December 18, 1865

Frank, Augustus, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Business pressure has presented him from seeing George May Powell while in New York, but he plans on seeing him in a few days when he is in town.

GLC00687.242

August 25, 1866

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He writes about being in school and taking Bible classes. He hopes to see George May Powell before long as it has been a year. Letter might be written by Samuel Wells Powell to unknown recipient.

GLC00687.243

May 28, 1869

Merritt, P. Gordon, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

Merritt responds to Powell's inquiries about his real estate in San Francisco, offering to sell to Powell at low prices.

GLC00687.244

September 15, 1869

Lee, Herbert A., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He reports that Mr. Chester is making arrangements for rent. He looks forward to seeing him soon.

GLC00687.245

5 October 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

Plans to enlist in 91st Regiment with his friend Chris Skelton, and receipt of bounty payment.

GLC02180.01

7 October 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

successfully enlisting and medical examination.

GLC02180.02

9 October 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

runaway substitute soldiers, camp conditions, bounty payment and general finances. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.03

12 October 1864

Jamieson, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus. Written at Fort McHenry.

GLC02180.04

23 October 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.05

28 October 1864

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.06

2 November 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.07

14 November 1864

Perkins, R.E., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

his anxiety for Morse's physical and spiritual well-being, report on friends and the religous activites in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.08

14 November 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

a visit from his mother, the request of writing paper and envelopes, report of conversation with Confederate soldier who, after being taken prisoner at Vicksburg, joined the Union Army; also includes a brief reply to his sister's letter. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.09

21 November 1864

Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday

GLC02180.10

2 December 1864

Jamieson, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.

GLC02180.11

4 December 1864

Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.

GLC02180.12

December 21, 1864

Jamieson, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.

GLC02180.13

December 21, 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

disappointment over not receiving a furlough, the possibility of a position as a clerk, and the expected visit from friends Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.14

25 December 1864

Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

the receipt of package, inquiry about a coat for Chris Skelton, the observance of Christmas in the barracks, and the harshness of the weather. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.15

January 12, 1865

Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Morse

struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.

GLC02180.16

4/3/1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin

Signed Francis. No last name.

GLC02197.045

9/1/1869

Cover, John, fl. 1870-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nephew

GLC02197.046

2/26/1863

Cover, John, fl. 1870-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

GLC02197.047

7/24/1867

Autograph letter

Title: to Sister

GLC02197.048

04 November 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He marched for four miles only to find the enemy had retreated. marched for another two miles and bivouaced. He speculates about where the enemy is and where they will go next.

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