January 15, 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marion Hutson

Comments on possible hesitation by General Daniel H. Hill and General Jackson, either James W. Jackson or Thomas J. Jackson, to transfer Marion out of the Army of Northern Virginia. Discusses furlough policy. Mentions that President Jefferson Davis has "good reasons" to believe that the Civil War will end by 1 July 1863. Aks Marion to send him food. His regiment is currently sitting idle, but may soon be called to North Carolina. Would like someone to take his place. Wants to visit Charles Colcock, in a regiment near Fredericksburg. Discusses suit his parents will be making for him.…

GLC08165.52

23 April 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Received her last letter after visiting Charles Colcock. Discusses his visit and mentions Colcock's desire for either a commission or a transfer. Describes the weather and cooking as disagreeable, and comments on rationing. Comments on family news. Believes General Robert E. Lee will attack General Joseph Hooker. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Written at Camp Gregg.

GLC08165.53

28 June 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah McLeod

Discusses his regiment's movement into Pennsylvania. He has been instructed to observe the Sabbath. They will march to Strasburg tomorrow. Calls the movement into Pennsylvania a "grand expedition" and expects it to be fruitful. Describes Pennsylvania as beautiful and marvels at the apparent lack of impact of the Civil War on the people there. The people there have not refused to sell them foodstuffs and other goods, but his fellow soldiers have engaged in some pillaging that Hutson disapproves of. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. McLeod was…

GLC08165.56

11 August 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Received the news that clothes were on the way. Is very grateful to have a family that readily supplies his wants. Remarks on beauty of Maryland, and comments that his brother Marion remembers the countryside and the "famous stampede" there the previous summer, possibly a reference to the second battle of Bull Run in August 1862. Mentions news from home he has read about in the papers. Speculates that General Robert E. Lee is amassing troops in Gordonsville, Virginia, to make it "the line of defense." Remarks on traitors contemptuously. Asks about the fruit season at home. Comments on…

GLC08165.57

14 September 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that General James Longstreet, William Lewis, and John B. Hood's divisions have all moved to the west. They are expecting the enemy to approach anytime. Mentions that George E. Pickett's Virginia division has taken the place of Jenkins and Henry A. Wise's troops around Richmond and Petersburg so their brigade is the only one from South Carolina left in Virginia. Explains that the enemy occupied Culpeper, Virginia yesterday but he feels the fighting in Virginia might be over for this season. Discusses witnessing Robert E. Lee's review of Richard S. Ewell and Ambrose P…

GLC08165.59

February 1, 1864

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that he arrived safely back at camp yesterday having left Columbia Thursday (possibly on furlough). Reports that he was able to bring his trunk and is glad because rations have been irregular. He did not have to buy food during the trip because he had enough in his haversack. His friends are all doing well. Mentions that he visited George Mackay and Fraser Miller. States that he arrived just in time to help the Regiment and Brigade move camp into the woods. Gives love to all family members and states Ben Martin is leaving for home today. Charles J. Hutson was a…

GLC08165.64

January 4, 1865

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that years of war have past and still no peace. His brother has told him of the military situation on the coast and he thinks they might have to give up some low country to the Union. Reports that General William T. Sherman seems to be resting, and he has heard nothing of General John B. Hood, who seems to be retreating. States that furloughs are being granted freely and he will apply in late February or March. Mentions that Congress is passing a bill giving transportation to officers on leave. Notes that New Year's dinner will arrive today but that it will probably…

GLC08165.66

26 April 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Discussing Sherman's order to cut civilian rations and expressing some sympathy for its impact on "secesh women": "it is hard for the authorities to see women starve." Analyzing the upcoming presidential election: "we hope to elect Lincoln again and then the rebs know their cause is gone." And broadly reflecting on the war: "[W]e hope that we will beat them...and that the old Union with all the Stars made brighter by the firey trial we have passed through...."

GLC08248

1773-1858

Savage, Gideon, 1751-1833

Header Record

Title: [Collection of materials related to Gideon Savage, a soldier in the Continentental Army] [Decimalized .01-.20]

GLC01450.013

11 September 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Specifies who will do the bread baking and how much bread soldiers are to receive. Captain Preston is to take charge of Captain Thompson's company. Orders a fatigue from each sub legion and corps to parade the following morning. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.11

15 July 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister and Father

Addresses his sister in first half of letter about her "new young man." Asks if she will send him a number of things, such as a shirt, some tobacco, and some "Jamaca Ginger" because the water there gives him diarrhea. The second half of the letter is written to his father, telling him that his regiment lost about 400 men, as well as six or eight commanding officers. States, "I dont think General [George] McClellan will attack Richmond for some time yet..." Also tells him that "the president [Abraham Lincoln] reviewed the Army of the Potomac when he was here." Mentions that he has heard…

GLC03523.08.41

26 November 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

Informs his parents that "the doctor does not yet know of my absence...the clerk assistant ward Master and Watchman were the only one that knew of it." Speaks of the Thanksgiving dinner and decoration preparations. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.50

