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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes having been "officer of the day" the day before - a job that entails supervision of the guard and battalion in general.

GLC09120.144

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his task for the whole week, and possibly the one after, as merely examining men trying for qualification in chemical warfare weapons, specifically in charge of testing men's ability to set up the Linen's Projector battery. He also...

GLC09120.145

to Estelle Spero

Diamond explains to Estelle that although El Paso is theoretically a "dry" town in that it is forbidden to serve mixed drinks there, it is full of liquor stores. So, soldiers in need of a drink merely buy the liquor, and then order the mixers...

GLC09120.146

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has just been made motor officer of the company, and explains what this position entails

GLC09120.148

to Estelle Spero

Letter in which Diamond portrays himself as a "Don Quixote".

GLC09120.149

to Estelle Spero

Short note in which Diamond informs Estelle that he is still confused.

GLC09120.150

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes carrying out a "shake-down" inspection - a process that results from a man claiming that some of his personal belongings have been stolen. Sidney responds to Estelle's claim that her uncle had encountered anti-Semitism in the army...

GLC09120.151

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle ways in which the police have tried to combat members of the armed forces visiting local prostitutes.

GLC09120.152

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the process of learning how to drive a jeep. He discusses the various examinations that are due to take place in the camp, and the general feeling of confusion that exists.

GLC09120.153

to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains that "work has been dragging on" and provides Estelle with his daily schedule.

GLC09120.154

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that the gunners' exams are over, a test in which he himself got full marks.

GLC09120.155

to Estelle Spero

Diamond speaks of the need to "end the war more quickly", so that the men who "appreciate liberty and freedom" can be returned to their families

GLC09120.159

[Form letter sent to United States Representatives requesting support of a bill regarding Henry Jackson Hunt's retirement]

Corbin relates "A Bill to give Brevet Major General Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list is pending in the House of Representatives, of his long, faithful and distinguished service I will not speak... I in brief want...

GLC02382.124

[Court martial proceedings against Wilson Bradley for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Bradley's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.02

[Court martial proceedings against Canada Barnes and P. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charges, testimony from the trials, and the acquittal of both men. Signed twice by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.07

[black fabric swatch]

Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.75.

GLC02248.02.05

[black fabric swatch #2]

Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.50.

GLC02248.02.06

[black fabric swatch #3]

Handwritten tag reads 1.50.

GLC02248.02.07

to Hiram A. Blodgett

This is the typed version of GLC02248.03.01.

GLC02248.03.02

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Declares of courts and commissions organized by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War 1862-1868, "Couldn't he organize courts & commissions to convict! They would have hung their own innocent mothers." Discussing Senator Charles Sumner, writes "Isn't...

GLC02382.085

to Henry Jackson Hunt

By the daughter of General William Jenkins Worth. Had previously collected information regarding her father's military service, especially pertaining to the Mexican American War. Notes that she received a statement from Joseph E. Johnston....

GLC02382.101

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Encloses a letter from Colonel Andrew Cowan (not included). Discusses an engraving by John Sartain. Writes "In regard to the study of your head- I will have it used in the Engraving- after that It will be at your service and If you could give me a...

GLC02382.103

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Responds to a letter from Hunt. Discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt recently submitted to Century Magazine for publication. Referring to space dedicated to George Custer and Alfred Pleasanton in Century, remarks "I can see just...

GLC02382.106

[Report of ammunition in reserve artillery park, Army of the Potomac]

Written near Petersburg. Lieutenant Newbatt, ordnance officer, lists amounts of shot, shell, canister, and other ammunition.

GLC02382.153

to Colonel Henry Clark Corbin

Hitt, a United States Representative from Illinois, replies to a 16 January letter from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Relates "I... will inquire into the prospects of the bill for the retirement of Gen. Hunt, which had not before been brought to...

GLC02382.125