4 November 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He mentions Aunt Jule and Cousin Henry. He thinks the election will come out all right. He heard Mr. Marvin preach.

GLC02167.35

13 November 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.

GLC02167.36

13 November 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They heard Lincoln carried every state but three. Elliot's uncle is sick. One of his fellow soldiers died. They will have monthly inspection on Monday.

GLC02167.37

18 December 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.

GLC02167.38

8 December 1864?

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He was a little sick with diarrehea but is feeling better now. He wishes his mother could visit and describes the interior of his tent. He goes over the amenities it offers. Water damage.

GLC02167.39

25 April 1865?

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Folks at home

Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.

GLC02167.40

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Folks at home

School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.

GLC02167.41

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.

GLC02167.42

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.

GLC02167.43

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.

GLC02167.44

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.

GLC02167.45

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.

GLC02167.46

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.

GLC02167.47

27 May 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.

GLC02167.48

circa May 14, 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He was admitted to the Angelica last night.

GLC02167.49

circa May 16, 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.

GLC02167.50

circa April 12, 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Johnston

He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.

GLC02167.51

February 12, 1868

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.

GLC02167.52

6 August 1869

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.

GLC02167.53

9 October 1876

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..

GLC02167.54

11 April 1881

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

It has been snowing and raining. This winter has been hard because there has been a lack of fuel. He is sorry to hear that his parents are unwell. He is critical of Hayes but grateful for his administration.

GLC02167.55

6 May 1903

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Printed document

Title: [Deed]

Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.

GLC02167.56

1856

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings in the Senate of the United States May 9, 12, 13, and 14, 1856, on the Iowa Land Bill, making a grant of lands to the State of Iowa, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of railroads in said state

Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Begins with an introduction by Iowa Senator George Wallace Jones. Offers an account of the Senate debate on the passage of the Iowa land bill.

GLC01265.06

1860

Voorhees, Daniel Wolsey, 1827-1897

Pamphlet

Title: The American citizen

Published by R.H. Simpson & Co. in Terre Haute, Indiana. A signature, "Jas. H. Williams" is inscribed on the lower center of the front cover. An address delivered before the Jefferson and Washington societies of the University of Virginia. Argues that as members of a governing race (Anglo-Saxon race), the audience has a responsibility to preserve the constitutional liberty established by the founding fathers.

GLC01265.08

April 1807

Smith, Philander, 1764-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Informs his brother in Massachusetts that their brother Philetus has died of an inflammatory illness. Comments on family members and his finances. Says he has withdrawn from public life for he is tired of the ignorance of both Democrats and Federalists. Discusses Aaron Burr's conspiracy and states that General James Wilkinson has denounced Burr as a traitor. Describes in detail Burr's attempted West Florida expedition and the subsequent capture of Burr. States that most inhabitants in the area feel the victory over Burr was overblown by the government. Indicates that he was foreman of…

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