15 May 1863

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Discusses the Second Battle of Fredericksburg and the death of his tent mate who was "shot dead after we gained the [Marye's] heights." Wishes "the President would put his conscription in force for one million of men…and make putting down the rebelion the business of the nation…" Written from "Camp Near White Oak Church, Virginia."

GLC03523.18.04

4 June 1863

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Mamie

Expresses his disappointment over Hooker's decision to attend a ball at the headquarters of General A. P. Howe. Provides a full description of a brigade dress-parade.

GLC03523.18.05

2 April 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the weather and a recent horse race. Mentions the resignation of Colonel James H. Walbridge and new commander Lieutenant Colonel Stone. Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.06

22 April 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Provides orderly duties and specific orders received from Captain Orville Bixby. Details work including the completion of muster rolls and vouchers. Mentions clothing, books and monthly returns. Inquires about town bounty, state pay, and the opening of the store. Encloses photographs (not present) and lists names of those photographed. Mentions that Lieutenant General Ulysses Grant was not at the review of the corps, and that he did not "see our great General." Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.07

3 May 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Expresses confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's current plans and prays that "God may grant that this campaign may end this Hydra headed rebellion and cause the people of the south to see the error of their ways and return to their aliegance." Prepares for a five-day march. Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.08

13 May 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Describes fighting during Wilderness Campaign and the death of Captain Orville Bixby. Lists casualties and includes a description of battle. Praises and gives thanks to God for sparing his life during fighting, and provides an account of being struck when a "spent ball hit my leg but did not disable me." Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.09

16 May 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Discusses "very hard fighting" in recent battles, and lists the names of the men from the regiment killed in action. Most likely referencing the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse that occurred on 12 May, though this is not indicated in the letter. Pre-printed letterhead reads: Headquarters - Second Vermont Infantry, Sixth Corps.

GLC03523.18.10

24 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 22 (March 24, 1864)]

The situation at Chattanooga, A spectacle - Burnside and his self-importance - Burnside before the war and after the war - the consequence of a little glory.

GLC05959.72.068

7 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 59 (May 7, 1864)]

Desperate battle between armies in Virginia, Capture of a large number of prisoners & artillery, Yankees beaten, the enemy in James River largely reinforce, General Longstreet wounded, General Jenkins killed, Enemy pushed back to Chancellorsville.

GLC05959.72.101

14 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 65 (May 14, 1864)]

Retreat & escape of the enemy on the Meadow Bridge Road, Latest from Lee's army, The death & burial of Major General J.E.B. Staurt.

GLC05959.72.102

16 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 66 (May 16, 1864)]

Great battles on the Rapidan, Desperate fighting between the two armies (Spotsylvania), The enemy repulsed with great slaughter.

GLC05959.72.103

17 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 67 (May 17, 1864)]

Battle commenced on south side, Enemy repulsed & large number of prisoners captured, Victory in the valley, General Johston attacked.

GLC05959.72.104

18 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 68 (May 18, 1864)]

Enemy attacks in N. Georgia, Banks reported surrounded, News from Lee's army in Spottsylvania.

GLC05959.72.105

19 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 69 (May 19, 1864)]

General Breckinridge's victory at New Market, Reported Surrender of Bank's Army, Fort Pillow - The Defenses of Mobile.

GLC05959.72.106

20 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 70 (May 20, 1864)]

Banks escaped to New Orleans with 5,000 men, Alexandria surrendered to General Taylor, Baton Rouge evacuated by enemy, Heavy skirmishing at Petersburg.

GLC05959.72.107

23 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 72 (May 23, 1864)]

Battle of the Peninsula, General Meade's letter to his troops, List of Wounded Yankee POW's, General Grant and General Meade Congratulate their army the morning after, the awful slaughter at Spottsylvania Court House, List of Confederate Casualties at the Battle of Dwrys Bluff.

GLC05959.72.108

24 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 73 (May 24, 1864)]

Change of General Johnston's front.

GLC05959.72.109

25 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 74 (May 25, 1864)]

Banks Red River Expedition - his whole army likely to be captured, Letter from General Robert E. Lee, list of casualties of the 15th Alabama during the Battle of the Wilderness, Latest news from General Johnston's Army after the Battle of Resaca.

GLC05959.72.110

27 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 76 (May 27, 1864)]

Reports from Army of Northern Virginia & Georgia, the battle begun.

GLC05959.72.111

28 May 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 77 (May 28, 1864)]

List of Casualties of the North Carolina during the Battle of Bermuda Hundred, Press Reports from General Lee's Army, Banks escape from Alexandria, Louisiana, Yankee Warfare is becoming desperate as they burn all the mills, factories, and residences in northern Georgia enroute to Atlanta.

GLC05959.72.112

2 June 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (June 2, 1864)]

The fighting during the month of May, total 70,000 killed, The big battle daily looked for.

GLC05959.72.113

17 June 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (June 17, 1864)]

Movement on Petersburg, the enemy charge and carry our position, Fighting along Petersburg railroad.

GLC05959.72.114

2 July 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (July 2, 1864)]

The situation at Petersburg.

GLC05959.72.115

11 August 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (August 11, 1864)]

Farragut battling up the Mississippi, Mobile under steady attack, Lincoln denounced by his own party.

GLC05959.72.116

17 August 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (August 17, 1864)]

Battle of the White Tavern, Mosby near Berryville, Starving out the South.

GLC05959.72.117