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to Johnnie

Tells his brother that he received his letter and apologizes that he has to write such a short letter in return, but he is expecting to march tomorrow. Mentions that he received a letter from Theodore, another brother, and that he is doing well...

GLC03523.05.09

to his brother

Writes to his brother (possibly Johnny, based on content) about his tent and the people he shares it with: "They are both good natured, and willing to do their share towards making the tent comfortable, but neither of them are such men as I should...

GLC03523.05.10

to John S. Goold

Tells his father that they have not been paid yet, but will send the remainder of his money to Uncle Francis. Letter discusses the mild winter they are having and what will happen at the farm in the spring. States that the letter is short because he...

GLC03523.05.11

to John S. and Abby Goold

Writes to his parents about the different letters that he has received. Tells them, "I have destroyed all my old letters - burned them up. I had so many that they were in the way. I shall burn all that receive hereafter, as soon as I answer them." He...

GLC03523.05.12

to Abby Goold

Tells his mother about the temperance book Aunt Jane sent to Cousin James, which was passed along to him. The boys in the guard make fun of him for reading the book, but he doesn't mind as he has gotten used to the teasing. Tells her that he wishes...

GLC03523.05.13

to Abby Goold

Reports that brother Theodore has gone back to his regiment. Writes that he is glad Theodore has returned, as he speculates there were many temptations in his life in Philadelphia. Tells her that the weather is nice and "the few peach trees that...

GLC03523.05.14

to John S. Goold

Tells father that he has enclosed $50, and apologizes for not writing a longer letter. Notes that he and brother Theodore are both in good spirits. Written in graphite.

GLC03523.05.15

to John S. Goold

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Details the Guard's march. Notes that his brother Theodore said he is going to be transferred into the New York Battalion when the 25th goes home, and discusses the potential for Theodore's promotion if this does...

GLC03523.05.16

to John S. and Abby Goold

Mentions to his parents that he has been transferred and has a new captain, named Gibbs. Captain Gibbs is a son of Gibbs, the pattern maker in Albany. Reports that he lost his knapsack and that both he and his brother Theodore need clothing badly,...

GLC03523.05.17

to John S. Goold

Writes to his father that he and his brother James are in good health and spirits. Reports that they will both be shipped to the Penisula in less than a week. Describes the photograph that he had taken in case he is hurt in battle. "I think we will...

GLC03523.05.18

to Johny

Writes to his brother that part of his division has been engaged in a skirmish at Rappahannock station, and lost four men. Notes that "the second brigade of our division has the credit of helping take the forts near the river..." Informs his brother...

GLC03523.05.19

to Abby Goold

Answers his mother's question about how many men guard a train at one time by stating "it depends on the number of trains, sometimes we only guard one train a day, and from that to six, generally three or four each train takes thirty men; the 11th...

GLC03523.05.21

to Albert Gillett

Letter introducing herself to Albert GIllett as a possible wife. Tells him "I am of an affectionate nature, a great lover of home. I like to keep a house nice. I would like to keep my husband clean & nice & to keep my own self clean & tidy...I like...

GLC03523.05.24

to Albert Gillett

Writes "is it true you can call me dear Etta & say from your inmost heart that you love me without ever beholding my face." Expresses that she would never marry him if his children were opposed to it. She continues on by stating though that children...

GLC03523.05.25

to Albert Gillett

Begins her letter, "Tis Sabbath pleasant & cool & all nature seems to rejoice, even the birds singing in the trees wafting their songs while I sit by my window trying to talk to you in this silent way, but I trust the near future holds something...

GLC03523.05.26

to Albert Gillett

Writes about her work schedule. Expresses concern about when he is coming and if they will get married or not. Tells him that "your picture is very nice it looks just as I dreamed you did all but the whiskers oh how much I like to see whiskers." Adds...

GLC03523.05.27

to Albert Gillett

Addresses Albert as "Dear Sir." Tells him to take his time getting to her, but informs him of her schedule. Letter is quite short, but does include in the postscript that "now dont think that I dont care to see you for it seems as though the days...

GLC03523.05.28

to Albert Gillett

Addresses him "dear sir" and writes that she was surprised to hear from him. Reports that she has many cares and apologizes that she has fallen into the habit of not responding to letters. Speaks of her deceased husband and tells him, "we are a happy...

GLC03523.05.29

to Albert Gillett

Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.

GLC03523.05.30

to Della Gillett

Addresses letter "dear couson." Writes that they received a letter for Maggie, but tells her that she has gone home. Informs her that "we want you to pick hops for us..." Tells her that they went to Oneonta Plains for the Fourth of July, but their...

GLC03523.05.31

Collection of Lewis D. Fairchild [decimalized]

Collection contains 14 wardate letters and 13 envelopes of Lewis D. Fairchild. Fairchild enlisted on 4 January 1864 at Exeter, New York as a private. He was mustered into "L" Co. New York 2nd Heavy Artillery.

GLC03523.06

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from his barracks in Norwich, New York. Year not indicated, but inferred from research and context. Appears to be written in the beginning of his military service as it is quite general in nature. He writes about the...

GLC03523.06.01

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Elmira, New York on 9 February 1864 and completes the letter on 10 February 1864 from Norwich, New York. Once at Norwich, he states he was made assistant sergeant of the barracks. His health has never been better...

GLC03523.06.02

to Sephronia Fairchild [incomplete]

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. It appears to be an incomplete letter as there is no signature and the text ends abruptly. Gives a history of his troops movements to date. Complains about the food and blames...

GLC03523.06.03

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from Fort Corcoran in Arlington, Virginia. Reports that he is building roads from his fort to another. States that the coats and guns have arrived and his regiment is learning to use the guns. He offers advice regarding...

GLC03523.06.04