28 November 1862

Goold, James, 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abby Goold

Writes to his mother about all the letters he has recently received, including one from her, Aunt Jane, and Nellie. Describes his duties on provost guard and the differences between being on guard and in the regiments. Tells her of difficulties, including harsh weather, leaking tents, and food shortages. Describes in great detail how the squads are divided into two on the march. Comments "I think that I am well off here, and I thank God for your sake more than my own that I am here as I presume that we are in no great danger of being killed in case of a battle. Do not mark me as a coward for…

GLC03523.05.03

15 December 1862

Goold, James, 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John S. Goold

Writes to his father describing the beginning of the battle at Fredericksburg, 11-15 December 1862: "The first gun was fired about 5 o'clock A.M., and the firing was kept up with but little intermission until after dark. At times the firing was so sharp that it was one continued roar." Details the battle on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, noting the fighting on Friday was not nearly as bad as Thursday or Saturday. States that "The rebels have fortified these hills as strongly as possible. I have been told that they have 50 batteries there, and I should not wonder if they did, as we can see a…

GLC03523.05.04

28 June 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

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

Thanks his family for the food they sent him and requests that they send him some emery paper (for filing his gun), tea, and pepper. Reports that Rosecrans has taken five or six hundred rebel prisoners to Nashville. Writes that rebels planted two underground shells on the railroad tracks which caused severe damage to the tracks but resulted in no casualties to either army. Discusses spending the fourth of July in Dixie land. He also reports that furloughs will only be granted with a recommendation from a doctor. Pages five and six differ in size from pages one to four.

GLC07460.037

6 July 1783 circa

Blake, Edward, fl. 1753-1800

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return for army rations issued]

Signed by Edward Blake, a quartermaster with the artillery, and countersigned by Major Samuel Shaw as Knox's aide-de-camp. Provision return for rations issued to one man, one woman and two children from 1-6 July. A total of 18 rations were issued over the six days. Docket signed by a Thomas Nelson stating that contractors delivered the rations.

GLC02437.02244

10/15/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to wife, addressing her as "friend," inquiring about his parents, and why they have not written to him more than they have. Speculates that it is because he has not sent home more money and asks his wife if there is perhaps something between them and her that might explain their behavior. Asks her to tell them that, "this is not the place to make money" and details some of his expenses to her. He also requests that she "must not keep nothing back for I shal feel better than to worry about it..." Encloses 10 dollars in the letter, which he would like her to keep for herself. Also asks…

GLC03523.11.12

10/07/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart and friend

Begins his letter, "Dear Wife and only friend on earth it is to you that I write a few lines in rememberence of old times..." Speculates that "there must be a good many widows and orfant children now in the land that are made so by this war..." Asks them to write to him about home. Apologizes for the poor writing, however "it is hard work to write a poor pen..." Offers them farming advice. Letter addressed to Mrs. Abram Bogart in Masonville, Delaware County, New York.

GLC03523.11.14

10/12/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, "how I do want to se you once more if the lord so wills that I can and my children to for I have got tired of this war is ever a fellow was in this world for they hant but a few left for duty in the regement and grow less every day and it is discourageing to do enny thing..." Reports to her his belief that their lack of food contributes to many soldier deaths. Tells about a time that he "happened to be with an old regement one day and we went to a house and asked for some thing to eat and they said that they had nothing in the house so we filed in line around the house and…

GLC03523.11.15

10/31/1863

Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Bogart

Addresses his letter to his wife, "companion and friend," and tells her that he hopes she is feeling well and taking good care of their children. Asks that she not speak anymore of him getting a discharge, as "that is a thing hard to get here..." Tells her that he "lives in hopes of better time to come but we must keep good courege and a contented mind if we would keep up disease and not worry our selfs to death for a contented mind is a continual beast and what we cant get we must not covet but wait with patience..." Notes that he would like her to ask James, possibly a neighbor or friend…

GLC03523.11.16

6 May 1782

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written by William Knox to his sister-in-law Lucy Knox. Inquires of her health and jokingly calls her newborn son [Marcus Camillus] "the little Roman Stranger." Goes on to say that "I have a good will to be offended that you did not think William a good name enough for him." Says he wrote to friends in England for news of the Fluckers, but has received no answer. Says he should have already been back in America, but that changes in politics has made him postpone his trip. Says his French has improved and that he has made better connections as well. Says he spent the winter in Paris and that "…

GLC02437.01410

23 May 1782

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Includes two letters, one addressed to Mrs. Lucy Knox, and one to her daughter, Miss Lucy Knox. In the first letter, to Mrs. Knox, he comments that he has tried to find out information about her family but was unable to; if he is able to visit England, he will try again there. Declares that he sent along a variety of gifts for herself and Miss Lucy, including hats and sweet meats. Comments that General Lafayette might also travel on the ship which is taking the present letter and the gifts. Mentions that Lafayette is "elevated above I may venture to say all the young noblemen in the…

GLC02437.01427

9 February 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Elmira, New York on 9 February 1864 and completes the letter on 10 February 1864 from Norwich, New York. Once at Norwich, he states he was made assistant sergeant of the barracks. His health has never been better. His pay is slow in coming, but he hopes to send her one hundred dollars soon. The letter is written in pencil and slightly faded in areas.

