22 August 1864

Fuller, James W., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his uncle

Writes that his family is doing well and apologizes for not writing for such a long time. States that his father is so busy he has not had time to have his picture taken. He did go down to the picture gallery and have his photograph taken. The picture did not "suit" his mother and father. Wishes that he could be with his uncle as he thinks he would like the sound of the artillery. His father is running a grocery store where he works as a clerk. Writes that he has kept the domino and rebel script his uncle gave him. Writes that because his family moved around during the summer he was unable to…

GLC03523.42.52

October 2, 1864

Stark, Lydia, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother

A letter signed by Hem [?] and Cal is included with 03523.42.53. Describes the day as very cold and rainy. Writes about what the animals are doing. She states that her family is doing well and that James has visited his uncle Nathan, who was sick and unable to leave his house. She is thinking of sending Jane even though she has not traveled much on her own. Writes that she is very worried about Nathan as he got dysentery in a camp and has still not recovered. Is very glad that his campaign has ended. After such a "fearful struggle" for Atlanta, Georgia she thought that every soldier might "…

GLC03523.42.53

7 March 1865

Whitsides, E.G., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to head quartermaster 2nd Division 4th Alabama

Sergeant Fuller will proceed to Decatur, Alabama on business for Captain T.E. Tellotsaro [?]. After that he is to join their division.

GLC03523.42.54

6 April 1865

Jacobs, J.E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to head quartermaster 2nd Division 4th Alabama

Franklin Fuller, Ordnance Sergeant, will proceed to Knoxville, Tennessee by rail.

GLC03523.42.55

23 April 1865

Stark, Lydia, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother

Writes that the day is cold. There was a funeral service at the old church for Lieutenant Border. Lieutenant Border's family was there as well and they were all very distraught. Writes that she has received his letter from Huntsville, Alabama but expected that he would have written her from Illinois. Asks if he thinks he will have a hand in taking Richmond, Virginia or going after Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Hopes that when General William T. Sherman catches Johnston that he will not "let him off easy." Compares the rebels with the children from the story "The Woman Who Lived in a…

GLC03523.42.56

5 May 1865

Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Written on the ammunition train of the 2nd Division of the 4th Alabama, near Nashville, Tennessee. He thanks her for sending him money as they have not received any pay yet. There are rumors that they will be paid soon but he does not expect to be paid until he is mustered out. He has sent her a package with some clothing items and a blanket; he asks her to "stow" these items away for him. Thinks only the veteran troops and the new recruits with at least one year to serve will go to Texas. There is little said about returning home but he is "confident" that they will be home by 4 July. Plans…

GLC03523.42.57

7 May 1865

Hogeland, Sally W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother

Apologizes for not having written in such a long time. They hope that no harms comes to him during the what seems to be the last days of the war. She knows that he is looking forward to coming home. Hopes that there will be no more lives lost as it seems the war is almost over. Writes that Ezra had typhoid fever and his recovery seemed unlikely. He was so sick that he required "watchers" during the night. Writes that he could not do any work for two months. He is feeling "smart" now and is preparing to plant his corn. Writes that she has not been feeling well either and that her eyes were "…

GLC03523.42.58

23 September 1865

Fuller, G.M., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

Is glad that Franklin is doing well and is "so nicely situated" as reported in his last letter. Thinks that it must be "pleasant in the extreme" for him now that the war is at an end. Writes about all those that have suffered and sacrificed and are now able to finally return home. Has kept track of his military career with great anxiety. Knows that he longs to return home to his woman as she has gifts only a woman can give to him. Thinks that he will better appreciate peaceful life after having been away at war for so long. Apologizes for not writing sooner. Writes about the money saved,…

GLC03523.42.59

7 May 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin W. Fuller

Writes that he has found a way to get the two land warrants for Franklin. Asks if he has any reliable information concerning Timothy Johns. Tells him to respond as when he receives the letter.

GLC03523.42.60

8 July 1872

Loke, Laura G., fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother and sister

Writes that they are starting for Cleveland, Ohio today and had a good visit. Their father's appetite is not as good as it was at home. Mother thinks that he is doing good business canning fruit. Mother has not been feeling well during the trip but she is not sick. She thinks that Mother will get better when they can find some good water. She has found Willie Stark and he expects to get home in four weeks. Does not think that they will leave Cleveland until Monday. They think that they will rest once they get to Cleveland.

GLC03523.42.61

15 July 1883

Burrell, K.F., fl. 1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F. W. Fuller

Writes that he has received his letter. States that it would bring him great pleasure to meet with the "old boys of the 74." He will try and met them if it is possible.

GLC03523.42.62

1861-1865

Hogeland, Sally W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to her brother

Written at Granby. Starts the letter by stating that no important events have taken place since she last wrote and that the world is "jogging on about the same pace." They are all glad that he is well and they have heard rumors of another battle. She is pleased that he has enjoyed the photographs. She is worried that Cordelia will not recover as her health has been so poor for a while. She thinks that Cordelia's condition is incurable but Cordelia has asked for a doctor because it makes her feel safer. Thinks that Cordelia's condition is due to a tumor. Writes that both she and Cordelia have…

GLC03523.42.63

1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

Letter is signed by "Nat." Is sorry for not having written to him as letter writing isn't the writer's "business;" and the writer has had many "domestic duties" to attend to. Writes that despite this the writer and their family think, discuss, and pray for him daily. The writer's son was delighted with the letter he sent to him and is currently writing a response. Asks if he has heard from Milt. Also wants to know what he thinks of Georgia. Wants to know if he sees the "better class of society of the peculiar institution." Thinks that he will be visiting his loved ones soon.

