circa 1860

Oertal, Johannes Adam Simon, 1823-1909

Engraving

Title: Elliot, the First Missionary Among the Indians.

One engraving entitled "Elliot, The First Missionary Among the Indians" circa 1860. Depicts John Eliot (mispelled as Elliot), a Puritan missionary, holding a bible and preaching to a group of Native American men, women, and children. From a painting by Johannes Adam Simon Oertel.

GLC08878.0007

1857

McNevin, John, fl. 1857

Engraving

Title: A Treacherous Indian.

One engraving entitled "A Trecherous Indian" dated 1857. Depicts a Native American man wrapped in a blanket looking at two startled soldiers armed with rifles, resting by a fire. Engraved by John Rogers after a painting by John McNevin. Published by Virtue, Emmins & Co.

GLC08878.0008

1780

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Book

Title: A State of the Expedition from Canada, as Laid Before the House of Commons...

Title continues, "...by Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, and verified by evidence ; with a collection of authentic documents, and an addition of many circumstances which were prevented from appearing before the House by the prorogation of Parliament ; written and collected by himself." Printed for J. Almon, 1780. First Edition, with six engraved maps and battle plans, engraved by William Faden. Modern half calf preserving original marbled boards. Burgoyne's chief defense of his conduct as the commander of the British expedition proceeding southward from Canada in 1777. Intending to cut the New…

GLC08975.01

30 October 1862

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written from "Camp Washington, [S.I.]," likely in Staten Island, New York.

GLC02157.05

26 August 1862

Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Describes his long journey by ship to Alexandria. Says he still feels incapacitated by his wound, but has rejoined his regiment despite this. States his concern about not receiving any word from home concerning his mother, who is not expected to live. Concludes by asking Ogden to forward his mail to him in Washington. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.014

29 November 1862

Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Reports on his health and on his mother's death. His regiment is attempting to obtain his discharge, but he does not want to go home yet. Tells Ogden that he would like to visit her if he lives. Also comments unfavorably on the care he received in the Detroit Hospital. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.016

9 January 1863

Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Pitcher that he has been in the hospital since he last wrote to Ogden. He hopes to go home soon, and promises to visit her at the Broad and Cherry on the way. Says he will also have a photograph taken for her. Informs her that seven men from his regiment were wounded at Fredericksburg, Virginia. He and the men do not think very much of General Ambrose Burnside and asks Ogden's opinion on the subject. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.017

6 June 1864

Ekings, John, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Mt. Holly, a present day township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Inquires about the condition of his son, Thomas, about whom he has received contradictory reports. Says he traveled to Washington, D. C. to obtain information and spoke with an officer from his son's regiment. The officer told him that his son had been taken prisoner, but could not say whether or not he was wounded. States it has been four weeks since his son was last seen on the field and there has been no mention of his name in any of the army lists. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.018

28 December circa 1862

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friend

Writes from camp near "White Oak Chapel" that he wishes he had been sent to Philadelphia for the wound he received at Manassas. However, if he had, he would not have been able to fight at the Battles of Crampton Pass and Antietam. Says he has fought in every one of his regiment's engagements and survived. Writes, "It seems wonderfull that I am still in the Land of the living after going through what I have. I have seen instances of New Recruits going into their first fight and manny [sic] of them were killed. Says, "the reverse at Fredericksburgh [sic] was a heavey blow to us. It has…

GLC06559.021

14 January 1863

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friend

Writes from camp near "White Oak Chapel." Says he is still in his old camp, where the men occupy their time doing drills. States despite Ogden's advice, he cannot help feeling disheartened by the defeat at Fredericksburg, Virginia, for he believes the battle was unnecessary. Notes all of the mistakes that the commanders of the army have made thus far. In particular, he feels that General Ambrose Burnside should never have been given command of the Army of the Potomac. However, Burnside himself cannot be blamed for current problems; instead, those in Washington who gave him the command must…

GLC06559.022

28 February 1864

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Perrine. Says upon arriving at Trenton, he received orders to proceed to Washington, D.C. with a detachment of deserters and "stragglers." Describes his activities at camp and the various people he met during the course of his duties. Also describes an industrious escape attempt by a group of Rebel prisoners, which he and his men thwarted. Informs Ogden that a detachment of recruits will be sent to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Expresses his anger over the way Mr. Patterson treats Ogden and says, "he used language to me which to a soldier was an insult," and calls Mr.…

GLC06559.027

11 May 1864

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that his company was sent to Washington with prisoners, while he and three other men were sent to New York with more prisoners. While in New York, he was able to go home for two days, where he found his family in good health. Describes his journey to Brattleboro, Vermont, and life in his camp just outside the town. Says duty is not hard, because no troops are stationed there as of yet. Notes he is waiting to be paid, which will take a while because they do not have a paymaster. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three stamp.

