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to his wife

He is distressed to hear that his wife is suffering from neuralgia. He had made plans for her to see him. He confirms rumor that army has fallen back at Manassas. He mentions plans to see Mr. Benjamin to ascertain whether the army will retreat as far...

GLC06582.10

to his wife

Describes the uncertainty of army movements. Advises his wife to take the next train to him if she fears anything. He complains that the Government maintains too much secrecy, and so exaggerates peoples' fears.

GLC06582.11

to his wife

Says he is confident that in times like these she will not let a week go by without writing to him. He regrets not sending for her by writing, "Procrastination ruins more plans than anything else." He mentions wanting to see her "very much." He...

GLC06582.12

to his wife

Asks why his wife does not write more frequently so he does not need to be as worried for her safety. He writes that he was unable to get a leave of absence. He thought up an idea to ask the Secretary of War to station troops in Culpeper to serve as...

GLC06582.13

to his wife

Expects a telegraph from her. He describes uncomfortable conditions at a local tavern where he shared a room with three men and his bed with one of them. However, by the next day he was able to get a room that was vacated. He also says that he misses...

GLC06582.14

to his wife

Writes that the city was thrown into "great commotion" by an announcement that the Yankees were eight miles away with gunboats despite the obstructions placed since Norfolk. He was given permission by Colonel Deas to go and stay for as long as he...

GLC06582.15

to his wife

Mentions that the end of the war will "require strict economy and management in all affairs." Predicts that after the war is over, money will be harder to get and taxes will be "mountain high." He warns wife to treat servants kindly but to not...

GLC06582.16

to his wife

Heard cannon firing in the morning and suspects (but does not know for a fact) that it was a "scary sight" since it lasted for about four hours. Thinks "the enemy" wants to enter Richmond. Believes "Jeff" (Davis) and his cabinet are a "failure." He...

GLC06582.17

to his wife

Writes a reply to her two letters, to be sent by Uncle Merton. Agrees that his letters have been unfortunate because very few have made it through the mails. He mentions that Uncle Merton has been to Richmond to see Bruce who is stationed three miles...

GLC06582.18

to his wife

Asks whether she and his aunt have received the supplies he sent. Hopes to get two weeks leave soon so that he can visit. He contradicts rumors that the south will soon be conquered, writing that "our people can never be subdued, unless our leaders...

GLC06582.19

to his wife

Sends this letter by a Mr. Jones. He says that not an hour passes that he does not think of her. Asks about the baby and if she can say "father" or if instead she continues her "babbling" of "dad dad dad." He also mentions that she is old enough to...

GLC06582.20

to his wife

Writes that the current "state of things" leads him to worry. Mentions that Tom Jones may not be able to go out because he may be part of the reinforcements for Jackson in the valley. Claims that 5,000 men were to leave this morning and that no...

GLC06582.21

to his wife

Describes two battles two weeks in passing where 3,000 were killed, wounded, or missing. Furthermore, he describes the battle to be more destructive than all other previous battles in the war with the exception of Kernstown. He informs her of the...

GLC06582.22

to his wife

He sent a pencil letter to his wife with Mr. Day including lemon syrup and castor oil. Writes that he will send his aunt soda powders. "Richmond is starving almost" due to the high selling prices and scarcity of goods. Asks her if she has noticed how...

GLC06582.23

to his wife

He has received letters from her every day for the past several days. The news is dull, but he has seen General Price, who looks too benevolent to be a warrior. Price's troops have not yet arrived. Plans on going home to see her "as soon as the...

GLC06582.24

to his wife

Asks if she is sick or in need of stamps. He asks her to write to him if she has not done so already. He would like her to record the progress of Liz and to report the effect the chicken pox had on Lizzie's "head piece." He describes the rising...

GLC06582.25

to: "My dear Sister."

GLC02234.02

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.03

Cavalry Tactics. In three parts. School of the Trooper....

Many fold-outs including bugle calls. Binding incorrectly reads "1841" [sic]. The parts are: Dismounted, Mounted and Evolutions of a Regiment. Rest of title: "School of the Trooper, of the Platoon, of the Squadron, and the Evolutions of a Regiment."...

GLC07566.01

Col. George W Jackson and Lt Col Eli Lilly of the 9th Indiana Cavalry

Collateral photograph of Col. George W Jackson and Lt Col Eli Lilly of the 9th Indiana Cavalry.

GLC07566.02

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet cried upon reading her last letter, glad to hear that the family was well. He reports that "our union men have gain[ed] another greate victory on cumberland river" though the men "had to dis mount from thare horses and fight on foot." He...

GLC02174.02

to Jemima Shifflet

Written on patriotic stationery. Shifflet was very thankful to receive the box of chicken, pies, and cakes she sent as he "had nothing fit to eat for three weeks" and "it puts me in mind of home." He expects to see the family very soon if all goes...

