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to Libbie Elmore

They taking all those not able to march to the hospital. They have just come in from dress parade and have been ordered to march tomorrow morning.

GLC06588.035

to Libbie Elmore

He discusses finances with her and then tells her about the food they've been eating. He said they mainly drill these days and describes his daily activities.

GLC06588.036

to Libbie Elmore

A lot of the men are sick witth dysentary and diarrehea. A man he mentioned before has since died of illness. On a happier note, they just got new clothes.

GLC06588.037

to [Libbie Elmore]

Possibly with GLC06588.037.
A skirmish broke out between a Rebel battery and a Union gunboat along the river. Letter is torn here. He hopes to hear of some success from their armies.

GLC06588.038

to Libbie Elmore

He describes his daily activities. They heard that the Union took possession of Vixburgh. Their regiment is sometimes derailed on the fortifications they work to strengthen each day. In other news he expects to have a new general tomorrow.

GLC06588.039

to Libbie Elmore

He is sorry to hear Mamie has been sick. Willard is sick as well. Once again, he admonishes Kniffin, this time for thinking he has the right to hire out any pasture to her or anybody else. He mention Webb Hill and Benny Marshall.

GLC06588.040

to Mother

He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC02167.05

to James R.Y. Fendall

Encourages his son to come home to rest and discuss plans for the future, rather than stay in Mississippi, which will take some time to recover economically after the end of the war.

GLC03135.11.02

to James R.Y. Fendall

Reiterates his desire for his son to return to Washington, D.C., and promises to consider his son's suggestions regarding employment. Also provides information on property belonging to James's aunt.

GLC03135.11.03

to James R.Y. Fendall

In an addendum to his earlier letter of the same date (see GLC03135.11.03). Discusses a packet of letters he is trying to send to various political figures in Mississippi, including Governor William L. Sharkey.

GLC03135.11.04

to James R.Y. Fendall

Discusses the possibility of James taking an appointment with the Post Office in New Orleans, but mentions that he would have to take an oath of allegiance to the United States, as recently mandated by Congress. Also mentions the provisional...

GLC03135.11.06

to James R.Y. Fendall

Mentions a variety of government job opportunities which require the appointee to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, and mentions some positions which have not required it. Contains an extensive docket dated 21 October.

GLC03135.11.09

to Andrew Johnson

Marked "copy." Writes that Governor William L. Sharkey and Judge [William] Yeager recently recommended the pardon of Albert Gallatin Brown. Conveys his strong agreement with this sentiment.

GLC03135.11.10

to Robert J. Walker

Marked "copy." Contains two letters. The first is a copy of a letter from Philip R. Fendall to Robert J. Walker, former Secretary of the Treasury, asking for Walker's help in getting his son James an appointment at the Customs House in New Orleans...

GLC03135.11.11

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. Draft transcript is available. Envelope is stamped "5" and "PAID."

GLC00653.20.01

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes a detailed letter to his brother in which he discusses the Battle of Bull Run (fought on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia). He reports 500 Confederate soldiers were killed, another 1500 wounded, and some 7,000 or...

GLC00653.20.02

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He notes he has been offered an office with the Medical Corps with the ranking of Sergeant Major. He reports intermittent & remittent fever, pneumonia, bronchitis, measles, and mumps are the chief...

GLC00653.20.03

to James H. Hollingsworth

Writes to his brother from Camp Georgia, North Carolina. He includes a green five cent postage stamp. Draft transcript is available.

GLC00653.20.04

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He discusses the Confederacy's "brilliant naval victory" in Hampton Roads, between the Merrimac and the Monitor. He also reports the damages inflicted on the Union frigates, the Cumberland, the Congress...

GLC00653.20.05

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He reports the city is being quickly evacuated and that they may leave the city as early as tomorrow. He also mentions the fall of New Orleans and its consequences on the Confederate Army and its future...

GLC00653.20.06

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother from camp, which is six miles from Richmond, Virginia. He discusses a great upcoming battle expected in Richmond, Virginia. Envelope includes an 1862 postage stamp. Draft transcript is available.