GLC06559.032

15 August 1864

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Chemung known as Elmira. He is glad that both Ogden and her family are healthy after the "rebel raid in Pa." His regiment has been stationed in Vermont, guarding Rebel prisoners, for the last few months. Says plans to send the regiment to Washington fell through because the State militia detailed to take over guard duty consisted mainly of young boys incapable of controlling the prisoners. Explains that there are 8,000 prisoners or more being housed in his regiment's old barracks. Informs Ogden that the regiment will probably stay in Vermont because the time is almost over…

GLC06559.033

9 March 1864

Gray, W.H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Describes a difficult march and his new position as Provost Guard. Writes he fears that he will never see his family again, and states that he considers the hospital at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania his second home. Apologizes for his sloppy handwriting, but explains that he is writing the letter on his knee.

GLC06559.040

22 July 1863

Hastings, R.D., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Convalescent near Alexandria. Reports that he saw the Medical Director in Washington, D. C. and will probably obtain his discharge. Says he received his pay from Turners Lane and went to Ogden's home to visit, but she was out of town. Notes he used all of his money and is unable to pay her back. Informs her that he has good living quarters at present. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.047

4 June 1864

Hatim, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Martinsdale Barracks. Informs Ogden that he would have come down to visit her before he left, but lacked the time. Says he is stationed in barracks opposite the City Circle. Believes that he has "a splendid Col." Recounts meetings with various acquaintances. Says he would be glad to see any of Ogden's friends who want to come for a visit while in the city. He knows that she is busy, but asks that she please think about him. States he found out from Mrs. Reeves that the Hospital is being opened again. Thanks Ogden and tells her that the women's work is necessary.

GLC06559.049

18 November 1862

Hesner, D.S., 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Convalescent. Describes his journey from the hospital to the camp, mentioning his stop in Washington and his boat trip to Alexandria. Notes he had some difficulty locating the camp. Describes his living situation in the camp, which is comfortable. However, medical accommodations are lacking, and the men have to take care of themselves. Says if necessary, they can purchase a ticket at headquarters and get a prescription for medicine. Many of the men are ill, and he believes they should be in hospitals. States between fifty and seventy-five discharges are issued each day,…

GLC06559.050

15 October 1862

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written from "Carron Crow Bayou," Louisiana.

GLC02157.04

6 January 1863

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. On patriotic stationery.

GLC02157.06

25 January 1863

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

GLC02157.07

29 January 1863

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Contains two letters. The first is undated, by George Armstrong, written to his mother from Port Hudson, Louisiana. Encloses a piece of a rebel flag that he acquired from a Confederate gun boat (not present). The second, on verso, is dated 29 January 1863 and written to an unknown recipient by Etta Reese from Pulaski, Tennessee. Reese's letter contains a fragment of a poem.

GLC02157.08

10 February 1863

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

GLC02157.09

27 February 1863

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother and Charley

Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. Addressed to his mother and brother Charley.

GLC02157.10

1863

Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

Book

Title: Pocket Dictionary of the English Language

A "Pocket Dictionary of the English Language" abridged from Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language." Inscribed by Cyrus Oakes as a sergeant in the 84th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03136.001

1804-1889 [bulk 1810-1827]

Header Record

Title: Aaron Hobart Collection [Decimalized .01-.04.445]

Includes letters and documents that span Hobart's entire career, from the time that he was a law student, a lawyer, a representative, and, finally, a judge. The documents shed light on both Hobart's personal and political lives. The bulk of the collection is made up of correspondence to and from Hobart's family, his friends, and his legal and political colleagues such as fellow Brown graduate and Massachusetts representative Zabdiel Sampson and Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. The correspondence touches on a range of topics, including social and health matters, business and financial…

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