23 March 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister Elmira

Several gunboats managed to pass up by the rebel batteries and will eventually cut off their supplies. They haven't been paid yet but he keeps hoping they will soon. Watrons has been promoted to 2nd Lt.

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25 March 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Rosetta

There has been a movement of the army. They cut off supplies to the rebel batteries as they intended. They are under marching orders but may not go anywhere for a week or so. He talks about the cost of food. He has had to sell his pistol just to buy food.

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15 April 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Rosetta

They got on a boat going away from Baton Rouge. He is sick of the war. The possibility that it might end soon are getting bleaker. He has no money to spend on good food.

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1 May 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister Elmira

They have had a very successful expedition, driving the rebels back and capturing a great many prisoners. The food has improved greatly and they are doing their own cooking. He doesn't know when they will be paid so he asks for money.

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4 May 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Rosetta

He thanks her for the medicine she sent to ease his diarrhea. He comments on the expedition Gen. Banks has been leading from Berwich Bay as one of the most successful of the war. He describes the Rebel prisoners.

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17 May 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister Elmira

He has been taking the medication that Rosetta sent and he thinks they have cured his diarrhea. He mentions Newell's death again. He also talks about the food he has been eating lately.

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23 May 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Rosetta

He tells the story of how the Lousiana Belle was fired into by a guerilla band. The pilot had to leave the pilot house because it became too hot. Then the captain ordered the negroes to push the boat ashore.

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26 May 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister Elmira

Clark joined the regiment and shortly afterwards became ill and was taken to the hospital. He went to visit him and when he got back he found George Platts waiting for him. He is glad he now has a friend to keep him company.

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22 June 1863

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Rosetta

He got sick again and was taken to the hospital where he lost his mind for a while. He kept thinking he was at home or on his way there and would get out of bed to leave and then the nurse would put him back into bed again. Surprisingly, he got well. Clark is getting better and comes to visit him. Three sheets of varying sizes. Written at the Marine Hospital.

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5 July 1863

Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Clark writes to his wife about the death of Serano. He appeared to recover for a while but was then taken ill again and after a night of suffering, died.

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15 June 1863

Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

He has recovered enough strength to write. Everyone had to be moved because it was deemed unsafe to stay where they are. Serano is very weak and he asked to be detailed to take care of him. To help with the move he gave Serano some whiskey. They were transported in ambulance wagons.

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13 July 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He talks of how honorable Serano was and how his life was taken much too soon. He will pray that god spares the life of her other son.

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17 August 1891

Wright, H.W., fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Elmira P. Seranton

They recently moved where there are beautiful views. She has included a photo of the whole family.

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1861-1877

Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863

Poem

Title: Song of the Soldier

Selected for Mother and Sister. I shine in the light of god/This likeness stamps my brow, Through the shadow of death my feet have trod...

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1861-1877

Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863

Poem

Title: Elegy for Sereno Wright

Serano is in heaven/And pain can never reach him there/No sickness comes to those who breathe that pure delightful air.

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1861-1877

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Clark is well now. He has sent some of his money. He has started taking the medicine Rosetta sent.

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8 August 1891

Wright, J.T., fl. 1891

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Elmina P. Scranton

He has enclosed a pictured of all the Wrights.

GLC02751.44

12 May 1863

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Eunice Wright

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15 May 1892

Printed letter

Title: Funeral Announcemnet for Zachary T. Wright

Died May 13th, 1892.

GLC02751.46

24 September 1890

Printed letter

Title: Wedding Announcement for Carrie Wright

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24 September 1890

Printed letter

Title: Wedding Announcement for Lydia Wright

GLC02751.48

15 March 1867

Ephemera

Title: For Emma (A Calling Card)

Other side reads: Remember thy creator?

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12 April 1919

Autograph document

Title: Appointment to Serve on Foreign Office Commission

Details salary, duties and locations.

GLC02766.001

7 May 1921

Pamphlet

Title: Journal Officiel de Haute-Silesie [French]

Numerical Results of the Inter-Allied Government and Upper Silesie.

GLC02766.002

17 August 1900

Map

Title: Upper Silesia Plebiscite Area

Shows area of developed mineral resources, including coal bearing area. Also includes railways and district boundaries. Red line for final British proposal, Blue for French, and Green for League of Nations lines. Written in Upper Silesia, located today mostly in Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic

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