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to Mr. Cole
29 September 1864
Reale, Elizabeth F., fl. 1864
The captain continues without improvement. He experiences the same symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting. The doctor says he has bilious fever.
GLC08291.21
5 October 1864
Hammuran, Sam, fl. 1864
He informs the captain's parents of their son's death.
GLC08291.22
Treasury Department-Second Auditor's Office
6 November 1864
Bundy, E.B., fl. 1864
A certificate for $106.80 payable to father of deceased. It was pay due Frank A. Cole.
GLC08291.23
to Ira Cole
14 December 1864
Appears to be a draft of a letter as most of it looks like notes taken or someone jotting ideas down about the North and South.
GLC08291.26
to Frank
circa 1861-1864
A note of encouragement for Frank telling him to keep his spirits up. Refers to the "qouta" that La Grosse has filled.
GLC08291.27
3 identical calling cards for Frank A. Cole
White with brown lettering.
GLC08291.28
to Frank A. Cole
He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.
GLC08291.30
to "Officers of his Majesty's Ordnance."
June 6, 1758 - October 8, 1759
Jeffray, William, fl. 1758-1759
From Halifax, two letters pertaining to the Battle of Lewisburg; seeking reimbusement for 1554 pounds spent on materials for the expedition.
GLC08292
Tennessee Slave Sale
10 October 1854
Estate sale including "Elisha a negro woman...& her child Lucinda...Terms Cash..."Manuscript attached below printed "Clerk's Sale" banner.
GLC08293
to TJ Seward
01 July 1857
Burritt, Elihu, 1810-1879
Seeking support for petition favoring "compensated emancipation" and a call for a national convention: "If you would send also one influential name from each of the other two political parties, you would do a valuable service to the movement..."
GLC08294
to F.B. Sanborn
January 4, 1891
Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895
W.P. Garrison has defamed Brown family in "The Prelude of Harper's Ferry 11: John Brown, Guerrilla" by contradicting their claims: "Father early cherished a purpose to make war upon slavery by Force and arms...war as understood by us meant war."
GLC08295
to Mary A. Brown
19 July 1853
Thompson Brown, Ruth, fl. 1853
Re: activities at family home in NY, missing her parents, and the possilility of John Brown joining the Congregational church: "father is just such a man as we want in our church."
GLC08296
Epitaph on the United States Of America.
circa 1861
Confederate Broadside published by Evans & Cogswell commenting on the Union, Freedom , Equality, etc., and listing nearly every argument for Secession. "Here lie the mutilated and disjointed remains of the noblest form of Government." A main target...
GLC08297
Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment.
1861
Wallis, Severn Teackle, 1816-1894
"Committee on Federal Relations in regard to Calling of a Sovereign Convention." Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment. Several editing marks on inside.
GLC08298
to General P.G.T. Beauregard
15 April 1861
Tilghman, Lloyd, 1816-1863
"Allow me...to congratulate you on your brillant success on Sumter. The news came yesterday and has a most glorious effect on the "shreikers.' They to a man, yeild like men to their duty, and Kentucky is a unit from this time. She will go out of the...
GLC08299
Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. to mother and brother, some with Confederate patriotics. [Decimalized .01- .52]
August 1862 - April 1864
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. To Mother and Brother, some with Confederate patriotics. Fought the Army of Northern Virginia from Fredericksburg to Mine Run, Drewery's Bluff, Cold Harbor and around Appomattox. Wounded at...
GLC08300
to Brother
3 November 1862
Capt. Mann has resigned and gone home. mentions Bill Browning
GLC08300.01
to Mother
28 August 1862
marched out three miles, saw several of Blackburn's company. have reached a point where there will be no more furloughs.Written in a camp near Petersburg, Virginia
GLC08300.02
18 September 1862
three miles from Drury's Bluff. does not know if they will camp there.
GLC08300.03
28 September 1862
it was reported that they would go to Williamsburg to attack the yankees but they ended up getting as far as Charles City. passed by General McClellan's army.
GLC08300.04
30 September 1862
started up for Petersburg with the expectation of going to Richmond but when they got there, there was no transportation, so they stayed in a camp opposite Drury's Bluff, recovered their ground and ended up three miles north of Richmond.
GLC08300.05
7 October 1862
the Colonel is sick and went to town. thinks it would be better if he never got back. received the news of the death of a friend, Tira Crews.
