1861-1877

Bagley, Jonathan, fl. 1861-1877

Autograph document signed

Title: [Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]

GLC07205.098

February 16, 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

Fort Donaldson [Fort Doneslon] is surrounded by the Union troops now and that is not the only good news. However, the Chamberlain is to be court martialed for drunkeness. He assures his sister that he does not drink. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

GLC07205.099

8 March 1861

Brown, Henry, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Sowell

No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,

GLC07205.100

22 September 1863

Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

He tells Mr. Baker of when he enlisted and says he would rather have enlisted than be drafted. He says work in the army is not hard but it deprives one of liberty.

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6 December 1865

Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Baker

He talks about the cotton business and says the Northern cities are paying more. He says the cotton is of inferior quality though because the "niggers and the Northerners have not been careful enough about the seed..."

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1861-1877

McNamara, James, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

In reference to the state aid he receives. It has been going to the wrong person and he has not received it.

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3 January 1862

Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aunt

He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.

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23 October 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle Frye

In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. At Leesburg, there was an altercation during which 200 men were killed.

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February 23, 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma

A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.

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28 March 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

They are on the move and have been marching for some time.

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January 28, 1864

Emma, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Grandmomma

She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.

GLC07205.062

January 21, 1865

Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.

GLC07205.065

14 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.

GLC07205.066

16 November 1863

Jameson, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Baker

He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.

GLC07205.067

25 August 1864

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ever Remmebered Cousin

He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.

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29 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He mentions a John Odell who owns a store. It also looks as though he may get a discharge even though he hasn't asked for it.

GLC07205.069

12 August 1860

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Much Respected Cousin

They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back

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January 10, 1864

Devel, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William L. Whittford

He compares the rebellion to an egg on p. 2.

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24 October 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.

GLC07205.072

26 July 1861

David, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Whittford

No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.

GLC07205.073

1861-1877

Signature

Title: Unknown signature

GLC07205.074

1861-1877

Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877

Poem

Title: to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant

"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."

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14 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

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20 March 1862

Thompson, F. J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.

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February 25, 1862

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.

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