29 October 1862

Griffin, Charles, 1825-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Sprague

Brigadier General Griffin writes to Sprague, Governor of Rhode Island. Recommends W. W. Buckley (possibly William W. Buckley), of the Rhode Island Artillery, to Sprague's favorable notice for promotion. Remarks that Buckley has served as 1st Lieutenant of a battery for 14 months, and "has passed through several engagements with great credit to himself & state and has earned his promotion by his gallant conduct on the battlefield."

GLC02463.07

18 July 1863

Griffin, Charles, 1825-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his mother]

Writes following the death of his father, Apollos Griffin. Has delayed writing in hopes he may obtain permission to go to Washington (possibly where his mother is located). Writes, "He alone whom it has pleased to take away a devoted husband, kind parent and valued citizen can console the widow and the child for the loss- Tears only show sympathy but do not relieve the aching heart... I know that no mortal utterance can give the required consolation..." Written on Headquarters, 1st Division, 5th Corps stationery.

GLC04016