18 February 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He requests mittens and asks her to write more often.

GLC02740.27

15 March 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He forgives her for writing "that letter," but does not say what was in the letter. He has got four months pay now besides the bounty money at his disposal.

GLC02740.35

1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

His cough is getting better. He talks of wanting to go home and the nice times they will have.

GLC02740.47

1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.

GLC02740.49

8 February 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He has not felt well for a while. He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He writes that he always thinks of the friendship they share.

GLC02740.52

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.

GLC02740.53

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lizzie

He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.

GLC02740.54

31 March 1861

Coffen, Sallie, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Lizzie

No year: Everyone is well, though Father still smokes.She would like to come home in the Fall. She visited John recently. She mentions the Crocker boys.

GLC02740.63

17 October 1879

Farnsworth, Swiftford, fl. 1879

Telegram

Title: to WIlmot Thompson

"Albert Farnsworth's wife died last night."

GLC02740.65

9 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed at home.

GLC02415.079

14 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is anxious for the time to come, when the Rebel capital will fall. It will not be easy becasue there will be many widows and fatherless children.He thinks the Rebels made their own bed and now they must lie in it.

GLC02415.080

30 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Poem

Title: A View on the Hillside

Dedicated to his wife. A description of his surroundings.

GLC02415.086

10 June 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He tell her to take good care of herself and the children. Lately the rations are very good. They have all the food they need. It has been very rainy. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga

GLC02415.087

13 June 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Mr Rollin has been working on their place but he says not to pay him right away. The man is hard to get along with and he may take advantage of women. He talks about the diameter of a cannon ball. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga

GLC02415.088

13 July 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They bought some potatoes and onions at what he thinks are unfair prices.He warns her to have someone get the wheat as soon as possible or else they will ahve to see what rights the man who worked their farm has.

GLC02415.092

6 August 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is getting tired of having to write as it is a poor substitute for communication. He prides himself on how well he budgets. If the other boys thought of their families as much as he does they'd have more money. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.098

8 August 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks of money matters. His uncle has been paid off for the most part. He mentions getting clothes for the children and for her. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.099

22 August 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He discusses money matters and how she can run the farm more efficiently. When he comes home, he expects to farm again.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.102

11 September 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has not received any mail lately. He reminds her not to neglect writing.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.104

20 September 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They should leave camp tomorrow morning and join the picket lines but they don't know how long they will remain there. He has two months pay and will send her money soon. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.106

25 September 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He writes that some men shouldn't go to war and are better off in the kitchen. If they can't stand the sight of blood, then the army is not for them. He praises his wife's competence in running the farm.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.107

17 October 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They went through the Eastern and middle part of Tennessee and then Alabama and back to Tennessee. He knows she wants to get the house fixed but thinks she should wait until he gets home.

GLC02415.111

17 April 1862

Eber, H.W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is asking for a furlough because he has received word that his mother is sick. Written at Port Royal, located on Hilton Head Island.

GLC02745.011

circa 1861-1864

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.

GLC02169.10

1864

Nicholson, Charles, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Allie

He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.

GLC02171.01