12 July 1863

Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from a field near the Maryland border. Says his regiment has not received any rations, and they have "been on short allowance" since they left Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The men have been buying their own bread, and they finally got coffee today. He complains that he had bread and mustard for dinner yesterday, but realizes that "such is the life of a soldier." There are presently only a few soldiers who have taken sick, and he feels that Dr. Darrack, their surgeon, is "very attentive and kind." Recently, he called on Dr. Neil who is the Medical Director and Surgeon in Chief to this…

GLC06559.148

14 July 1863

Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from his camp near Hagerstown. Says his regiment left their camp at Waynesboro, [Pennsylvania], and marched "through pelting rain." They arrived just outside of Hagerstown last evening and found that the rebels were occupying the town. Mentions that [General Robert E.] Lee's army has not yet crossed the Potomac, but says that this is merely "the lull before the storm." General [George] Meade's army "is being posted, preparatory to the great struggle approaching." The letter ends abruptly because the regiment has just been ordered to move forward. In closing, Ogden states, "what…

GLC06559.149

circa 1863

Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife over a three day period, Sunday afternoon, Monday, and Tuesday morning. Sunday afternoon: Writes that the men marched from Hagerstown, Maryland to their present site, "leaving there, last night about midnight, & halting on the route for an hour or two sleep." Says they left Hagerstown because the rebels retreated across the Potomac, so they were "ordered to the old Keystone once more." He describes the scene at Williamsport, Maryland, in which his regiment lay within four miles of the battle site, hearing "flashes & reports of the guns & musketry."…

GLC06559.150

1861-1865

Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes that his regiment has been selected for a term of duty lasting three months, unless they get an earlier discharge. Says his regiment was digging trenches "all last night," while ammunition was being distributed to the soldiers. Notes he is unaware of their destination or their plan, but he is hoping for the best. He closes the letter by giving his love and stating that he will be sending the letter via his friend, W. Jenk.

GLC06559.151

1861-1865

Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes a brief letter to his wife informing her they they just received marching orders to an unknown destination. Says there were "many exciting rumors in camp this afternoon," but there is no definite information as to where they will be traveling. Mentions that he is unaware of any recent news because he has not seen a paper since yesterday morning. Promises to write when they reach the next stopping place, "Providence permitting."

GLC06559.152

23 July 1863

Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his wife from Camp Rest, near Greencastle. Writes that he is anxious to hear from home. Says he has become extremely homesick, and he cannot wait to return to his family. Notes his duty is completed, and he should be sent home soon. Mentions he does not have a lot of spare time and that his daily schedule is: reveille: 5 1/2; camp fatigue: 6; surgeon's call 6 1/2: Breakfast: 7; Morning report: 8; guard mounting: 9; company drill: 9 1/2 to 11; Dinner: 12; Orderlies Call: 1; Battalion drill: 2 to 4; Dress parade: 6 1/2; "tattoo: 8 1/2; taps: 9. Says his personal duties include…

GLC06559.153

circa 1876

Ogden, Sarah Perot, 1831-?

Object

Title: [An aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition]

A Woman's Christian commission aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Hand engraved with the name "Sarah Morris Ogden" on the reverse.

GLC06559.155

circa 1876

Ogden, Sarah Perot, 1831-?

Object

Title: [A pincushion]

Pincushion embroidered with flowers on the front and "EHO" on the reverse.

GLC06559.156

1861-1865

Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865

Object

Title: [Name tag]

Brass name tag stamped "E. H. Ogden, Riverton, New Jersey."

GLC06559.157

3 December 1852

Smith, Albert, fl. 1852

Manuscript letter

Title: to Franklin Pierce

Smith writes to Pierce, the newly elected President of the United States, seeking Watson Freeman's appointment as U.S. Marshal. He lists Freeman's qualifications stating, "Mr. F has been, since he was first permitted to vote - for thirty-five years an active-hard working and unwavering democrat - never in a solitary instance having swerved from his fidelity ... and hence the opposition to him of abolitionists - free soilers, & coalitionists." Also describes Freeman's conduct in a recent case where slave owners were arrested for trying to reclaim their slaves. Mentions that Freeman posted…

GLC09028.02

26 February 1853

Hazelton, H.L., fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. B. Baker

Introduces his friend Watson Freeman, who is seeking the appointment of U.S. Marshal of Massachusetts. States "He is a very deserving man, & I am sorry to say is a Democrat; but still there is a redeeming trait - he is a staunch Union man..." Mentions Watson's loyalty as Deputy Sheriff and that he was a candidate in a few elections but lost.

