circa 1864

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Captain E. M. Camp]

Seated half view portrait with beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph. Identifying inscription on verso. Taken by Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries.

GLC05528.05

circa 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Williard J. Allen]

Standing three-quarter Napoleonic pose with small beard. Wearing sash and sword. Name inscribed on recto under photograph.

GLC05528.08

1866/3/25

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Plans to attend a big government auction in Macon, Georgia. Before he goes home, he must stop in Washington and settle his old quartermaster accounts. He advises his mother on financial affairs including rent houses, and an oil well.

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1866/5/2

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

His quartermaster paper work is being inspected. He has met many of his army friends in the city.

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18 March 1862

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Walbridge describes Washington D.C. and includes a lengthy descriptions of an equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson, capitol building and its statues, the paintings in the dome, and its ventilation system.

GLC04663.01

7 August 1862

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Relays rumors of Confederates in Maryland and the death of Kearny: "he was brave as a lion. The city is in mourning over the death tolls in recent battles. He used in battle to take his reins in his mouth, and with his sword in his right hand (he had no left) ride straight into the fight, cheering on his men."

GLC04663.06

5 September 1862

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Writes that he has become separated from his regiment and has gone to Washington to find their location. Mentions soldiers from Buffalo whom he has met in Virginia. Discusses his sister's "school of instruction." He is sorry to hear of Lydia Cornell's illness. "The report is this morning that the enemy have crossed into Maryland, really it seems as if they are allowed to go where they please."

GLC04663.07

1864/12/29

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He will deliver Annie's Christmas present to Phelm on New Years Day. An expedition to take Wilmington, North Carolina failed.

GLC04662.088

1865/1/2

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Notes he is glad to hear his mother liked the tea service, but worries that she has not acknowledge the money he sent. An explosion finished construction on the Dutch Gap Canal.

GLC04662.089

1865/1/4

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He and George have visited family members in New York and have been to the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He leaves for Baltimore in the evening.

GLC04662.090

1865/1/15

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

General Butler has been removed from command and some of his staff officers are going with him. His mother has finally received the letter and money he sent before Christmas. He had a mild case of dysentery.

GLC04662.091

1865/2/6

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He thinks the rebellion will be over by the 4th of July. Reminisces about friends and playing in the snow. Leon must return to his regiment. Confederate peace commissioners came into Union lines while Confederate bands played patriotic union songs. [Hampton Roads Peace Conference which occurred 2/3 at Fort Monroe on the "River Queen."]

GLC04662.092

1865/2/24

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

The capture of Wilmington and Fort Anderson. Worries that Beauregard and Lee will join forces. Many southerners are deserting into union lines and even more are simply going home. He has been ordered to the Department of the South. Describes the visit of his brother, George.

GLC04662.093

1865/2/29

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He has no news to relate. Is anxiously awaiting news about Sherman. The Richmond papers will not print anything about Sherman's march because they do not want to reveal any information the North might not know.

GLC04662.094

March 3, 1865

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Visiting acquaintances who have rented a plantation and planted a corn crop. He was surprised to learn that some of the plowhands were women. Walbridge has invested $1000.

GLC04662.095

1865/3/9

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He is looking forward to the end of the war so he can find employment. He writes that he can give a family friend a job as a driver for $30 a month plus rations.

GLC04662.096

1865/3/12

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He writes to announce his commission as a brevet major.

GLC04662.097

1865/3/24

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

The quartermaster is buying the arms of Confederates who have deserted. Walbridge advises his mother on financial affairs.

GLC04662.098

1865/3/31

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Order to be the quartermaster of General Turner's division at Wilmington, N.C. His employees at Bermuda Hundred gave him a watch and a chair as a going away present. Written on board steamer "Transit."

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1865/04/05

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He is now Chief Quartermaster of the 10th Army Corps, which gives him the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Leon is also stationed at Wilmington.

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16 April 1865

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Walbridge

Writes to his mother that Union General William T. Sherman's army is in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is also comfortably stationed. Reports that they left Faisson's depot on 10 April and marched four days to Raleigh. Recounts his duty during the march to oversee the wagon trains consisting of 390 army wagons and 90 ambulances. Informs that the staff is staying in the Exchange Hotel and General Alfred H. Terry has a house directly across. Praises Terry profusely. Calls Raleigh the prettiest place in the south and describes the land and the buildings in detail. Describes Terry's…

GLC04662.101

1865/5/12

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Mr. Pratt has offered to help George and Walbridge start their own business in Chicago. Walbridge announces he will stay in the army for a few months.

GLC04662.102

1865/05/20

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Quick note sent with a check for $100.

GLC04662.103

1865/6/11

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Describes the contents of his house as a bunk, table, washstand, chair, and bench all made of unpainted wood. The cooking is done in a small tent in back of the house. He hopes to get a furlough.

GLC04662.104

1865/7/27

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He has just returned from furlough and has finally received his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. He is rethinking his intention to resign since his new rank brings with it an annual salary of $2700.

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