March 7, 1864

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Letter is completely faded.

GLC00653.11.22

September 16, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott talks about the new clothes he has purchased and received from the army. He bought new shirts and received a new blanket.

GLC00653.11.23

August 24, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

In the letter, Laurens W. Wolcott talks about mutual friends and acquaintances. He is glad Robert did not enlist because he would not have liked a soldier's life all. He also notes that the chaplain returned. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.24

April 24, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Laurens W Wolcott writes that the 42nd regiment passed by and he got to see people he hadn't seen in a while. One of four gunboats was captured in battle. Afterwards more than half the company was sick but they are feeling better now. The weather has been good and a lot of fruit is growing. The letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.25

April 29, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Yesterday there was skirmishing among the pickets. They also received strict orders not to cross the lines of their division except on business. The weather has been pleasant.

GLC00653.11.26

June 3, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott is writing from the hospital where he has been ill with fever. Now, however, he is doing much better but will stay a little longer before resuming hard duty.

GLC00653.11.27

November 30, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that they got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with him. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

GLC00653.11.28

December 18, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that on Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewartsville. They were expected to have a major skirmish there, but nothing happened. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

GLC00653.11.29

December 27, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at midnight looking for Rebels but they did not find any.

GLC00653.11.30

March 30, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that he wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. He mentions that the weather has been pleasant, and that more troops keep arriving.

GLC00653.11.31

July 4, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that the weather has been warm and apples are growing. Lately, he has been learning how to cook. He writes that they are camped in a pleasant place. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.32

July 27, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there is less sickness than at any other time among the company. General "Oglesbee" visited the hospital, and Doctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. Wolcott's mother urged him to get a discharge, but he is not sick enough for one. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.33

13 May 1897

Photograph

Title: Shiloh National Park

Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at right. Written at Shiloh National Military Park.

GLC00653.11.34

Circa 1861-1864

Ephemera

Title: Calling Card for Laurens Wolcott

GLC00653.11.35

Circa 1861-1864

Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, fl. 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Photograph of Lt. Laurens Wolcott

Inscription on back reads: "Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott. 52nd Ills. Vol. Inf." Published by Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, 34 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.

GLC00653.11.36

Circa 1861-1864

Wykes, fl. 1862

Print

Title: Wolcott Coat of Arms

In Latin it reads: "Nullius Addictus Jurare In Verba Magistri," ["(being) not obliged to swear allegiance to a master."]

GLC00653.11.37

Circa 1861-1864

Wykes, fl. 1862

Photograph

Title: [Laurens Wolcott]

Photo bust of Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott.

GLC00653.11.38

25 June 1862

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden

There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.

GLC02169.01

24 October 1862

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

He hopes there will be a couple of new regiments coming to reinforce them.

GLC02169.02

January 14, 1863

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.

GLC02169.03

17 June 1863

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.

GLC02169.04

8 August 1863

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

Right now they drill for an hour and a half each day. They do a skirmish drill and a battalion drill. He describes each to his sisters. He was sorry to hear that his mother was sick. Gen. Rosy and Gen. Garfield stopped by.

GLC02169.05

6 August 1864

Mays, Wesley, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Kestor

A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.

GLC02169.06

11 November 1861

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

No year. He wishes he could have seen Uncle Lions when he came to visit. He hopes to get a furlough. A fellow soldier, Sam Vandevort, asked if he could draw his picture.

GLC02169.07

4 June 1861

McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sisters

No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like hogs."

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