5 July 1864

Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes his wound has finally healed, but he has to walk with a cane. Tells Ogden that he has not yet heard from Perkins, that Charley Ely has been discharged, and that Eaton has been promoted to the rank of a first lieutenant. The letter continues under the date of July 10th. Mentions the closing of the Broad and Cherry Hospital, stating that "another war will inevitably brake out" against the surgeons if the hospitals are not reopened. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.068

26 August 1864

Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Complains about the dishonesty among the men in the army. Mentions getting together with some of his old comrades. Informs Ogden that an unidentified person named Eaton is attempting to form a Volunteer company in Chatfield. Also speaks of the upcoming election, which he hopes Abraham Lincoln will win. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.069

30 November 1863

Mason, Chaney, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Notes he is finally feeling better. He drew his pay on the ninth of the month, but lost all the money on the same day while waiting at a depot in Cleveland. He now has only thirty-four dollars to keep his family over the winter. Requests more time to reimburse Ogden for the money she lent him, but tells her that he will borrow the money to pay her back if she is in desperate need of it. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.070

19 May 1863

Nesbit, William H.H., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes he has not gotten a response to any of the letters he wrote to Howard Hager, and he would appreciate Mrs. Ogden's suggesting that Hager respond to them. He has been through the past few battles and has come out safely. Comments that if he gets wounded, he plans on getting back into "Old Broad and Cherry." He concludes by giving his thanks and respects to all. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.071

20 June 1862

Odell, Charles G., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward S. Ogden

Responds to Ogden's question about his home life by recounting where he was born, where he lived as a child, and where he worked. Says in the future he intends to move to Wisconsin and live with his brother. Asks for a loan until his wages from "Brother Johnathan" are paid. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.072

9 July 1864

Perkins, E.P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Notes he was a patient at the Broad and Cherry Hospital a year ago, and expresses his thankfulness for all of the kindness shown him. Informs her that he was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. Also mentions that all attempts at finding a "young lady" were "fruitless" when he went home to Minnesota for recruiting purposes. When recruiting attempts failed, the War Department ordered the regiment to consolidate into a battalion. He was elected captain of a company, and re-enlisted in the army for three more years. Writes his battalion joined the Army of the Potomac on 10 June and…

GLC06559.073

31 August 1864

Perkins, E.P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Tells Ogden that they did not capture Petersburg because they could not carry out Grant's commands. He says that the troops were not responsible for the failure, but rather the generals, who did not follow the orders of their superiors. The companies lost several men, and he now has only 20 muskets, as opposed to the 82 with which he had started the campaign. He concludes by wishing Ogden well and stating that he seems to be having good luck.

GLC06559.074

10 April 1863

Petters, Albert, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that a severe cold, contracted on the way back from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, delayed him in getting to his regiment. The camp where he is now staying is "a very pleasant place for well men but there is but few ladies here so it is very dull for us at present." While at camp, he ran into some of the men who had been released from the Broad and Cherry Hospital just before his departure. Closes by thanking all of the women from the hospital and giving them his best wishes.

GLC06559.075

6 February 1864

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says he has been ordered to guard the Railroad and trains from Alexandria to Brandy Station. Notes that he slept in a tent on the hard ground the first night, and caught a bad cold as a result. Troops are stationed along the road, and they are building block houses at every railroad bridge. States that several of his friends have reenlisted, but he does not have any plans to reenlist because, "3 years is enough." Recounts an instance in which the train broke down on its way to Baltimore, Maryland, and the conductor had to run back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to get a new engine.…

GLC06559.076

12 April 1865

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward H. Ogden

Writes from Camp Stoneman. States he was released from the army on 11 June and went to Maine to visit some friends. He decided to reenlist for one year in Hancock's Corp, a company composed of Veterans. Says he will be receiving payment for his services. Requests that Ogden hold all the money he does not need until his service is completed. He hopes to prevent it from being stolen while he is in camp. Says he wants to start a small business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when he returns from the war.

GLC06559.077

9 May 1865

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Stoneman. Notes he sent Ogden three hundred dollars. Tells her that she will have to pay the "Expressage" because he was unable to pay. He requests that Ogden confirm the money's arrival and informs her that he will be sending her "small sums at the end of every two months."

GLC06559.079

16 May 1865

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Stoneman. Writes he is happy that he has placed his money in such good hands. The sum total is now seven hundred dollars. Discusses the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis stating, "I think the Government will soon give someone a contract to manufacture hemp, I believe they will surely hang Davis - and I think if ever a man was entitled to a hemp collar it is him."

GLC06559.080

27 January 1864

Richart, William R., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Convalescent near Fort Bernard. Says while in Philadelphia, he got in the habit of drinking, and the "temptations" made him want to get away from the hospital. Describes his trip from the hospital to the Convalescent Camp in detail, including the meal he ate upon arrival at the camp. He concludes by thanking "the Ladies of Ward B."

GLC06559.081

13 June 1864

Rockey, W.H.B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Turners Lane on behalf of a friend. Requests Mrs. Ogden and the other women at the hospital to write to him. He lists the soldier's address in the letter. Tells Ogden that he is healthy, but has some problems walking. He asks that she let him know when she will be in town.

GLC06559.082

circa December 1861

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Dated "Decr" (year inferred from content). Notes that their camp is ten miles from Washington, D.C. Discusses the possibility that Lile will visit him at camp.

GLC02155.031

4 May 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Writes from Camp Washington to his wife. Comments on his quarters being full of lice.

GLC02155.043

circa 1861

Ford, Nicholas, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Camp Graham, in Washington, D.C. No date listed, but previous research estimated it was written about 1861.

GLC02157.01

13 November 1861

Ford, Nicholas, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

GLC02157.02

16 December 1861

Ford, Nicholas, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George E. Armstrong

Written from Camp Palmer, Washington, D.C. Writes to answer Armstrong's questions about enlistment and life as a soldier.

GLC02157.03

7 October 1864

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Blackman

Writes to his father. States he is in General Rite's [Horatio Gouverneur Wright?] brigade and mentions General George McClellan. They are sailing for North Carolina soon and expect a battle as there is a large Confederate force there.

GLC02159.16

1861-1865 circa

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman and his sister Ruth

Brief note to his mother and sister. Not dated. "Signed Francis G. Blackman, Washington D.C., Company K 7 Reg CV." Written in pencil.

GLC02159.20

1861

Harpers Weekly

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861)]

GLC00623.01

1863

Harpers Weekly

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [vol.7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863)]

GLC00623.03

1864

Harpers Weekly

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [vol. 8 (January 2 - December 31, 1864)]

GLC00623.04

14 January 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Date inferred from content; this letter is labeled 14 January 1861. Discusses the possibility that men from his regiment might be sent out to recruit. Writes, "...i do get so downhearted and wretched some times..."

GLC02155.026