GLC03523.06.02

20 February 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild [incomplete]

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. It appears to be an incomplete letter as there is no signature and the text ends abruptly. Gives a history of his troops movements to date. Complains about the food and blames the government. Bought a coat, bed and blanket with his own money. Complains about the cold weather and illness among the troops. Is sending home ninety dollars. Reports that the company is still scattered along the route from Elmira to Fort Corcoran.

GLC03523.06.03

23 March 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. Reports that he is building roads from his fort to another. States that the coats and guns have arrived and his regiment is learning to use the guns. He offers advice regarding a contractual dispute at home and requests photographs of the children and his wife.

GLC03523.06.04

2 April 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from City Point Hospital, City Point, Virginia. Discusses helping to care for the wounded soldiers after a brief illness: "...I am very grateful that I was afflicted in that way. I think it is a great deal better than to have a bullet put through you..." Makes reference to the taking of Petersburg and the possible surrender of the South. Gives advice regarding one of their sick children, the children's schooling and management of household chores. Describes food rations. The letter is slightly faded, especially at the creases. On letterhead of the "United States…

GLC03523.06.05

5 June 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Coal Harbor, Virginia. He refers to his survival of the Battle of Coal Harbor, 1 June,1865 and speaks of God and Providence in sparing him. States they are marching on to Richmond and he expects to be there within 60 days. References losses in his company and the lack of mail delivery. Sends his love to the children and tells his wife "...to keep up your courage..."

GLC03523.06.06

10 October 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions they are waiting for General Ulysses S. Grant to bring in reinforcements. Comments that his rheumatism is bothering him and he writes of a possible furlough in order to help his wife prepare for the winter. Expresses sorrow for the new recruits and what they will experience in "this cruel war." States that his hopes are high that the war will soon be over. The letter is four pages with a fifth page written vertically over existing writing.

GLC03523.06.07

30 October 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from camp "right in front of Petersburg," Virginia. Writes about heavy fighting; "our boys mowed the Rebels down like wheat" and took two thousand prisoners. Reports that one hundred volunteers charged and captured a Rebel fort. Comments that the cannon fire intense, noise deafened him for two days. States they are cutting off road and railroad access. Offers his opinion on domestic matters, including the purchase of new chairs and a set of china.

GLC03523.06.08

8 December 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from City Point, Virginia says the siege is progressing slowly. Informs that General William T. Sherman captured Savannah. Discusses his wife joining a sewing society to make clothing for the soldiers and he questions what type of clothes they will make. He misses home and tells his daughters, Eunice and Ally, to work very hard on their writing skills, and promises buy his son Charlie a horse when he returns from the war.

GLC03523.06.09

8 December 1864

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near City Point, Virginia. Reports that he has been in the hospital with rheumatism and is pleased with his care. Informs he is doing picket duty on the Appomattox River and mentions seeing Rebels. Wishes for a furlough, but knows only wounded men will get one. Advises his daughter Eunice to stay home to study and help her mother. In a postscript, writes he is sending his badge in the letter, "so in case we are wounded or killed they will know to what corps we belong to." A double sided page of the letter is in three pieces. A few lines are missing.

GLC03523.06.10

12 March 1865

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that men are getting furloughs if their wives are sick. Relates that a deserter was hung, "...it did look awful to see a human being launch in erternity so quick..." Advises his wife to use his bounty if she needs it to make life more comfortable.

GLC03523.06.11

28 May 1865

Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near Alexandria, Virginia that he is frustrated by the delay of being mustered out. Anticipates he will be home no later than 1 July 1865. Informs that the last of the Rebel forces in Texas surrendered and his old commander, General Winfield S. Hancock, now commands the Veteran's Corps. Comments what a terrible fighter General Hancock was. Reports that a photograph of their regiment will go to New York Governor Reuben E. Fenton.

GLC03523.06.12

27 September 1861

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Henry

Henry writes to his cousin William from Merriden Hill, three miles outside Washington, D.C. Continues letter from Virginia on 28 September 1861. Mentions heavy rain and marching through knee-deep mud. Discusses marches and the men's health. Written on patriotic stationery.

GLC03523.07.01

23 September 1861

Henry, William, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Henry

Henry writes to his uncle John reporting on his cousin Josiah Henry's enlistment process. Mentions that Josiah put his glasses in his pocket in order to be accepted. Expresses deep sorrow as he watched Josiah's train leave for Washington, D.C. Reports Josiah will be sending money to him. Includes a scrap from a diary with short note to his uncle Ansel, not signed. Envelope has a patriotic emblem.

GLC03523.07.02

7 January 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Autograph document signed

Title: Return of the Women & Children at the Post of West Point & its Dependencies, that would have drawn Rations under the late Regulations, and also of the number of Extra Rations drawn under the new Contract

Lists number of women and children by regiment and includes the amount of extra rations they will receive under the new regulations.

GLC02437.01809

28 January 1783

Ten Eyck, Henry, fl. 1777-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses the recipient's brother, who is on trial for some misdemeanor and hopes that this brother will be sent to his own regiment for the trial. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.01870.

GLC02437.01872