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to my dear wife

He mentions a man who enlisted three different times under three different names. He speaks of having seen hard times and harder sights yet, but his heart remains steadfast in his love for her,

GLC02740.26

to my dear wife

He requests mittens and asks her to write more often.

GLC02740.27

to my dear wife

He wants her to write more. He talks of searching for beans for breakfast but coming up empty-handed. He draws a picture full of dots and says it represents kisses for her and the baby.

GLC02740.28

to my dear wife

Some of the company has been sick but they have fattened up since they arrived 2 years sgo. He has gone through a lot of pens because of his letter writing and had to nuy more ink,

GLC02740.29

to my dear wife

He does not think the Rebels will be able to fight much longer. He suspects the war will be settled in the summer.

GLC02740.30

to my dear wife

very difficult to read.

GLC02740.31

to my dear wife

One of the lieutenants deserted to see his parents, but they caught him and sentenced him to be shot. The weather is quite warm now. They have their guns now.

GLC02740.32

to my dear wife

They have been under constant marching orders. They are now a few minutes walk from Rebel lines.

GLC02740.33

to my dear wife

He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He is currently in the book house, just killing time. The Rebels currently have to keep shooting across lines all night to prevent deserters.

GLC02740.34

to my dear wife

He forgives her for writing "that letter," but does not say what was in the letter. He has got four months pay now besides the bounty money at his disposal.

GLC02740.35

to my dear wife

He is in site of the Rebels' picket line. They plan to surround them and starve them. They can't last much longer. He thinks he will come out all right.

GLC02740.36

to my dear wife

He describes a battle in which the Rebels lost 400 people.

GLC02740.37

to my dear wife

The Rebels lost 3,000 soldiers recently.He describes their efforts to take care of the dying and wounded.

GLC02740.38

to my dear wife

He warns her not to expect him home in a few months. It could be the rest of the year. He guesses that every day since they left they have marched about 300 miles.

GLC02740.39

to my dear wife

He has been feeling sick lately. He reassures her that he won't be reenlisting. He tells her to keep up the courage, for he will be coming home soon.

GLC02740.40

to my dear wife

He talks of wanting to come home. He speculates on when they may begin discharging soldiers. He also mentions seeing all the wounded from the last battle and how devastating it was.

GLC02740.41

to my dear wife

He has a bad cough. He plans to send her a picture of gallups island and city point. He will soon witness a man getting shot. They plan to shoot him so that he falls into the coffin. He worries his heart will get hardened to such sights.

GLC02740.46

to my dear wife

His cough is getting better. He talks of wanting to go home and the nice times they will have.

GLC02740.47

to my dear wife

They are going to be sent to Maine as sharpshooters since they cannot be put anywhere else in the United States. He sees a lot of Rebels coming in lately and describes them as good-looking, smart men.

GLC02740.48

to my dear wife

There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.

GLC02740.49

to Unknown

The author encloses a picture the boys gave to him. The picture is unidentified but is most likely Wilmot Thompson. He is shown with the picture of a car in the background.

GLC02740.50

Short timeline of major events in Wilmot Thompson's life

Starts with when he enlisted in the Maine Sharphooters.

GLC02740.51

to my dear wife

He has not felt well for a while. He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He writes that he always thinks of the friendship they share.

GLC02740.52

to Unknown

Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.

GLC02740.53

to Lizzie

He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.

GLC02740.54

Application for Pension from J.B. Cralle & Co.

GLC02740.55

Application for Disability from J.B. Cralle & Co.

GLC02740.56

Application for Disability from J.B. Cralle & Co.

Copy of GLC02740.56.

GLC02740.57

Application for Membership in Grand Army Republic

GLC02740.59

From J.B Crall & Co., U.S Claim and Pension Attorney

GLC02740.60

Advertisement for Opera called Patience

GLC02740.61

to daughter

He ate some good strawberries recently. He is sorry to hear of her leg troubles.

GLC02740.62

to sister Lizzie

No year: Everyone is well, though Father still smokes.She would like to come home in the Fall. She visited John recently. She mentions the Crocker boys.

GLC02740.63

"War Letter--From Father"

No other words, appears to be scrap paper.

GLC02740.64

to WIlmot Thompson

"Albert Farnsworth's wife died last night."

GLC02740.65

Christmas Envelope

Features red pointsetta.

GLC02740.66

to Mother

He gives her instructions on how to divide his property in case he doesn't return.

GLC02743.01

to Mother

He writes he is on one of the finest steamers.

GLC02743.02

to Mother

They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.

GLC02743.03

to Mother

They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.

