5 October 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He tells a story of how they poked fun at the Colonel who has an ornery horse. The horse would not go, so he started spatting her with the flat of his sword. At some point he broke off four inches of his sword and they have a good laugh every time he has to draw his sword at dress parade. He also tells of one soldier who is famous for dodging duty.

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December 11, 1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He mentions a Mrs. Hawkes's husband who has behaved cowardly and has not really been put to the test. He mentions various clothes that he's received and how they fit him.

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6 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

It looks like they will have one pitched battle in N. Carolina. The brigades will march in different directions. All sorts of rumers are flying about such as the Rebels declared peace and whatnot. He mentions little Abby and what songs she should learn. Despite a rocky start, their regiment is now highly respected.

GLC02182.25

17 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. B.B. Stone

He informs a friend that her husband was wounded but the wound is not severe.

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21 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He is now at a hospital and is resting comfortably. He asks her to visit.

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25 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dealy beloved

His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.

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29 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dearly beloved

They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.

GLC02182.29

1 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.

GLC02182.30

4 April 1862

Lincoln, A.J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lt. Col. Clark

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.

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5 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He describes the unbearable pain in his foot. If the inflammation does not go down they will have to amputate.

GLC02182.33

20 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

They decided to amputate his foot and it is healing well. It may be a few more weeks before he is allowed to return home.

GLC02182.34

28 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He has his good days and his bad days. He mentions the food which he is getting sick of. Once his leg heals, he can head North.

GLC02182.35

5 April 1865

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He describes an event in which he and others were housed in the La Farce House There were several speakers including Mr Charming, Mr. Eliot and Dr. Bellows..

GLC02182.36

1861-1877

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dearly Beloved

He informs her that Mr. Holt is liable to come to settle for the masts and no one has the account but him. Her instructs her as to where to find it in the bookshelf.

GLC02182.37

May 29, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The letter discusses that there was a grand review of the two armies Tuesday and Wednesday and they did exceptionally well. There are too many rumors going around about their possible retention or discharge.

GLC00653.11.03

26 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The terms Sherman and Johnston agreed upon have not been ratified by the authorities at Washington. He hopes there will be no more fighting but he doesn't have the faith in the new president that he did in Lincoln.

GLC06588.205

29 April 1865

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

General Sherman has ordered the army to march to Richmond and to continue toward Washington they think by the middle of May. He lists some promotions in the regiment. Written near Raleigh, North Carolina

GLC06588.207

June 26, 1863

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.

GLC00653.03.01

May 23, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.

GLC00653.03.02

October 24, 1864

Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. He found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does not know how long he can keep it.

GLC00653.03.03

July 24, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is crucial to the outcome of the war.

GLC00653.05.01

August 23, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. Things look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their railroad in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses some strategies. Last page faded.

GLC00653.05.02

June 9, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is on his way way home. He describes the journey so far. They are lucky the government aren't trying to keep them in service after the war, as they could have done. If they did, they would be breaking their trust. Letter written near Louisville, Kentucky.

GLC00653.11.01

June 11, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He continues to talk of the possibility of having to remain in service. He reiterates that he is tired of the service. Includes general orders No. 146, dated September 30, 1862 which says "no officer will hereafter be relieved of his command and sent to report in this city without the authority of the War department." Battle map of Port Richardson drawn on the back.

GLC00653.11.02

January 31, 1865

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The night before they left Savannah there was a fire, caused by incendiaries. Along the road between there and Savannah he describes it as the poorest he's seen. He hopes his father received the watch and money he sent.

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