October 27, 1864

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson writes that he is over his fever and is well again. He also recently voted, along with the rest of his regiment. He proudly notes that only 10 or 12 of them voted for "the Traitor Little Mac," so his regiment is a "true Union Regtiment." He talks of building winter quarters in a better location, and discusses how all of the regiment's doctors ("butchers") left and that the new doctors are much better. He mentions letters from his father and Mrs. Thorn. Written at Camp Bedford.

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November 16, 1864

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson discusses that the regiment has been moved to St. Louis, a much more hospitable place than the "Grave Yard" of Helena, AK, where two men died from sickness. He thinks the regiment will stay the rest of its enlistment there, and mentions that he is already getting "fatter." He rejoices that Lincoln has been reelected and states his belief that the South will lose.

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January 9, 1865

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson wishes Bill a happy New Year and talks about how happy and hopeful he is. He remarks that, after his last seven months are up, he will be proud to have been in the army and will be able to look at the cowardly Copperheads with contempt. He writes about how awful Helena was and how his regiment would have preferred to have been on the Potomac. He mentions letters from home and from the Thorns.

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September 24, 1865

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jackson

Writing from home, he rejoices about having been part of crushing the rebellion in the South. He talks about how happy his father was to see him home again. He mentions that he was in the last battle in Blakely, Alabama, with his trusty Springfield rifle, and writes about how Copperheads should dig holes and lay down in them. He talks about the triumph of free government and says that the country should be grateful and repentant to God and try to do better; he then states that Jefferson Davis should be shot. He describes his life now: he busy helping Henry with the crops, and praises his new…

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February 23, 1860

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He describes their correspondence and hopes to maintain frequent contact. He inquires after a Mr. Chickering, a clerk and businessman. Powell as recently attended an exhibition of a two-piece painting of Adam and Eve by Sir Bufe, lectures, and the local insane asylum. He expresses concern about Emma's health, as well as hope for true friendship and true religious peace and comfort.

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April 24, 1860

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

He is sorry for the brevity of this letter and that her previous letters to him must remain unanswered, as he is very busy with the Legislature. He enclosed flower seeds, and comments on the freezing temperatures at night.

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June 19, 1861

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

George May Powell apologizes for the tardiness of this letter, brief as it is, due to his many responsibilities. He intimates at the future possibility of exchanging communication about lectures, articles, and books, particularly the Bible.

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September 6, 1861

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mine ver mooch freu

He reports the work of the past month is building guns for the war. He would like a copy of the Journal with her poem, and he encloses a program of an event he attended (not extant). As the men await an impending battle, Major McCrea commented at prayer service that they are on the threshold of the apocalyptic battle between Gog and Magog. It is time to act and be aware of events.

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January 30, 1811

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 30, 1811. Pertains to updates of her sons: David passed his examinations at Oxford and Charles is now in Edinburgh.

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April 10, 1814

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated April 10, 1814. Pertains to the birth of her granddaughter and visits from her sons.

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April 23, 1815

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated April 23, 1815. Pertains to recovering from an illness, and update of her granddaughter and children.

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May 23, 1816

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated May 23, 1816. Pertains to her friend's illness, her son's friends being killed in battle, and updates of her son, David.

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December 15, 1816

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated December 15, 1816. Pertains to travelling to Paris and visits from her sons.

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June 26, 1818

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated June 26, 1818. Pertains to her son, David, making a promise to accompany her, and Charles taking a 4-month leave of absence from the military.

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February 27, 1820

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated February 27, 1820. Thanks him for his letter to David expressing concern for her illness. Mentions Charles's regiment and David's routines.

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circa 1783-1815

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph note

Title: to unknown

One note identifying that letters were sent between the Rev. Charles Richands, Hector of Hyde, Abbey School and Catharine S. Gregoire.

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November 27, 1800

Richouse, C., fl. 1800-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hudson

One letter addressed to Hudson from Rickhous dated November 27, 1800. Pertains to wanting to send pupils to Andover.

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May 28, 1801

Richous, C., fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madame Gregoire

One letter addressed to Mme. Gregoire from C. Rickhouse dated May 28, 1801. Proposes sending three pupils to Andover on June 12th. Describes them as lively, intelligent, and good-tempered.

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August 6, 1804

Richous, C., fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine S. Gregoire

One letter addressed to Mme. Gregoire from C. Rickhous dated August 6, 1804. Pertains to her opinion of a pupil.

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circa 1783-1815

unknown, fl. 1783-1815

Autograph note

Title: to unknown

One note with text that reads, "Mrs. Fraser and my mother's letters to her."

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October 10, 1796

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated October 10, 1796. Describes her grief after her husband passed away.

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March 17, 1797

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 17, 1797. Expresses sympathy towards the recent death of her child. Mentions a "malady" that has infected other children.

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June 4, 1797

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated June 4, 1797. Pertains to wishing her cousin and her family. Mentions her plans for the children and intending to follow her husband's wishes.

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August 19, 1797

Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated August 19, 1797. Advises her cousin on boarding schools for her children.

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circa 1783-1815

Fraser-Tytler, Jane, fl. 1783-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Brickdale

One undated letter addressed to Jane Fraser from Mrs. Brickdale. Pertains to updates of family.

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