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[receipt or part of a letter at one point]
30 May 1865
looks as though it was used as scrap paper. math problems on back.
GLC09302.059
[receipt for Woodson Johnson]
1 September 1834
Bromline, Joseph, fl. 1834
paid for salt and iron
GLC09302.060
21 October 1833
Anthony, William, fl. 1833
received for medical services.
GLC09302.062
15 June 1829
paid in part for horse shoes
GLC09302.063
[list of tasks or things to do]
February 11, 1832 - April 19, 1832
Johnson, Woodson, fl. 1820-1864
GLC09302.064
[sales receipt for R.G Johnson]
10 December 1864
Harvey, Williams, 1864
GLC09302.065
News by Telegraph.
July 1862
Headlines "Good News by McClellan! The Rebels Beaten in the F[i]ght of Tuesday!" reporting the Seven Days Battles; article on "The Army Signal Corps-How Intelligence is Transmitted"; and reactions to "the news of the sanction given by the people of...
GLC09303
The Chisolm Massacre: A Picture of "Home Rule" in Mississippi
1878
Wells, James M., fl. 1878
The Chisolm Massacre: A Picture of "Home Rule" in Mississippi. 2nd edition, published by the Chisolm Monument Association. In 1877, Judge Chisolm was accused of assassinating a Democratic political opponent. He, his son and daughter and two friends...
GLC09304
to his son
15 June 1861
Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873
Confederate Navy Secretary to his son re the victory at Big Bethel Church, the first land battle in Virginia: "…you will see how well and bravely our men fought. They fought thus because their cause is just, & God will not permit Old Abe's men to...
GLC09305
Judah Benjamin
31 October 1861
Pickens, Francis Wilkinson, 1805-1869
SC governor to Confederate Secretary of War Judah Benjamin, re raising and arming ten new companies under Colonel Orr to defend the coast against invasion. "We are now in daily expectation of being attacked on gulf coast & I earnestly beg that you...
GLC09306
to Francis W. Pickens
25 April 1861
Boham, Milledge L., 1813-1890
To SC Gov. F.W. Pickens, re the warm welcome of SC troops in Richmond and the occupation of Annapolis by "20,000 black Republican troops." Brig. Gen. Bonham says Virginia "is rather poorly provided for the great fight which is before her. Lee has...
GLC09308
[Resolutions]
January 11, 1865
The Confederate House of Representatives, resolving that "the Confederate States are prosecuting the war in which they are engaged for the purpose of establishing their independence as a separate power, and that in so doing they are exercising the...
GLC09310
[Union orderly book]
1862-1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Union orderly book primarily from the Atlanta Campaign of 1864, with orders from various army and regimental officers, including General Sherman: "Special Orders No. 62" [issued by Sherman, near September 3, 1864]: "The Genl. Commanding announces...
GLC09313
News by Telegraph
Includes the New York Herald's reports of McClellan's battles in the Peninsular Campaign; summarizes the news recently received from Europe; reports on "The Colored Race in Illinois" concerning the denial of "negroes" the right to vote in Illinois.
GLC09314
[Collection of Union private John W. Boston] [Decimalized .01- .52]
1862-1865
Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865
52 articulate letters of Union Pvt. John W. Boston, Company A, 81st Ohio Volunteers, between October 1862 and July 1865. Describes fighting in Sherman's Atlanta Campaign at Corinth and Resaca; also describes the March to the Sea. "[Camp Limy 10/13/62...
GLC09315
to wife and children
8 October 1862
writes that he is in good health and is sending 20 dollars home. believes they will soon be victorious
GLC09315.01
13 October 1862
very faded. would like to come home once more before he goes to Dixie. promises to do his duty as a soldier.
GLC09315.02
4 December 1862
front page torn. writes that he is sending Mary a locket and will be sending the boys something as well. tells the story of an orderly who shot a captain in another company.
GLC09315.03
5 December 1862
is afraid his wife will have changed so much by the time he arrives home that he will not know her. asks her to send him a good pair of boots, also requests sponge cake and tobacco.
GLC09315.04
14 December 1862
has come down with a cold. says he is in a dangerous place. says the only women he sees are "nigger wenches, and I hate them, every once and a while I see a white woman..." would like to be with her and the children.
GLC09315.05
2 December 1862
writes they have to survive on half rations.
