1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.

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1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the hospital.

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16 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.

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16 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilbur

He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.

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19 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."

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29 July 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.

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6 November 1861

Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Nellie

He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,

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11 August 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.

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30 April 1863

Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Br. John

He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.

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14 February 1864

Fred, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Allen

He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.

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5 October 1866

Rosteraunt, Thomas, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hewy Bartlett

He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.

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1 November 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry

He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.

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21 January 1861

Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.

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23 October 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Uncle Frye

In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. At Leesburg, there was an altercation during which 200 men were killed.

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26 July 1861

David, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Whittford

No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.

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1861-1877

Signature

Title: Unknown signature

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1861-1877

Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877

Poem

Title: to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant

"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."

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14 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

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20 March 1862

Thompson, F. J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.

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25 February 1862

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.

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20 November 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

He has just returned from the Grand Review which he describes as magnificent. It was of the Left Wing of the army on the Potomac. He also discusses a building that he wants to sell.

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16 March 1861

Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Frye

They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.

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15 May 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He describes a march in which he drank from a spring and fell asleep under some trees. They continued onto Fredricksburg where they passed a house and a man came out and said "Hi Yankees." Letter contains dried flower. Missing pages. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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5 April 1861

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently sick.

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4 February 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He inquires after Nettie and Maggie. He mentions cousin George who has gotten into a good regiment. He reminisces. One of the privates brought a pig in from Darnstown.. They also brought a dog into camp. He refers to the Clarks. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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