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to Charles E. Banes

Letter written on Harvel Public Schools stationary, which lists A.N. Banes as the Principal. Addressed to his father, C.E. Banes.

GLC01013.32

[Funeral announcement cards]

Contains three funeral announcement cards. The first announces the death of John L. Lay (1864-1931) and lists the date and location of services. The second lists the death and funeral details for Sarah E. Banes (1839-1907), and the third announces...

GLC01013.33

[Envelopes and postal covers]

Envelopes are not matched with the letters of the collection. Contains 12 postal covers with decorative images as well as ten plain envelopes. Also includes a small card mentioning a lot number and cost, possibly related to a prior sale of the...

GLC01013.34

[Lapel pin]

A small metal lapel pin shaped like a clock, with three small circular charms attached.

GLC01013.35

[Lapel pin]

A small metal lapel pin comprised of several small circles with leaves and other shapes printed on them.

GLC01013.36

to his wife

Written from Camp Follett. Stationary embossed "Congress A.P. Co."

GLC01898.13

to his wife

Mentions that General John H. Martindale wants to get Mortimer's battery attached to his brigade as Martindale thinks "this is the ne plus ultra of batteries." Written from Camp Follett.

GLC01898.14

to his wife

Written from Camp Follett.

GLC01898.15

to his wife

Mentions being near Fitz-John Porter's battery and close to the fifth Massachusetts battery. Written from Camp Fitz John Porter.

GLC01898.16

to his wife

Describes some action in the Peninsular campaign and the Battle of Yorktown. "...there will not probably be much fighting here for some days yet as they are landing our siege guns and mortars and getting them into position the rebels are in large...

GLC01898.17

to his wife

Mentions a Union hot air balloon that was used for reconnaissance. "Our big Balloon is just making preparations to take a look at the rebs they are getting very vicious and they make night hideous with the howling and bursting of shells..." Describes...

GLC01898.18

to his wife

Camped eight miles from Richmond, Virginia. Mentions the reconnaissance balloon again. Marked "Camp of 3rd Mass Battery" and "near Chickahominy River, Va."

GLC01898.19

to his wife

Mentions that they have not seen action since the Battle at Hanover Courthouse on 27 May 1862 where a of their men were wounded. States "Mac [General George B. McClellan] is confident of success and means to make a clean sweep of them this time."...

GLC01898.20

to his wife

Writes "the enemy's pickets in plain sight it is funny the pickets of the two armies are within thirty yds of one another and they sometimes talk across to one another." Writes about a Dr. Gaines, the man who owns the land they on which they are...

GLC01898.21

to his wife

States that the rebels had a "big time" last night and he heard that General Robert E. Lee got drunk. There is a lot of sickness in camp because they are near the swamp. Written from camp of the 3rd Massachusetts Battery, near New Bridge, Virginia.

GLC01898.22

[Package receipt for Caleb Mortimer]

Adams Express Company's Army & Soldiers' Package Express receipt. Package sent to Lieutenant Mortimer, Folletts Battery, Halls Hill, Virginia.

GLC01898.23

to his cousin George

GLC02156.01

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.02

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.03

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.04

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.05

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.06

to his cousin Lill

Written on stationary labeled "Office Chief of Police, Fourteenth Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland."

GLC02156.07

to his cousin Lill

Written on stationary labeled "Head-Quarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Office Chief of Police."

GLC02156.08

to his cousin Lill

Written on stationary labeled "Head-Quarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Office Chief of Police."

GLC02156.09

to his cousin Lill

Written on stationary labeled "Head-Quarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Office Chief of Police."

GLC02156.10

to Ira Andrews

He discusses his health, how well he is taking to life as soldier, how much work he is getting as a tailor. Mr. Andrews is instructed on what to do with Bartlett's bounty money.

GLC02158.01

to Ira Andrews

He explains his financial situation, making particular references to his happiness at being out of debt. He also mentions the value of the State commissioner system which helps him deposit his money.

GLC02158.02

to Ira Andrews

This letter describes the battle of Fredericksburg and the horror Bartlett witnessed. His "toung cannot express to you" what occurred. Also makes mention of how the soldiers behaved during the entry into the abandoned city, noting that Andrews may...

GLC02158.03

to Ira Andrews

He recounts his unit's foray into Fredericksburg and their commendation from Governor William Sprague. He reports that he has picked up some historical artifacts, including Virginian notable John Randolph's purse, and is sending them home.