GLC02743.04

to Mother

They are now off the Tortugas. They got to see Fort Tyler. The trip has been pleasant. He says he has never enjoyed a trip so much in his life. There is no fighting in the near future.

GLC02743.05

to Mother

At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.

GLC02743.06

to Mother

They are still on the desert island, en route to New Orleans. He mentions McClellan.

GLC02743.07

to Mother

They are now on the Mississippi River. The trip was, for the most part, uneventful but the night was rather rough and uncomfortable.

GLC02743.08

to Mother

They have orders to move somewhere else but have not gone anywhere else. He has a cousin that works for Adams Express and he will make sure "N" is forwarded. He was in a sugar mill the other day and got to see the whole process of making sugar and...

GLC02743.09

to Mother

He talks about how much each of the newspapers are worth, depending on their region. He talks about the cost of living. He reiterates that he is in excellent health. They say the army is demoralizing but he is drinking no more than before he joined.

GLC02743.10

to Mother

He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.

GLC02743.11

to Mother

He was ordered to go on the boat in charge of the Generals' bodyguard. He describes his experience and the bayou.

GLC02743.12

to Mother

He believes the fighting will be over by the first of April. Nobody is hurt currently.

GLC02743.13

to Mother

He was not feeling well the past week but this morning he woke up with an appetite and seems to have returned to his old self.

GLC02743.14

to Mother

They received orders to start for Baton Rouge. He says to tell Charley it will be impossible to get a furlough at this time.

GLC02743.15

to Mother

They reach Baton Rouge and were ordered to march not long after. He hopes they will go to Texas next. He mentions that Uncle Dan owes him over 300 dollars.

GLC02743.16

to Mother

They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.

GLC02743.17

to Mother

They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.

GLC02743.18

to Mother

At Red River they plan to cut off the Rebel's supplies through Texas. He writes that he finds the place, where they are now, despondent. He talks about the risk of illness.

GLC02743.19

to Mother

They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.

GLC02743.20

to Mother

They are in Carrollton again and they are camping in a very beautiful spot. He mentions an Eliot Bundy and a Capt. Hopkins.

GLC02743.21

to Mother

A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.

GLC02743.22

to Mother

They are getting ready to march. He wants Charley to send a powerful glass, like an opera glass but large and with a leather case.

GLC02743.23

to Mother

He would like to stay in the field but he may be ordered to establish another hospital in which case he won't be able to write. He asks her to save the Plymouth Paper.

GLC02743.24

to Mother

They are in New Orleans and will probably go to Carrollton four miles away to camp.

GLC02743.25

to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

GLC06559.161

to Richard H. Jackson

Received Dec, 21st, 1863.

GLC07705.496

to Richard H. Jackson

Received Dec. 13th, 1863.

GLC07705.499

to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.508

to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

GLC06559.162

to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen

GLC06559.163

Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri...

This is a proclamation stating that any citizen arrested for their political opinions on the Civil War within the State of Missouri are to be released as per an agreement between Major General Price, and Major General Freemont. It also states that...

GLC06821.01

[List of Prisoners captured at Springfield Mo]

This is a list of prisoners captured at Springfield, Mo., and released on oath to not engage in the war against the state of Missouri or the Confederate State of America. This list includes 13 men; William W Weaver, Wilson S. Bell, Ferdinand Macy...

GLC06821.02

Agreement for Exchange of Prisoners

This agreement states that I. The prisioners, who are all officers will be given papers of freedom or parole, their side arms, their camp equipment and property, as well as safe passage back to their head quarters, or their posts. II. Lieutenant...

GLC06821.03

to Eben R. Ayers

This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.

GLC07187.01

to Lewis L. Strauss

Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Hoover expresses appreciation to Strauss for securing a radio audience for his Kansas City speech [October 28, 1943]. He hopes that Strauss feels it was worth his time and effort and that the speech clarified "this...

GLC07366.04

[Typewritten speech with corrections]

GLC07366.05

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.483

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.484

to Richard H. Jackson

Received on October 17th, 1862.

GLC07705.485

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.486

to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

GLC07705.487

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.488

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.489

to Richard H. Jackson

Received Nov. 3, 1862.

GLC07705.490

to Richard H. Jackson

Received Nov. 9, 1862.

GLC07705.491

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.492

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.493

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.494

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.495

to Richard H. Jackson

Received Dec, 29th, 1862.

GLC07705.497

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.498

to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

GLC07705.500

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.501

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.502

to Richard H. Jackson

Received Feb. 18th, 1863.

GLC07705.503

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.504

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.505

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.506

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.507

to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.509

to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.510

to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.511

to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.512