8 December 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

"Headquarters District of Memphis..." is printed at the top of the letter. Reports on a conversation with a friend where he said, "I had a girl at home whom my hopes for happiness in the future were centered." States Union General Napoleon J.T. Dana is now in command of his department in Memphis. Mentions snowy weather. Letter continues the next morning.

GLC03523.10.148

23 December 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Complains about the lack of letters from home, "...I thought I was forgotten by them at home and you too." Says he doesn't like the tone of her recent letter, "...your speaking of the love you had for me you said it in such a light way, that there might be a question as to whether you were sincere or not." Comments he is sorry to hear that small pox is still going around. States he is still uncertain of his employment as a clerk, but doesn't think he could survive "Field Service."

GLC03523.10.150

15 August 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter

Title: to Bell Wharton

Letter is not signed, but based on content it is likely written by Joseph Maitland. Expresses great pleasure at receiving her letter. Reports on the food in camp: coffee, sour bread, strong pork, rice and beans once in awhile. "We have an old nigger wench Blacker than the 'Ace of Spades' to cook for us..." Mentions the hundred days men (temporary soldiers), their difficulty adjusting to the climate, and the high amount of sickness among them. Reports that "every evening we hear the muffled Drums & the shrill notes of the Fife telling us that another victim is being borne to his long home…

GLC03523.10.133

13 October 1864

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Writes to Bell from the "Rooms of General Court Martial" in Memphis. Claims it's a night for lovers; with dry weather and a shining moon. Informs her there is a "Tin Pan Alley" and shooting gallery in the basement of his building. Reports Union General Ralph P. Buckland won't permit any troops to leave Memphis. Says they expect Confederate General James R. Chalmers to try and take Memphis. States the results of the election were one hundred eighty-nine total votes; one hundred sixty-seven for the Union candidate and twenty-seven for the Democratic. Includes a three cent stamp on the envelope.

GLC03523.10.137

February 25, 1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter

Title: to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to Bell from Memphis. Responds to her comments on Lord Byron. Admits he is not capable of loving with his whole heart, "But I know I love you more than I can love any one else." Inquires what she would say if he proposed marriage to her. Asks her to "think well" before she answers.

GLC03523.10.164

5 May 1865

Wharton, Bell, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Bell writes to "My Dear Dear Joe." Says she is sorry his health is poor and wishes he could get a discharge. Mentions the wet spring they are having and the planting of flowers. Expresses concern for his safety and longing for his return.

GLC03523.10.181

5 May 1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to "Dear Darling Bell." Reports on a picnic given by the ladies of St. Peter's Church. "...there must have been as many as 200 couples dancing at one time. The crowd was considerably mixed, and I did not take any part." Comments on a letter he received from a female friend filled with details of a wedding she attended, "...as though that interested me." Remarks how lonely he is "...in the Crowded City."

GLC03523.10.182

28 May 1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to "My Dear Dear Bell" from Memphis. Informs he is growing impatient to muster out: "...One day it will be that an order has just been received to muster out all "Detached men" who are absent from their commands and the next day it will be contradicted." Comments on the rumors they are exchanging "love letters." Asks how the frosts have affected the fruit up north.

GLC03523.10.184

7 August 1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to Bell from his home in Kingston. Complains of a head-ache and pain in his side. Says he took a dose of medicine. Expresses hope of seeing her next week. Remarks she is "...constantly in my thoughts."

GLC03523.10.186

14 October 1865

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Wharton

Joe writes to Bell from his home in Kingston. Expresses his desire to speak to her in person. Says he has been very lonesome this week. Comments he wishes she could go to church with him tomorrow. Mentions he will come and see her next week.

GLC03523.10.187

6 June 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller replies to a letter from his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates. Requests a plait of her hair.

GLC02155.051

January 26, 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses camp life. Writes, "Oh i hope and pray to god it may not Be much longer till i can press you to my heart... and yet dear Lile to Protect this happy Land of ours i would fight those over Bearing Rebels till the last drop of Blood was out of my veins..."

GLC02155.032

1861-1865

Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

An elaborately cut paper memento addressed to his wife.