GLC09028.03

March 1857

Freeman, Watson, fl. 1827-1857

Manuscript letter

Title: to James Buchanan

Copy of Watson's letter to Buchanan asking to be reappointed as U.S. Marshal. References his service as marshal for the last four years. Describes the case of fugitive slave Anthony Burns. "...the people of Boston, who witnessed the battering down the door of the Court House, & the murder of one of my deputies, standing by my side, by a mob of two thousand abolitionists in their attempt to rescue from my custody the Slave Burns." States he did not leave his post for eight days and that he has received anonymous death threats. Mentions that his father, a merchant in Boston, invested all…

GLC09028.04

14 March 1857

Suttle, Charles F., fl. 1857

Manuscript letter

Title: to James Buchanan

Written to President Buchanan to show Southern support for U.S. Marshal Watson Freeman and Massachusetts District Attorney Benjamin F. Hallett. Signed by Suttle, former owner of Anthony Burns, Henry C. Ward, President of the Democratic Association of Alexandria, R. M. Smith, Editor of the Alexandria Sentinel, William D. Massey, Mayor of Alexandria, George P. Wise, Ex Mayor, and D. Funsten. The Southern supporters first apologize for interfering and then ask that the Freeman and Hallett are kept in office. They reference the two men's professional conduct during the Anthony Burns case. "...…

GLC09028.05

16 March 1857

Smith, W.T., fl. 1857

Manuscript letter

Title: to James Buchanan

Smith writes to President Buchanan as a friend of Charles F. Suttle (owner of fugitive slave Anthony Burns), to support U.S. Marshal Watson Freeman and District Attorney for Massachusetts Benjamin F. Hallett for reappointment. States that Suttle desires an interview with the president. Marked as a copy.

GLC09028.06

25 May 1857

Freeman, Watson, fl. 1827-1857

Manuscript letter

Title: to Aaron V. Brown

Letter to the Postmaster General recommending Colonel Isaac H. Wright to the office of postmaster of Boston. Mentions that Wright upheld the Fugitive Slave law and was one of the first to offer assistance during the arrest of fugitive slave Anthony Burns in 1854. Writes "On the day of the rendition, the 2d of June, Col. Wright's cavalry corps constituted the head of the Brigade column, and by his judicious conduct and unremitted energy he did much to preserve the peace, and prevent the fanatical mob from breaking forth into acts of violence against the posse under my direction." Marked as a…

GLC09028.07

8 January 1863

Sulkin, Hermengilde, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says she is saddened to hear that her son, Alphonse, has become very ill with typhoid fever, and she dreads the thought of his death. Begs Ogden to do as much as possible to restore her son to health because she has already felt the pain of losing one of her sons to the same illness. Asks that Ogden get a Catholic priest for her son if one has not already visited. If Alphonse recovers, she wants him to be discharged and sent to their home in Canada. Requests that if he dies to bury him near Georgetown, close to his brother. Thanks Ogden for informing her of her son's condition because she…

GLC06559.126

9 July 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp on the James River. Notes that in the last battle (likely the Seven Days Battles), many of his fellow soldiers were lost or captured as prisoners. Writes, "...every where we turned it was carnage and Blood and it seemed as if the Rebels were hunting the Reserve Corps down like wolves But they paid dearly for it for we killed at least five to one... the Rebels were all drunk as nearly all the canteens we found had Wiskey and Powder in them, and they fought like demons..." Writes that President Abraham Lincoln was there the previous day, likely for a review. Notes he was…

GLC02155.055

19 July 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Thanks her for the locks of hair she sent (one from her, one from their son, Charley). Mentions a letter he wrote that she recently had published in a local paper. Complains of a lack of supplies.

GLC02155.056

22 July 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Notes that he carries a photograph of Lile, his wife, in a case in his breast pocket at all times.

GLC02155.057

1 August 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Complains that the government should be quicker to institute a military draft.

GLC02155.058

3 August 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes from Harrison's Landing on the James River to his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates.

GLC02155.059

21 August 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife. Laments that his knapsack, containing a picture of Lile and his son, Charley, may have been lost. Complains of the swamps in Virginia (especially the Chickahominy Swamp).

GLC02155.060

7 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife. Reminsces about her recent visit.

GLC02155.061

9 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Labels the letter Leesburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, however Miller likely writes from Leesburg, Virginia. Predicts they will travel to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and there is no sign of an upcoming battle. Writes, "I have just heard there is great excitement in Gettysburg for fear of the Rebels, i do not think there is any danger there as it is impossible for them to get through Maryland with any force."

GLC02155.062

12 September 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from Frederick County, Maryland. Notes that the Confederates left Frederick City. Writes, "i suppose there has been great excitement there since the Rebels have invaded Maryland, But i do not think there is much cause for alarm as the the [sic] North is now thoroughly aroused and they will now help the few that have been fighting for the last year, the Boys are all in good spirits again since McClellan has got Command..." Reports that his division is in General [Joseph] Hooker's Corps in [General Ambrose] Burnside's column.

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