GLC09315.06
1863
writes that the regiment will be reorganized ina week. the new recruits will have to stay for the full term of enlistment. but they are confident the war will end before the term is up.
GLC09315.07
sorry to hear that Mary (his daughter) was sick but hopes she is better now. refers to old friends and asks his wife to tell them he remembers them well and ask how they are getting along.
GLC09315.08
February 1863
writing from the hospital where he is helping out. many are afflicted with the measles. prefers working in the hospital to picket duty.
GLC09315.09
February 11, 1863
in very good spirits because he is eating very good food lately. hopes his wife is getting fat. doesn't know when he'll get paid, but when he does, he'll send some money home.
GLC09315.10
writes that while he has some health complaints like his side and his throat, he doesn't let it get him down because he has a duty to fulfill. talks about witnessing the death of a fellow soldier who got sick.
GLC09315.11
12 April 1863
informs her that officers claim they will all be home in five months. fears that someone will ravish his wife while he is away, asks if she received the money he sent.
GLC09315.12
to wife
13 April 1863
writes that he got paid and he will send her 30 dollars and if it gets to her safe he will send another 20 dollars.
GLC09315.13
25 April 1863
glad that the children are doing well and hopes she will stay well. sent William a watch.
GLC09315.14
28 April 1863
describes his sleeping arrangements and plans for a march coming up. the surgeon has exempted those with a disability.
GLC09315.15
to father
6 May 1863
hopes the day day he gets to see his wife and children is not far off. writes that he despises young men that have chosen not to fight, for choosing not to save their country from destruction is a sin.
GLC09315.16
May 1863
hopes they can see each others' faces again. thinks their marching may be over however, as he thinks they will stay where they are until the end. he is in good quarters and they have had nice weather for three months.
GLC09315.17
16 May 1863
says his family is very dear to him but so is the country. writes they are in the best camp they've ever had so far. certain that the Rebels will die a traitors' death
GLC09315.18
17 July 1863
heard that four men will get a furlough of 30 days. next time he will find out if he gets one. promises to bring something for everyone when he comes.
GLC09315.19
writes that they pay him very late and he is still owed checks from four months ago. can not write as much as he wants because of the lack of money. believes the Rebel army is completely demoralized.
GLC09315.20
29 September 1863
discusses the possibility of a furlough. if they move and get settled again they will give out furloughs, but if they don't they may not grant furloughs for a while. tells her not to get discouraged and trust in the Lord.
GLC09315.21
26 October 1863
received two months pay and will send her 16 dollars. tells her to be encouraged by the election of Brough.
GLC09315.22
1864
describes camp life in Tennesee.
GLC09315.25
is currently on a regular detail, chopping wood for the mill. willl be reading the old letters he has received from her. would rather throw away a shirt than one of her letters.
GLC09315.26
talks about the number of soldiers deserting and how it is becoming a problem. at least 10-25 desert everyday.
GLC09315.27
asks about Henry Elliot and why he has not received any letters from him lately. writes he can't be certain of when he will see her again but if he is not killed in battle by the end of August. Written in camp at Pulaski
GLC09315.28
February 16, 1864
notes the cost of sending her letters. makes it clear that he wants her to keep them all so that they have some value in the end.
GLC09315.29
February 20, 1864
sorry to hear that his mother is sick. treasures her letters. tells the children to be good.
GLC09315.30
February 28, 1864
is sending her seven dollars. will also send the kids a quarter each. glad to hear that she has friends in town. that way she doesn't fret over him so much.
GLC09315.31
4 March 1864
advises her to stay in town rather than the country. thanks her for the braid of her hair she sent him. promises to send her something as well.
GLC09315.32
is making a ring out of a piece of a Rebel's sword to send to William. suspects they will move again soon but cannot tell when or where.
GLC09315.33
was in the hospital with a cough, but tells her not to worry, he is not seriously ill. he is helping out as a nurse to those that are worse off.
GLC09315.34
March 30, 1864
is beginning to get better. has had a cough for nearly a year, so he is hoping to get rid of it for good.
GLC09315.35
the company has received orders to move again. they will most likely move back to Pulaski. tells her to have courage and he could be home in four months.
GLC09315.36
reports that they got some snow. writes a separate note to his children in which he assures them he will be home in about five months.
GLC09315.37
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