3 August 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes from Harrison's Landing on the James River to his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates.

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21 August 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife. Laments that his knapsack, containing a picture of Lile and his son, Charley, may have been lost. Complains of the swamps in Virginia (especially the Chickahominy Swamp).

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7 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife. Reminsces about her recent visit.

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9 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Labels the letter Leesburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, however Miller likely writes from Leesburg, Virginia. Predicts they will travel to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and there is no sign of an upcoming battle. Writes, "I have just heard there is great excitement in Gettysburg for fear of the Rebels, i do not think there is any danger there as it is impossible for them to get through Maryland with any force."

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12 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from Frederick County, Maryland. Notes that the Confederates left Frederick City. Writes, "i suppose there has been great excitement there since the Rebels have invaded Maryland, But i do not think there is much cause for alarm as the the [sic] North is now thoroughly aroused and they will now help the few that have been fighting for the last year, the Boys are all in good spirits again since McClellan has got Command..." Reports that his division is in General [Joseph] Hooker's Corps in [General Ambrose] Burnside's column.

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21 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife four days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Writes, "I suppose the folks that was here to see the Battle field had [a sad tale], and I must say they saw a horrible sight, such an one as i hope and pray to god none of us may ever see again..."

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6 April 1864

Egbert, Sinsabaugh, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Chestnut Hill Hospital. Thanks Ogden for nursing him back to health during his hospital stay. Says he has not yet made frames for Ogden and Perot, but he has made the chains for her and Mrs. Jacops. Also discusses a punishment he received.

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12 September 1864

Thayer, Howard A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says he called on Ogden while on his way home from the Army, but she was not at home. Notes a few days later, he took sick and was instructed by the doctor to seek treatment in the North. He has been in Maine since July. Says home is no longer the same because many of the men have left to fight in the war. Notes that despite this, recruiting quotas were not met, and a draft was installed. Concludes by telling Ogden he will be coming to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to seek work.

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13 April 1862

Thompson, Joseph, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Potomac Creek. Mentions he does not plan on reenlisting. Says that the men feel misused, and therefore will not come back. The men of his regiment have only eight more days remaining in their term of duty. Assures Ogden that he will round up some buttons and bring them to the hospital on his way home.

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January 10,1864

Thompson, Joseph, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Fort Ethan Allen. Informs Ogden he reenlisted twenty-nine days after being discharged from his old regiment. Says he reached Harrisburg, Pennsylvania when the Rebels were raiding Pennsylvania and "could not stand and see old Pa. invaded by no means while I have a hand to help her." He was assigned to the second New York Heavy Artillery but is unhappy with the position and wants to reenlist. States, "I am bound to stay in the army untill [sic] peace is declared for I think it is every mans dutey [sic] to help and get this settled."

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circa 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Tupper. States, "in answer to the Lines found in a stocking." Expresses gratitude for the assistance of the Union women and asserts that the men will do their best to "save our land from slavery & And the oppressed clanking chain." Says the men will pray for the women back home. The location and date of the letter are not listed.

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January 10, 1864

Welles, Edmund, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Brandy Station. Says the lack of respect for the Sabbath shown by the men in camp angers him. Believes that the men serving in the Union Army will be able to say that they gave "life and limb in this cause of humanity." Says he has been transferred to the "Signal Corps-Army of the Potomac." Mentions that he received his cavalry uniform and arms and built a house in which he will live with two others. Notes people he met at the hospital and states that he and Sergeant Perkins were reminiscing about their stay in Ward B.