GLC02174.03

to Fanny Shifflet

Shifflet encourages his daughter to "be a good girl and mind your mother" and to "go to school ever chance you git." He asks her to look after the other children, Patsy, Mariah, and Jonney and promises to send money so that Fanny may have new...

GLC02174.04

to Jemima Shifflet

Written in pencil on patriotic stationery. Shifflet asks his wife to write as soon as she receives the money he has sent as he worries it is lost. He was nearby when George Ennis was shot and "my cap box was shot off of my belt and fore bullets...

GLC02174.05

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet was unhappy to hear that his wife is "striping tobacco for I donte want you to hav to work for noboddy but your self." He has "but one oald shirt and hit [it] is full of holes and no socks a tall." He asks for descriptions of the children...

GLC02174.06

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet received Fanny's ring and will keep it until he goes home, "if I live to git home." He will go home the next time he is paid "if I can git off enny way a tall." His division is "alooking for another big fight in a few days" and has "bin a...

GLC02174.07

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet went out with a forage team today and they are "as tired as I am of the war." He declares that "this onholy war wood a bin over if oald Lincoln wood a let the negros alone I wish he had forty the blackest negroes in the South tide to him."...

GLC02174.08

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.09

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.10

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.11

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.12

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.13

to Jemima Shifflet

Written in pencil. Dated November 22 but no year.

GLC02174.14

to Hillary Shifflet

GLC02174.15

to: "Dear Mother."

GLC02234.01

to: "My dear Father."

GLC02234.04

to: "My dear Sister."

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GLC02234.05

to: "My dear Mother."

Written at the Hanover Court House

GLC02234.06

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "I was taken prisoner on the 27 of May. I arrived here yesterday ... Please send me a good thick blanket."

GLC02234.07

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.08

to: "My dear Sister."

Writes "We are allowed to receive boxes of provisions, please send some sugar & coffee & cheese & ham &c. ... I was very sorry to hear that some of my friends should have been pleased that I was captured. ... I lost all my shirts & socks the day I...

GLC02234.09

to: "My dear Father."

Writes "I have no way to pay for my washing except by borrowing."

GLC02234.10

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Please send me some diarrhea medicine."

GLC02234.11

to: "My dear Sister."

GLC02234.12

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Tom Hendon of our company was captured.... I lost a splendid little horse when I was captured."

GLC02234.13

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.14

to: "My dearest Mother."

GLC02234.15

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "I received my box of eatables Saturday ... They just came in the nick of time as an order has been issued that we can receive no more."

GLC02234.16

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "I am busy to day fixing my tent up for winter."

GLC02234.17

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "They are paroling some of the sick here, & I suppose they will be sent South in a few days."

GLC02234.18

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.19

to:"My dear Mother."

Writes "We are not allowed to have fires in our tents except when it rains."

GLC02234.20

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.21

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Please send me ten dollars by letter, I want to get a barrel of flour. ... I don't think there will be an exchange of any but the sick this winter."

GLC02234.22

to: My dear Mother.

GLC02234.23

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Christmas is not very far off now, & I hope before that time they will allow us to receive boxes from home."

GLC02234.24

to: "My dear Sister."

GLC02234.25

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.26

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.27

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.28

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "There is some talk of an exchange now in camp. I hope it is indeed so as prison life is anything but comfortable."

GLC02234.29

to: "My dearest Mother."

GLC02234.30

to: "My dearest Mother."

GLC02234.31

[clothing request]

Approved request for clothing and stationery to be sent by his mother.

GLC02234.32

to: "My dearest Father."

Writes "I trust that providence will soon end this war & I can return home honorably."

GLC02234.33

[Leave orders]

Special orders granting Hall 30 days leave.

GLC02234.34

to: "My dear Mother."

Written at Camp Hamilton

GLC02234.35

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.36

to: Edward H. Hall.

GLC02234.37

to: Edward H. Hall

Invitation to Co. A, 1st Md. Cavalry reunion committee meeting.

GLC02234.38

Dear Sir

Circular letter. Reunion of Co. A, 1st Md. Cavalry.

GLC02234.39

to Belle Hall.

In a letter dated 19 May 1896 he recounted he was "exchanged & captured at Frederick Hall just before Lee's surrender."

GLC02234.40

to: Edward H. Hall.

GLC02234.41

to: William S. Hall.

GLC02234.42

Three calling cards + envelope:

St. Paul's Church, ; Joseph Cox, Monument St.; and Miss Louisa Gittings

GLC02234.43

Two cards with pressed flowers commemorating the baptisms of Thomas and William Hall; with envelope.

GLC02234.44

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses postal service. Mentions that because of Hobart's motion, the committee on post roads and offices must "inquire into the expediency of discontinuing wholly, or in part, the post rout" and establishing a new one. Gives the history of the...

GLC06313.04.097

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he has sent the President his statement on his "Travels through the Seacourse of Massachusetts." Discusses fishing, shipping, and other seafaring matters.

GLC06313.04.100

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions he has received and will examine "the memorial of the Citizens of Charleston S.C. against the new Tariff." Shares his view on tariff in detail and claims that on some articles, such as bar iron, they "were raised too high."

