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12 May 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Gives details of their latest move, complains about mosquitos and mentions that Charles, their brother, is ill. Written at Fort Clinch.

GLC03974.13

27 May 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to his father

Mentions money and the fact that he and his brother Charles might get to come home soon. Written at Fort Clinch.

GLC03974.14

4 June 1863

Ames, Nathan M., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: Nathan M. Ames to John H. Worcester

Discusses prisoners of war.

GLC03974.15

13 June 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Carolina Worcester

Talks about newly enlisted men and leaves of absence.

GLC03974.16

1 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

GLC03974.17

4 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Sends his love home and gives an update on the health of their brother Charles.

GLC03974.18

7 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Mentions rations, military duties and his brother's health.

GLC03974.19

7 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Appears to be a continuation of his previous letter, GLC03974.19. Writes about his hopes for the future.

GLC03974.20

26 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter from E. Riddell to Mr Worcester informing him of the death of his son]

Describes how John. H. Worcester was injured in battle, captured, but then died of his wounds.

GLC03974.21

26 July 1863

Worcester, John H., 1839-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter to Mr Worcester giving further details of his son's death]

GLC03974.22

2 August 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Note to John N. Worcester and family explaining plans for a tribute to his recently deceased son]

GLC03974.23

7 August 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Certificate of transported goods, sent to John N. Worcester]

GLC03974.24

8 August 1863

Ames, Nathan M., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: Nathan M. Ames to John N. Worcester

Writes that he has heard of the death of Worcester's son, John, and sends his commiserations.

GLC03974.25

P.B. Day

Autograph letter signed

Title: [To Mr. and Mrs. Worcester]

Writes to Mr. and Mrs. Day expressing sympathy for the death of their son, John. Writes, "Another name has been added to the martyrs who have falled for our country."

GLC03974.26

11 August 1863

Boyston, H., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: H. Boyston to John N. Worcester

Gives details about his son John's body and also mentions the current state of his other son Charles, then in hospital.

GLC03974.27

28 August 1863

Document

Title: Obituary for John H. Worcester

Notice of the death of Worcester in battle together with a poem.

GLC03974.28

28 August 1863

Abear, Ann S., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: Ann S. Abear to Mr and Mrs Worcester

Letter from John H. Worcester's former landlady to his parents, sending her sympathies on the news of his death. Includes rousing support for the cause of the Union and liberty.

GLC03974.29