1862-1865

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of William C. Hackett, B company, 111th regiment, Ohio, infantry][Decimalized .01-.53]

Collection of letters belonging to William C. Hackett. Consists of 53 items dated approximately 1862-1865. Primarily corresponding with his wife Rebecca E. Hackett and their daughter Mary Ellen. Mary Ellen's death becomes a focus towards the end of the collection. Mentions fighting with William Tecumseh Sherman. Also includes description of fighting at Cedar Bluff, Alabama; Bowling Green, Kentucky; Kingston, North Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee.

GLC04559

24 March 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Africa Railroad, March 24, 1864.

GLC04559.024

28 April 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Chase, Ohio, April 28. 1864. Assures her that he would never leave her unless he were to die.

GLC04559.025

15 May 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Chase, Ohio, May 15. 1864. Expresses a doubt that he will be able to return home.

GLC04559.026

23 May 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Nashville, Tennessee, May 23, 1864.

GLC04559.027

circa May 28, 1863-1865

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett

One undated letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett.

GLC04559.028

5 June 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Chattanooga Valley, Georgia, June 5, 1864. Related to arriving in Chattanooga and expected to be sent to the front in a week.

GLC04559.029

10 July 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated July 10, 1864. States that there are many soldiers who will not likely return to Knoxville after fighting.

GLC04559.030

19 July 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp in Georgia, July 19, 1864. Wishes to see her and Mary Ellen.

GLC04559.031

31 July 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Atlanta, Georgia, July 31, 1864. States that contrary to newspaper reporting they have secured Atlanta.

GLC04559.032

12 September 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Decatur Near Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. Pertains to her health and deciding whether to re-enlist or not.

GLC04559.033

27 September 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Decatur, Ga., September 27, 1864. Pertains to the possibility of the troops returning to Knoxville for the winter season. Mentions sending money home.

GLC04559.034

23 October 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated October 23, 1864.

GLC04559.035

27 October 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Cedar Bluff, Alabama, October 27, 1864. Related to the death of their daughter.

GLC04559.036

1 November 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Resaca, Georgia, November 1, 1864. Apologizes for not writing sooner. States that had been in Alabama on raids.

GLC04559.037

11 November 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Louisville, West Tennessee, November 11. 1864. Related to the recent death of their daughter.

GLC04559.038

15 November 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated November 15, 1864. Related to their current camp location.

GLC04559.039

18 November 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated November 18. 1864. Describes his nightmares.

GLC04559.040

2 December 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William C. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Nashville, Tennessee, December 2, 1864. Pertains to surviving the last battle. Owes his survival to God.

GLC04559.041

7 December 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Nashville, Tennessee, December 7, 1864. Pertains to difficulties of war.

GLC04559.042

23 December 1864

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated December 23, 1864.

GLC04559.043

23 February 1865

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Wilmington, N.C., February 23, 1865. Pertains to a victory over the Confederate Army. Includes a printing of a poem entitled, "To the Loved Ones At Home."

GLC04559.044

19 March 1865

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Near Winston, N.C., March 19, 1865. Related to marching with William T. Sherman the following day.

GLC04559.045

12 March 1865

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Winston, North Carolina, March 12, 1865. Includes a printing of a poem entitled, "Invalid Corps."

GLC04559.046

11 April 1865

Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated April 11, 1865.

GLC04559.047