GLC02158.04

to Ira Andrews

He explains his negative reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation saying that he did not "want to se enney more fighting dun for the nigger." Commenting on his views on the motives of Northerners he writes that the notion that the war is for Union...

GLC02158.05

to Ira Andrews

Bartlett discusses a relic that he is sending and the fight he had to get it.

GLC02158.06

to Ira Andrews

He describes the Mud March. Discusses morale and physical health of men he knew from Rhode Island.

GLC02158.07

to Ira Andrews

He explains his sentiments and the general feeling he gets from the camp about General Joseph Hooker's appointment. He also discusses the feasibility of taking a furlough at this time and the accusation of cheating directed towards Chaplin Perry....

GLC02158.08

to Ira Andrews

He discusses how the men are coping with the cold weather and the delay of pay.

GLC02158.09

to Ira Andrews

He opens with his health, and then moves on to briefly mention the actions of Congress, and lastly advise Mr. Andrews on whom to pick to be Andrew's son Elbridge's draft substitute. Written on patriotic stationery.

GLC02158.10

to Ira Andrews

He discusses his health, the possibility of his own death, and his fears about the future as it relates to his finances.

GLC02158.11

to Ira Andrews

He discusses his health, the harshness of the weather, and his hopes of coming home for a "bolle of hur best bread and milk, dun up in thew yankey style." Bartlett ends with instructions on where and what he would like to see Mr. Andrews do with the...

GLC02158.12

to Ira Andrews

He declares that his unit has taken the Confederate strong hold at Fredericksburg. The letter explains what the major commanding officers like General Joseph Hooker and Major General J. Sedgwick are doing. Written in pencil.

GLC02158.13

to Ira Andrews

He writes about his frustration with the war's progress and the sense of defeatism he feels. He accuses the government of not thinking critically about the way in which "they use up human flesh." He also discusses the desolation of the area...

GLC02158.14

to Ira Andrews

Begins with a discussion of why Mr. Andrews has not written. Bartlett declares he has a toothache. Then he discusses the $200 he has saved. It means little to him at this point because he does "not care about having it much on hand when thare is a...

GLC02158.15

to Ira Andrews

He discusses briefly the execution of a soldier for shooting another soldier. He ends his letter with offering to give Mr. Andrews ten dollars in gold to name Andrew's new child. Written in pencil.

GLC02158.16

to Ira Andrews

He writes about the move to Alexandria and being out flanked by the Confederate cavalry. As he writes about walking through the place where the Second Battle of Bull Run took place, he remarks that is "sad to se the Bons of Dead men Bleachin in the...

GLC02158.17

to Ira Andrews

He quickly tells Andrews that he has survived a difficult battle [the Battle of Gettysburg], which he describes as being the "hardest fort Battle in this Rebellion."

GLC02158.18

to Sarah Ogden

Arrived home on Saturday the 17th, says his family was surprised by and thankful for the kindness and care given by the women of the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Reports on his family's health, and tells Ogden he will not give her any instructions...

GLC06559.009

to Edward H. Ogden

Writes to Edward Ogden, Sarah Ogden's husband. Asks Mr. Ogden to mail him a check payable to his name. Adds that his health has improved since he returned home. Envelope includes "T. Morris Perot & CO..." letterhead which includes a mortar &...

GLC06559.010

to his mother

Two letters on same sheet. The main portion contains a letter by Spencer to his mother (likely Mrs. Alice Spencer), written from "Camp parole Annaplis" (likely Annapolis, Maryland) and dated December 25, 1862. At the top of the first page is a brief...

GLC00653.21.02

to his Parents

GLC00653.21.06

to his Parents

GLC00653.21.07

to his Parents

Written from "Poplars Grove Church," Virginia. With a sketched map of entrenchments before Petersburg.

GLC00653.21.08

[Circular regarding morning reports]

Written from Headquarters, Defences of Washington. Issued by command of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks.

GLC00919.25.03

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps. "... we hear no news except that the rebs are up around Baltimore an Washington..." Letter written at the Bermuda Hundred.

GLC01003.03.03

to Aaron Hobart

Signed by [Pelham Car].

GLC06313.04.342

to Aaron Hobart

Partially printed document.

GLC06313.04.343

to Aaron Hobart

Printed document with the name "Aaron Hobart, Esq" handwritten in.

