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to Seth Williams

Recommends three Colonels for promotion to Brigadier General and two Brigadier Generals for promotion to Major General. One of the officers he recommends is Colonel Nelson Appleton Miles.

GLC02462.09.01

to Sister Mamie

Mentions receipt of socks, gloves and diary from home. References Battle of Fredericksburg, Union Commander William S. Rosecrans and the Battle of Murfreesboro. Also comments on General W. T. Brooks' thoughts on the 2nd Regiment and their courage...

GLC03523.18.02

to Sister Mamie

Provides an illustration and description of Union and Confederate battle formations including skirmish lines, lines of battle for infantry, batteries, and reserves. Mentions his promotion to orderly sergeant, and details the duties associated with...

GLC03523.18.03

to Sister Mamie

Discusses the Second Battle of Fredericksburg and the death of his tent mate who was "shot dead after we gained the [Marye's] heights." Wishes "the President would put his conscription in force for one million of men…and make putting down the...

GLC03523.18.04

to Sister Mamie

Expresses his disappointment over Hooker's decision to attend a ball at the headquarters of General A. P. Howe. Provides a full description of a brigade dress-parade.

GLC03523.18.05

to parents

Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...

GLC03523.18.06

to mother

Provides orderly duties and specific orders received from Captain Orville Bixby. Details work including the completion of muster rolls and vouchers. Mentions clothing, books and monthly returns. Inquires about town bounty, state pay, and the opening...

GLC03523.18.07

to mother

Expresses confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's current plans and prays that "God may grant that this campaign may end this Hydra headed rebellion and cause the people of the south to see the error of their ways and return to their aliegance."...

GLC03523.18.08

to parents

Describes fighting during Wilderness Campaign and the death of Captain Orville Bixby. Lists casualties and includes a description of battle. Praises and gives thanks to God for sparing his life during fighting, and provides an account of being...

GLC03523.18.09

to parents

Discusses "very hard fighting" in recent battles, and lists the names of the men from the regiment killed in action. Most likely referencing the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse that occurred on 12 May, though this is not indicated in the letter...

GLC03523.18.10

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 22 (March 24, 1864)]

The situation at Chattanooga, A spectacle - Burnside and his self-importance - Burnside before the war and after the war - the consequence of a little glory.

GLC05959.72.068

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 22 (August 28, 1861)]

Mr. Russell's letter to the London "Times" - The defeat at Manassas, Effect of the retreat from Bull Run in England, The protest of the Democratic members of the New Hampshire Legislature against appropriations for a war against the South.

GLC05959.73.01

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 25 (September 18, 1861)]

The Nuetrality of Kentucky, The Troops at Manassas, The forward movement of General Lee's Army.

GLC05959.73.02

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 27 (October 2, 1861)]

The War in Kentucky - Proclamation from General Johston, The Potomac cannonade, The Lexington victory, Rumored Battle at Paducah - General A. Sidney Johson in Command.

GLC05959.73.03

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 28 (October 9, 1861)]

The Battle of Lexington, October 9 Battle at Greenbriar River.

GLC05959.73.04

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 29 (October 16, 1861)]

Victory at Pensacola.

GLC05959.73.05

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 32 (November 6, 1861)]

2nd engagement at Leesburg, General Scott trying to supersede General McClellan, Casualty list of Battle of Leesburg.

GLC05959.73.06

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 33 (November 13, 1861)]

Battle of Belmont - Victory, Enemy completely routed, Fight at Fort Walker & Port Royal.

GLC05959.73.07

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 34 (November 20, 1861)]

President Lincoln as seen by a friend, General Johnston's order to the Army of the Potomac, Confederate force on the eastern shore of Maryland, Confederate victory near Springfield, Missouri.

GLC05959.73.08

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 34 (November 27, 1861)]

The capture of our ministers to France & England (Trent Affair), Confederate victory near Jacksonboro, Skirmish near Falls Church.

GLC05959.73.09

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 118, whole no. 3659 (May 17, 1861)]

Effects of the Blockade, Letter from Harper's Ferry.

GLC05959.74.01

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 133, whole no. 3674 (June 4, 1861)]

Fight at Fairfax, Virginia confirmed.

GLC05959.74.02

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 180, whole no. 3721 (June 30, 1861)]

Battle of Manassas, Northern accounts, some of them reporting victory.

GLC05959.74.03

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 182, whole no. 3723 (August 1, 1861)]

Effect of the Battle in Maryland, Account of Manassas.

GLC05959.74.04

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 184, whole no. 3725 (August 3, 1861)]

McCulloch's victory of Lyon at Springfield, Missouri.

GLC05959.74.05