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to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated August 19, 1864.Written at the Chestnut Hill Hospital

GLC03523.41.123

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated September 11, 1864.Written at the Chestnut Hill Hospital

GLC03523.41.125

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated September 26, 1864.Written at the Chestnut Hill Hospital

GLC03523.41.127

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated September 30, 1864. Written at the Chestnut Hill Hospital

GLC03523.41.128

to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 30, 1976. Bill writes concerning his possible purchase of a car. He comments that he feels guilty spending money solely on himself. He has forwarded "survival pay" (not included)...

GLC09606.30

to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. He is devoted to her. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.04

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster

GLC09400.270

to Nancy E. Jones [incomplete]

From her letter he believes that the Copperheads there "must be equally as Mean as those about Paris in Edger County."

GLC02739.089

to Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 3, 1865. Regarding a letter that she sent him from Dr. Downs. Says that he showed it to McAdams who confirmed that the information was correct.

GLC03523.09.52

to Brother L

This is a letter and a poem recieved together. The poems title is The Siege of Suffolk, Va. by H.W.Green, 130th Regement N.Y.V

GLC02915.64

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, discusses a letter received from Knox (GLC02437.02946). In the letter, Knox asked Hodgdon to obtain cannon to be inscribed in honor of General Nathanael Greene. Assures Knox he will proceed with the...

GLC02437.02964

to the owners of the Ship Oswego re: the state of the ship's cargo

Preceded by a copy of a letter from 17 May 1744, in which DeWitt writes that the Oswego has arrived safely at Charlestown, S.C. In the current letter, DeWitt states that he will check on the Oswego's cargo, which has unfortunately arrived at a poor...

GLC03107.02704

to Mary M. Bogart and friend [incomplete]

Writes letter addressed to his wife and friend, which explains that he left Yorktown this morning and is on march with the army to Richmond. Reports that they "have a good general at our hand this time and a good supply of cannon..." Shares with them...

GLC03523.11.09

to Horatio L. Wait

A letter of introduction for Henry W. Raymond. He hopes Wait will do everything to make his stay in Chicago comfortable.

GLC08284.053

to Henry Knox

Sends, along with his letter, papers addressed to Thomas Jefferson "requesting me to procure your interest for their favorable reception and attention." Hopes "after a mutual sending out of Ministers, such Commercial regulations will take place as...

GLC02437.04859

to Elizabeth Smith

He expects to be in the army for quite some time but hopes to come home to visit. He will say no more about the "shop affair" since he can do nothing about it. Undated letter fragment.

GLC04189.09

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Mad's house for dinner, and has read four of his letters so far.

GLC09414.0535

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes that his letters have become "dull and ship shod" but explains that "this inactivity, this waiting is getting us all on edge." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.540

to Estelle Spero

Apologizes for irregularity with which he has been writing letters recently, explaining that he has had very little sleep lately. Sid then describes an overnight excursion that his company had been taken on

GLC09120.051

to William McBlair

Sends letters and information, and thanks McBlair for a dog given as a gift. Letter written from Saint George's Castle, also known as Elmina Castle, a former prison and center of the African slave trade. Name of signer is illegible.

GLC00722.70

to Johnston Livingston re: lamentation of his wretched condition

Crawfurd writes that the coldness of Johnston's last letter wounded him greatly, and states that he feels so wretched that he must unburden himself in his letters to Johnston, even at the risk of disgusting his reader.

GLC03107.04132

to Miller A. Wright

Letter from another military officer acknowledging some of the pertinent circumstances of the impending surrender of the confederacy.

GLC02691.11.085

to Sue Carter

This letter from Virginia Carter, to her sister Sue Carter is signed with the last name of Williams

GLC03135.05.167

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., April 6, 1863.

GLC04559.016

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated November 18. 1864. Describes his nightmares.

GLC04559.040

to Estelle Spero

Note stating that enclosed with the letter is an article from November 15 1943.

GLC09120.316

to [Norman R. Dewey]

Some new officers in his company wrote a scathing letter to the paper attacking him. The primary culprit is someone at a country paper. Capt. Alberger and Capt. Cluney recommended him for promotion.

GLC02161.026

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 11, 1969. He writes that he is going to basic training and is working his way towards a three-day pass so that he can come home. He mentions that he will see a dentist...

GLC09626.01.01

to Eliza Cook

Short update quelling the rumors that his company was cut off from the army. Fears that the south has lost Kentucky and Tennessee. Has received family and friends' letters and will write back when he gets the chance.

GLC02570.18

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 29, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and assures her that he continues to want her. He answers her letter and references a fair and a battle of the band contest. He...

GLC09908.42

to Libbie Elmore

Everyone is in good spirits because of the recent victories at Murfeesboro and other places. He got a letter from his mother telling him Sanford Starr had small pox.

GLC06588.285

to Elvira Winegar

He describes Mrs. Hill's room. He received a letter from Uncle Ira and all are well. Nearly all of the old regiment reenlisted. He hopes Lincoln will be reelected.

GLC01014.113

to Elvira Winegar

He writes that he is very healthy and is even gaining weight. George is out on picket. He got a letter from Bill. Last night, he was on guard.

GLC01014.003

to Elvira Winegar

George got a letter from Marillo last night. His father's health is very poor. He cannot tell which way they are going but will write when he finds out.

GLC01014.135

to Bruce Elmore

She has heard more reports concerning Sherman and his possible Benedict Arnold ways. She has read some of his letters to his father who finds it amusing that he asked for a lot of potatoes. Libbie palns to hire Wilber to some work in the farm...

GLC06588.208

to Roelzo J. Warren

From a soldier in the Vermont corps. Letter discusses the Rappahannock Wilderness campaign. Letter written while the solider was hospitalized. The letter has some military content and mentions General Ulysses S. Grant.

GLC00653.26

to John Langdon & Meshech Weare

Written by Whipple, who would later signed the Declaration of Independence, as a New Hampshire Congressman to Langdon and Weare as prominent politicians in New Hampshire (Landgon resigned from his seat in Congress on 25 June 1776 to become agent...

GLC06517

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 11, 1863.

GLC03523.38.78

to Horace B. Potter

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter and Augusta, Horace's sister, dated Kingsboro, January 23, 1863.

GLC03523.38.16

to Father

One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, May 1, 1863. Sends money home.

GLC03523.38.35

to Father

One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Capitol Hill Barrack, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1863.

GLC03523.38.55

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 15, 1863.

GLC03523.38.79

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. potter dated Washington, D.C., January 6, 1864.

GLC03523.38.83

to Mother and Father

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., January 13, 1864.

GLC03523.38.85

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., January 23, 1864.

GLC03523.38.86

to Sister and Brother

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of the 121st, March 11, 1864.

GLC05195.153

to Mother and Father

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 6, 1863.

GLC03523.38.77

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Washington, D.C., December 29, 1863.

GLC03523.38.82

to John Harvey, Jr.

Elizabeth Woodhouse writes a love letter to John Harvey, Jr. Woodhouse was considering going to America at the time.

GLC00391.03

to Parents

Has been working to send Henry Leonard's body home to his family for the past three days. Went to the division headquarters on behalf of the company to see how it could be done. Made "3 or 4 trips" to Brandy Station to an embalmer. "There is quote a...

GLC09355.059