10 August 1863

Carrie, fl. 1860-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.

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16 December 1861

Flinn, Sam, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that they have been marching for a while. He likes their current stop (Frederick City) because there are several large stores and good-looking girls.

GLC07705.397

29 March 1873

Ray, James H., fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He wishes to get a life policy of $10,000. He talks about his mortgages in detail.

GLC07705.398

9 June 1865

Contiary, A.L., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he actually likes the people he met in Maryland and Virginia. And he doesn't have time to get homesick. There are about 400 troops guarding 22,000 Rebel prisoners at Point Lookout.

GLC07705.399

9 September 1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.

GLC07705.400

10 October 1865

Armstrong, J. A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad to hear that RIchard and Fred Snow are doing all right now. He asks Richard what he thinks of the Emancipation Proclamation.

GLC07705.401

circa 1861-1864

Poem

Title: Annie Lisle

Down near the wavering willows/'Neath the Sunbeams's Smile...

GLC07705.402

17 July 1861

A.M., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.

GLC07705.403

circa 1861-1864

Palmer, Rheua L., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Asks Richard to write again but has nothing interesting to say to him.

GLC07705.404

26 July 1863

Stone, David L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William J. Whittford

He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."

GLC07205.103

8 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He complains that he does not have enough to do. He also advises her about Kniffin.

GLC06588.041

11 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They were ordered to change camps. He informs her that he wants a pair of boots and gives her the necessary details for having them made.

GLC06588.042

15 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He rants about Kniffin again and advises her on how to deal with him. He gives her a break down of how he has spent his money and how he wants her to spend the the money he sent her.

GLC06588.043

23 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They moved recently, which prevented his writing sooner. Some of their gnerals heard that the Rebels were planning a raid and they were ordered to stack arms. It turns out they were over prepared because nothing actually happened.

GLC06588.044

24 September 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He has received marching orders and belives they will go to Alexandria next.

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2 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes the train ride to Bridgeport, AL. They passed through Ohio, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana and other places.

GLC06588.046

1861-1877

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He requests some postage stamps and gives a new address for her to send letters from now on.

GLC06588.047

1 November 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

They are on the direct road from Bridgeport to Chatanooga and they are on half rations. Willard wants an extension on his furlough.

GLC06588.048

11 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He hasn't been able to write because the Rebels made a raid and succeeded in teaming up several miles of track between Bridgeport and Nashville. He tells her that at one point 40 Rebels gave themselves up to their men. The food he's been eating and the weather are also described.

GLC06588.049

16 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He describes his food, which is mainly hard tack. The duty there is mainly picket and guard. He inquires about Dwight and informs her that John C. Roosa andAnthony Bashley have died.

GLC06588.050

18 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

He writes that they have had a long rain since they last talked. He hopes that one day the long separation will be over and he will be able to clasp her in his arms. He asks about Willard.

GLC06588.051

23 October 1863

Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Libbie Elmore

The draft has been drawn, but he feels it is no worse for a drafted man than for a volunteer. C.H. SImpson's brothers were drafted. He refers to Libbie's last letter in which she mentions that someone stole some of her bees.

GLC06588.052

1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.

GLC07205.085

1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the hospital.

GLC07205.086

16 October 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.

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