10 December 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Describes his Thanksgiving meal, detailing all the foods eaten. Tells his sister that he has a new job as Assistant Commissary at the hospital. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.52

January 14, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes from Camp Pierpont telling him that Christmas and New Year's "passed off pleasently and on New Years day we had a grand Oyster Dinner." Provides detail about picketing, particularly noting the harsh and cold weather. Relays military information. "I heard that part of Rush's Calvary are now on this side of the river..." Also discusses military tactics, "Napoleon plan was never to attack an enemy that was a killing itself. And thats the way with General [George] B. McClellan for the longer we lay here the longer the Rebels are suffering for want of proper provision clothing Blankets etc…

GLC03523.08.26

February 4, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Sister

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Reports that The Burnside [General Ambrose Burnside] Expedition is "somewhere down South now." Communicates to her his opinion that "you better hunt of husband than a situation as a School Teacher." Refers to a previous camp of his as "Camp Starvation." The second half of the letter is written to his father, thanking him for looking into "Spiritous Liquers" for him. He professes that "not one cent of mine" has been used to buy any. Confesses that he has had some to drink a few times, noting that once it was because there was water…

GLC03523.08.31

12/31/1862

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, his "companion in life" telling her about his well-being and inquiring about her. "How did you hold Christmas and what good things did you have and where do you suppose I was well I can tel you I was in georgetown visiting sick soldiers from our regement and I took dinner with them and a dinner it was to it was furnished by the citisons up north it was chickens turkeys beef ham mutton potato turnups cabage apples jellys pies cakes oranges grapes and oyster soup and I like to eat my self to death..." Tells her that he wants her to write often as it helps him much to hear…

GLC03523.11.03

02/01/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife that he "is well at present and hop I shal be til this cursed war is at a close for The soldiers have got tired of fighting and are talking raising and going home..." Reports that they still have not been paid, and that he was vaccinated yesterday for smallpox. Tells her that Mr. Mason Parker was there for a visit and he sent home a new rubber blanket and that he "wants you to get it and use it in wet weather and keep it to remember me by if I should never return..." Also asks her to "take good care of your self and children til I come home and not expose your self at the…

GLC03523.11.04

February 21, 1783

Strachan, William, 1752-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the condition of beef and states that "I think it not fit to be Issued to the Troops."

GLC02437.01941

February 15, 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Discusses illness among men, medical care, and the quality of the bread. Mentions a visit by Union General George McClellan and his comment "...that our reg was the best looking in the Division."

GLC03523.07.07

13 June 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia Henry

In a letter to his mother, Henry discusses in detail the cost of food. Reports sending money to them and complains about backpay. States they are camped on a large field with calvary and artillery within view of the rebel's picket. Mentions killed and wounded men. Also includes a note to his sister. No location is mentioned, but previous research suggested that he wrote this letter from Savages Station outside Richmond, Virginia.

GLC03523.07.11

03/10/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, noting that he received her letter a few days ago, and apologizes for being too lazy to answer it until now. He includes trinkets for the children in the letter, and tells her that "I should like to send you all a kiss if I could so you must do the kising for me..." He asks her not to blame him for using some of his money, and explains in detail what rations he is using the money for, and why he needs them. Requests that when she writes she includes all the "partickelers about all the folks." Mentions someone named James, who he thinks should stay at home and take care of…

GLC03523.11.07

09/12/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Reports to his wife that his camp is quite sickly as the "measles have made their apearence." Writes that he has sent his pay, which is 25 dollars, minus "two and a few cents," which he kept for himself because "a man can't live here without some thing besides rations to eat..." He continues on to say that he values his health too much not to eat properly, and notes that he can do it quite inexpensively. Explains that the army does not seem to care about its soldiers, "if they cant do duty they are no more consequence than an old horse for there is no feeling for one another after they have…

GLC03523.11.10

09/24/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife telling her he wished she wrote more often as he is lonely and in a "godforsaken plase for we are hemed in here on an island where we can see nor hear nothing but death and distruction on every side..." He reports to her that their numbers have been greatly reduced in rank. Tells her that lately he has been detailed to tending for the sick even though he is quite lame himself. He is hopeful, however, that "it wont last long but it will fetch me home this winter unless I go into the calvery..." Shares with her that every march he goes on makes him lame and then by the time…

GLC03523.11.11

22 August 1783

Anspach, Peter, fl. 1775-1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision request for Indians]

Orders rations to be issued for the use of five Indians going from Newburgh to Albany. The rations included 60 pounds of bread and 60 pounds of beef and also one gallon of rum as directed by Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Walker, an aide-de-camp to General Washington. A Thomas [Hind] signed the second page, stating that contractors delivered the rations.

GLC02437.02406

7 August 1783

Thead, Henry, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for goods]

Note of receipt of goods such as beef, gills and rum. On verso is another receipt for beef and rum for five men.

GLC02437.02366