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to Miss Mary
March 21, 1862
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
He has very little time to write. He will write more when this expedition is over. She shouldn't write until she hears from him.
GLC02830.31
to My Dear Mary
December 7, 1862
He wrote to her mother telling her how much he has enjoyed spending time in their home. He fears there is no chance for promotion. It seems Miss R does not dislike him anymore.
GLC02830.54
to Ann
March 27, 1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.
GLC03047.03
to Carrie
March 23, 1862
Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862
The government has taken control of the telegraph and they will take control of the mail system where they stop soldiers from sending letters home once they get into Virginia. He wanted to join the Navy at first but somehow ended up here. He...
GLC03057.04
Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages
December 19, 1881 - March 3, 1885
Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
GLC04354.02
an I Owe You note
December 26, 1862
Averell, William W., 1832-1900
GLC06581.04.01
to Lile Miller
March 18, 1864
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
Michael Miller tells his wife that he has been feeling very blue lately, and that the days closer to his discharge feel extremely long. He says he would not reenlist in the army and expresses frustration that enlisted men, like himself, get paid less...
GLC02155.141
March 20, 1864
Michael Miller thanks his wife for her most recent letter and discusses how important the letters are for both of them. Her health is improving, which makes him happy. He'd like to see her, but says she could have become ugly in his absence and he...
GLC02155.142
to Michael Miller
March 15, 1864
Miller, Lile, fl. 1861-1864
GLC02155.174
March 24, 1864
GLC02155.180
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