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23 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.

GLC07705.176

February 21, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.

GLC07705.143

27 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Last page includes a tracing of his hand for his father to determine his glove size.

GLC07705.153

January 12, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the boots he has reecntly sent. Then draws a picture of the boot, marked with Richard's name inside. He saw J. Austen the other day who has gotten his discharge.

GLC07705.247

21 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a suit she looks really good in and an Italian restaurant she tried with girlfriends.

GLC09414.0575

9 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia gave an old suit of Adele's to Marge.

GLC09414.0565

20 October 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sweet and darling wife

the Colonel gave him brass buttons for his coat recently. writes that a furlough is out of the question now.writes he would like some whiskey. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.01

5 November 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

asks for his boots and overcoat. wishes he could only be with her. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.05

3 January 1862

Cole, Florence, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

GLC08291.06

5 August 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.

GLC08291.15

1929-1945

Object

Title: part of a bracelet or necklace.

Appears to be part of a broken bracelet or necklace with a charm in a strange shape.

GLC09414.1600

12 June 1864

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

have been resting for 4 or 5 days now. have started to draw clothing as part of their rations. has not heard from Rob in a good while.

GLC08300.37

3 October 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

writes that his wardrobe is suffering and it would be handy to have a woman about. writes the place they are now is much more "human."

GLC08311.22

11 November 1864

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annis, Lida and Master Johnny

assks Annis to knit him a new pair of socks. describes the scenery to Lida and Johnny.

GLC08311.27

20 March 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.

GLC08311.37

21 May 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.44

7 June 1861

Irish, C.B., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Mauram

He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.

GLC07205.005

22 September 1863

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He had a splendid ride to Seabrook and enjoyed the plantations. He received a note from Richard's father reminding him of the parcel containing his watch.

GLC07705.372

31 October 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.

GLC07705.375

12 May 1863

Miller, Jacob, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery and about 1500 prisoners.

GLC07205.019

18 April 1863