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to Henry Knox

In response to Knox seeking a commission as colonel, Adams writes that he is "rejoiced to learn that you have at last determined to take a more important share than you have done hitherto in the conduct of our military matters." Explains that he has...

GLC02437.00208

[Photograph of Flinn as a 14 year old Confederate enlistee]

Daguerreotype photograph of John W. Flinn. Depicts Flinn as a fourteen year old Confederate enlistee, wearing a military hat and belt.

GLC04573.01

to his father

Reports that his regiment is on Provost Guard. Three days worth of rations only lasts for two days, after which the soldiers must provide for themselves or do without. It is illegal to sell whiskey in town, and his regiment usually catches those...

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to A.M. Flinn

Billie [J. W. Flinn] has been wounded, captured and taken to Fort Delaware. Lieut. Col. Luse just returned from Fort Delaware and said Flinn was doing well. (Flinn was captured at the battle of Marye's Heights or Second Fredricksburg, May 3, 1863).

GLC04573.03

to A.M. Flinn

Spent three weeks as a prisoner at Fort Delaware. Has not heard from his family since he returned to camp. While at Fort Delaware, his father had come to camp to visit and went home without knowing the fate of his son. He discusses the losses from...

GLC04573.04

to A.M. Flinn [incomplete]

His regiment suffered heavy casualties in the battle. They were caught in the crossfire of several Yankee infantry units and within the sights of an artillery battery. He also speculates on whether Yankees in Virginia or Tennessee fight harder...

GLC04573.05

to A. M. Flinn

He received the sad news of his little sister's death. He asks about the cause of her death and the length of her illness. He did not receive a check his father sent to him. Signed: "your son William."

GLC04573.06

to A. M. Flinn

He has not received a letter since 26 November. He encloses a clothing permit, which will allow his father to send him items from home. The permit is to be fastened to the articles of clothing and "permit inside" is to be written on the box. He...

GLC04573.07

to John William Flinn

He invites Reverend Flinn to attend his consecration as the "Assistant Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, for the Diocese of South Carolina."

GLC04573.08

to John William Flinn

Informs Professor Flinn that he is unable to attend the reunion of the South Carolina Veterans in May.

GLC04573.09

to John William Flinn

Wilson writes to Reverend Flinn. Acknowledges a letter concerning Wilson's father: "It really gives me very deep comfort to hear such word about my father from those who really knew and appreciated him." Also replies that he does not know much...

GLC04573.10

[Memorial ribbon and explanatory note]

The ribbon is pinned across the top of an explanatory note entitled "Jefferson Davis Memorial Badge," written by J. W. Flinn. The note indicates that the Flinn wore the ribbon at South Carolina' memorial service for Jefferson Davis. The note...

GLC04573.11

to John William Flinn

Notification that he has been elected as an honorary member of the association. Written on stationery of the "Army of Northern Virginia Benevolent Association, Louisiana Division."

GLC04573.12

A Southern Soldier's Experiences in a Northern Prison

Originally written for the students of a "lady cousin" who was concerned her pupils were being misinformed about the "kind treatment of Southern Soldiers in Northern prisons." Flinn later presented the address at "S. C. College Nov. 1893." He...

GLC04573.13

[Scene of the 'Negro Charge' on the Reb Works]

Carte de visite. Penciled caption on verso, with additional pencil inscriptions "307" and "7793." View of a fortification on the edge of a valley. White mount with tan border. McPherson & Oliver imprint on verso.

GLC04596.01

Carte de visite of "A Rebel dismounted Columbiad."

Penciled caption on verso, with additional inscriptions "306" and #7793." Image of a damaged cannon with the rear portion broken off and lying near several cannonballs and a ramrod.

GLC04596.02

Carte de visite of "Trench[e]s at Port Hudson."

Penciled caption on verso, with additional inscriptions "310" and "7793." Image of several tents and a pavilion in a wooded valley.

GLC04596.03

to Ann Conger

Misdated, possibly 17 June 1868. Explains to his wife that he does not write often because the post office is very far away. He believes the mountain air is good for him and feels better than he has in ten years. Says that the food seems to taste...

GLC04672.01

to Anne Conger

Writes to his wife detailing his journey from the Isthmus of Panama to San Francisco. Writes aboard the Aspenwall and the Oregonian, from the coasts of Nicaragua, Mexico, and California. Describes the Panamanian natives and an old town that had...

GLC04672.02

to Anne Conger

Writes to his wife that he has stopped in Sacramento due to illness. Writes about his plans to continue to Plumas County by steamboat, stage, and sleigh. Due to the difficulty in transportation, he may not be able to write often. The included...

GLC04672.03

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife that he has walked 120 miles in four days and still has another 130 miles to go into the mountains. His feet are sore but he feels great. Describes sleeping on the ground and the arduous journey ahead of him. The included...

GLC04672.04

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife that he is working hard for his mining company. Reports that the weather is cold and that the nearest post office is forty miles away. Describes the food and says that the men in the company take turns cooking and baking. The...

GLC04672.05

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife about how mountain life agrees with him. Describes the local mountain men as uncivilized and sickly. Reports that he is in Indian country where the natives are killing the new settlers and plans on leaving for Red Bluff in the...

