February 7, 1865

Cook, George B., fl. 1845-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

He is well. Got a letter from her and a letter from his sister. Mr. Bailey gave him $200 but he does not need it now. He will keep $60 of it. He cannot tell them if William McMehan had received the clothes he ordered. He asked the captain if he would send his remains home should he be killed. The captain responded that "all I can promise you is this: I will have your grave marked so your friends will know it." He does not know how much good he is doing by being here; would rather be home "killing [hogs]." The army has never been as demoralized as it is now. His parents can retrieve the pants…

GLC00653.22.15

February 16, 1865

Cook, George B., fl. 1845-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

George B. Cook is writing in reply to his sister's letter from the 9th. He is well; hopes she is too. He got the box they sent through Mr. Bailey. He did not need tobacco, as it "is an article I have quit using." He sends the box home; asks her to give the piece of grape shot to Brother Harrison. The box will be at the Mocksville depot. "We had a little fight on the 17… the yanks charged our works with negroes. We drove them back after killing nearly all of them." Lost about 25 men, none of whom were in his company. "I can tell you the soldiers are the worst… I ever saw them. They all have…

GLC00653.22.16

March 23, 1865

Cook, George B., fl. 1845-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

George B. Cook writes in response to his father's letter from March 13th. He is well and it was good to hear from them again. It has been a long time since he has received a letter. "We haven't had any mail for a month." Nothing new to write about. "We have had a heap of hard fighting" in the past two weeks. Losses were heavy. He lost a man in his own company named W. B. Sport. He had a hole shot in his coattail, but was not injured. He heard that the news at home was that "I had my thigh shot off," but this is not true. W.G. Brown and W.F. Anderson are both well.

GLC00653.22.17

12 December 1862

Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

[to Carrie, his daughter] No date on the letter, date is from the envelope. Carrie is usefully employed in mending her apron; Bettes is glad that she is making herself useful. Tells her to help out her mother as much as she can, to not quarrel with her brother, and to not bother her Grandmother. Concludes the letter by telling her to be a good girl.

GLC02596.09

12 December 1862

Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

[to his son, Charley Bettes] No date on the letter, date is from the envelope (presumably the same envelope as letter #9). Charley was very anxious to get a letter from his father. Wants Charley to be a good boy and help his mother by bringing in the wood and chips for her. Tells him to not tease or bother his Grandmother and to not quarrel with his sister. Tells Charley that he must learn to read and write so you can read your letters and then answer them.

GLC02596.10

19 December 1862

Bettes, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lodema

Encamped near Potomac Creek, Virginia about four miles from Hartford Court House and six or seven miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Left the camp at Hall Farm on Saturday and went to Fairfax, Ohio and found the troops. Saw S. Z. Dickinson at Fairfax, Ohio; he was still sick but able to walk. They came through Dumfries, Virginia and the roads were extremely muddy so the teams had to stop every few roads. It took them half a day to go a mile and a half. Writes that one would think this distance should be traveled in a day. The roads from here to Fairfax, Ohio run through the woods.…

GLC02596.11

28 August 1863

Hunt, Edwin L., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.467

2 September 1863

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.468

2 September 1863

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.469

8 October 1863

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Signed by various members of Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, and a witness.

GLC02750.470

21 October 1864

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [muster and descriptive roll]

Includes the names of various members of Companies "I" and "D," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.471

21 October 1864

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [muster and descriptive roll]

Includes the names of various members of Companies "I" and "D," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.472

March 1865

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Includes the names of various members of Company "I" Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers and a witness

GLC02750.473

April 1865

Various

Printed document signed

Title: [clothing receipt roll]

Includes the names of various members of Company "I" Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers and a witness

GLC02750.474

14 May 1865

Macaulay, John, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [muster out roll of Private William H. Northrop]

Macaulay signs as Mustering Officer.

GLC02750.475

1861-1877

Object

Title: [pocketbook]

bound in blue leather. Contains paper and cloth.

GLC02750.478

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: [Diagram of a hole dug for an iron cylinder]

Diagram of a hole dug for an iron cylinder to be used as a support for a bridge or trestle.

GLC06166.02

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: [Diagram of an arch]

Diagram of the proper usage of an arch in internal construction.

GLC06166.03

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: [Diagram of an fascine]

Diagram of of a properly constructed fascine.

GLC06166.04

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Manuscript document

Title: "Section and Isometric View of a Gabion."

Technical diagram showing two views of a gabion, a fortification constructed by Suess.

GLC06166.05

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Manuscript on Fortifications and Combat}

re: usage of fortifications in combat situations. Discusses alignment of fortifications, principle of augmenting artillery over diminished infantry, fabrication of fortifications to match several situations. Suess also discusses several innovations on fortification construction, and siege construction and deployment tactics.

GLC06166.06

1863

Seuss, John L., fl. 1863

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Manual for Fortification Construction]

re: a manual for the construction of a fortification, with sections on "Notes about Fascines," "Blockhouses," "Of Batteries."

GLC06166.07

22 October 1862

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to home friends

Bell to friends. Letter written in pencil. Very faded. Some parts are illegible. The envelope is addressed to Mr. Edwin Bell. Received last letter two days ago. Had tried a couple of times to write a letter but had not been able to do so. Some mail and provisions came for Company D today, but because he did not move quickly he did not get any. "Everyone but me had a large bundle of cake." "Felt as if I hadn't any friends." Got some cookies; first time he had not been hungry in a long time. "There [are] a few big men with scraps on their shoulders that are making all of the money." Considering…

GLC08913.02

25 November 1862

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Received a letter night before last. Have not had much time to sleep. Happy to receive mail; "had it not have been for that barrel, I should not have been here now." "Living pretty hard" at the moment. Have built log huts. Very cold while standing guard. Asks for new boots and emphasizes just how much he wants them. Fireplace in the camp reminds him of his fireplace at home. Asks to hear about the quarry. Asks for stamps, paper, and "a little hunk of black thread."

GLC08913.04

26 December 1862

Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Had not received stamps in a long time and was therefore unable to write. Sorry to hear of his friend's sickness. Arrived in Fairfax a few days ago. "Threw away everything" on the march. Everyone had too much to carry, and one soldier in particular was very sore and tired from the march. Threw away everything they had except blankets and clothing. Mud soaked right through stockings because it is deeper than his boots. Very hungry; makes sure to eat all of his food. "It is a shame for us not to get any more rations." It is getting very cold very quickly. His friend is writing the same letter…

GLC08913.05