GLC00653.20.07

to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother from Bridgewater Farm, approximately five miles from Richmond, Virginia. He provides a detailed account of the Seven Pines battle fought "May 31st until 7th 1862". The Battle of Seven Pines, also known...

GLC00653.20.08

to Miss Dara Johnston

When he arrived he learned that his regiment was in New York. When he got there he was told they'd gone to Albany and he wouldn't get any pay there. Once there he saw Henry and Charley. He looked at a wooden leg because he is still in crutches for...

GLC02167.01

to Miss Sue Johnston

He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.

GLC02167.02

to Miss D[o]ra Johnston

They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.

GLC02167.03

to Father

Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses. Written at Camp Delaware

GLC02167.04

to Miss Sue Johnston

He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.

GLC02167.06

to Miss Sue Johnston

He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.

GLC02167.07

to Miss Dora Johnston

He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.

GLC02167.08

to Miss Sue Johnston

He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.

GLC02167.09

to Miss Sue Johnston

He received a package which someone else opened ('strange hands"). But he was able to find walnuts and butter untouched.

GLC02167.10

to Miss Sue Johnston

He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.

GLC02167.11

to Miss Sue Johnston

They are all detailed to go to Savannah but but will not leave until morning. He picked up his new coat.

GLC02167.12

to Miss Sue Johnston

They are on Aiken's Island and the weather is very nice. He heard some shots one day. It turned out to be the general who had been unable to get their attention. He gave orders to move back into the tide.

GLC02167.13

to Friends at home

They will make a diversion in favor of another movement under Gilmore. Her will let her know where they move as soon as possible.

GLC02167.14

to Miss Sue Johnston

He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.

GLC02167.15

to Miss Sue Johnston

He sent for the Eclectic Magazine. One of the gunboats was there the other day but he didn't know until it had left. Had he known, he would have gone aboard.

GLC02167.16

to Miss Sue Johnston

Charlie came to visit and he is well. All the things they sent arrived in good condition. The new Colonel arrived. Unfortunately he is profane and drinks too much.

GLC02167.17

to Miss Sue Johnston

One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.

GLC02167.18

to unknown

He describes a rainstorm in which they set up tents. He talks about how they dealt with it and every mishap along the way.

GLC02167.19

to Miss Sue Johnston

They have been ordered to go somewhere on boats with nine days rations. He saw Henry. Elliot and Charles are well.

GLC02167.20

to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.

GLC02167.21

to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three miles until 2 companies were sent forward on skirmishes. They continued until they came to a bridge. After their skirmishes they drove some of the enemy from fence behind which they had become intrenched.

GLC02167.22

to Miss Sue Johnston

He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.

GLC02167.23

to Miss Sue Johnston

He met with Capt. Griffith and told him they ought to have regular prayer meetings. Several other agreed.

GLC02167.24

to Miss Sue Johnston

They have regular meetings now and they are well attended. He saw Charlie and Elliot there. St. Graves' wife is ill. He heard the Rebels had over a hundred killed on July 8th.

GLC02167.25

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses camp conditions and illnesses. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.01

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses illnesses in the camp. Mentions they are expecting heavy fighting soon. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.02

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Mentions a gentleman named Henry being ill. A portion of the document is damaged and mended causing text loss on page one. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.03

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Mentions heavy fighting and shelling. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.04

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife from Camp Priceville, Mississippi. Discusses goods and currency values. Mentions a battle being fought in Murfreesborough (likely referring to the First Battle of Murfreesboro, fought on 13 July 1862 in Rutherford County...

GLC02738.05

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses his farm and the drought back home (Blackwater, Mississippi). State is not listed; however, Davis mentions being about 30 miles from Boonville, Mississippi. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.06

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Minor fading causing some text loss. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.07

to his friend.

Writes to a friend named Joe. Mentions preparing to march towards Corinth, Mississippi. Includes a blue and white five cent Confederate stamp; stamp shows a picture of Jefferson Davis and the text, "CONFEDERATE STATES."

