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to wife and children

writes that he is in good health and is sending 20 dollars home. believes they will soon be victorious

GLC09315.01

to wife and children

very faded. would like to come home once more before he goes to Dixie. promises to do his duty as a soldier.

GLC09315.02

to wife and children

front page torn. writes that he is sending Mary a locket and will be sending the boys something as well. tells the story of an orderly who shot a captain in another company.

GLC09315.03

to wife and children

is afraid his wife will have changed so much by the time he arrives home that he will not know her. asks her to send him a good pair of boots, also requests sponge cake and tobacco.

GLC09315.04

to wife and children

has come down with a cold. says he is in a dangerous place. says the only women he sees are "nigger wenches, and I hate them, every once and a while I see a white woman..." would like to be with her and the children.

GLC09315.05

to wife and children

writes they have to survive on half rations.

GLC09315.06

to wife and children

writes that the regiment will be reorganized ina week. the new recruits will have to stay for the full term of enlistment. but they are confident the war will end before the term is up.

GLC09315.07

to wife and children

sorry to hear that Mary (his daughter) was sick but hopes she is better now. refers to old friends and asks his wife to tell them he remembers them well and ask how they are getting along.

GLC09315.08

to wife and children

writing from the hospital where he is helping out. many are afflicted with the measles. prefers working in the hospital to picket duty.

GLC09315.09

to Theodore Roosevelt

because a tract of land was conveyed to him, it is necessary that he make an appearance in order to protect the rights of the Indians.

GLC07733.02.2

to Theodore Roosevelt

his deed of land must be protected so that the Kickapoo are not taken advantage of.

GLC07733.02.3

to Theodore Roosevelt

reiterates need to protect the Indians' interests.

GLC07733.02.4

to Mr. Cole

He writes that he saw his son fall in battle and crawl several yards. He does not know if he is wounded or dead but suspects only wounded, albeit dangerously.

GLC08291.11

to my dear cousin

Frank had a painful day yesterday. But now he is doing better. He plans to slip into New York Saturday. For he must get his signature for his monthly returns.

GLC08291.14

to wife

writes that that he is hoping to hear from her soon. tell mother and father "I will be home in a few weeks iif the lord spares my life."

GLC09315.49

to wife

left Washington D.C last Saturday and are now heading toward Cinncinatti. writes they would have been home by now if not for the regimental commander.

GLC09315.50

to wife

will be heading to Louisville, KY. notes they are getting closer all the time and she should look for him within the month.

GLC09315.51

to Annie

writing from the hospital. describes the battle of Bull Run. ends up getting wounded in the arm.

GLC09354.11

to Annie

has the use of three fingers in his right hand. heard that her father and brother have enlisted. recovering.

GLC09354.12

Diary for 1857

Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.

GLC02744.379

Diary for 1858

Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.

GLC02744.380

Diary for 1859

Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries

GLC02744.381

Diary for 1862

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.

GLC02744.382

Diary for 1863

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.

GLC02744.383

Diary for 1864

Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.

GLC02744.384

Burpee's copy of the New Testament

Pocket size editon of the the New Testament

GLC02744.385

to Walter S. Field

asks that he appear for him in any suits that may be instituted against him as trustee for a Kickapoo indian named Wah-nah-ka.

GLC07733.02.1

to sweet and darling wife

the Colonel gave him brass buttons for his coat recently. writes that a furlough is out of the question now.writes he would like some whiskey. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.01

to loving, sweet and best of wives

writes that he now knows that they will lose the enemy "I have never felt so gloomy in all my life..."Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.02

to dear, loving and sweet wife

received orders to draw and cook up rations for 3 days. will soon be in a fight. wishes he could come home and stay there for the rest of his days. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.03

to dear, loving and sweet wife

they are expecting to leave soon, most likely in the direction of Atlanta. fears there will be alot of sickness in camp this winter Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.04

to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

asks for his boots and overcoat. wishes he could only be with her. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.05

to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

describes a run in with the yankees. they seem to have disappeared but he fears "they will cross the river above or below this place, cut us off , and capture us." Gen. Meloy said there would be a train in the morning to take them away, wherever...

GLC08270.06

to Frank A. Cole

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

GLC08291.01

to Frank A. Cole

He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.

GLC08291.02

to Frank A. Cole

from his father. illegible.

GLC08291.03

to Frank A. Cole

From his father. He has sent nine dollars. Tells him he must make it go as far as possible.

GLC08291.04

to Frank A. Cole

He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).

GLC08291.05

to Frank A. Cole

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

GLC08291.06

to Frank A. Cole

Saw his sister the other night. Mentions the nineteenth regiment. Also mentions that someone he knows was killed in the tenth regiment. The tenth regiment has only six hundred men left.

GLC08291.07

to Frank A. Cole

From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.

GLC08291.08

to Frank A. Cole

illegible. mentions [ten day application...]

GLC08291.09

to Parents

He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.

GLC08291.10

General Orders No. 32

A general court martial is appointed for the July 14th for the trial of Private John Cooney.

GLC08291.12

to Parents

He knows that that his parents know that he has been wounded. He cannot stand lying a in a hosptall.

GLC08291.13

to Frank

He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.

GLC08291.15

to Frank

Glad to hear he is doing well. He mentions Capt. Burnett, Lt. Atwell, Lt. Brall. and James.

GLC08291.16

to Frank

He writes about a Copperhead toward the end. (difficult to read)

GLC08291.17

receipt for Capt. Cole from Armoury Square hospital.

For 34 dollars

GLC08291.18

to Frank

He is hoping he can come home where it is more comfortable...illegible.

GLC08291.19