions Baltimore riots and getting his uniform at Brooks Brothers.

GLC07304.01

20 Januray 1864

Envelope

Title: William Crans

GLC06627.01.28

November 13, 1862

Ewing, Mary, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Addison Lee Ewing

One letter addressed to Addison Lee Ewing from Mary Ewing dated Evansville, Ind., November 13, 1862.

GLC03523.28.040.01

3 January 1863

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated January 3, 1863. Writes of the Battle of Stones River, a futile cavalry charge, lost men and the course of the battle.

GLC03523.24.036

January 12, 1863

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Postcard

Title: to Jasper Allison

One blank postcard sent by Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dates January 12, 1863. Features a panorama of Nashville.

GLC03523.24.037

January 13, 1863

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jasper and Hattie Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper and Hattie Allison dated January 13, 1863. Mentions passing through four-days fighting unharmed and anger at not being able to elect officers. Complains of "young, inexperienced and incompetent" officers.

GLC03523.24.038

January 24, 1863

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated January 24, 1863.

GLC03523.24.039

February 6, 1863

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Samuel Allison dated February 6, 1863.Written at Camp Ward.

GLC03523.24.040