1862-1864

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 5 letters to his friend and wife] [Decimalized .01-.05]

Adam M. Hallidy was a Union Army soldier during the Civil War and was in Company K, 2nd D.C. Volunteers. He married his friend Maggie McClelland 19 March 1864.

GLC05522

5 August 1862

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret McClelland

Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone. Encourages her to continue mingling with society. Wonders why she answered his questions cooly and decides that when they meet in person, he will settle the issue. Written from Camp Wadsworth. Addressed to "Maggie."

GLC05522.01

19 May 1863

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret McClelland

Discusses their correspondence and his improving health. Asks about her stay at her aunt's house and whether she has begun work yet. Written from the Cliffburn Barracks. Includes an incomplete reply from Maggie on page two regarding her health. Addressed to "Maggie."

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31 July 1863

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret McClelland

Discusses the significance of their correspondence. Describes his daily activities. Reports accompanying rioters from the New York Draft Riots to the old capitol prison to await court martial. Writes that after they see their new quarters, the prisoners won't be so quick to riot in the near future. Adds that the draft ends in Washington tomorrow and there will be much rejoicing. Addressed to "Maggie." Written from the Cliffburn Barracks.

GLC05522.03

6 July 1864

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Hallidy

Reports having received a letter from Maggie dated 5 February, when she was still Miss McClelland, not Mrs. Hallidy. Includes his transcription of that letter which announces the receipt of his ring and $50, and her acceptance of his proposal. Ponders the possibilities of what would have been if he had received this letter months before. Reflects and comments on the letter. Written from the woods near camp. First letter as Maggie's husband, addressed to "Little Mack." Handwriting is more elegant than the first three letters, though there are similarities in style and signature. Imprint…

GLC05522.04

February 11, 1865

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Hallidy

Replies to Maggie's letter about her serious cold and admits his deep fear of losing her to tuberculosis. Mentions his recent cold and his home remedy to cure it. Assures her that if she needs anything he will try to send her money if he can. Promises to send her another Chronicle and a long love letter. Written from the General Court Martial Rooms. Handwriting is more elegant than the first three letters, though there are similarities in style and signature. Same handwriting as GLC05522.04.

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