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to his mother

Re: asks for news from home, refers to the Middletown raid, forwards his wish not to be mentioned in the town newspapers.
Written at Camp Park.

GLC06167.07

to his mother

Re: refers to another Skirmish with the rebel forces, forwards a tale of flagraising for Tennessee folk . . . "They actually believed we 'Yanks' had enormous horns and long tails."

GLC06167.08

to his sister

Re: Sends news of himself, reminder to his sister of his birthday which is coming up a week later (he would turn 21), news of the death of Charley Allen.

GLC06167.09

to his mother

Requests more mail from home, sends his own optimistic view on the war, recounts tale of another raid on an enemy camp.

GLC06167.10

to his mother

Recounts battles of cavalry fought with the rebels in Dallas, Georgia.

GLC06167.11

to his father

Gives news of General Sherman's attacks on the enemy in Georgia, refers to the accuracy of the Rebel artillery fire, and requests that his father attempt to gain for him a commission as an officer.

GLC06167.12

to his mother

Relays news of war. Sends word of his position as Acting Adjutant for the regiment (a post he has held for two months and does not enjoy), reminds her that his twenty-second birthday occurred the day before.

GLC06167.13

to his mother

Gives news of the regiment march to Eastport, Mississippi. Relays his exact term of service remaining (seven months and twelve days left in the Union Army).

GLC06167.14

to his father

Relays tale of his difficulty obtaining a pass for entry into town to replace his boots and the fact that he is under arrest and will "stand a Court Martial" for the offense of being absent without leave. Sends this news as a warning of the possible...

GLC06167.15

to his mother

Informs his mother of the regiment's return to Alabama, tells of life in Winter Quarters where there is no food, and notes that he is still under arrest, but expects to be released in a few days.

GLC06167.16

J.W. Excell, vignette bust portrait in uniform

Excell imprint and green three-cent tax stamp on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with gold border.

GLC06272.01

Carte de visite of W.L. [Lindsay]

Van Stavoren imprint and blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Yours truly, W.L. Lindsay[?], Capt. A.A.A.O., Chif. Ca[illegible] and Boss of Hdqr Negro." Three quarter length standing view in uniform.

GLC06272.02

Carte de visite of Captain J.Rexfo[r]d

Terry & Yeatman imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. J. Rexfo[r?]d." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.03

Carte de visite of [West, Lieut.]

Terry & Yeatman imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Lieut. West." Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper left.

GLC06272.04

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Illegible photographer's stamp and two red one-cent tax stamps on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.05

Carte de visite of George M. Welles

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Yours truly, Geo. M. Welles, Capt. 8th Mich. Ca." Ink inscription on verso: "Residence Niles, Mich." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.06

Carte de visite of Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.

Measurements and explanations of allegorical figures printed on verso. Full view of the monument.

GLC06272.07

Carte de visite of D.R. Rozell[?]

Ink inscription on recto: Yours truly, D.R. Rozell, Lieut. 8th Mich. Cav." Ink inscription on verso: "Jonesville, Mich." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.08

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Full length standing view of a very young soldier in uniform.

GLC06272.09

Carte de visite of [George Nunsley]

Millis imprint and blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Yours truly, Geo. Nunsley, 8th Mich. Cav." Vignette bust portrait in civilian dress.

GLC06272.10

Carte de visite [Unidentified.]

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.11

Carte de visite of John W. Bennett

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. John W. Bennett." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.12

Carte de visite of Major Buck

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: Maj. Buck, Marshall, Mich." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.13

Carte de visite of Henry L. Houghtalin

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Henry L. Houghtalin." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.14

Carte de visite of J.B. Warner

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. J.B. Warner." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.15

Carte de visite [unidentified]

Half-length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.16

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Half-length portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.17

Carte de visite of Captain Deford

Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. Deford." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.18

Carte de visite of M.A. McDonell

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Respectfully yours, M.A. McDonell, Capt. 8th Mich. Cav."

GLC06272.19

Carte de visite of A.L. Hathaway

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso and Millis imprint on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Yours truly, A.L. Hathaway, Capt. 8 Mich. Cav., Hartland, Michigan." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.20

Carte de visite [unidentified]

Baldwin imprint on verso. Full-length standing portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.21

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Porter imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. "Felicity" inscribed in ink on recto. Seated three-quarter length portrait in uniform. M.H. Porter

GLC06272.22

Carte de visite of Jim Wells

Martin imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. Jim Wells." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.23

Carte de visite of A.E. Calkins

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. A.E. Calkins[?]." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.24

Carte de visite of S.P. Putnam

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "S.P. Putnam, Capt. 20th U.S.C. Infty." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.01

Carte de visite of N.B. Burtram

Whitney & Paradise imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Col. N.B. Burtram, 20th U.S.C. Infantry, 1864." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.02

Carte de visite of J.E. Ba[illegible]

New Orleans Photographic Co. imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "J.E. Ba[nigh], Capt. 29th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.03

Carte de visite of [Mortimer G. Smith]

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Mortimer G[?]. Smith, 2nd Lieut. 20th U.S.C.Infty." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.04

Carte de visite of [William] Moore

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. Wm. Moore, 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.05

Carte de visite of Francis Bridge

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Francis Bridge, 1st Lt. 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.06

Carte de visite of Andres B. Hall

New Orleans Photographic Co. imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Andress B. Hall, Capt. 21st U.S.C.Inf." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.07

Carte de visite of G.A. Foster

Moses & Piffet imprint and blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "G.A. Foster, Capt. [illegible], 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.08

to Lucy Knox

Describes meeting generals George Washington and Charles Lee, who begged him to return to Roxbury and expressed great pleasure in the fortifications Knox had supervised the construction of. Tells a story about how General Lee tried to get a letter...

GLC02437.00196

to Lucy Knox

Longs to see her, but must be of service to his country. Sends her copies of the addresses made in Congress and directed to generals George Washington and Charles Lee (not included).

GLC02437.00197

to Lucy Knox

Longs to see her and expects to the following week. Expresses esteem for generals George Washington and Charles Lee. Of Washington, he writes: "General Washington fills his place with vast ease and dignity & dispenses happiness all around him." Of...

GLC02437.00198

to Lucy Knox

Comments affectionately about writing to Lucy often. Reports that he goes to Roxbury and Cambridge in the mornings and returns to Watertown in the evenings, offering support to Captain Michael Jackson's company. Plans to visit her soon, but feels...

GLC02437.00199

to Lucretia Bingham

They are attached to McDowell's Corps and will advance soon to cooperate with McClellan's army. The one year enlistments of two Indiana regiments have expired and the regiments have been sent back to Washington. Direct his letters to "Geo. T...

GLC03607.03

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg [Manuscript map signed]

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's." Accomplished on four pieces on joined wove paper. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office...

GLC04355.02

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot. Printed version of...

GLC04355.03

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Reports he is finally paid $62.50. Expects to move soon, though "grape vine dispaches," or camp rumors, are unreliable as to where. Mentions some soldiers' receiving packages from home. Laments vice in camp...

GLC02176.05