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to William H. Seward

Letter of acceptance for pardon.

GLC01444.03

to P.B. Jones

Letter advising him to accept amnesty and take the oath (see GLC01444.04).

GLC01444.05

Two Brothers Fallen

A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.

GLC02171.09

[Photo of unidentified woman in black dress]

Carte de visite of a woman. Inscription on the enclosure suggests it may be Alice Oliphant.

GLC02171.11

[Photo of Mrs. Alice M. Oliphant]

GLC02171.12

to Father and Mother

They've been marching for four days. John Larr is currently in the hospital. He, himself has a cold and has been exempt from duty for two days. He requests a pair of boots be made for him.

GLC02173.01

to Parents

He was sick for the last two weeks but is now feeling quite well.

GLC02173.02

to Father and Mother

He has received any mail from his parents in two months but he has received mail from others. There have been a few cases of small pox. They do not know how long they'll remain in the present area.

GLC02173.03

to Father and Mother

Daniel Wright paid them a visit recently. William sent lots of mail with him. One soldier in the company died recently, leaving behind a wife and children.

GLC02173.04

to Father

They just got paid for four months. They received orders to leave that morning from the river.He is feeling good.

GLC02173.05

to Father

It is his birthday and he is 24. He would love to be at home but he understands how necessary it is for him to be here. He expects a battle soon and he hopes a speedy peace to follow.

GLC02173.06

to Parents

He was sorry to hear of the mare's death. They have since left Perkins' Plantation. It was a hard march. They are in the midst of a battle and can hear Rebels' shells overhead.

GLC02173.07

to Parents

Many people are sick with fever and chills.

GLC02173.08

to Parents

He is writing from the hospital where there are over 200 patients. He has heard the hospital may be moved. He mentions Rebel Johnson and how he doesn't think they can catch him after the fall of Vicksburg.

GLC02173.09

to Father

The hospital was broken up and the regiment is headed toward Jackson, MS. He would like very much to help with the harvest but the prospect looks rather bleak.

GLC02173.10

to Father

He is doing extremely well. His finger is almost healed and he will be alble to join his command. He heard that John Farr died though he does not know the cause. He would like very much to go home but the chance is slim.

GLC02173.11

to Father

He mentions a Capt. Leonard, whom he thinks every one will like because he is a very sociable gentleman. In Mississippi, the regiment has won most battles

GLC02173.12

to Father

It is reported that they are going to New Orleans next. One of his fellow soldiers accidentally drowned himself the other day when he went down to the river to swim.

GLC02173.13

to Father

He writes he is enjoying himself and has received the handkerchief.

GLC02173.14

to Parents

He is healthy and happy because he received a lot of mail recently. Their sharp shooters are within gun shot of Fort Morgan.

GLC02173.15

to Father

Yesterday they had a grand review in which General Banks reviewed them, He talks about how the life of a soldier is actually pretty nice.

GLC02173.16

to Brother Jeff

He is healthy and enjoying himself as usual. He expects to go on another hard campaign in the direction of Mobile. He mentions the grand review by Gen. Banks and says they'll also be reviewed by Gen. Grant.Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana

GLC02173.17

to Parents

He is ill. His head hurts and he has fever and chills, all of which he thinks is the result of a severe cold. He mentions the easiness of the drills which only have to be done 2 hours a day. Was written near New Orleans, Louisiana.

GLC02173.18

to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

They took the railroad to Brashies City. They will have about 200 miles to march. He requests socks.

GLC02173.19

to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.

GLC02173.20

to Parents

He is now in Texas. He briefly descibes the sea journey which brought him there. The water they drink is quite brackish. But the boys seem to be good health nonetheless. Written along Matagorda Bay in Texas.

GLC02173.21

to Parents

He has gained quite a bit of weight since he first went into the army. So far the Texas Rebel cavalry have lost 100 men. The report is that they are now evacuating Galveston.

GLC02173.22

to Parents

He went to the army church and enjoyed it immensely. They recently built a new fort and two companies have to sleep in it every night to be ready for an attack, but he is not alarmed, he does not think the Rebels would be dumb enough to attack.

GLC02173.23

to Parents

The duty is heavy and the rations are short lately so the boys grumble. SOmetimes the soldiers go foraging for food like chickens

GLC02173.24

to Parents

He refers to a John who complains for no reason and does not know what soldiering really is. He has a cushy, well-paid job and knows nothing nothing of the daily life of a soldier.

GLC02173.25

to Parents

He describes being sea sick on the St. Mary. They landed and there is much washing going on, so he can't write much. Some say they will move again tomorrow.

GLC02173.26

to Sister Maria

He tells her how they came across a sugar mill with plenty of sugar and molasses. He does not expect to see her until his term of service expires. There will be another move.

GLC02173.27

to Father

Fort Spanish was evacuated after a siege of 12 days and capturing 500 prisoners and 33 pieces of cannon. The next morning they marched and soon they ran into heavy musketry. Their men were charging the fort. Over 3000 men were taken prisoner.