GLC01013.22

November 1858

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mi Carale Care (in Latin)

Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.05

09 August 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Discusses going to Richmond, Virginia to meet his company. Reports that the company is not organized yet and that it might take awhile. Mentions that Captain Haskell has not arrived yet with his men. Explains that he does not want to be mustered into Confederate service until the company is organized because if he is, Maxcy Gregg, the commander, can place him in any company. States Alick Haskell and Frank Frost are there, and Prickney Seabrook is planning on joining the company. Mentions that the men have been covering their own expenses since they cannot enter the camp yet. He longs to…

GLC08165.31

05 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Explains that he feels guilty for not writing and asks if they can write more often. Asks if she looked for their "stars" and writes about missing her and Carolina. Mentions that Maxcy Gregg has arrived and they might move to a nearby hill. He does not know when they will go to Manassas. Reports that camp is healthy but physicians fear typhoid fever. Discusses the company's elected officers: Haskell, captain, John G. Barnwell, 1st Lt., W. Wigg, 2nd Lt., and Grimke Rhett, 3rd Lt. He longs for action. Comments that George Martin has left and is missed. Asks about Willie and cousin…

GLC08165.34

6 January 1863

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union General William F. Barry cannot spare them from Washington D.C. Remarks the picture she sent of herself looks so sober, he hardly recognized her. Complains he hasn't been paid in almost seven months. Letter is dated 1862 in error.

GLC03523.20.07

8 July 1863

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her. Comments "It will be a source of great gratification for me to know that we have done our share towards preserving the Union and Liberties of our country." Inquires about the baby and requests a lock of her hair. Asks when the baby will be baptized. Reports he is officer of the day and they will start for Fort Richardson. Complains about fleas. Says Confederate General Robert E. Lee is so badly defeated, the rebels will not be able to recover. Letter has a Union logo on it.

GLC03523.20.08

27 July 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Complains about the lack of letters from her. Expresses anxiety about her well-being. Suspects the siege has not begun yet. States he is not kept busy enough, and they cannot get the rebels to fire a shell at their battery. Claims he has never missed her more. Reports he has a severe cold. Mentions two men in the company died of typhoid fever. Letter continues on 28 July 1864. Says the rebels opened fire and he had to return fire for two hours which silenced them.

GLC03523.20.14

11 August 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Spring Hill, Virginia. Worries about her lack of letters and wonders if her health is compromised. Expresses desire to "...enjoy each others society again..." Mentions he will be exempt from any future drafts unlike "...others who have neglected their plain duty in this war." Refers to the explosion at Civil Point, Virginia, Union General Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters next to the James River. Expresses relief he was not nearby at the time.

GLC03523.20.15

21 September 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love for her and gratitude for her support of the war. Predicts success for the Union is imminent. Refers to Union control of the Weldon Railroad in Petersburg, Virginia and the capture of Mobile, Alabama. Mentions a grand salute with large mortars in honor of these victories.

GLC03523.20.18

1 July 1888

Summers, Etta, fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Gillett

Begins her letter, "Tis Sabbath pleasant & cool & all nature seems to rejoice, even the birds singing in the trees wafting their songs while I sit by my window trying to talk to you in this silent way, but I trust the near future holds something better for you & me than exchanging our thoughts on paper." Expresses excitement that he might be there by the middle of July. Asks that he keep the matters of their correspondence to himself, until they decide if they will marry. Tells him, "my heart throbs with warm emotions & I ask myself is it So or am I dreaming." Also discusses…

GLC03523.05.26

6 July 1888

Summers, Etta, fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Gillett

Writes about her work schedule. Expresses concern about when he is coming and if they will get married or not. Tells him that "your picture is very nice it looks just as I dreamed you did all but the whiskers oh how much I like to see whiskers." Adds a postscript dated 7 July, telling him that she will go to Springwater on the 12th and is hoping to see him while she is there.

GLC03523.05.27

9 July 1888

Summers, Etta, fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Gillett

Addresses Albert as "Dear Sir." Tells him to take his time getting to her, but informs him of her schedule. Letter is quite short, but does include in the postscript that "now dont think that I dont care to see you for it seems as though the days will wear so heavily. The more I look at your picture the better it looks to me & I cant hardly let it alone."

GLC03523.05.28

11/03/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to wife expressing "much love" and hopes to speak "face to face" once again. Inquires about how she will live this winter and who will do things such as collect her wood. Asks her "who comes to se you now are a lone whether westys folks come to se you or any body or you aught to have some beau by this time to keep up with other folks while I am here for there is stores here as weel as fun and I must have a little of it for the boy are a laughing at me now about our wifes having beaus while we are a soldiering..." Requests that she write to him. Tells him that he was "mustered" for his…

GLC03523.11.17