12 April 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Reports that rebels captured a train and killed several soldiers a few days ago. After capturing the train they burned it and later skedddled. Included is a letter written the next day in which he writes that he saw Lafayette [Miller] and George Schaffer when he visited Co. G of 101st Ohio. Writes of some possible upcoming vacancies in the regiment.

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16 April 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sisters

Writes that George Mordoff came to visit him a few days ago. Reports that Ambrose Denman has gone home and that the 101st is close to their camp. Has received his six months pay ($60) and is forwarding it home. Sends his respects to family.

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28 April 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he visited the 101st and saw Billy Hutchinson and George Morse. Reports that the fortifications are of exceptional quality; better than those in Corinth. Has sent sixty dollars to his parents and asks them to save a dollar from the amount to purchase stamps. Reports that the troops were firing on picket most of the night.

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16 May 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sisters

Has been on picket duty for six days. Writes that "contraniggers" and deserters are coming in fast and wishes his father "had a couple pigs to call him massa." Reports that he has seen some friends. Mentions "Hooker's -----" and explains that the latter term will be used until better informed. Writes that many of the prisoners that went to Richmond are exchanged and returning to their regiments.

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17 May 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has little duty to do except for picket duty. Comments on Hooker and states " I think I can see Hooker dying the same death as did Burnside and Little Mac." Discusses the Missouri compromise and abolition. Accuses his father of being a "radical abolitionist". Writes that he received a paper from his sister Sarah Ann a few days ago.

GLC06728.047

31 May 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sisters

Writes that the company may have to move if Bragg weakens his force to reinforce the Vicksburg army. Reports the papers have erroneously reported that the company had marching orders. Includes a letter written on the following day. Writes that the town of Murfreesboro is "encircled with fortifications and the siege guns bid defiance to Secessia". Also writes that Rosecrans or "Old Rosie" is pressing confiscated soldiers into service. He has orders for a regimental inspection, so he cannot write a long letter. Mentions a letter he received from an unknown person in which "vile slang in…

GLC06728.048

22 June 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that the paroled men were ordered to report to General Rosecrans on the 15th of June, but they reported on the 17th instead and were sent off. Is enjoying Camp Chase, as it is very pleasant and near the woods. Writes that the farther north he travels the more he is excited about rebel raids in the north. Also writes that the people north of the river do more fighting with their tongues than with their muskets. Has heard that Morgan was coming up to Indiana. Went to visit the 101st but most of the soldiers were on picket. His friends Mordoff and Cook were there but Mordoff was not…

GLC06728.049

3 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he is able to get vegetables of all kinds at reasonable rates. Reports that some of the boys took down a Secesh flag and put up the stars and stripes in its place. Writes that he has seen the "enticements" for reenlistments and believes the government will get better soldiers this way. Has not heard from the regiment since they began to march; has heard last accounts of them being near Tullahoma. Writes that none of his friends at camp belong to his father's order. He would like to be home helping his father hay, but it would be risky for him to run away.

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22 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Has found a place to board and hopes to be played soon. Offers his pay to his parents but states that if they have no use for it, he will offer it to other soldiers who will not get paid this time. Writes that he may be able to get furlough but is not sure if it is advisable. He hopes to "be free from uncle Sam's clutches" within a year. Believes that Grant will win more victories before the end of the summer campaign. Describes camp to his parents. Writes that he has been elected editor for the camp newspaper The Benton Banner, and will send the first issue to his sister Marietta.…

GLC06728.051

22 July 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

George Biddulph to his friend Frank, 3p. Writes that he left Murfreesboro and advanced to Tullahoma. No rebel forces were found at Tullahoma, as they had left five hours before. Writes that the company went after the rebels the next morning and pursued them as far as Cowan Station, where the men are now. Reports that only three men from their division were wounded and that many prisoners were captured. Is very happy with the conditions of his camp. Writes that the 2nd and 3rd brigades are not far away. Will try to get a recommendation for Frank to go home. The 36th Illinois Infantry…

GLC06728.052

1 September 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes that the Benton Banner is defunct because most of the soldiers have gone home. Is pleased by the news that Ohio will be drafted. Writes that he is expecting to be paid soon. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

GLC06728.053

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Military RR Bridge across Tennessee River at Bridgeport]

GLC07000.51

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Military RR Bridge across Chattanooga Creek]

GLC07000.52

[1861-1864]

Photograph

Title: [Van Nuys, Mollie and Charlie?]

Portrait of a little girl seated on a chair with a young boy standing beside her.

GLC07687.164

October 1864

Davis, F. M., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for $5.00]

Receopt for $5.00 received from John H. Van Nuys for telegram to Franklin, Ind. On United States Military Telegraph stationery.

GLC07687.174

15 November 1864

Kuhan, J.M., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Agt. Adams Ex[press] Co."

Requesting the amount prepaid for shipment of Van Nuys's corpse to Franklin, Ind.

GLC07687.175

27 December 1864

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Poem about soldiers]

Four line poem about soldiers.

GLC07687.176

1861-1864

Autograph endorsement

Title: List of field Staff and Line Officers of Fourth Regiment U.S. : Colored Troops

Shows Van Nuys as 1st Lieut. of Co. H.

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28 October 1861

Cincinnati Gazette

Newspaper clipping

Title: From Western Virginia The Battle at Romney

Report of events at the Battle of Romney, Virginia

GLC07687.178

31 October 1861

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Retirement of General Scott

Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.

GLC07687.179

1861

Greenfield Sentinel

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Soldiers Dream

Reprint of poem "The Soldier's Dream" by unknown. Found inside Van Nuy's 1861 diary.

GLC07687.180

22 October 1864

The Franklin Jeffersonian (Franklin, Johnson County, Ind.) 1852-1886

Newspaper

Title: The Franklin Jeffersonian

Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.

GLC07687.183

1861-1864

Newspaper clipping

Title: Indiana War Expenses

Reprints an exchange between Mr. Wickliffe and Mr. Porter in the House of Representatives concerning charges of mismanagement bt Gov. Morton of Indiana in preparing troops for battle

GLC07687.184

1861-1864

Layfayette Courier

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Lafayette Courier]

Contains two short items: one a quote by Hon. Albert S. White pertaining to the conquest of the Potomac; the other a report by Maj. Milroy of the 9th Regt. Indiana: "...since that regiment left Indiana, there have been 44 deaths from sickness, and 20 men have been lost in battle."

GLC07687.185

1861-1877

Carmichael, I. W., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: The Bombardment of Canton

One engraving entitled "The Bombardment of Canton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a naval battle scene during the Battle of Canton, December 28-31, 1857. Engraved by E. Brandard from artwork by I.W. Carmichael.

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