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21 December 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Has thought of a few more things they should put in his box, among them "a good tin-plated iron spoon" and a couple of plates. Also wants a towel, a coffee cup, and something "to fry pork in this winter." Is thinking of having his overcoat lined. Asks what they think of the idea. Is "liable to march all day through water and mud and get the holes of boots soaked through," so he needs the boots very soon. The wear and tear of living in the field can break down leather very quickly. "I know of some who put on good stout new shoes… and in just one week from that day were back in the old place…

GLC09355.032

21 December 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Has time to write more now. "We are quite comfortably situated." The bunks are one on top of the other, "steamboat style." Most of the time needed to build it is spent cutting and hauling the wood necessary for it. Considers the last movements before settling down for the winter to be a success that even General Meade could not have anticipated. Thinks they will move to the rear soon; "the Rapidan is not worth anything to us." Cannot dislodge Lee from Orange Court House. Meade must not sacrifice too much in trying to hold this position in his opinion. "We cannot hold our position" unless they…

GLC09355.033

27 December 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Has not received any letters from them, but did get two newspapers. Now has time to read the papers, a luxury that he did not have before. Can even read at night sometimes when they get candles, "which we do have given [to] us sometimes." Drew rations for up through January 1, 1864 yesterday. Got, among other things, beans and dried apples. Also got a good amount of fresh potatoes and soft bread for 3 out of the 5 days. Will eat hardtack for the other 2. Has heard that a box is on its way from Northampton for a Christmas dinner for the company. "We are very comfortable in our log houses." Got…

GLC09355.034

8 July 1864

Bloodgood, Delevan, fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: ["Return of Medicines, Stores, Furniture, Instruments"]

signed by Henry F. McSherry

GLC09324.16

January 12,1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists that he use his salary once again.

GLC07705.039

7 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

To his surprise found the carpet bag his father had sent was missing items and it appeared as if the lock had been broken.

GLC07705.124

29 December 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He requests another diary,a pocket book and postage stamps.

GLC07705.192

27 November 1862

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

has had the jaundice but is getting over it. very glad she didn't send a blanket because he has too much to carry. believes they will move tomorrow but does not know where they will go.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC08300.10

1929-1945

Kurtzner, H.M., fl. 1943

Typed document

Title: Notice informing Moe he is now a soldier in the US Army

Instructions about what will happen now that Moe is a soldier. This letter provides information on what to bring and what items he will be given

GLC09414.1614

14 September 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

has sent her $150. bought a gum blanket. writes about his friend and complains about a clerk who is very lazy and pretends to cook. . rumored that if it had not been for the Harper Ferry's raid, Virginia would not have seceded.

GLC08311.20

1 October 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

sent back in the wagon train from Woodstock to attend to the loading of the supply train. describes Martinsburg as a lively town.

GLC08311.21

27 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.

GLC08311.38

circa 1861-1864

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He requests his knapsack.

GLC07705.409

23 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.

GLC07205.013

7 November 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the importancce of Chattanugh and how they need to keep the Rebels contained. They do not want them to get into Eastern Tennessee so they will try to cut off their supplies.

GLC02415.054

August 1865

Prest, Geo E., fl. 1865

Printed document

Title: Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists numbers for food, forage,straw and stationary.

GLC02745.031

12 August 1865

McKinn, John, fl. 1865

Printed document

Title: List of Quartermaster's Stores

Lists 3 field desk tables.

GLC02745.032

29 April 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

At Red River they plan to cut off the Rebel's supplies through Texas. He writes that he finds the place, where they are now, despondent. He talks about the risk of illness.

GLC02743.19

26 May 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.

GLC02743.20