6 August 1864

Mays, Wesley, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Kestor

A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.

GLC02169.06

1867

M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes

He is described as a happy, healthy little boy who grew up attending Christian schools. He was ready to serve his country and said "If necessary, I am willing to die for it." First, he worked as a clerk and then begged permission to actually fight. He was a good soldier who was finally killed in the Battle of the Wilderness. (written by a younger brother, possibly...?)

GLC00653.01.32

7 April 1867

M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864

Printed document

Title: Burial Notice for Henry Stokes Figures

Epitaph of Henry S. Figures.

GLC00653.01.33

May 8, 1863

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife and family

He says he lost his knapsack one night with all his clothes and and his blanket but that is nothing compared to his life which was spared. He has not seen Charles since the battle and fears he may have been taken prisoner. All their officers were killed and he describes them as sheep without a shepard.

GLC00653.04.01

May 10, 1863

Simeon, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear Mother

He describes the battle in which the enemy opened fire, killing a horse and wounding one man. That man had his leg shot off and if he had not landed where he did, the author would have received the same wound. On Saturday and Sunday, the enemy attacked again. They fought for 5 hours and l27 men were killed and wounded.

GLC00653.04.02

July 24, 1864

Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dearest Liz

He describes a batttle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is crucial to the outcome of the war.

GLC00653.05.01

December 14, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Even though Savannah is still in the hands of the Rebels, they recently gained a landing place for supplies and think it will only be a matter of time.He gives a summary of the march from Rome.21 miles outside of Svannah, they got into a skirmish in which several men wer killed and wounded. Written near Savannah, Georgia

GLC00653.11.07

22 March 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Miss (Kitty)

She worries that because she has not heard from him in a while he might be lying dead in the battlefield. He tells her not to entertain such silly thoughts. He thinks he might be home in a few months time.

GLC02170.04

5 November 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He was sorry to hear of her cousin's death. There was a snow storm recently. He can't afford to send her another picture right now.

GLC02170.17

27 July 1866

Richmond, M.M., fl. 1866

Telegram

Title: to James Pillinghart

Funeral was Sunday...

GLC02745.093

20 May 1918

Typed manuscript

Title: Charles Blanchard Obituary

He liked his home town. He was genial and humorous. He loved reading Dickens.

GLC02745.102

circa 1861-1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: Reminisces of the Snowball Brigade

The author tells a story about how they were given permission to talk to the ladies and hold their umbrellas for them. They got into some kind of battle and couple men were wounded and killed. A soldier called "Carrot Top" passed away and they had a wake with plenty of whiskey...

GLC02745.106

28 May 1863

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He has a slight wound on the leg. 140 men were killed, wounded or missing. In general they have had a pretty hard time since they left Hellena. He is homesick.

GLC02170.25

9 December 1863

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Respected Parents

He recently heard of his grandmother's death. It is doubtful again whether he will get to come home now. His fistula is not bothering him much.

GLC02170.33

9 December 1863

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He had a great Thanksgiving. He lets her know of the death of his grandmother. He is due ten months worth of pay.

GLC02170.34

31 January 1864

Siscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to true and devoted friend (J. Morse)

On Wednesday morning he learned that Sister Margot was dead. There are five men currently sick. He saw his folks recently. Morse's father has a cough.

GLC02170.39

5 February 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C.S. Siscoe (Kitty)

He was sorry to hear about his sister's death. He heard that Henry Reagers reenlisted, but he doesn't expect to reenlist himself. He will try to come home for a little bit soon.

GLC02170.40

7 March 1864

Sciscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J Morse

She saw Henry Rogers and he was in good health. Uncle John Boruff died a couple weeks ago. Aunt Sallie is going to have a dinner next Thursday and he ought to be there. 2 years ago he was expecting to be in battle.

GLC02170.42

17 July 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Catherine (Kitty)

He tells her she is welcome to have his money as long as he has any. He heard an acquaintance of his died.

GLC02170.51

18 August 1864

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He writes that if it had been his fate to fall on the battlefield he would have been ready to die. But her letters always kept him going and made him stronger. He told his father he wants him to put in some wheat.

GLC02170.55

circa 1861-1865

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (Kitty)

He believe the men had a small fight out in coal water and 2 were killed and four wounded. The area where they are now is beautiful.

GLC02170.63

11 November 1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Grand

Letter from "Gerrry" to "Grand." "Gerry" is most likely Geraldine Pinn, James T. Williams II's wife or Geraldine Williams, his sister. "Grand" is most likely Cordelia Williams. "Gerry" writes that she thought about the recipient recently and planned to write but then people visited and she was not able to. She says that she put flowers on Jimmie's grave, who most likely is James T. Williams II. She also says that she always gives the Church flowers on the first Sunday of November in his memory. She also tries to get to Church that Sunday. She says it is funny that the recipient said she wants…

GLC09587.400

7 March 1969

Williams, H. Hamilton, 1911-1981

Typed document

Title: to Mother

Letter from H. Hamilton Williams (signed Harold) in which he accuses his mother, Cordelia S. Williams of being too emotional and overbearing, forgetting that they are now all grown and adults themselves. He accuses her of trying to "glorify James out of proportion" which is not Christian. He insists that he and his sister Virginia Williams were not trying to steal any of the money from James Williams' estate legally due to Cordelia from a "loan" and the sale of Eugene's automobile. He says the he has been the man of the house since his father died and he was not be overruled by her when she…

GLC09587.304.01

31 December 1943

Railroad Retirement Board

Postcard

Title: to Cordelia Williams

Postcard from the Rairoad Retirement Board to Cordelia Williams sent to acknowledge the receipt of an application for death benefits of LeRoi Williams. It also asks that if her address has changed to send the postcard back with the new address.

GLC09587.310

20 September 1949

Hurt, Evelyn, fl. 1949

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mrs. Williams

Evelyn Hurt begins the letter by stating it is the most difficult one she has ever written, and she is deeply shaken by Eugene Williams' death. She congratulates Cordelia for being the mother of such a great son, saying that Eugene called Cordelia his "sweetheart" and spoke of her often. She says they called Eugene "Flaps" and that everyone loved to be around him. She asks Cordelia to let her know when the services will be, because her and Wesley will come to Roanoke. She finishes by saying that Wesley will be writing as soon as he is emotionally able because the two were "just like brothers…

GLC09587.311