December 21, 1862

Rome, William O., ?-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Includes a list of all the men in company J and whether they are on duty, sick or discharged. For the moment it is warm and pleasant Recently they had a very hard march.

GLC03131.09.02

24 December 1862

Rome, William O., ?-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He sent a package with gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and a pin cushion. The regimentss have all taken their positions within the fort and are ready to attack.

GLC03131.09.03

1859

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1859 Diary

Faithfully records the weather each and every day. On May 31st, someone named John steals $150 from another man. June 8th, Thompson's sister got married. Went to a democratic meeting in October and nominated a clerk. November 11th, attended a large funeral for the Hon. R.P. Thompson.

GLC03131.16.01

1860

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1860 Diary

Records the weather. Mentions church every Sunday. Church is a running theme throughout this diary. Often attends sermons. Also goes to what he vaguely refers to as business meetings.

GLC03131.16.02

1861

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1861 Diary

Records the weather. On March 12th, he mentions the city elections. April 24th, acknowledges how sad it is that so many young men are going to war and he hopes they return safely. Mentions church and bible class frequently. On July 22nd, he notes bad news from the battle of Manassas Junction. Reports say between 3,000 and 15,000 were killed.

GLC03131.16.03

1862

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1862 Diary

Records the weather. On May 31st, he talks about the battle of Hanover Court. On July 5th, he talks about the news from McClellan's army. On September 5th, they are preparing to be mustered. Septemberr 7th has them about to leave their current encampment.

GLC03131.16.04

1863

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1863 Diary

Many blank pages until May. Records the weather. On August 8th and 9th, he spends time with a Miss Kittinger and a Miss Haversticks. He sees them several times and even gives one of them is picture. Later a fire breaks out. Describes daily life in the army such as drilling and dress parade in several entries.

GLC03131.16.05

1864

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1864 Diary

Blank from mid-February through December. Records the weather. Mentions church and bible class in several entries.On Feb. 22nd, he leaves on furlough. He and friend visit the fair when it comes into town.

GLC03131.16.06

1868

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1868 Diary

Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Almost all entries are cross written. Last entry is clear and talks of New Year's Eve celebrations.

GLC03131.16.08

1869

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1869 Diary

Records the weather. Notes temperature and time. Newspaper clippings inserted here and there. Most entries are cross written. Mentions church activities in many entries.. On July 13th, he describes meeting with the mayor. He attends various lectures and meetings associated with the Young Men's Christian Association. On October 24, the priest is sick.

GLC03131.16.09

1870

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1870 Diary

Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back for accounting.

GLC03131.16.10

1872

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1872 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Entire book blank except for the end where he does some accounting.

GLC03131.16.11

1873

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1873 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Writes poetic passages about the abolition of goverments like those in Germany where the war is said to have dug 7 million graves. rest of the book is blank. He uses the back for accounting purposes.

GLC03131.16.12

1874

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Book

Title: By-Laws of the Aslar Lodge, No. 76 Free and Accepted Masons

By-Laws of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New Jersey. Discusses meeting times, officers, admission application, fee and dues. Past Masters, Officers, members are listed. Elections are discussed, districts, grievance policy and general regulations. There is a chapter on the code of trial by charges.

GLC03131.16.13

8 February 1863

Chase, Captain S.S., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Furlough Permission

Furlough granted to Sergeant James Kiger for 30 days.

GLC03131.16.14

2 March 1863

Kiger, James L., fl. 1862

Autograph document signed

Title: Request for Furlough Extension

Kiger requests an extension because he has Typhoid Fever. Includes testimony of two physicians.

GLC03131.16.15

2 March 1863

Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Evidence of Typhoid Fever

Mayor affirms that physicians have appeared before him stating that Kiger is unfit to return to his regiment.

GLC03131.16.16

1863

Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863

Envelope

Title: Envelope that contained furlough and passes

For James Kiger. Missing from envelope.

GLC03131.16.17

1815

Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Article honoring those who lost their lives in the Civil War]

Title torn from article. "These men fought to maintain and perpetuate the rights of human nature. These men fought, not for themselves alone--they struck the chains from the limbs of four millions of bondsmen..."

GLC03131.16.18

13 March 1863

Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.01

2 December 1863

Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

GLC03049.02

23 April 1864

Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.03

1861-1865 ca.

Envelope

Title: Envelope

The envelope has a image of Jefferson davis running away with the caption "Jeff Davis instead of taking Washington, takes to his heels."

GLC06627.03.004

March 1862

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Incidents of the War. Ruins of Stone Bridge, Bull Run, Va. March, 1862.

The ruins of the small bridge occupy the front and center of the image. A man sits on the ruins on the left-hand side of the image. The desolate, battle-scarred Manassas landscape fills the background. Negative by Barnard & Gibson, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1865. The image is accompanied by a text leaf.

GLC03588.01

July 1863

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Dunker Church, Battle-Field of Antietam, Maryland. No. 21. July, 1863.

Negative by J. Gardner, positive by A. Gardner, circa 1866. Taken almost a year after the battle, damage from shells and bullets are still visible in the facade of the this simple, white building. Two civilian men pose near the far corner of the building. The shutters and doors of the building are closed. The image has an accompanying text leaf.

GLC03588.02