9 March 1900 - 2 September 1904

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Checkbook

Title: Check Book

Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.

GLC06245.09

1900

Ephemera

Title: Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

GLC06245.10

1900

Ephemera

Title: Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

GLC06245.11

1900

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."

GLC06245.12

23 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano. Written in Camp Lyon.

GLC02172.30

7 May 1863

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother H. (Henry)

They are about a hundred miles from Lousiville now. He says he has been very lucky the last few years. They have lost very few men to sickness and they have been lucky on the battlefield. He was disappointed to learn that a colonel of theirs was called to Washington.

GLC02172.68

4 October 1863

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He went to a mass meeting out in Carthage. He saw several distinguished speakers including a poet. At the hospital, they are expecting a lot of wounded from Nashville.

GLC02172.74

25 October 1863

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He had a good visit with his father. There are some very sick people at the hospital and this keeps him busy. He hopes his brother will escape the draft.

GLC02172.75

3 November 1863

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They had to stay in the barracks for a while and were not allowed to do much. However through the help of some friends they managed to get out every night. Theyw ere treated as straglers or deserters. He is sorry to hear his brother is drafted.

GLC02172.76

2 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There was heavy firing going on down the river yesterday afternoon. They brought in the wounded this afternoon. Last night one of the third regiment shot his hand off. Written in Camp Lyon .

GLC02172.26

6 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

Tomorrow morning the regiment marches toward Tahrick Church. Many think the South will sue for peace in about six weeks' time. Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.27

16 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull." Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.28

19 November 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He has explored Mt. Vernon in and out. He promises to write about it while on picket. The latest news from the naval fleet is that they were at Beaufort, SC and are now marching toward Charleston. Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.29

1 December 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The regiment is camped in support of a battery about half a mile from Frederich. Their pickets are on one side and the Rebels are on the other. He writes that if his brother had told him before he enlisted taht he could endure such hardship he would not have believed it.

GLC02172.31

9 December 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They have been in their current location 8 weeks now. He does not know how much longer they will be there. Their pickets were fired upon by the Rebel cavalry.

GLC02172.32

22 December 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

No more furloughs will be granted. The Colonel is confident there will be a forward movement of the grand army.

GLC02172.33

31 December 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The Rebel pickets are three miles away. There is firing on both the right and left. He wishes could get a chance to take a sleigh ride. He will get his next two months pay this morning.

GLC02172.34

14 January 1862

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The rebels have blockaded the Potomac down below her about 45 miles. They fired 21 shots. Once again he tells Henry not to enlist and to stay at home. Last night the pickets were firing.

GLC02172.35

21 January 1862

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They have been on picket guard for four days. They got paid but he hasn't had a chance to send him money yet. It has been very muddy because of the rains.

GLC02172.36

30 January 1862

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thanks him father for the package. It contained everything he most needed.He goes over the money he has sent so far and what should happen if doesn't make it home.

GLC02172.37

6 February 1862

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother H (Henry)

He says everything is dull lately. Dull and muddy. He tells him he received the box that father sent.

GLC02172.38

7 February 1862

Spencer, Edgar, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Henry

Last week on picket duty, they shot twelve rebels and took a couple prisoners.

GLC02172.39

23 February 1862

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There is much excitement over Fort Donaldson [Fort Donelson] and Burnsides' Expedition. They should make a forward movement soon. He likes the picture Henry sent.

GLC02172.40

23 February 1862

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They left camp about a week ago and are now near Newport News. They have better sleeping quarters than ever before. A mutual friend is in the hospital.

GLC02172.41

14 March 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They are now in Fort Lyon, near Alexandria. He hears they are to reinforce Burnsides. Very faded Written in Camp Lyon

GLC02172.42