January 22, 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Lyon. Discusses his holiday party and how he "...devoured his share of all the delicate dishes from the North." Complains of the hard crackers used as bread on marches. Informs there are two hundred confederate prisoners in camp that do much of the work. Written in Camp Lyon .

GLC03523.31.01

20 May 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Goodell. Reports there are 1200 soldiers there. Complains of sleeping on the cold ground with no blanket for a few nights. Says they are divided into squads of eight men who share a tent. Mentions they do their own cooking and drill everyday. Expects his uniform soon.

GLC03523.31.02

27 May 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Goodell. Expresses gratitude for her letter and says when the mail arrives, the soldiers "...flock to the office like sheep." Says once the letters are read the band plays "the girl I left behind." Reports his regiment is waiting to be received into the service of the general government, and if refused, they will return home next month. Mentions they have received their uniforms and muskets from Harper's Ferry. Discusses a large fight that took place in camp resulting in a lot of structural damage. Explains some of the troops were unhappy with the…

GLC03523.31.03

10 June 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Goodell. Reflects on the possibility of being killed. Reports his regiment is now part of the U.S. Army under Union General George B. McClellan, and they will be moving to western Virginia. Letter is very faded and largely illegible, with a Union emblem.

GLC03523.31.04

3 July 1861

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Pope. Discusses his loneliness for the female sex, "You know it is not nature to be thus alone." Mentions shaving his whiskers close to his face and getting a severe cold. Comments on the constant rain, damp clothing, and difficult marches. Describes the tent structure of the camp, "... all arranged in beautiful order like streets in a city..." Remarks that two men had been shot, one very seriously. Describes the severely injured man's prayer, "... O Lord let me live this time." Reports the Lord must have heard the man's prayer because he lived. Says…

GLC03523.31.05

16 December 1782

Johnson, J., fl. 1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Morefield]

Colonel Johnson recommends Lieutenant [Morefield?] for a sixty day leave of absence. Notes that Morefield commands a company in the Second Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Captain David Humphreys, George Washington's aide-de-camp. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09575

21 March 1864

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria Damuth

The camp is having a day of rest so Damuth writes to his sister. The men have marched 119 miles in seven days and are heading for Alexandria. The 29th Wisconsin is traveling with the 19th Army Corps, an eastern regiment who "have not seen much if any fighting" and are in awe of Damuth and his seasoned fellow soldiers. Describes the routine of the men in the company. The men have been stealing from a nearby plantation. Southerners complain about the thieves, but Damuth believes "this is a very rich country" and that the Union soldiers enjoy stealing from the Rebels more than eating their…

GLC03523.14.51

14 December 1782

Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ezra Selden]

Webb recommends Captain Selden for a leave of absence until 16 January 1783. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09567

15 December 1782

Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Buell]

Recommends Buell for a leave of absence until 13 February 1782. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09568

15 December 1782

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for two lieutenants' furloughs]

Date from docket. Recommends furloughs for Lieutenant William [Lovecrafts?] (35 days) and Lieutenant Wetzell (30 days). Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09569

15 December 1782

Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Miller]

Lieutenant Colonel Huntington recommends Lieutenant Miller for a leave of absence until 24 January 1782. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09570

16 December 1782

Johnson, J., fl. 1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cleaveland]

Written at "Camp High," possibly close to Highlands, or Camp Highlands, New York. Lieutenant Colonel Johnson writes that Captain Potter has agreed to a leave of absence until 15 February 1783 for Cleaveland. Directed to Major General Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09571

16 December 1782

Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Isaac Keeler]

Colonel Webb recommends Keeler for a leave of absence until 10 February 1783. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09572

16 December 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Gardner]

Colonel Crane recommends Gardner for a leave of absence until 15 February 1782. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09573

17 December 1782

Johnson, J., fl. 1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Tiffany]

Lieutenant Colonel Johnson recommends Tiffany, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 16 February 1782. A note under Johnson's signature indicates that an unspecified captain agrees to Tiffany's leave. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09577

18 December 1782

Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834

Document

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]

Lieutenant Colonel Huntington recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until 14 January 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09578

17 December 1782

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Luther Parmlee]

Captain Patten gives Parmlee permission to take a twenty five day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09579

19 December 1782

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Reed]

Colonel Butler recommends Reed, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 13 February 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09581

20 December 1782

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Wales]

Colonel Butler recommends Wales, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 13 February 1783. Possibly directed to Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09583

20 December 1782

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for William Lee]

Captain Patten recommends Sergeant Lee for a twenty five day leave of absence to visit friends in East Haddon, Connecticut. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox (at West Point).

GLC02437.09584

20 December 1782

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Strachan and Doctor Tenison]

Recommends Strachan for a two month leave of absence. Also recommends Doctor [Tenison?] for a forty day furlough. Notes that Tenison has a "mate" that will do his duties in Tenison's absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09585

22 December 1782

Kirkpatrick, David, fl. 1779-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant John Barker and Private Paul Snow]

Captain Kirkpatrick recommends Barker and Snow, both in the corps of sappers and miners, for forty day and sixty day furloughs respectively. Possibly directed to General Henry Knox at West Point, New York.

GLC02437.09588

22 December 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Moor]

Colonel Crane recommends Moor (spelled "Moore" on docket) for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox at West Point, New York.

GLC02437.09589

25 December 1782

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Thorp]

Patten recommends [Thorp] for a twenty-one day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09590

5 December 1862

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Provides his son with update on life in Kingston, mentioning that there was an "Aid Society" meeting recently. Reports that [William] "Grier," Joseph's brother, has begun school.

GLC03523.10.053