GLC06313.04.345

to Aaron Hobart

"Honorable Aaron Hobart" written in by hand. Written in the College Hill, neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC06313.04.350

to Aaron Hobart

Noted as written from the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.358

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.363

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.364

to his mother

GLC00653.21.01

to his mother

Henry F. Spencer describes his regiment's travels through Maryland and Pennsylvania, and mentions the Battle of Gettysburg, though does not go into much detail. Also mentions exchanging fire on July 4, evidently the last of the skirmishing after the...

GLC00653.21.03

to his Father

Letter written from Drummondtown, present-day Accomac, Virginia.

GLC00653.21.04

to his Parents

Letter written from "Camp Burnside near Point Isabel" (likely Point Isabele), present-day Burnside, Kentucky.

GLC00653.21.05

to his Parents

Letter written from "Poplars Grove Church," Virginia.

GLC00653.21.09

Ellsworth Avengers

Song entitled "Ellsworth Avengers."

GLC00653.21.10

to Elias W. Beach

Letter written on Head Quarters Fifth Army Corps letterhead. "I have the honor to furnish you my autograph as you requested."

GLC00919.25.01

Permission for Elias W. Beach to visit Mount Vernon

Letter written from Head Quarters, Engineer Brigade, near Fort Berry. Clapp, assistant adjutant general, gives Beach a one day pass by command of General Henry W. Benham to visit Mount Vernon.

GLC00919.25.02

[Plan of a military headquarters or camp]

Hand drawn plan noting the position of captains, surgeons, colonels, chaplains, and cooks.

GLC00919.25.04

to Elias W. Beach

Humphreys responds to Beach's request for an autograph.

GLC00919.25.05

[Autograph of Pettis, Colonel of the 50th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Commander of the Engineer Depot]

GLC00919.25.06

[Autograph of Carl Shurz?]

GLC00919.25.07

[Autograph of George D. Ruggles]

GLC00919.25.08

[Autograph of Joseph G. Totten?]

GLC00919.25.09

[Autograph of John Gross Barnard]

GLC00919.25.10

to Albert S. Pratt

"...thear was heavy firing last night an to day up Charleston way..."

GLC01003.03.01

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps.

GLC01003.03.02

to Albert S. Pratt and Frank L. Herbie

Letter consists of two pages written to Pratt, and two written to Herbie. Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps in pencil. "...the rebs charges down on our rifel [sic] pits yesterday morning after some of the troops had started but did...

GLC01003.03.04

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps. "...you wanted to know what my duty was hear well it is to take men coming from hospitals to thear division commanders an take deserters from the rebs to Genl Butlers..."

GLC01003.03.05

to Albert S. Pratt

GLC01003.03.06

to Albert S. Pratt

The bottom portion of page three is missing.

GLC01003.03.07

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Camp, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry. "Saturday is my birth day 27 years old."

GLC01003.03.08

to Garry

Letter written from Camp, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry.

GLC01003.03.09

to Albert S. Pratt

Short note written to his brother, Albert.

GLC01003.03.10

to Albert S. Pratt

Short note written to his brother, Albert.

GLC01003.03.11

to Garry

Consists of a half page from Albert to Garry. "...I am very thankful for your proffered kindness in commissioning me Col. of the 4th Unattached Co. of [M.V.M.] of 'Chelsea City Guards' and I hope to be able to do you a like, or equally acceptable...

GLC01003.03.12

to his wife

Mentions he might be going down to Fort Monroe. "...the boys are in high spirtis at the Idea of going into active service and having an opportunity of making a mark for the sake of old Massachusetts." Speaks of his loyalty to the Boston Light...

GLC01898.02

to his wife

Believes there will be a fight soon in Baltimore as it is "a hot Bed of secession."

GLC01898.03

to his wife

Speaks critically of "our renowned surgeon Dr. Ordway."

GLC01898.04

to his wife

Mentions being reviewed by General George McClellan and calls him "a fine looking man." The whole division was under the command of General Fitz-John Porter. States McClellan would have had the enemy trapped at Munson's Hill but for a traitor in...

GLC01898.05

to his wife

Mentions that a review by General George McClellan is planned for the next day. Includes a "List of wants of a poor devil in the Army" on a separate sheet of paper.

GLC01898.06

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.328

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.329

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.330

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.331

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.332

to Aaron Hobart

Signed by John A. [Ce[text loss]]. Noted as written from the Post Office Department.

GLC06313.04.333

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.334

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the expectation of payment as a result of the Florida treaty and the possibility of having to pay a Mr. Webster a commission related to the business. Signed with an illegible signature.

GLC06313.04.335

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.336

to Aaron Hobart

Signed Ebenezer [Larell?].

GLC06313.04.337