GLC02173.28

to Father

He talks of how the newspaper falsely reported the details of a battle. Gen. Moulton was killed during the battle. This morning the news is good: Gen. Grant is confident of capturing Richmond. He says the Rebels have brought everything on themselves.

GLC02173.29

to Father

A fellow soldier, Bob, has something wrong with one of his legs and this will affect marching. Their lieutinant has applied for a furlough and if he gets it, he can visit them.

GLC02173.30

to Father

He witnessed the burial of a fellow soldier. Many are sick in the regiment, but he is doing doing extremely well. Extremely faded.

GLC02173.31

to Father

There are rumours that Gen. Burbridge will call on the 4th division to reinforce him in Kentucky, others say there will be an expedition to Mobile.

GLC02173.32

to Father

They had regimental inspection. There is considerable excitement in reenlisting for some as they are offering 1100 dollars to veterans.

GLC02173.33

to Parents

The 13th Army corps has been broken up and consolidated into one division, the 19th Army corps. A lot of reorganization has been taking place.

GLC02173.34

to Parents

He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.

GLC02173.35

to Parents

The heat is causing him to break out, but otherwise he is very healthy. He thought they would remain where they are but they received orders to be ready to embark at any moment. They got on a boat back to New Orleans, but it was stalled for four...

GLC02173.36

to Father

A bullet struck the tent of the comission sergeant and hit the bed, but he happened to be absent when this happened. He talks about Abraham Lincoln and how if the president were a democrat, the Rebels would call it a righteous war.

GLC02173.37

to Father

He doesn't think they will leave where they are for some time. Most of the boys are healthy but Robert Stillery has been quite sick. John has not written to him for a long time.

GLC02173.38

to Father

A boat named May Duke was nabbed by Gen. McGinus while trading with the Rebels He thinks they will remain in their prsent quarters throughout the winter, The paymaster has not been around for 8 months.

GLC02173.39

to Father

He compares his childhood to the present circumstances. The days are rainy and downcast. There have been a couple cases of small pox in the regiment and it may spread.

GLC02173.40

to ones at home

Mobile is visible from where they are now. There have been three wounded men but no losses. he got their letters.

GLC02173.41

to ones at home

He calls the Confederate cause "desperate." He refers to his country as a "a precious jewel." As he writes a loud explosion is heard.

GLC02173.42

to Parents

Everyone is in good spirits because they'll be heading home.

GLC02173.43

to Parents

Pages missing. He has not heard from Mollie nor Phil since they got married. They are now in the 1st brigade, 13th army corps. No new cases of small pox have been discovered.

GLC02173.44

to father

He saw his cousin George who transferred to a Marin Brigade. Geroge surprised him and they ended up talking all night.

GLC02173.45

[Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]

Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.

GLC02182.01

to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse

3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the...

GLC02182.02

to "Dearly Beloved"

He describes his recent activities. He and Mrs. Wheeler went to a lecture the other night. He and Mr. Bryant worked in the village one day and then had dinner with Mrs. Cook. He mentions other mutual friends and acquaintances.

GLC02182.03

to Dear Brother

He talks about his upcoming wedding and various people he's invited. He asks several favors of his brother.

GLC02182.04

to Berdille

He won't be able to escort the recipient home and lets him know not to expect him. He says there was a terrific shower last night and his flowers finally grew.

GLC02182.05

to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

GLC02182.06

to Berdille

He has gained experience in setting guard. He describes the process. He tells the story of a soldier that was found drunk in the guard house and was promptly taken to jail. He decribes the colorful Methodist preacher.Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.07

to Berdille

Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.08

to dear wife

In their current quarters there is no water except from the well so they passed by Cambridge where the the 16th regiments was stationed. They had plenty of water. He describes an examination they had to undergo in which they they stripped naked and...

GLC02182.09

to dear wife

There was no military duty that day nd there are too many people in his tent. Sleeping is very uncomfortable. It has been boring lately. Je wishes he could see henry Paige. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.10

to dear wife

He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.11

to dear wife

Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana...

GLC02182.12

to Berdille

He apologizes for not having come up to see him. Too many people were on furlough and he couldn't get away. But in 2 weeks, he plans to stay with him anyway, Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.13

to dearly beloved

They were in Jersey city a brief period of time time before travelling to Philadelphia. They were there until one when they rode by cattle car to Havre de mall . At Jersey City Christopher came to see them. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.14

to dearly beloved

They received orders to move. They were to replace a Pennsylvania regiment. Their duty is to watch the railroad. If they are ordered to move again, he will give her all the details. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.15

to Berdille

He refers to a Charley that died and he hopes the disease does not spread to his compsny.. He is sorry a Mr. Young could not find work in Templeton. He describes how they stand guard and what they might encounter. Was written near Annapolis Junction...

