21 October 1862

Porter, A.G., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parrot Esqr.

Porter writes to John's father on his behalf. He reports that both Henry and John are well. Henry was not wounded at Perrysville, "he and his comrades withstood the storm of Iron hail like veterans," though his regiment lost many men. John sends word that he will write himself as soon as he has time. Porter praises John as both a friend and a soldier.

GLC03858.01.08

18 November 1862

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

sister [ Margaret Parrott] John would like to stay in camp through the winter but resolves to accept any marching orders they receive. He is glad that she is going to school and will be a teacher for an education "is the best thing you can have to get through the world." He is sorry that Sophia is still ill. He would like her to come to Illinois when the war is over.

GLC03858.01.09

November 23, 1862

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter

Title: to sister

He was unable to use his hand for a time but has been well since he was hurt last spring. The regiment's next move may be to Alabama

GLC03858.01.10

16 December 1862

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He is happy to hear that she is feeling better. The "rebels have a large force at Murfreesboro" and his regiment will likely move there. He was nearly killed supporting a battery of artillery in a fight that lasted over four hours.

GLC03858.01.11

January 15, 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

John describes the Battle of Murfreesboro, reassuring his sister that he and Henry were unhurt. "[T]he battle lasted 4 ½ days…my company were on picket when the fight commenced and 16 of them were taken prisoners…."

GLC03858.01.12

January 16, 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He "lost nearly all my company in the fight…I have been engaged in looking up their friends and let[t]ing them know what has become of them." He is not well but will stay with the army as long as he can for he thinks "it is going to take every man we can raise to put this rebel[l]ion down." Henry is well and they see each other often.

GLC03858.01.13

February 14, 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

sister [Sophia Parrott] He is glad that she is improving. Eight to ten thousand men are building five forts and when they are finished "this place will be the strongest Fortified p[l]ace in Tenn[essee]." There are skirmishes nearly every day. A shell came very close to taking his head off but he heard it coming in time to jump off his horse and the shell passed across his saddle. He has had command of the regiment since the battle of 31 December and has heard from some of his men taken prisoner then.

GLC03858.01.14

13 April 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

His health is improving and he hopes to be able to rejoin his regiment soon. He does not think it wise to go home if there is a small pox outbreak there. He would like to know if Dunham has been dismissed.

GLC03858.01.15

16 June 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

sister [Margaret Parrott] John is proud of his sister and he reminds her to be respectable and honorable, for he wants her to feel equally "as good as those who are we[a]lthy…And if you conduct yourself properly you will soon be a great deal more respected than some of those who look on you with scorn…honesty and industry are the shurest capital any person can have." He believes he will be well enough to rejoin the army soon.

GLC03858.01.16

8 July1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

John is sorry to hear that their sister is so sick and he hopes to be able to visit her in the nest few days. A verse follows in another hand and Sophia's name appears below it.

GLC03858.01.17

20 August 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

father [C. Parrott] He is going to join the regiment next Monday. He is married and gives news that his wife is going to New York to stay with family. He may resign if his health does not improve but stands "on the top of the pile here now and I intend to keep there." He sent a notice of his marriage to his father and invites him to put in the local paper if he so wishes.

GLC03858.01.18

8 September 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

father [C. Parrott] John has been back "in Dixey" for about a week. They are guarding a pontoon bridge and he explains what one is to his father. "Boats are anchored in the River and stringers placed from one boat to another and covered with plank[s]." His regiment has only one year left to serve and he hopes "the war will be over by that time." He relates how popular he and Henry are in Illinois and describes the parties the townspeople had for his wedding. He plans to settle in Sterling, Illinois and start a business.

GLC03858.01.19

April 24, 1866

Wheeler, Charles, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

He would like to purchase a limb and wants to know what the government subsidizes.

GLC00687.220

April 26, 1866

Cowles, Alfred, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

He writes in regards to a local soldier with an amputated leg. His doctor recommended him to Mr. Douglass of Springfield for a limb, but perhaps their company can give him a better deal. He remarks on their competition in the city and inquires if they have lowered their prices.

GLC00687.221

1866

Farnsworth, Joseph W., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Condell

The Surgeon General gave him a circular of Condell limbs and he would like more information. He poses some specific questions about the locket. Letter's date reads April 26, but no year is given.

GLC00687.222

May 4, 1866

Turner, George, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

The Surgeon General gave him a circular of Condell limbs and he would like more information. He poses some specific questions about the locket. Letter's date reads April 26, but no year is given.

GLC00687.223

May 5, 1866

Seal, William, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

He is doing research to know who makes the best artificial leg.

GLC00687.224

May 7, 1866

Burrill, James S., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Now is the time for the company to act if they want to work in Georgia. If the company will pay his expenses, he will go and work out the same kind of contract they have in Tennessee, selling legs and arms for $125 from state factories

GLC00687.225

May 16, 1866

Gaillard, Edwin Samuel, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

He regrets not being able to provide the requested information. The artificial limb enterprise is greatly needed and many companies want to build factories in the South.

GLC00687.226

May 21, 1866

Condell, J., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He wanted to fire Mr. Hawkins but has reconsidered the matter due to insufficient funds to pay him and to the way the community may view the company. He reports that Mr. Hepburn has come from Canada and Mr. Ross should be sent immediately to the South.

GLC00687.227

May 23, 1866

Blake, Charles F., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Mr. Sullivan does not want to wait too long to sell his quarter to George May Powell's friend. He wants to know if Powell and Mr. Miler will sell their shares.

GLC00687.228

May 25, 1866

Paine, J. T., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Wiliams

He requests a circular for their artificial limbs.

GLC00687.229

May 29, 1866

Smith, Hiram, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Wiliams

He wants to know when his limbs will be ready for him to pick up so he can plan.

GLC00687.230

May 29, 1866

Sperling, A.B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. F. Williams

He read the Independent and as he lost his right arm, he would like their circular.

GLC00687.231

June 1, 1865

Williams, A. F., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. W. Sullivan

Because George May Powell did not write with their proposition, he agrees to use efficient skill and energy to start with a plan listing people and their interest in the patent. Powell will raise necessary funds to set things in motion, and will consequently receive 20% of all sales of limbs.

GLC00687.232