GLC06313.04.101

to his sister

Describes time at Fort Massachusetts in the New Mexico Territory. Tells of joining the dragoons and their confrontations with Native Americans, including Navajos ("Navhoes") and the Utah nation.

GLC07231.01

to his sister

Tells news of life as dragoon, and boredom of time at Fort Massachusetts. Mentions the possibility of tracking Utah Indians to Salt Lake, possibility of returning east, of traveling to California. Discusses brother Lemuel's decision to become a...

GLC07231.02

to his sister, Lyddia M. Pierce

Misses family and reminiscences about childhood. Mentions news of cousin marrying Charles Whipple. Discusses possibility of coming home or of moving west. Written at Cantonment Burgwin.

GLC07231.03

to his brother Henry

Discusses conflict over slavery in Kansas, describing it as a "struggle against every species of oppression" (namely slavery). Foresees the probability of violence between 2000 "invaders" and 700 freemen. Laments the interception of mail from Kansas...

GLC07231.04

to his sister

Hopes his sister and brother are not "old liners," i.e. that they support his anti-slavery efforts in the "Kansas War." Mentions "Miss Brown" (likely a daughter of John Brown) in reference to his wish that more "yankey" girls would come to Kansas so...

GLC07231.05

Notebook

Discusses ceding of Florida from Great Britain to Spain in 1783; the Pinkney family coats of arms, the "Cession of Louisiana by France to the US" including the retroceding of Florida from France to Spain, legal cases and decisions.

GLC07602.01

record book

Inscribed in the inside front cover: "U.S. Military Camp Morton February 1865 Property of J.A. Soiecki"
p. 2 - list of five court cases from 1868.
p. 5 - very brief history of the battle of Piedmont
p. 6 - 17 biography of William Pickney,...

GLC07602.02

to his mother

He has completed his business in Washington and warns his mother not to work too hard in the garden. He is not sure how long he will remain in the city. Written on the stationary of George W. Walbridge [a brother] of Pratt & Company.

GLC04662.001

to his mother

His journey to Washington. He describes a "society" in Philadelphia which met them at the train station and furnished them with a home made meal complete with crockery and white table cloths. Indicates that the regiment was well received at every...

GLC04662.003

to his mother

Describes a miserable march from Washington to Alexandria. A bivouac site on marshy land and a cold rain prompted soldiers to seek other places to sleep, including a tomb. Discusses rations for the troops and his dining at private homes. Inquires...

GLC04662.004

to his mother

He is feeling better and expects to return to his unit in about a week. Since he does not know where they are, he will have to go to Washington to learn their location. A gang of men are putting up a large building, which Walbridge thinks may be a...

GLC04662.013

to his mother

He is waiting to join up with his regiment. Due to the expense of staying in the city, he had to release his servant, a contraband from Virginia. He thinks the rebels are in a precarious situation in Maryland and adds that as long as the war lasts...

GLC04662.014

to his mother

Camped at Park Barracks in front of the Astor House. The regiment has orders to be ready to march, but no one is sure exactly when they will move out. He briefly mentions sight-seeing in the city and gives the whereabouts of other relatives in the...

GLC04662.002

to his mother

Writes from camp Scott that his regiment has not been paid yet. He believes his brother George is not healthy enough to be a soldier. Discusses the condition of his clothing, says he gets along well with the other officers, and hopes that one day...

GLC04662.005

to his mother

Battle of Seven Pines [Fair Oaks] Lists the officers killed, wounded, and captured. He estimates that his regiment lost over 200. He has been made acting quartermaster.

GLC04662.006

to his mother

His regiment is resting for the first time since they left Camp Scott. A band of "guerrillas" [Stuart's cavalry] attacked the railroad at Tunstall's station. Discusses his duties as a quartermaster. He now wears a private's uniform with shoulder...

GLC04662.007

to his mother

A short visit to the front line, followed by a visit to the Commissary Sergeant, Bowen, who has commandeered a plantation. The owners fled and the slaves want Bowen to run the farm. Walbridge describes the house, food and slaves on plantation....

GLC04662.008

to his mother

They are currently camped at the birth place of William Henry Harrison. The house has been turned into a hospital. Stonewall Jackson turned the right flank of the Union Army, captured White House, Va and forced the retreat of the army. Many of the...

GLC04662.009

to his mother

He asks his mother to send various articles of clothing and leather goods such as sword belts, boots and a holster. The regimental quartermaster is returning so Walbridge may have to return to his company. Describes an officer's dinner and a visit...

GLC04662.010

to his mother

The regiment is electing a colonel. He is still a quartermaster.

GLC04662.011

to his mother

He has taken ill with Cholera Morbus and is in the hospital. Describes the facilities, including a hotel and cottages which have been taken over by the hospital. Hopes to rejoin his regiment soon. He thinks McClellan is "played out" and that Pope...

GLC04662.012