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February 12, 1864

Welles, Edmund, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from "Head Quarters A" of Potomac Signal Corps." Says the news of the Broad and Cherry Hospital's closing saddens him and other grateful wounded soldiers. Notes he is sorry to "learn of Miss Peterson's accident." Tells Ogden that he saw Sergeant Perkins, who has been promoted to the rank of first Lieutenant and has reenlisted for three more years. Perkins is now traveling home for recruiting purposes. Describes camp life, stating that women would be appalled at the way the soldiers live. Says he is unable to send Ogden a photograph at present, but he will send her a "Substitute."…

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23 March 1864

Welles, Edmund, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Notes he received her letter. Says he does not remember "Zidens," but thinks that he would recognize him if he saw him. Believes those who participated in the Confederate army will be heavily punished. Reports that there is a lot of discontent running through the army, however, he feels that the importance of the military to the nation's existence "changes the hard toil … into a pleasant 'duty.'" Says he is no longer in the Signal Corps, but rather in active duty, stationed between his old Camp and the Army Head Quarters, close to the rebel camps. Mentions he received a letter from Keyes…

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14 September 1862

Willis, Jane, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for the letter concerning her son's "misfortune … and his present location." Asks Ogden to update her son on news from home, including friends and neighbors, the state of the crops, the local economy, and the draft. Begs Ogden to let her know her son's condition and whether or not he will have to lose his arm. The year was taken from the envelope. The envelope was addressed to "Ogden." Letter is address to "Osgood," based on the content of the letter Willis was likely referring to Sarah Ogden. Year is taken from the envelope.

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22 November 1862

Willis, S., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that Willis' health has improved, and he is now in a beautiful location. Says he will have to remain at the hospital because the surgeon intends to extract the ball from his arm. Requests that Mrs. Ogden has Doctor Hart send his descriptive list as soon as possible.

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13 December 1862

Wilmer, Seymour, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Carlisle Barracks. Writes Wilmer is doing well and has passed the surgeon's examination. He is being placed in the second United States Company as a private, but will have the opportunity to become a commissioned officer in ten years. Says he will send something to Mrs. Ogden so that she can get him a "box."

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3 January 1861

J.M., Annie , fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from "home." Announces her engagement to Samuel J. Thompson. Says she intended to tell Ogden during their last meeting, but did not get the chance, and Christmas preparations have kept her from responding sooner. Describes Thompson as "a very honest, plain dealing good hearted man, remarkable for nothing but his good disposition and kind heart." Says she will be visiting her uncle, John Mitchel, in about three or four weeks and hopes to see Ogden soon.

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23 September 1862

Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Expresses her gratitude for the care being given to Orice.

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30 September 1862

Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for sending her an update on Orice's health. She has sent the news of his recovery to his parents.

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3 October 1862

Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for the news concerning the amputation of Orice's arm. Says she received a letter from Orice, asking her to send him a photograph of herself, which she had taken, but has not sent. She sent news of the amputation to Orice's family and asks whether they can look forward to his return home.

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8 October 1862

Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says she received a letter from Orice's family, informing her that they had good news from Mrs. Hastings concerning Orice's condition. In response, she informed the family of his bad state. Mentions that Orice's mother and sister "will go to see him if he is spared long enough."

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13 October circa 1862

Fogg, Andrew J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for her care of his brother, Orice. Requests that Orice's belongings be sent home "by express." In an attempt to fulfill his mother's wishes, Fogg requests that his brother's remains be sent home as well. Yet he writes, "on a more calm consideration we don't know as it would be best … I think it would be best to let the body remain for the present." Says his only desire is that the grave be properly marked so that friends and relatives can find it. In a postscript, says that his sister wants to know whether Orice was confined to his cot or able to walk about, whether his arm…

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19 October circa 1862

Fogg, Andrew J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes the family received the box containing Orice's personal effects. Thanks both Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Hastings for the care they gave Orice. Says he takes "a menolcholly [sic] pleasure in looking over any thing that once belonged to Orice." Concludes by informing Ogden that the family wants Orice's remains to "rest." A proper soldier's burial will suffice.

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20 October 1862

Appell, Susie C., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Expresses her gratitude for the care given to her friend, Orice, before his death. Asks Ogden whether Orice "said any thing before he died, for I think it is a pleasure to know what they say, if they do say anything before death." Says she received word from Orice's mother about where and how he was buried. Recommended that the family allow "him rest where he is." Mentions the arrival of his personal items, as well as "the lock of hair which you sent me," which she "put in a very neat little pin." Concludes by once again thanking both Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Hastings.

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