April 24, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Laurens W Wolcott writes that the 42nd regiment passed by and he got to see people he hadn't seen in a while. One of four gunboats was captured in battle. Afterwards more than half the company was sick but they are feeling better now. The weather has been good and a lot of fruit is growing. The letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.25

April 29, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Yesterday there was skirmishing among the pickets. They also received strict orders not to cross the lines of their division except on business. The weather has been pleasant.

GLC00653.11.26

June 3, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott is writing from the hospital where he has been ill with fever. Now, however, he is doing much better but will stay a little longer before resuming hard duty.

GLC00653.11.27

November 30, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that they got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with him. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

GLC00653.11.28

December 18, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that on Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewartsville. They were expected to have a major skirmish there, but nothing happened. Letter written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

GLC00653.11.29

December 27, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at midnight looking for Rebels but they did not find any.

GLC00653.11.30

March 30, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that he wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. He mentions that the weather has been pleasant, and that more troops keep arriving.

GLC00653.11.31

July 4, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that the weather has been warm and apples are growing. Lately, he has been learning how to cook. He writes that they are camped in a pleasant place. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.32

July 27, 1862

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there is less sickness than at any other time among the company. General "Oglesbee" visited the hospital, and Doctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. Wolcott's mother urged him to get a discharge, but he is not sick enough for one. Letter written in Camp Montgomery.

GLC00653.11.33