GLC02182.16

to Berdille

He saw some planters load tobacco the other other night and he describes the scene at great length.

GLC02182.17

to Berdille

He describes his new quarters which sound rather luxurious. There is even a bath house which he plans to to take advantage of.

GLC02182.18

to Berdille

Recently the officers sent out troops to search for contraband goods. At one point they discovered two men missing. One of them came in after they fired a gun, the agreed upon signal. The other showed up around ten covered in mud and briar.

GLC02182.19

to dearest wife

He is glad she has little Abby and she is taking her to meeting. He goes over all the various people he has heard that are sick and wishes them well.He writes that there is much sickness among the soldiers as well. Sadly many are wounded not in...

GLC02182.20

to dear wife

He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty

GLC02182.21

to Berdille

He tells a story of how they poked fun at the Colonel who has an ornery horse. The horse would not go, so he started spatting her with the flat of his sword. At some point he broke off four inches of his sword and they have a good laugh every time he...

GLC02182.23

to Berdille

He mentions a Mrs. Hawkes's husband who has behaved cowardly and has not really been put to the test. He mentions various clothes that he's received and how they fit him.

GLC02182.24

to Berdille

It looks like they will have one pitched battle in N. Carolina. The brigades will march in different directions. All sorts of rumers are flying about such as the Rebels declared peace and whatnot. He mentions little Abby and what songs she should...

GLC02182.25

to Mrs. B.B. Stone

He informs a friend that her husband was wounded but the wound is not severe.

GLC02182.26

to Berdille

He is now at a hospital and is resting comfortably. He asks her to visit.

GLC02182.27

to dealy beloved

His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.

GLC02182.28

to dearly beloved

They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.

GLC02182.29

to Berdille

He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.

GLC02182.30

to Unknown

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone.

GLC02182.31

to Lt. Col. Clark

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.

GLC02182.32

to Berdille

He describes the unbearable pain in his foot. If the inflammation does not go down they will have to amputate.

GLC02182.33

to Berdille

They decided to amputate his foot and it is healing well. It may be a few more weeks before he is allowed to return home.

GLC02182.34

to Berdille

He has his good days and his bad days. He mentions the food which he is getting sick of. Once his leg heals, he can head North.

GLC02182.35

to Berdille

He describes an event in which he and others were housed in the La Farce House There were several speakers including Mr Charming, Mr. Eliot and Dr. Bellows..

GLC02182.36

to Dearly Beloved

He informs her that Mr. Holt is liable to come to settle for the masts and no one has the account but him. Her instructs her as to where to find it in the bookshelf.

GLC02182.37

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 3] March 1863

History of the war.
Cupid's Freak
A Molasses Stew in the Country
Scenes from the Life of a Bashful Man
A Horrible Scrape
Anecdotes of Paganini

GLC05959.75.04

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 3] March 1863

Copy of GLC05959.75.04.

GLC05959.75.05

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 4] April 1863

History of the War
The Triumph of Spring
Passion and Principle
John Bull Turned Quaker
Poland and Russia
The Sentinel's Reverie
Memory

GLC05959.75.06

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 5] May 1863

History of the War
A Hymn from St. Gregory the Great
On the Flank
A Southern Republic and a Northern Democracy
God
Chats Over my Pipe
Satirical Romance
It Might Have Been
Passion Flowers

GLC05959.75.07

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 6] June 1863

History of the War
The Bishop and the Knight
A Jungle Recollection
The Countersign
Agnes, A Novel
The Virginia and the Blockaders
Tannhauser
Tell Me My Love, Do the Shadowy Skies
Pete and the Painter

GLC05959.75.08

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 11 & 12] June 1863

History of the War
England's Neutrality
Agnes, A Novel
The Anglo-Saxon Mania
Sleep
Mr. Reginald's Brindled Dog
The Dying Soldier
The Jewish Nation and its History
Uprise, Ye Braves
Animal Language
Voiceless Verse

GLC05959.75.09

to my dear mother

He writes the president has approved all his plans and he will soon meet with the cabinet. He has absolute confidence now.

GLC02679.54

to my dear mother

He has great respect for the president. His wife wife and children will be coming to visit soon. He does not want to have to stay longer than next June.

GLC02679.55

to my dear mother

He is tired but happy because he has accomplished so much by working with the president.

GLC02679.56

to my dear mother

He enclosed an order about improving the goverment business system. He made a quick trip to Illinois.

GLC02679.57

to my dear mother

The publishers sent him the first copy of his book. He is very pleased with it and will send her one as well.

GLC02679.58

to Mrs. M B Dawes

He ordered 5 copies of his book for his mother.

GLC02679.59

to Mary

He goes over the particulars of the mortgage with her. At present he says they are having a great time.

GLC02415.001

to Mary

They will be leaving in the morning. He went to town today and had his picture taken for her. He says for her to keep the deed safe in case Chapman calls for it. If he doesn't she should burn it.

GLC02415.002