1 August 1863

Bryant, Anvilla J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for taking care of her cousin, Bracket, and notifying the family of his death. Asks which of Bracket's lungs were wounded, whether he spoke of writing to anyone, or whether he mentioned anything about his home or his friends from Meredith. Requests that his personal items be sent to the family by express. Concludes by stating her wish that he was buried closer, but expresses her thanks that he is being given a proper burial.

GLC06559.108

17 August 1863

Bryant, Anvilla J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for sending her Bracket's personal belongings, and for her kindness to him.

GLC06559.109

2 August 1863

Forde, Electa M., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Mentions being surprised at Mr. Hathaway's death because he had received notice from "Newton," just after the battle, that he was only slightly wounded. Says Newton informed him that the ball had been extracted from Hathaway's leg, and he was doing nicely. Informs Ogden that Mrs. Garde requests that Ogden send her information regarding Hathaway's stay in Philadelphia. She would like to know whether he mentioned her name, or the names of any of his kin. Concludes by thanking Ogden for taking care of him and changing him to a belief in "Christ the saviour of sinners."

GLC06559.110

1 August circa 1861-1865

Howard, Nancy A., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes she has not heard from Frank since he left. Asks Ogden to write to him and "let him know that I have received his money with a thankful heart." Say she wishes that she could have seen Frank when he was so near.

GLC06559.111

23 August 1863

Friedrick, Wartmann, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

German language letter. English translation summarized in item GLC06559.113.

GLC06559.112

23 August 1863

Friedrick, Wartmann, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that the death of Hartman's son has occasioned "great mourning." Thanks Ogden for her kindness and requests that his son's body be sent to the family in Wisconsin. Asks whether the remains will be transported, or whether he will have to come to Philadelphia himself. Also asks what his son said last. In a postscript, states that Ogden will not have to have her letter translated.

GLC06559.113

10 September 1863

Friedrick, Wartmann, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for sending his son's personal belongings to Wisconsin, and for promising to return his body. Mentions that families making this request usually do not receive the correct body. States, "we place every confidence in you, Madame! That you will certainly be informed and know which the grave of my son is, that our mind may not be grieved more by deception." Enclosed thirty dollars in the letter (not included), for the purchase of an air-tight coffin. In a postscript, asks that she responds to his letter upon its arrival.

GLC06559.114

7 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Miller reports, "...the fleet footed Rebels have Run again from york town, and i feel very sorry for it But i suppose it is all for the best..." Notes that his company's picket line runs through a "significant farm, owned by a family of the F.F.V. or first families of Virginia..."

GLC02155.044

16 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Gives her advice as to how to get rid of her "sick headache." Comments on the weather and an upcoming inspection.

GLC02155.045

21 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Boasts that his regiment took the first honour in a recent inspection. Predicts his regiment will soon march toward Richmond, Virginia.

GLC02155.046

24 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his wife. Reports that on 23 May, the soldiers were reviewed by President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, Governor Andrew G. Curtin, and General Irvin McDowell. Continues writing 25 May.

GLC02155.047

22 February 1865

Keyes, John H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that the soldiers are celebrating Washington's Birthday with continual cannon fire. Says he just received news that Charleston, South Carolina is "in the possession of our [Union] forces." Sherman is marching for North Carolina and several of the Rebels are "deserting very fast." Tells Ogden that he saw William Boles, a soldier with whom he stood guard as a member of the Oneida Cavalry, at General Ulysses Grant's Headquarters. Thanks Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Perot and gives his regards to "all enquiring." Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.059

18 April 1865

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes from Camp Stoneman. Thanks Ogden for agreeing to hold his money for him while he completes his military service. Says he mentions that Ogden suggested putting the money into Government Bonds, and instructs her to do whatever she sees fit. He will be going to Washington to receive five hundred dollars for his service, which he will express to her. Tells Ogden to send the money to his father if he does not survive the war. Mentions his sadness over the death of President Abraham Lincoln, as well as the falling of Mobile, Alabama.

GLC06559.078

30 March 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at camp near Alexandria, Virginia, to his wife. Notes that General [George] McCall complained about the conditions in which the reserves under his command were serving (standing picket in the mud). Predicts he will not be sent further south.

GLC02155.048

30 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife: "every thing is quiet here But a good deal of escitement [sic] about the recent defeat of Genl Banks [struck: defeat] in the [Shenandoah] valley and i have no doubt the excitement was not small in Gettysburg it was Rather a sad affair, who is the fault of it we have not Been able to learn yet, But a great many of the men here Blames Genl Mcdowell whether it is him or not i am unable to say, But one thing i can say [2] the feeling is any thing But good Between him and the Reserve Corps." Praises General John F. Reynolds. Writes, "i do not think dear Lile that the…

GLC02155.049

1 June 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Mentions that his regiment changed position and expresses confidence in General John F. Reynolds. Describes marching through the city [Fredericksburg]. Discusses the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, mentioning Generals Stonewall Jackson, Nathaniel P. Banks, Edward Ord, and [James] Shields.

GLC02155.050

22 December 1863

Keyes, John H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Discusses black men in the army, asserting that they make very good soldiers, since they are more willing to learn the military drills and master them at a quicker rate than the white soldiers. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.058

30 April 1865

Keyes, John H., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says he is presently guarding a Rebel prison in Richmond, Virginia. Describes the mens' reaction to the report of Lincoln's assassination, and the sadness that settled over the entire army when the news was confirmed. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.060

13 July 1862

Eirsch, Joseph Y., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Eerie City, likely from Erie, Pennsylvania that he arrived home safely, but took sick during his travels. Many of the people he knew from back home became soldiers, and he feels lonely. He concludes by sending his respects to "all of the family and to all the lades [sic] of Philedelphia [sic]." Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.061

10 April 1863

Marlesbury, Joe S., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Reports on his health and on the weather. Notes he received a letter from Mrs. Perot a few days ago and requests the addresses of some of the other women from the hospital. Informs Ogden that the rest of his regiment will return home by April to begin recruiting again. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.062

18 May 1862

Lakey, H.R., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Richmond. Received a letter from Sergeant Davis informing him that his discharge papers had been "forwarded to the Hospital at Georgetown..." Reports that the letters can be obtained if Davis writes to the Fort Master at Georgetown, but at present, he is unable to assist Mr. Lakey.

GLC06559.063

27 September 1863

Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes he arrived in Chicago, where he was admitted to the Marine Hospital until the twenty-fifth and had two more bones removed from his foot. He thanks Ogden and conveys his mother's thanks as well. Encloses two pictures (not included) in the letter, one for Mrs. Ogden and the other for Mrs. Perot. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.064

1863

Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Letter was written on the 11th and 12th (month not noted). Thanks Ogden and the women at the Philadelphia hospital for their care. He plans on returning to service on the seventeenth. Says he is not recuperating as fast as he would like, and may need another operation. He concludes by thanking Ogden for the poetry she sent with her last letter. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.065

12 February 1864

Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from the Military Department Marine Hospital that his wound has improved. He sends regards from several of his "Old comrades," and reports the marriage of Eaton and Miss Ana Boges. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.066

9 March 1864

Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from the Military Department Marine Hospital that he has received another furlough for six days, in which he got a chance to walk around the city for the first time. Praises the "patriotic & charitable operations" headed by the women back home. He complains about his injury, which shows no sign of improvement. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.067