GLC04672.06

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife about the lack of correspondence he has received, and desperately wishes to hear from her. Explains that Gurkes Ranch is a 150-acre vineyard and describes all the fruit he has been eating. He wishes he was able to send Ann a...

GLC04672.07

to Peter B. Rathbone

The regiment's journey from Elmira to Baltimore by rail. Their march through the city, his wish for "the shoulder straps of a captain instead of a Lieut[ant's]."

GLC04703.01

to Peter B. Rathbone

Continued on 24 November and 25 November. Written on board Transport Thames near Fortress Monroe. The ship carried General Emory's Brigade. Provides instructions for dispensing money he sent home. Describes attending "Divine Worship" on the ship...

GLC04703.02

to Peter B. Rathbone

Says that he is disturbed by the news that the family has not received any of his letters. Expresses joy at the arrest of one deserter from his unit and wonders why another has not been arrested as well. Scolds his family for publishing his letters...

GLC04703.03

to Peter B. Rathbone

Continued 1 February and 2 February. Due to a measles outbreak, three companies are being detained on another ship further up the river. On his ship many are sick with fever. Describes Southern plantation houses, arrival and setting up at their new...

GLC04703.04

to Peter B. Rathbone

Continued 21 February. Receives photographs of his family and comments on their "over sanctimonious countenances." Lists some of his duties including distributing clothing to contrabands, and attending to the complaint of a Negro who was shot by an...

GLC04703.05

to Peter B. Rathbone

Admits that he feels a little down, complains about the draft and is upset by the idea that so many men are succumbing to illness, never having a chance to fight in battle. Speculates that the regiment will be sent to Texas once Vicksburg...

GLC04703.06

to Peter B. Rathbone

His leg and ankle are swollen. The regiments receives orders to be ready to march at a moments notice with a blanket, change of clothes and a few days rations. Held together by two contemporary postage stamps.

GLC04703.07

to Peter B. Rathbone

His regiment and another are assigned to drive cattle, horses, mules and sheep; an assignment he finds disgraceful. Dederer suggests that the commanding officers committed a number of mistakes in battle [possibly the Battle of Port Hudson 6/11/1863]...

GLC04703.08

to Peter B. Rathbone

He is in the hospital with jaundice. He had been sick for a week, but put off getting medical attention because he felt an engagement was immanent.

GLC04703.09

to Peter B. Rathbone

He is still in the hospital. Reassures his family that he is getting better. Acknowledges receipt of a package (the cheese was spoiled but he appreciated the brandy). General Banks orders Dederer and two other captains to report for duty or tender...

GLC04703.10

to Peter B. Rathbone

Writing from the Marine Hospital, Dederer, with the New York Volunteer Regiment notes the success of Grant at Vicksburg. His opinion of pardoning rebel soldiers: "Gen'l Butler is the damned'st Scoundrel in the whole Federal Army, but it needs such...

GLC04703.11

to Peter B. Rathbone

"A man in charge of a gang of Negroes at work on the Levee Shot a Negro and then came over here to deliver himself up to me . . . . [T]he only offense of the Negro was that he refused to work . . . ." Also writes that sugar season is coming to an...

GLC04703.12

Signal corps station, Lookout Mtn

Pencil inscription on verso: "Signal corps station, Lookout Mtn." Partial view of the signal tower taken from the base of the hill.

GLC04749.01

Cameron Hill and Tennessee River

Pencil inscription on verso: "Cameron Hill and Tennessee River." View of Cameron Hill taken from the Tennessee River.

GLC04749.02

Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn." View of the falls from the opposite side of the lake.

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Flooding along Tennessee River, April 1864

Pencil inscription on verso: "Flooding along Tennessee River, April 1864." Image of flooded road and yard.

GLC04749.04

Lookout Mountain Hotel, Hooker's HQ in 1863

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lookout Mountain Hotel, Hooker's HQ in 1863." Front view of the hotel with approximately ten men and women gathered at the base of the stairs.

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Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864." View of the falls and lake similar to image #3, but includes large group of men gathered at the edge of the lake.

GLC04749.06

Chattanooga, from 4th St. Looking Towards Market

Pencil inscription on verso: "Chattanooga, from 4th St. Looking Towards Market." View of a cluster of buildings.

GLC04749.07

Redoubt Carpenter

Pencil inscription on verso: "Redoubt Carpenter." Image of bridge, river, and town as seen from above. Probably taken from atop a hill.

GLC04749.08

Lula Falls, Lookout Mountain.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls, Lookout Mountain." Image of 12 men seated and standing on rocks near waterfall.

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[Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn]

Pencil inscription on verso: "Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn." Image of men and women gathered in front of a white two-story building. Some of the men are carrying musical instruments.

GLC04749.10

Lookout Point

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lookout Point." Image of a woman in ruffled dress and cape seated on the edge of a rock.

GLC04749.11

Citico Mound, Chatanooga [sic], T.N.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Citico Mound, Chatanooga [sic], T.N." Image of men standing at base and on top of a fenced-in mound. Small building on top of mound with flagpole.

GLC04749.12

Street Scene, Not in Cities under the Gun

Pencil inscription on verso: "Street Scene, Not in Cities under the Gun." Image of muddy street with numerous businesses and several men alongside the road. Sign near building in foreground reads "Cressey Adams Co., Photographers."

GLC04749.13

Tennessee River

Pencil inscription on verso: "Tennessee River." Image of river with mountain in background.

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