3 May 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

They will not start for home until the 10th or 15th of next month. 2 regiments of cavalry from General Grant's army came in a captured 50 prisoners. In all they ahd about 1100 prisoners. They also took African-Americans and put them right into the army

GLC03047.06

1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

A friend of his heard that his wife died.

GLC03047.07

12 May 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

A fellow soldier was buried yesterday. There might be a fight at Port Hudson. Baton Rouge is almost deserted. THere is only one brigade left.

GLC03047.08

9 September 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They marched southeast of Cinncinati. There is about 80,000 troops where they are. Tomorrow they move to another ground to drill.

GLC03054.01

17 October 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.

GLC03054.02

4 December 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

His wife has been having problems with his mother. In a day or two they will have to move. He will try to get a furlough after six.

GLC03054.03

15 December 1862

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He describes some fighting that took place around Cumberland River. He has heard the paymaster is around and is hopeful because he is out of money. He is looking out for a package she sent.

GLC03054.04

7 March 1863

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Someone stole ten dollars from him. He sent a package to her. They hear good news to the East.

GLC03054.05

29 August 1863

McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They surrounded a Rebel camp and got 6 prisioners, 10 horses and some mules. Later they started catching chickens, geese and ducks. Today is the one year anniversary of when he left home. A lot of Rebel deserters are coming in.

GLC03054.06

2 October 1861

Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

He really wants a picture of her. he says Gen. McClellan is in fear that the Rebels have crossed the Potomac. They are slowly advancing.

GLC03057.01

2 November 1861

Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

He has been sick. He explains the problem with getting a furlough is that all these people have to sign it and by the time it's granted it will be expired.

GLC03057.02

23 December 1861

Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

7 men came across the river and gave themselves up to them. Apparently 30 started out but the rest were caught. He hopes the war will end soon and he can come home.

GLC03057.03

23 March 1862

Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

The government has taken control of the telegraph and they will take control of the mail system where they stop soldiers from sending letters home once they get into Virginia. He wanted to join the Navy at first but somehow ended up here. He describes his tent

GLC03057.04

8 July 1862

Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

Pages missing. A new regiment joined their division. Col. Marsten says they can get discharged when Richmond is taken. Gen. McClellan and Abraham Lincoln visited and it was a big affair.

GLC03057.05

10 July 1862

Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir (George Ladd)

She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.

GLC03057.06

25 October 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Abbott

He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.

GLC03057.07

21 October 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

Partial letter. Only first few lines remain, rest is torn off. He begins by saying that he is writing to let his brother know he is well.

GLC03057.08

August 1862 - December 1862

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Diary

Title: 1862 Diary

Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. A notable entry includes Setember 3rd when the Brigadier General says: "I am not a speechmaker. This is not the business of the soldier, but to fight and obey orders, that is what you are here for..." On Set. 12th, he describes the funeral of Thomas Engle. On Dec.3rd, some men stole a pair of boots and were forced to march around with their hands tied behind their backs.

GLC03131.07.01

December 1862 - May 1863

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Diary

Title: 1863 Diary

Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. On January 20th they find a man almost dead from drinking too much. On April 25the paymaster arrives causing the men to cheer. On May 13th, they arrive in Baltimore.

GLC03131.07.02

22 May 1853

Kampman, Gerris, fl. 1853

Autograph document

Title: Baptism Record

Benjamin Franklin Stout was baptised and received the name Christian.

GLC03131.07.03

1861-1877

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Autograph document

Title: Evidence Required

Affidavit of a commissioned officer as to when and where and under what circumstances the alleged Malarial Fever was contracted.

GLC03131.07.04

9 January 1888

Clewell, L., fl. 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank Stout

He asks Stout to fill out the enclosed affidavit, as he caught malaria while on picket duty and has had pain ever since. he also asks for the name of his surgeon.

GLC03131.07.05

January 20, 1888

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Autograph document

Title: Stout confirms Clewell caught Malaria while out on Picket

Stout provides evidence for Clewell's pension applciation.

GLC03131.07.06

16 June 1863

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Printed letter

Title: to Sir

A call to arms. Letter reminds recipient of Frank Stout's bravery and ability and asks that he fight under Stout. Stout is going back again for six months.

GLC03131.07.07

9 November 1897

Royer, Col. Henry, fl. 1897

Pamphlet

Title: An Address Delivered by Col. Henry Royer

On the Formal Transfer of the Soldiers' Monument to the City Council of Pottsville. He remembered those who volunteered for the Union , in particular the 129th, of whom Stout was a member.

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