11 June 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is busy rounding up some loose horses that got away. General supply went up day before yesterday. He is very healthy.

GLC02831.37

24 June 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is sick and tired of everything. He doesn't even care where he is as long he has enough to eat. It has been really hot.

GLC02831.38

13 July 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now at Fort Rice and may stay there 10 days. He was not suprised to hear of Luisa's death. Written at Fort Rice

GLC02831.39

9 September 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

There is an emigrant train 200 miles west of where they are that is surrounded by Indians. They have sent in for reinforcements. Drake is wounded. They have had two fights with the Indians so far. Written at Fort Rice.

GLC02831.40

2 October 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Drake died. The emigrant train was surrounded for 2 weeks and they sent out 1,000 men and 200 cavalry as reinforcements. 45 men escorted the emigrants through the Indian country. Written at Fort Rice

GLC02831.41

1861-1877

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

12 miles from Fort Pierre they will build a fort and name it after the general. He has been without family or friends for months and he has only seen "one white woman" and she was from the hospital boat.

GLC02831.42

24 December 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They finally moved into winter quarters. Getting there was an ordeal and they all got sore. Fred died and they buried him with military honors.

GLC02831.43

9 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Everyone is getting sick and he is sitting up with one of the boys tonight. He thinks there will be an expedition against the Indians in the summer.He mentions Hattie and Norton.

GLC02831.44

12 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Some of their horses died so they had to come 350 miles on foot. He spent his Christmas like any other day except he took a ride on his horse and had an oyster dinner.

GLC02831.45

18 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has been detailed in the Quartermaster Department and is working as assistant clerk.

GLC02831.46

26 March 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.

GLC02831.47

25 April 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He had to go on a 45 mile horse back ride recently but as a veteran he was used to it. Includes separate note to Hattie complimenting her on her math skills and handwriting.

GLC02831.48

22 May 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.

GLC02831.49

6 June 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister

He says not to expect him home even though the war is pretty much over since he is involved in another arrangement. Includes separate note to his siter in which he talks about his nephew.

GLC02831.50

20 July 1865

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.

GLC02831.51

1861-1877

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.

GLC02831.52

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: William H. Alden

Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.

GLC02831.53

3 October 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He tries to figure out when would be the most ideal time for him to come home. She has been making baby blankets for others and he praises her as a benefactor.

GLC08284.084

24 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

An acquaintance went into the shoe manufacturing business but the Great Portland fire burnt up his business. The railroad that is to connect Lisbon with Madrid has been completed. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.091

12 October 1861

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Chara

No year. Henry is well. John is mustering in and paying off soldiers. A Mrs. Higgins still has the cup she borrowed. They got a new sewing machine.

GLC08284.133

1861-1877

Cheny, Charles E., fl. 1860-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Horatio Wait

He chastises her because she dropped a pair of her baby's gloves at the pastor's house and pretended they were hers.

GLC08284.134

8 January 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friend

he heard from Jim. He has a Christmas gift for her. He got Jenny a silk apron for Christmas.

GLC02170.36

7 July 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Catherine (Kitty)

He forgot to give her the gloves he got for her so he will send them along. He heard from Jim and he is well. He tells her to use the money he sends her as she sees fit.

GLC02170.50

circa 1861-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Mentions Grandmother and other mutual friends and family. Te author writes that he/she has seven garments and a new pair of shoes and can go to school when he/she pleases.

GLC02170.62

18 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They lost their blankets at Bull Run but expect to have new ones in a few days and a full suit of clothes. He warns him not to enlist again and says he would rather his brother stay at home and look after their parents.

GLC02172.11