January 29, 1863

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Contains two letters. The first is undated, by George Armstrong, written to his mother from Port Hudson, Louisiana. Encloses a piece of a rebel flag that he acquired from a Confederate gun boat (not present). The second, on verso, is dated 29 January 1863 and written to an unknown recipient by Etta Reese from Pulaski, Tennessee. Reese's letter contains a fragment of a poem.

GLC02157.08

10 February 1863

Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

GLC02157.09

13 May 1861

Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Writes, "The whites have allmost all left and the nigers have full swing at every thing they never dreamt of living in such stile before. The inhabitants left every thing but themselves when Burnside came and beat a hasty retreat."

GLC02160.01

9 February 1862

Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents and sisters

Describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Roanoke Island. Written in pencil on patriotic stationery.

GLC02160.02

22 June 1862

Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

GLC02160.03

1 July 1862

Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Sallie

GLC02160.04

15 September 1862

Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written on patriotic stationery.

GLC02160.05

17 November 1862

Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Discusses skirmishes with the rebels in North Carolina.

GLC02160.06

1863

Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

Book

Title: Pocket Dictionary of the English Language

A "Pocket Dictionary of the English Language" abridged from Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language." Inscribed by Cyrus Oakes as a sergeant in the 84th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03136.001

January 14, 1826

Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes about the proposed reorganization of his son's (Lieutenant Ward Marston) corps in the Marines. He is worried this will adversely affect his son's rank and asks Hobart for advice. Mentions President John Adams, "I was last evening with the venerable Sage of Quincy; his health was only tolerably good, but his mind was brilliant. God grant he may live many years, and continue a blessing to our Country."

GLC06313.04.445

January 23, 1826

Richardson, J., fl. 1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Requests Hobart's attention to the petition of Light House Keepers asking for an increase in salary and argues for their case. Comments on matters in Congress. "I do most earnestly hope that the provisions of the Constitution for the choice of Electors of president &c. may be amended…Scarcely any amendment, which I have known to be proposed, would [ma]ke the case worse than as it now stands….The junction of the two Great Oceans is a project of immense interest to the United States, and indeed to the world. Every day seems to bring some event or involve some relation to magnify the…

GLC06313.04.455

January 30, 1826

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Comments on the Judiciary Bill, "It would be better in my opinion not to increase the number of judges of the S. Court. Let the number remain the same, and discharge them from Circuit duties, and give to each Circuit a judge, who should not be one of the Judges of the S Court." Discusses the bankruptcy bill, internal improvements and appropriations. "It is whispered that the Federalists intend putting up a Federalist for Lieut. Governor and that they are determined to have a council to keep Gov. Lincoln in order." He also discusses congressional posts. "If however amalgamation, called by…

GLC06313.04.460

14 June 1862

Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward H. Ogden

Writes his health has improved since he returned home because of the care given by the women from the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Reports on the state of his garden, and concludes by repeating a request made in a previous letter (GLC06559.010) for a check payable to his name. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.011

25 April 1864

Day, D.C., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Notes his camp is composed of eight thousand soldiers. Describes in detail the city of St. Louis and its French and Dutch-American society. Reports on his wife's bout with pneumonia and his own excellent health. Includes a prominent embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.012

21 July 1862

Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friends

Writes he arrived home Saturday night and found his mother very sick, but extremely glad to see him. Notes he has several visitors and is feeling "rather tired out," but at the same time very lonesome. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.013

14 September 1862

Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Fort Blanker. Expresses concern about his mother's health, and reports that his wound has worsened since his stay in the hospital. Mentions he has not seen his company for three days, and he has spent that time sleeping each night in the rain. As a result, he is "almost plaid out." Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.015

12 July 1864

Ekings, John, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Mt. Holly, a present day township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Informs Ogden his son was wounded and taken prisoner. Notes he obtained this information from a soldier who was captured at the same time. The soldier said that Thomas's wound had been treated. This information was confirmed in a letter received on 4 July from Dr. Armstrong of the 5th New York Cavalry, a fellow prisoner who, like Thomas, was being treated at Libby Prison Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. In a postscript, Ekings informs Ogden of the doctor's opinion on his son's wound.

GLC06559.019

25 October 1862

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for her kindness. Says he wished to write sooner, but found it impossible because of his regiment's movements. Reports seeing many battles, stating that Gaines Mills, Manassas, Cramptons Gap, and Antietam were "the hardest fought." Writes his regiment has been thinning lately due to their frequent engagements, but two more regiments have recently joined them. He reports that the men have received their winter clothing, and concludes by informing Ogden that he has been promoted to acting sergeant major. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.020

11 June 1863

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp close to Franklin's Crossing which is near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Apologizes for not seeing Ogden while in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but informs her that she and her husband were not home when he called on them. Describes rejoining his regiment and reaching his current position. Informs Ogden that few have been wounded or killed. Describes the layout of his present location, noting where the fighting is taking place. Writes, "It is thought that we are here for the purpose of attracting the attention of the Enimey [sic] and preventing Gen. Lee from sending his forces…

GLC06559.024

20 August cicra 1863

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Warrenton, Virginia. Thanks Ogden for her letter and expresses his happiness that her husband, who is also in the militia, escaped the shelling of Carlisle unharmed. Says his company has "seen as hard service as any troops in the Army," and the men are glad they have only nine months left to serve. Reflects on the many lost lives of "noble fellows" and thanks God for sparing him during the Battle of Gettysburg. Describes his regiment's actions before and during the battle, in which several of the men were wounded or killed. Says, "I know it is wrong to cherish…

GLC06559.025

12 Novermber 1863

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes he has been sick, but has continued his duty, despite this. Says his illness was brought on by exposure and neglect, but by the time his regiment moves, he should be better. Believes he already sent Ogden a photograph, but says he will send another as soon as he can. Notes when his regiment moved out of Warrington, Virginia, the Rebel citizens of the town "expressed regret." After leaving Warrington, their division got into an engagement at the Rappahannock in which he judged the Rebels to be overconfident. His regiment did not fight in this engagement. Mentions that the Rebels are "…

GLC06559.026

28 August 1864

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes he was wounded and taken prisoner on 8 May at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Says he was shot in the left knee, but the bone was not hit. He was sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, and escaped on the first of July, but was soon recaptured and sent to Macon, Georgia. He was then transported to a jail in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was offered parole and removed to the Roper Hospital. He is in good health, and states, "no bad effects resulted from my wound."

GLC06559.028

25 September 1863

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Starvation near Harrisburg. Describes his difficult journey back to camp with other men from the Broad & Cherry Hospital. Says on arrival at the camp, the men finally received some food and new clothing.

GLC06559.029

8 October 1863

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes to Ogden a second time because he did not receive a reply after his first letter. Reports that the Carlisle Barracks, which had been destroyed by the Rebels, are being rebuilt. Describes the destruction done to Carlisle's railroad and nearby buildings. Says Ford's regiment has received new tents and is encamped near "the City." He is now the acting orderly for the Provost Marshal. Written on "Head Quarters Provost Marshal..." stationery. Includes an "OFFICIAL" envelope with the "Head Quarters Provost Marshal..." name and address printed on it.

GLC06559.030

January 17, 1864

Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Informs Ogden he has been sick for about a week with rheumatism. Reminisces fondly about the Christmas celebration at the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Says the weather has been severe and cold, the duty very hard at the headquarters for the volunteers, and that he is on duty every other day. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.031