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to his wife

Reveals his favorite time to write letters. Mentions his experience meeting someone from home. Writes, the "South will yield." Loves being in Lake Providence. Describes the situation at the bayou.

GLC05981.19

to his wife

Notes that he is happy to receive mail from Mary, his wife. Includes opinions on the Confederates. Explains a dream he had.

GLC05981.20

to his wife

Written from the bank of the Mississippi, six miles from Providence. Explains his trip leaving Lake Providence. He is camping in a corn field. Mentions a disaster in Louisiana. Feels sorry for the ones who lost loved ones in the war.

GLC05981.21

to his wife

Starts to number his letters because Mary complains of not receiving any of them. Includes his opinion on African Americans.

GLC05981.22

to his wife

He is admiring the scenery, feels a little homesick, and talks about his childhood. Soldiers are building a bridge to get healthier water.

GLC05981.23

to his wife

Writes about a few things that happened to his fellow soldiers. Notes that he wants new clothes.

GLC05981.24

to his wife

Writes from the "rear of Vicksburg." Does not know how long he will remain there. Thinks that the end of the war is near. Mentions the fall of Vicksburg, noting that the siege lasted two weeks. Describes his health and eating habits.

GLC05981.25

to his wife

Progress report on the situation at Vicksburg. Mentions [General Ulysses S.] Grant.

GLC05981.26

to his wife

Writes from the "rear of Vicksburg." Discusses why he does not like getting wet. Mentions the Illinois soldiers fighting in Vicksburg, noting that some soldiers were wounded.

GLC05981.27

to his wife

Writes from the "rear of Vicksburg." Notes that he is happy to receive a photo from Mary (his wife). Reports on the Civil War. Gives his opinion on African American regiments. Discusses the adventures of a man who went to jail. Mentions how...

GLC05981.28

to his wife

Writes from "befor Vicksburg." Notes that his regiment fought and his general was killed. During battle, many soldiers have been wounded but another regiment came in and helped. He wonders when the killing will stop.

GLC05981.29

to his wife

Discusses the situation with the mail. Writes about his friend who is a soldier. Notes that he has been working very hard.

GLC05981.30

to his wife

Writes "I don't think my poor body can stand much more severe broiling." Mentions his first experience on a mule.

GLC05981.31

to his wife

Wants to come home but has no idea where or how he will end up after the war. Tells Mary that he cannot come home at this time, like he said a year ago.

GLC05981.32

to his wife

Discusses his adventures going down the river. Hopes to be home soon.

GLC05981.33

to his wife

Complains about all the dust. Feels lonesome. Writes about an incident he had with a woman he met.

GLC05981.34

to his wife

Has been feeling very lonesome. Mentions when he first met Mary. He has been promoted to quartermaster in his regiment. Reports that a boat was burned and 40 people died in the fire.

GLC05981.35

to his wife

Has not been able to write because he was on an expedition. Writes about a woman with 6 children. Promises to send Mary some money as soon as he can.

GLC05981.36

to his wife

Expects a letter from Mary.

GLC05981.37

to his wife

He just got paid, and paid off his debts. Sends Mary 10 dollars. Gives a weather report.

GLC05981.38

to his wife

Went to Vicksburg, Mississippi on horseback. Mary told him to explain a passage in one of his letters, but he cannot because he does not remember. Wants to know what he wrote in previous letters. Notes that he gets the "blues" once in a while....

GLC05981.39

to his wife

Relates that nothing new is going on. Mentions a small skirmish that the Union won. Mentions reenlistment, noting that he is looking for someone to take his place in the army.

GLC05981.40

to his wife

Goes into detail about a person he met in town. Went to visit a regiment. Gives a detailed weather report.

GLC05981.41

to his wife

Expected mail from Vicksburg, but the mail never came. Notes that it has been a long time since he has received any mail. Writes a weather report. Some soldiers will be leaving on furlough. He envies them. Relays a conversation with Lieutenant Bush...

GLC05981.42

to his wife

Reports that mail came in, but he did not receive any. He is disappointed that he has not been able to go home yet. Gives a prediction of the end of the Civil War and a detailed weather report. Notes that he got paid.

GLC05981.43

to his wife

Comments on the weather. Reports some benefits he has received. Describes the food he has been eating. Remembers the Battle of Raymond. Anxiously waits for the mail. Finishes the letter on Saturday morning, 14 May, noting that the fleet arrived...

GLC05981.44

to his wife

Complains about Pulaski. Says that "it has been somewhat tedious." He is tired from marching. Mentions [General Ulysses S.] Grant being victorious against the Confederates. He says "the rebellion must soon be crushed."

GLC05981.45

to his wife

A large amount of mail was captured and burned near Dalton. Apologizes for not writing enough. Mentions a confrontation with the Confederates. "Railroad atrocities." Predicts Richmond will fall soon. Writes about the weather.

GLC05981.46

to his wife

Wants to write more often. Discusses the mail and the flies of Etowah.

GLC05981.47

to his wife

Written from camp near Marietta. He did not like the letter that Mary sent him. It was too short. Mentions the other letters he received. His "chief employment." The adventures of a man from his Company. He believes [General William T.] Sherman...

GLC05981.48

to his wife

Written at Roswell's Factories. Discusses the mail, the citizens of Roswell, and writes about all the people [General William T.] Sherman captured.

GLC05981.49

to his wife

There is heavy fighting but he has not participated in it. Relays the story of a prisoner.

GLC05981.50

to his wife

Notes that he feels sick. Writes a weather report.

GLC05981.51

to his wife

Notes that he received Mary's last letter. Reports that he just got back from Atlanta, and when he gets paid he will resign. Says that he wants to see his child.

GLC05981.52

to his wife

Explains a letter he received. He talks to Mr. Bush and Dr. Syman. Says he wants to get paid.

GLC05981.53

to his wife

Explains why he is in "bad humor." Says [Abraham] Lincoln will bring peace.

GLC05981.54

to his wife

Written from camp near Savannah. He has received a few letters. Hopes to be home by January. Includes a weather report.

GLC05981.55

to his wife

Re: Writes of the (First) Battle of Bull Run, blaming the Northern defeat on "Imbecile Commanders", sends news of Frank (who escaped) and Dwight (who "stood it well").

GLC06167.01

to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital.
Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15

to: F. W. Stuart.

Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.

GLC06268.16

[to his wife]

Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.

GLC06268.17

to: his father.

He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.

GLC06268.18

to: F. W. Stuart.

He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.

GLC06268.19

to: his brother.

Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.

GLC06268.20

to: his brother.

Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.

GLC06268.21

to: James Stuart.

Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.

GLC06268.22

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a land deal, informing Hobart that the sale's entry will be made in the name of Elizabeth Valcan, Priscilla Fillmore, and Jane Fillmore. Suggests that the sale should be "320 acres, that is two quarter sections of 160 acres each."...

GLC06313.04.106

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that Oliver Winslow has requested a favour from Hobart concerning his pension, possibly a Revolutionary War pension.

GLC06313.04.107