GLC02738.08

to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from Fort Morgan, Alabama. Discusses his family and mentions that "the war has begun" at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.

GLC03061.01

to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from Fort Gaines, Alabama. Reports that 12,000 of their men were taken at "ft Donaldson" (likely referring to the Battle of Fort Donelson, fought from 12-16 February 1862 in Kentucky).

GLC03061.02

to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife. Describes soldiering, noting the marching they have done. Also mentions an upcoming "heavy battle."

GLC03061.03

to Carrie Holt

Writes to his wife from camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Describes soldiering, commenting on marching and deserters. Discusses fighting in Chattanooga, noting the shelling and the hard life of soldiering. Writes, "I changed my clothing yesterday...

GLC03061.04

[Special order No. 9]

Orders for Sergeant Claig [possibly Craig or William Clegg] to report to Major Rawle for duty. Commanded by Brigadier General Evans [likely Nathan G. Evans or Clement A. Evans]. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."

GLC03133.07

to William Clegg

Instructions for Clegg to return to Captain [C M.?] Boyce. Stamped, "TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED FROM RALEIGH, N.C..."

GLC03133.08

[Miscellaneous writings by William Clegg]

Random thoughts and notes written by Clegg. Topics discussed include education, training of the will, and death, "The tolling of the bell".

GLC03133.09

[Obituary]

An obituary of Captain William Cochran Michie. A white ribbon is also pinned to the clipping with "Reception Committee" printed on it.

GLC03133.10

[Diary of William Clegg, I company, 2nd Infantry, Louisiana]

Diary of a Confederate Sergeant in Louisiana 2nd Infantry (somewhat inaccurate; see 10 June 1861 entry) which includes detailed entries on the movement of his regiment, and skirmishes with Union forces. Includes a rough sketch of the Battle of...

GLC03133.11

[Ledger]

Leatherbound ledger which includes various types of lists, reports, and writings. Fragile.

GLC03133.12

[Confederate soldier William Clegg]

Full length photograph of Clegg standing.

GLC03133.13

to Mr. Denson

Writes four miles from Richmond, near battlefield littered with skulls and bones. Discusses problem with sending and receiving mail. Also comments on furloughs, and mentions that some deserters will be shot.

GLC03135.02.04

to Mr. Denson

Writes to his brother discussing possible movements of his regiment. Also mentions General Grant; his desire to see "old Abe" defeated.

GLC03135.02.05

to Mr. Denson

Writes to his brother discussing a battle in which he is wounded. When he was wounded, his pants were "torn and shot all to pieces and drenched in blood and my shoes came off my feet while a going through the mud, but that did not stop me..."

GLC03135.02.06

to Mr. Denson

Writes to his brother discussing a shortage of clothing.

GLC03135.02.07

to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp Ebanezer."

GLC03135.09.01

to Sallie Clifton

Written from "Camp Ebaneazer Church."

GLC03135.09.02

to Sallie Clifton

GLC03135.09.03

to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp near Oakolono" (possibly Okolona, Mississippi).

GLC03135.09.04

to [Sallie Clifton]

Written from "Camp near [Colombus]."

GLC03135.09.06

to [Sallie Clifton]

GLC03135.09.07

[Poem]

May or may not have been written by Clifton.

GLC03135.09.08

to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his attempts to secure a job with the United States government, and his deliberations about whether to take the oath of allegiance to the government.

GLC03135.11.01

to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his employment opportunities. Mentions that if his father cannot secure him an appointment, he might seek job opportunities in New Orleans or another Southern city.

GLC03135.11.05

to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses the obvious impossibility of his taking an oath swearing that he did not help or support the Southern troops during the war. Argues that he knows many people who have received appointments and must not have taken the oath. Reiterates his...

GLC03135.11.07

Oath of allegiance to the United States

Marked "copy." An oath sworn by James that he will support and uphold the federal government, witnessed by an L. Hudson.