GLC03523.42.64

August 23, 1863

Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Written at camp near Stephenson, Alabama. Thanks her for continuing to write to him while he is at war. Writes that Lieutenant Heuburt [?] returned but he has yet to see him. He has still not received some of her letters and is disappointed. He is sorry that she has so much to do and tells her not to worry about making pants for him. Hopes that Low has sent his boots. Captain Legne [?] has returned with 20 men from the regiment but none from the company. Writes about a few of the soldiers who came back with the captain that he knows. He has sent her father a paper from Nashville, Tennessee…

GLC03523.42.65

10 March 1865-16 February 1870

Printed document signed

Title: [insurance checks to Franklin W. Fuller]

Three insurance checks issued to Franklin Fuller. Two from Aetna Life Insurance and one from Connecticut General Life Insurance. The fourth document is a check from the United States Military Rail Road for passage for Franklin Fuller.

GLC03523.42.66

24 November 1855

Scherinebaum, John, fl. 1855

Autograph document

Title: [Contract]

The document appears to be a teacher's contract between teachers and the director of a school. The contract applies to the townships of Eckford, Clarendon, and Fredonia, Michigan. The contract is between Franklin W. Fuller and the school districts: Fuller agrees to teach at the primary school for four months starting 26 November 1855. He will be paid 23 dollars a month according to the contract. The contract also details on what days he will teach and which holidays he will receive.

GLC03523.42.67

12 April 1865

Whitesides, E.L., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to guards and pickets

A pass for Sergeant Franklin W. Fuller to pass through Bulls Gap and return on business for the ordnance office of the division.

GLC03523.42.68

20 May 1865

Tillatson, T. E., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anna

Written at the headquarters of the 2nd Division 4th AL [Alabama?]. Mr. Monroe [?] got two teams ready for him and he wants to use them. He will call them away to the city. Tells the Sergeant to go along with them.

GLC03523.42.69

January 1, 1864-December 31, 1864

Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865

Diary

Title: [Diary of Franklin W. Fuller]

January: Writes of the cold weather. Perry received his discharge papers. The weather ranges from pleasant to rainy and cold. Has played in parades. February: Describes the weather and notes that they were ordered to be ready to march with eight days worth of rations. Gibbs has started for home and he has played in more parades. He has had a sore throat. Some of the men got drunk. Marched to Culpepper, Tennessee. Turns 23 on 29 February 1864. March: The roads are becoming soft because of the rain. Two years ago they left Camp Griffin. Some of the men got drunk. They had a dance that…

GLC03523.42.70

22 July 1861

Clark, Hank S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Washington

He writes that the army has left Alton and are under marching orders to St. Charles, Missouri. The troops are ready to leave and waiting for the cars to arrive. The engineer was worried that the rebels had obstructed or damaged part of the train track during the night. They are ready to go at a moment's notice but are still waiting for the train. Mentions General John Pope. Writes that there are many enslaved people stationed around the camp but they are not allowed in. States that the rebels are more likely to run then fight, "unless they can get behind a tree." Gus Taylor has the measles.

GLC03523.42.03

19 August 1861

Clark, Hank S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Washington

Written at camp near Rolla, Missouri. Writes that is he sorry that Franklin Fuller's army was so "knocked up." He states that he cannot complain because things have not been bad in Missouri. The officers refused to move until they had been paid and received rifles. When they received word that General Nathaniel Lyon had been killed, the men were ready to go on the condition that Major General John C. Fremont provide rifles and money. According to Clark, General Fremont did not have enough money so used money from his "own pocket and took the government as security for it." He thinks there is…

GLC03523.42.04

1 September 1861

Clark, Hank S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Washington

Written at camp near Rolla, Missouri. The scouting party has captured a secessionist who is now in the guard house. Thinks that the prisoner will be made to take an oath of loyalty to the Union then released. They may deal with him more harshly because Missouri is now under martial law. He has been digging trenches and chopping down trees to prepare for a Confederate attack. They have four 32 pound cannon to emplace and are digging positions for them. Once the guns are ready "a greater part of the forces now here will be taken away." There is a "vacancy" in his current regiment and he would…

GLC03523.42.05

24 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is glad to hear that Emma is doing well. He writes that he is doing well also. Once he arrived in Washington, D.C. he is unsure of what the army's next move will be. On the march from Charlestown, Maryland to Berryville, Virginia there was a great amount of rain and the roads became extremely muddy. Once the Union Army arrived in Berryville they drove off the rebels there by firing their artillery. The troops had no tents and had to sleep on the cold ground while it rained. They also had no fires as the rebels were close by. The troops expected an attack at night but none came. In the…

GLC03523.42.09

13 May 1862 - 15 May 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W

Writes that by keeping in contact with home the soldiers and those they left at home feel better. Explains the anguish felt while waiting to hear from loved ones or friends after a battle. Hopes that General Ulysses S. Grant will "hurry affairs" in Tennessee. Hopes that the Union will soon liberate their fellow soldiers in the rebel capital Richmond, Virginia. Wants to see Confederate President Jefferson Davis defeated. States that the rebel leaders should get the "rewards of treason." Writes that it is doubtful the rebels will get such a treatment as the people in Washington, D.C. will most…

GLC03523.42.11

21 May 1865 - 22 May 1865

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and General William T. Sherman did not want them reviewed without his consent and told Halleck this. Halleck responded by stating he had not "made up his mind to let us go through the city." Sherman replied that he would go through the city if he had to "do it by fighting." They comforted themselves knowing that only "a few more days" were left and they…

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