25 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

There has been little change but you never know what might happen. She will probably read about it in the papers. He asks how his lady acquaintances are. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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26 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Gal (Mary)

He says one day she will wake up and read the paper and find out where they are and what they they are doing. He has only had two letters since being in the field. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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11 March 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

They struck tents the day before yesterday and are now under marching orders and are told to be ready to go at a moment's later. He says the officers are are more interested in money than they are in the union.

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1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.

GLC03047.02

27 March 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.

GLC03047.03

19 April 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

He is a bit sick and complains of the food they make him eat. Port Madison has been evacuated. They drill alot, about twice a day.

GLC03047.04

26 April 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

He is happy becasuse he heas heard from home 5 times now. He got paid and he is trying to save his money so he has some tot ake home with him.

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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.

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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.

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