GLC03135.11.08

to cousin

Signature, date written, and text are all faded, but possibly from Carrie.

GLC00919.25.25

to Carrie

Discusses her recent journey to Empire, Michigan.

GLC00919.25.26

to Elias W. Beach

Religious verse sent to her brother, Elias.

GLC00919.25.27

to Carrie

GLC00919.25.28

Ancestry of the Beach family of Cheektowaga Erie County, New York.

9 pages including title and one loose leaf. First 8 pages are stapled together. Corrections, additions, and notes are to be sent to Jones of Buffalo, New York as indicated on page 8. Accompanied by handwritten genealogical notes (GLC00919.25.30).

GLC00919.25.29

[Genealogical notes pertaining to the Beach family]

Written on Pine Hill Nurseries, G. Zimmerman & Sons, Buffalo, New York letterhead. Letterhead contains the printed date of "187_". Ancestral notes on the Beach family are handwritten. Accompanies GLC00919.25.29.

GLC00919.25.30

[Photograph of Elias William Beach]

Depicts Beach later in life with a full grey beard. He is wearing a uniform adorned what appear to be G.A.R medals, and a G.A.R. hat. Image is printed on thick cardboard. This image is printed in Beach's obituary (GLC00919.25.32).

GLC00919.25.31

[K.O.T.M. medal]

K.O.T.M. medal (possibly Knights of the Maccabees). Presented to Elias W. Beach, "P. Commander." "1892-1895" is inscribed on back side of the medal.

GLC00919.25.32

[Clipped obituaries of Susannah Roop Beach, Ebenezer Beach, and Elias W. Beach]

Ebenezer Beach died in 23 January 1898 in Cheektowaga, New York. Susannah Roop Beach died 28 December 1889 in Williamsville, New York. Elias W. Beach died 1 May 1921.

GLC00919.25.33

[Program for the Buffalo, New York memorial services of General Ulysses S. Grant]

Buffalo services were held during the time the funeral ceremonies and interment took place at Riverside Park, New York City. Printed by Haas & Klein. Pratt served as the presiding officer.

GLC00919.25.34

[Empty photograph album]

Contains multiple blank pages and front cover. Separated from binding.

GLC00919.25.35

[Rail pass and train ticket]

Contains two items. The first is a permit for Sarah Lay to travel by "rail or river" at her expense, good for one day. Issued by Major J. W. Merrill, Provost Marshal, District of Cairo, and signed by [M. Cyril]. On verso is printed, "It is...

GLC01013.30

Brother, Sister, & Children

Letter written from Woodstock, in Champaign County, Ohio. First two pages consist of a letter addressed to "Brother, Sister, & Children" and signed by "C.M." Includes two "verses," one poem called "the names of A Family in ryme," and the other called...

GLC01013.31

to Charles E. Banes

Letter written on Harvel Public Schools stationary, which lists A.N. Banes as the Principal. Addressed to his father, C.E. Banes.

GLC01013.32

[Funeral announcement cards]

Contains three funeral announcement cards. The first announces the death of John L. Lay (1864-1931) and lists the date and location of services. The second lists the death and funeral details for Sarah E. Banes (1839-1907), and the third announces...

GLC01013.33

[Envelopes and postal covers]

Envelopes are not matched with the letters of the collection. Contains 12 postal covers with decorative images as well as ten plain envelopes. Also includes a small card mentioning a lot number and cost, possibly related to a prior sale of the...

GLC01013.34

[Lapel pin]

A small metal lapel pin shaped like a clock, with three small circular charms attached.

GLC01013.35

[Lapel pin]

A small metal lapel pin comprised of several small circles with leaves and other shapes printed on them.

GLC01013.36

to his wife

Written from Camp Follett. Stationary embossed "Congress A.P. Co."

GLC01898.13

to his wife

Mentions that General John H. Martindale wants to get Mortimer's battery attached to his brigade as Martindale thinks "this is the ne plus ultra of batteries." Written from Camp Follett.

GLC01898.14