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to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Gives her advice as to how to get rid of her "sick headache." Comments on the weather and an upcoming inspection.

GLC02155.045

To Cook

Ward ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + docket re: finding seconds

GLC02145.28.02

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Notes, "...yesterday was the grand Review and such a sight was never seen on this continent it is impossible for me to tell you how may [sic] soldiers was there but i suppose from 50 to 70 thousand they were...

GLC02155.020

to Lile Miller

Labels the letter Leesburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, however Miller likely writes from Leesburg, Virginia. Predicts they will travel to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and there is no sign of an upcoming battle. Writes, "I have just heard there is...

GLC02155.062

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from Frederick County, Maryland. Notes that the Confederates left Frederick City. Writes, "i suppose there has been great excitement there since the Rebels have invaded Maryland, But i do not think there is much cause for...

GLC02155.063

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife six days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Describes "Rebels lying around through the woods and fields that have not Been Burried and perhaps never will..."

GLC02155.065

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Discusses the metaphoric "dark cloud" that hangs over the country and his feelings of disheartenment. Mentions the high rate of desertion, including a "rascal" who borrowed $100 from the other...

GLC02155.074

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Describes marching to Falmouth, Virginia. Referring to Burnside's Mud March, writes: "Burnside army got fast in the mud, although as usual they had the Old Pa Reserves for their wheel Horses...

GLC02155.078

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Mentions that his father, who is also in the military, is ward master of an unspecified hospital. Writes, "in this letter you filled a large space with the doings of of [sic] the Government...

GLC02155.079

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Relates that his lieutenant, [Henry] Minnigh, has obtained a leave of absence. Written in pencil.

GLC02155.087

to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough. Expects to stay at Fairfax Station through the summer.

GLC02155.095

to Lile Miller

Regarding his inability to get a furlough, writes, "Dear Wife there is an under handed game at work here, those that are Particular friends of Little Eddy McPherson stands the Best chance as they write on to him he goes to Genl Heintzleman [sic]...

GLC02155.096

to Lile Miller

Reflects on his service: "...when we look at the army of the Potomac under Genl Hooker how they have Been marching and fighting the last week we ought not to complain, many a poor fellow whose time was nearly out... whose Boddy now lies a lifeless...

GLC02155.098

to Lile Miller

Regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville, writes that there is "a great deal of excitement about Genl Hookers last defeat if such it can be called, it is verry currently Reported here this morning that he is again crossing, But I do not think it is...

GLC02155.100

to Lile Miller

Writes, "... the different Regts keep the People that live around here, they come into camp and gather up all the Bread meat an coffee the Boys do not make use of which is not a little, they are generally women and children, and I must say I should...

GLC02155.102

to Lile Miller

Received a letter from his father, who is also in the service. Notes that he has one year left to serve, but his father's time will be up soon. Discusses his wife's upcoming trip to Columbia (possibly Columbia, Pennsylvania). Pages one and two of the...

GLC02155.104

to Azariah Smith

Thanks him for his letter. Plans to leave for Washington, D.C., "simply to vote" presumably in Senate. After Washington, Sumner plans to travel to Europe "in search of that complete restoration which I have not yet found at home."

GLC02095.05

[Check signed by Charles Sumner]

Check for $354.51 payable to Mr. Elliott C. Cowdin from the First National Bank, Washington, D.C. Signed by Sumner. Endorsed on verso. With US inter-revenue stamp.

GLC02095.33

[George Dill promises to pay Watson]

GLC01450.600.031

[ itemized list of taxes for the Murphys]

GLC01450.600.032

[Receipt for Richard and William Murphy's subscription to illegible magazine or newspaper]

GLC01450.600.033

[Receipt of Louis Sim's subscription to Enquirer]

GLC01450.600.034

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.035

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.036

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state, county, and courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.037

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's circuit court fees]

GLC01450.600.038

[Receipt of Mrs. David Murphy for subscription to Ratmonth?]

GLC01450.600.040

[Receipt of David Murphy for the cost of a civil suit]

GLC01450.600.041

[Receipt of William Murphy for county taxes]

GLC01450.600.042

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.043

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.044

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.045

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.046

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy for his subscription to St. Louis Beacon]

GLC01450.600.047

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy regarding court case fee]

GLC01450.600.048

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.049

[Constable receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.050

[Court receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.051

[receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.052

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Sept. 30th-Oct. 17th]

GLC01450.600.053

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Jan. 14th-Jan. 19th]

Dated January 14, 1834 - January 19, 1834.

GLC01450.600.054

[David Murphy, Isaac Cunningham, WIlliam Brown, James Ritter, and Charles Bart are appointed by the county court]

GLC01450.600.055

[ Receipt of David Murphy for land purchase]

GLC01450.600.056

[Announcing pro-slavery meeting]

GLC01450.600.057

to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve

GLC01450.600.058

to Mr. Murphy

GLC01450.600.059

Insteuits qulon a circul...[in French]

mentions Governor Wilkinson

GLC01450.600.060

[petition to elect Nathaniel Book as Mayor of St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.061

People's Ticket with Sam Caruthers for Rep. [4 copies]

GLC01450.600.062

to Brother Murphy

GLC01450.600.063