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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.

GLC02161.161

to Norman R. Dewey

He didn't realize the holidays were so close because his mind was on the recent earthquake. He had intended to go to the south of Italy or France but ended up staying there

GLC02161.164

to Norman R. Dewey

He mentions that their father may have been wounded during the war. He wants details however. In what capacity did he serve and under whose command.

GLC02161.166

[Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]

Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.

GLC02161.167

to Mollie Blossom

He got a telegram from Ida the other day saying she is going to sail on the Meade soon. He wishes he could meet them all in Manila. He would love to take the trip with them.

GLC02161.171

[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]

Dated 13 March.

GLC02161.174

to unknown

Dated 20 March. He wants to return to Charleston and desperately wants to see her and Pauline. He especially wants to see her before she gets married. He mentions George and Hill.

GLC02161.175

to her sister

Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall

GLC02161.178

[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]

Dated 3 July.

GLC02161.179

to Ida Frances

"Please comply with his wishes expressed in the enclosed." Actual letter missing.

GLC02161.182

to Mary "Mollie" Dewey

She wants Mollie to come see her in June or else she will come see her. She reminds her that she used to say she liked her as well as one of own children.

GLC02161.183

to Esther Ann Kinney

re: Dodge asks Kinney to "send me a shirt by mail" made of blue flannel. He also describes the two battles in which he fought: the Seven Days Battles [June 25-July 1, 1862] and the Second Battle of Bull run [August 1862]. The fight at Malvern Hill on...

GLC02162.04

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Appears to follow GLC02163.06 (also to his mother). Location inferred from content. Informs her that Lieutenant Colonel Montague (possibly George Montague) will...

GLC02163.07

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Written near Culpepper Courthouse. Received correspondence from his mother while at Kelly's Ford, Virginia. Reports that the 2nd Corps (Army of the Potomac) was...

GLC02163.13

to Fannie Schoonmaker

The letter has the same stamp as letter #8, so it could also have been written while Higgins was fighting in the Peninsular Campaign. Hopes the time will soon come when they will be reunited. Says he takes a great deal of comfort in writing, and...

GLC02164.09

to Fannie Schoonmaker

GLC02164.12

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Describes his time in New Orleans in the beginning of May, including the abuse from the natives, such as threats of the Yellow Jack. Also describes in good detail his regiment's role in the taking of New Orleans...

GLC02165.04

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at an unkown location to a friend. First, he compares a soldier's occupation to a teacher's and observes that if he is paid no matter the amount of work he does, it is logical that he should be lazy. Is dubious whether they will defeat the...

GLC02165.09

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Stevens to a friend. Criticizes the self-interest that seems to taint much of the war and harsh officers who are "inferior in every thing" who "curse and damn you;" however, when they do this, he threatens to report them and they stop...

GLC02165.13

to [Harriet W. Dewey]

He is glad his promotion has made them happy. He worries about them and the work they do. He thinks it is breaking them down.

GLC02161.023

to Norman R. Dewey

Partially printed. He informs his father of William's death.

GLC02161.078

to sister

He saw Tom McCabe and liked him very much. The interview went very well. He was merely concerned for his sister's welfare. He asks if she has framed the group picture he sent yet.

GLC02161.102

to father

He describes life in his new battery. But he still asks if his uncle can get him an army appointment. He wants to join an artillery unit.

GLC02161.103

to sister

He received a letter from Tom McCabe giving him permission to carry off his sister. They have a grand review coming up.

GLC02161.108

to father

They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.

GLC02161.119

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Received a letter from her yesterday, and is glad to hear she is in good health. Does not have much to ask her because she wrote a very long letter. Wrote to her the Saturday before, but it appears that that letter did not arrive before she sent her...

GLC02164.05

to Lile Miller

In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes her a merry Christmas and hopes this is the last Christmas apart from her. Him and a friend went to a nearby place to eat and had a big meal for the holiday which he was happy about...

GLC02155.126

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.129

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.154

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.161

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.182

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.184

to father

GLC02155.188

to Unknown

GLC02155.201

to mother

GLC02157.26

to mother

GLC02157.31

to madam (George's mother)

He informs her of George's death.

GLC02157.56

to mother

undated.

GLC02157.61

to Ira Andrews

This letter describes the battle of Fredericksburg and the horror Bartlett witnessed. His "toung cannot express to you" what occurred. Also makes mention of how the soldiers behaved during the entry into the abandoned city, noting that Andrews may...

GLC02158.03

to his brother

He talks about a mischievous cow. Since there are no good schools around, his mother is sending him to boarding school.

GLC02161.001

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

There was a cavalry fight described as one of the fiercest. Will was wounded. 31 were killed. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02161.028

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He prefers hand to hand combat instead of getting shelled. He also thinks Will must be a full fledged captain by now.

GLC02161.033

to mother

They have since passed through several cities and escaped the warm fire of artillery. There has been heavy firing in the direction of Harper's Ferry though he hears their side has surrendered at Harper's Ferry.

GLC02161.057

to his father

He tells his sister not to worry because his health is first-rate and he always tells her the truth. He discusses his pick for gubernatorial honors.

GLC02161.061

to father

He thinks they will go to Virginia tomorrow where everything is destroyed. They may have big fight soon. McClellan tries to avoid fights, apparently. He afraid of harming his reputation, should they lose.

GLC02161.065

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He says to tell mother he liked the shirts she sent. He notes that she has moved. He wants a description of the new place and hopes they can be together again.

GLC02161.080

to sister

They went out among the mines yesterday and enrolled 500 people. Though they had to arrest 7 or 8 for attacking a quartermaster. They will probably have to stay until those men are drafted.

GLC02161.091

to sister

Aunt Kitty is having her teeth extracted. He would rather take a bullet that have someone take his teeth. The ladies of Pottsville provided a slendid dinner for their battery.

GLC02161.093

to father

They shipped from Gloucester Point and are now in Bermuda Hundreds. There were heavy skirmishes but they are all in good sprits and feel they will have Richmond soon.

GLC02161.125

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He tells her to have a badge made for him. He gives explicit instructions. Written at Fort Pocahontas

GLC02161.138