27 December 1944

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes the letter on board ship, and proceeds to recap the events of the past few weeks in depth, including details of leaving the island, life on board the ship, and even incidents of combat on board ship. Written en route to the Philippines

GLC09120.556

1 January 1945

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes to Estelle: "It is unnecessary for me to describe my eternal devotion to you - " Written en route to the Philippines

GLC09120.557

January 19, 1945

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes, "In combat again - a lot to say but - A. very tired - B. very very dirty - C. Busy, Busy as all hell - "

GLC09120.558

4 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All is well, hoping this letter finds her in the same condition. Sailed out of Washington to go to City Point, where he is writing from now. Sailed down the Potomac River and out into the Chesapeake Bay, arrived at a Union fort at midnight. Stayed there until morning, and then started for City Point, arriving there at 4:00 AM. Currently fourteen miles from Petersburg. Expects to begin drilling soon. Hopes to see her soon; expects "that after a short time I will see you all." Quite warm in Virginia. Put up his tent yesterday. Caught sight of Petersburg. "Will soon have Richmond and Petersburg…

GLC09273.03

14 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All are "kicking about." Has not had much to do. Joseph has gone with some men along the railroad to guard some men, but he will be back tonight. Is in the tent with Guernsey. The rest of the companies in the regiment are back in Washington, but they should be arriving here "today or tomorrow." She should be happy that he was not drafted. Draftees and substitutes are sent to the front immediately by the thousands. "They have got Petersburg surrounded and next week they say they will take Richmond and Petersburg both. There [are] some ironclads - 25 - going up to Richmond." Still has yet to…

GLC09273.05

January 10,1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

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January 17, 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

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January 24, 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.068

January 31, 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.069

10 February 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.070

February 14, 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro Charlie

GLC07687.071

February 21, 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.072

28 February 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.073

7 March 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.074

14 March 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.075

27 March 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.076

4 April 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.077

9 April 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.078

17 April 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.079

24 April 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.080

30 April 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy. The Fortress Monroe lies in the same vicinity.

GLC07687.081

3 May 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC07687.082

7 May 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.083

8 May 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.084

13 May 1864

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

GLC07687.085