GLC08300.06
20 October 1862
too faded to read. possible water damage.
GLC08300.07
18 October 1862
in bed with the mumps, but expects to be well again soon. does not like having to pay for food that is scarce like chicken or sweet potatoes, but hasn't been able to eat much anyway.
GLC08300.08
10 November 1862
fire damage. "within six miles of pepper 6."
GLC08300.09
27 November 1862
has had the jaundice but is getting over it. very glad she didn't send a blanket because he has too much to carry. believes they will move tomorrow but does not know where they will go.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC08300.10
4 December 1862
writes that their rations have been reduced to crackers and beef. passed by the 22nd regiment the other day. they all appeared well and looked like they had been marching for 12 days.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg
GLC08300.11
17 December 1862
a great deal of the company has been wounded or killed. hoping to get a furlough soon.
GLC08300.12
22 December 1862
sick with pneumonia
GLC08300.13
27 December 1862
his wound is improving. still suffering from pneumonia. sent to Farmville to recuperate.
GLC08300.14
January 23, 1863
currently has very bad pain. they have recommended him for a furlough.
GLC08300.15
11 September 1863
is now in very good health. had a tiresome journey and had to stay in Richmond a couple of nights. they will move soon. has been doing some drilling that hurts his foot.
GLC08300.16
12 September 1863
heard they might follow the 21st regiment, but no such luck. writes they have been drilling twice a day and they have a general review this week. Written in a camp near Orange, Virginia
GLC08300.17
21 September 1863
left camp last Monday and marched out on the river for a fight. heard that East Tennesee has been evacuated and Charleston has gone.Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia
GLC08300.18
9 October 1863
has had a headache for several days. advised to keep two days rations on hand. does not know know if there will be a fight soon. Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia
GLC08300.19
to father
12 April 1863
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
He gives him detail as to how William died. He says he cannot allow himself to mourn and thinks of his death as a warning.
GLC02161.077
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
21 May 1863
Charley was detailed as adjutant which means he has more work now. The cavalry camp is gone and no one knows where. He sent his citizen clothes home.
GLC02161.081
to sister
26 May 1863
He is discharging his duties as 2nd Lt. in the Buffalo Light Battery. He mentions John Mooney. Mrs. Bush is quite sick. He requests photographs.
GLC02161.082
8 July 1863
He mentions Meade. Lee's chances of getting out of Maryland intact are not very good. However, everything seems to look good for them.
GLC02161.086
to mother
1 April 1864
He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.
GLC02161.118
17 April 1864
He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.
GLC02161.120
to Fannie Schoonmaker
1815-1860
Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862
Lonely, decided to write her. Is very happy with his new place. Does not know what to write; asks for suggestions in her response. Asks if her parents are going away, and, if so, to let him know in advance so he can see her. Promises that he will not...
GLC02164.04
February 25, 1862
Illegible. Ink has faded substantially, making it nearly impossible to read.
GLC02164.06
5 January 1862
Johnson, Charles, fl. 1862
Printed on 56th New York stationery. Is fulfilling his promise that he made to her upon departing Neversink to keep her updated on all that is going on in his life. Would have written sooner, but there has been a lot of marching. Did not know when to...
GLC02164.11
[Mortgage sale of real estate of Norman R. & Harriet W. Dewey]
30 December 1858
Hopkins, Nelson K., 1816-1904
The Deweys' land is being foreclosed and sold at public auction.
GLC02161.003
20 September 1861
He will miss Hattie who has sadly departed. He regrets all the unkind things he said to her. Meanwhile they have been building nice quarters for themselves. He describes the interior of their tents.
GLC02161.009
to Norman R. Dewey
29 November 1861
He got to occupy the outpost, a dangerous position. But he liked it. He received the box filled with raspberry jam, a handkerchief and towels. Written at Camp Rogers.
GLC02161.010
8 January 1862
He has been very busy getting off Will's quarterly returns. Charley wrote that if he can enlist 20 or 25 men, he can have a 2nd lieutenancy.
GLC02161.014
to [Norman R. Dewey]
February 14, 1862
Wednesday they marched through Centerville. Centerville has the strongest position the Rebels ever had. He has been to Manassas and Bull's Run.
GLC02161.017
11 May 1862
Last night they crossed the Rappahannock, marched through Fredricksburg and camped. He talks about how the Rebels treat their dead horses and mules. Fredricksburg is described as a filthy place.
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