21 February 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents and sister

The whole regiment has been healthier since they left Tunnel, Tennessee where many from Wheeler's regiment died. Wheeler has heard rumor that Vicksburg was taken from the Rebels. Some of the men are trying to publish the truth about Captain Warner in the Sycamore Republican (Warner is from Wheeler's hometown of Sycamore, Illinois). Reports that Warner is no longer officially captain of company C and instructs Darius to dispell rumors that Captain Warner left the Army honorably. The men believe Warner kept their money from board bills and are determined to make him pay it back. General…

GLC07460.015

25 February 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents and sister

He remarks "truly a soldier's life is a life of inequalities it learns a person to take everything as it comes." George Bowen has deserted; he was under 18 when he enlisted and his father came to get him but "failing to do it by fair means George ran away." Captain Warner denied having taken the men's board money (see GLC07460.015). Fields has been appointed the new Captain.

GLC07460.018

7 March 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Darius is almost fully recovered. There is talk of Wheeler's regiment moving to Camp Douglas, but Lysander does not want to go North unless they are going for good. Expresses that hewould like to drive all the copperheads in the Army SOuth, and run them in front at Murfreesboro. He is glad that Dick Yates is governor of Illinois so the soldiers don't have to worry about losing their homes. He hopes they will "Draft, Conscript and any other way old Abe may cho[o]se to rush this thing through to completion." He updates Darius on the situation with Captain Warner and the board bills.

GLC07460.021

2 February 1864

Goold, James, 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abby Goold

Writes to his mother thanking her for letters, a photograph, and a box which contained dried fruit, corn, beans, cheese, and tongue. Tells her that when she writes to his brother Theodore she "must encourage him to presevere, also to learn to sing and play chess, anything to keep him out of the city, which I am told is full of wickedness." Discusses his parents' decision to move back to Albany: "In the city there will be better church and school privilages, you will be surrounded by friends, and will have a better chance to obtain help in the house. On the other hand in the country you have…

GLC03523.05.20

17 May 1864

Goold, Theodore, 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John S. and Abby Goold

Writes to his parents from Emory Hospital informing them that he is not very sick and will probably be well in two weeks. He has not heard anything from his brother James, but speculates that he has been taken prisoner. Tells them that he has received a pass to "fall to the rear on account of his sickness," which he says is "slight, it is a touch of the Rhumatism..."

GLC03523.05.22

28 September 1864

Goold, Theodore, 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abby Goold

Writes to his mother from Emory Hospital to tell her that he received her letter and is very sorry to hear that their father is sick. Gives her details about his trip to the Regular Barracks. Tells her that Miss Brown came for a visit on the second day of his absence. He is disappointed that she did not leave her address because he gets a "great deal of pleasure from her acquaintance." He reports that, "in regard to James, I have not given up yet though there is certainly not much hope of our ever seeing him again." He "had a talk with the Boys, they had not heard anything of James, they said…

GLC03523.05.23

12/1862

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife whom he refers to as his "partner in life," that he is well and has received her letter. Reports that he has been standing guard and expects to stay put for the winter. Tells her they have fixed up their winter quarters and now have a little iron stove, which "makes it comfortable these cold nights." Explains that there were not enough men in the "I" company, so all the soldiers were transferred into different companies. Asks her to make an inquiry about some folks named Amner the next time she writes. Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York.

GLC03523.11.01

12/23/1862

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Reports to his wife, "with pleasure," that he is well and hopes that she is the same. Expresses that he is "sorry that paper and time is so scarce with you up there that it takes two of you to fill a half sheet." Tells her that he is going to Georgetown tomorrow to visit some of the sick boys. Asks that when she writes to him next time that she writes a full sheet. Signs the letter off by stating, "so you se how us soldiers are useed more like beasts than men." Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York.

GLC03523.11.02

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

03/01/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife from Camp California, reporting that he is well and hopes she is the same. Reports that he visited the War Department in Washington. Informs her that when he visited the capital he heard a number of speeches and went to the "presedents house and saw old abe [Abraham Lincoln] and shook hands with him..." Encloses five dollars in the letter. Letter is addressed to Masonville in Delaware County, New York. Written at Camp California.

GLC03523.11.05

12 November 1863

Goold, James, 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johny

Writes to his brother that part of his division has been engaged in a skirmish at Rappahannock station, and lost four men. Notes that "the second brigade of our division has the credit of helping take the forts near the river..." Informs his brother about the picket, "I was not detailed this time before, Theodore was detailed, but one of the men who was to remain in camp, and had to go on guard that day, wanted Theodore to exchange with him, and he did so, that is Theodore remained in camp, and did the guard duty for this man, and he went out on picket in Theodore's place, and perhaps it was…

GLC03523.05.19

29 February 1864

Goold, James, 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abby Goold

Answers his mother's question about how many men guard a train at one time by stating "it depends on the number of trains, sometimes we only guard one train a day, and from that to six, generally three or four each train takes thirty men; the 11th regulars, and 5th Pa. reserves, also guard the trains." Asks her how the move to Albany is going, and how the children are adjusting. Reports that he and his brother Theodore went to the Methodist Church twice yesterday. Tells her that the "'Dutch Bill' that you sent, is beyond my comprehension, I do not know any use in arthimetic." Informs her that…

GLC03523.05.21

5 January 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry write to his parents from Camp Griffin. Informs them that he sent them a letter "...with my minature and a dollar in gold..." Reports he was on picket duty. States many men have shot their thumbs off.

GLC03523.07.04

25 January 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry write to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports they will move on to Manassas, Virginia, any day carrying tents and knapsacks. States the constant rain and mud affects their ability to drill.

GLC03523.07.05

1 February 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from Camp Griffin. Reports that he sent five dollars to her. States there is not much to do other than guard and picket duty. Comments he weighs 156 pounds and many men are sick. Explains that they won't move on to Manassas due to the mud, as "...they cannot move the cannons." Letter is on yellow paper with a patriotic emblem.

GLC03523.07.06

15 February 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

16 February 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Refers to a brigade drill for Union General John Brooke. Asks her not to show his letters to anyone and to burn them. Envelope has a poem by Helen A. Brown printed on it.

GLC03523.07.08

4 March 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports there are two to three drills a day. Comments there is no chance to get lonesome with so many men around. Requests she write often and report on local news.

GLC03523.07.09

29 March 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother and brother from Fortress Monroe. Reports on many miles of marching. States they encountered rebel fire. Says that the peach trees are in bloom and the weather is hot. Comments he lost most of his belongings on a forced march. Expects to be in Richmond soon.

GLC03523.07.10

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

27 July 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John and Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his parents from U.S. General Hospital in Annapolis. Reports his wounded arm is healing. Informs of heavy losses during the battle at Savages Station, Virginia. Comments on states offering bounty for recruits and how hard it is to be a soldier. Mentions that marching and guard duty is harder than fighting.

GLC03523.07.12

9 January 1863

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a seminary. States the men are in one wing and 60 girls in another. Expresses pride at her becoming "...a school marm."

GLC03523.07.13

12 February 1863

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Reports he was on picket duty for three days and has two drills a day. Mentions Union General Joseph Hooker is in command and they may be moving south soon. Discusses her desire to move west and advises against it. Complains about back pay. Reports the need for more drafting to replenish troops. Describes his living conditions.

GLC03523.07.14

18 March 1863

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Comments on a land purchase she is considering and offers 80 dollars. Advises her to sell the crops before moving. Offers to send more money once he gets his pay.

GLC03523.07.15