Collection Search

to Brother and Sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of the 121st N.Y., Vols., March 24, 1864.

GLC05195.158

to Brother and Sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of the 121st N.Y. Vols., March 25, 1864.

GLC05195.159

to friends and family

Letter written on Head Quarters Engineer Brigade letterhead. "It is raining which has prevented the moving of the army of the Potomac..."

GLC00919.25.15

to Parents

Left Hyattsville the day after he wrote that last letter. Marched to the Monocacy River, then crossed and proceeded 3 miles to their current location. Used a pontoon bridge to cross the Potomac River and go through Harpers Ferry to Bolivar Heights...

GLC09355.083

to: Mr. Morris [Wilmor?]

Smith received Morris' letter just before the regiment went on picket so he was not able to reply sooner. He will send "with this letter the amount of the clothing you have drawn and that will be all you will nead. There will be a good bit in youre...

GLC06451.057

to My Dear Gal (Mary)

He says one day she will wake up and read the paper and find out where they are and what they they are doing. He has only had two letters since being in the field. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

GLC02830.38

[Collection of Edward L. Sturtevant]

A collection of 37 items from a Union captain. Includes 26 wardate letters, 10 envelopes, and 1 carte-de-visite. Written from the training base at Camp Maine, Brooklyn, New York. Describing in detail his duties as an officer, he often finds the army...

GLC02183

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1944. Mentions life on base and needing to fix his broken watch. Parts of the letter have been redacted.

GLC09662.565

to Hannah Seeley

Discusses army life. Says he enjoys writing her in his spare time. Tells her that "The movements of a rambling army...exposed to the dangers of leaded weapons...slaughter & bloodshed affor nothing but maloncholy scenes...too shocking for matter o...

GLC01450.165.01

to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy

Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.

GLC07810.062

to Miller A. Wright

Letter from a higher ranking friend who would like to be met at the train station should all go according to plan in the interim.

GLC02691.11.058

to Abraham Lincoln

Letter of introduction for a Mr. Peniston.

GLC02490.07

Collection of Ira Blanchard, H company, 20th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.26]

This collection consists chiefly of correspondence from Ira Blanchard, Lieutenant, Company H, 29th Illinois Infantry, to Mary (Wright) Kellogg. These letters document Blanchard's service at Forts Henry and Donelson, Tennessee; Vicksburg, Mississippi...

GLC03523.31

to parents

Has once again gone on a long march through Virginia, and is "not in very good spirits." He, Sid, and Elisha are all healthy. All are worn out. Was very glad to receive their money in the mail along with all of their letters. Marched all day and...

GLC09355.011

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated September 10, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and how much the photograph she sent makes him miss her. He also mentions that he has five more days until leave and that he...

GLC09908.43

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses Thirza's engagement and his fear of a rebel attack.

GLC00066.120

to his sister

Writer is identified only as "Bud." The letter-writer calls Gettysburg "one of the Bloodiest Battles of the war." He reports on people from home and describes damages. Letter is considerably damaged by water staining with slight text loss in center.

GLC00653.08

to Sidney Diamond

Letter thanking Diamond for his informing the magazine that the poem that they published in their April issue appears on a tombstone in the Bronx, and not Indiana as they claimed. Diamond then appends the letter with a short handwritten explanation...

GLC09120.423

to John Glover and Benjamin Hichborn

Two letters, one to John Glover and another to Benjamin Hichborn. Writes to General John Glover discussing some kind of office. Writes to Benjamin Hichborn concerning the same matter about which he wrote to Glover. Circa date based on Glover's...

GLC02437.09955

to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Stevens & Joy writes to say it is sorry to read the contents of Henry Jackson Knox's recent letters. Stevens & Joy write that they expected to hear of his poor fortune. Offer some suggestions regarding his accounts and those of his...

GLC02437.07997

to Frederick W. Porter

Jackson's letter is one page, written on the back of a two page letter sent to him by Porter. The address is also from Porter's letter. Porter's letter was sent from Philadelphia 27 November 1838. Porter's letter explains to Jackson that "A friend...

GLC04913

to Elvira Winegar

They left Dauphin Island yesterday morning. He hasn't received a letter from her since she left New Orleans. In a little over five months he hopes to make an advance on Mobile.

GLC01014.174

to John Revere

Revere writes to his son that the non-intercourse policy against Great Britain has ended, creating more opportunities to write. Also mentions a debilitating infirmity and provides family news. The second and third pages contain a letter dated July...

GLC03258

to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and advises him to stop apologizing so much for the delay in writing. He apologizes for the character of his own writing, which has resulted from not taking proper care of his pen. He...

GLC00108.06

to Henry Knox

Communicates request from General George Washington that Knox forward him the return of ordnance and ordnance captured from the British in the siege of Yorktown. Washington intends to send the return with a letter to Congress. Colonel Humphreys was...

GLC02437.01265

to Henry Knox

Has received Knox's last letter. Has not yet seen Mr. [Isaac] Winslow, Sr. but has seen a member of the petition committee, who declared that the committee will meet in two or three days. Hopes to see Mr. Winslow before then. Has enclosed a copy...

GLC02437.04101

to Joseph Spencer

Cotton reports to Major General Joseph Spencer that some boatmen refused to obey orders in a "mutinous manner." Cotton asks that Spencer try the men because the crime is of too high a nature for him to try them himself. The men's names are included...

GLC01412.63.02

to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated September 12, 1862. Written on board a transport train in route to the front.

GLC03523.24.012

to Dorcas C., James, and Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Dorcas C. James, and Jasper Allison dated October 20, 1862. Written on board a transport train in route to the front.

GLC03523.24.020

to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated January 16, 1865. Marvels how the Confederates could stand the winter as they are so poorly clothed.

GLC03523.24.114

to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated January 27, 1865. Marvels how the Confederates could stand the winter as they are so poorly clothed.

GLC03523.24.116

to Father

He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.

GLC07705.013

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, November 14, 1862. Promises to send money.

GLC04559.011

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Bowling Green, K.Y., February 11, 1863. Pertains to payment.

GLC04559.013

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated November 15, 1864. Related to their current camp location.

GLC04559.039

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 Ebenezer Stevens

"By order of genl. Knox," Shaw orders first division of vessels containing ordnance to Head of Elk, Maryland. Colonel Edward Stevens will provide an inventory of cargo. Explains the logistics of the transportation. Secretarial copy of a Shaw letter...

GLC02437.01261

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Camp Kittz Clyde on the bank of the babbling brook near Hazlewood, Poseyville, Indiana, March 31, 1862.

GLC03523.28.003

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Alexandria, Va., June 15, 1862. Says his camp is a few miles further towards "the seat of war."

GLC03523.28.013

to James Dundas

Discusses mutual acquaintances, including Mr. Erskine and the Duke of Roxbury, who speak highly of James and are available for recommendations. Expounds on the importance of an active life and remarks that the only people whose lives are "bearable...

GLC02549.47

to Madam

A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.

GLC07205.014

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated May 28, 1861. Written at Camp Cheatham.

GLC03135.13.012

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated June 3, 1861. Written at Camp Cheatham.

GLC03135.13.013

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated June 23, 1861. Written at Camp Cheatham.

GLC03135.13.016

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated July 5, 1861. Written at Camp Cheatham.

GLC03135.13.019

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated August 19, 1861.Written in Camp Lucedale

GLC03135.13.020

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated August 20, 1861. Written in Camp Lucedale

GLC03135.13.021

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated September 2, 1861. Written in Camp Lucedale

GLC03135.13.022

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated September 11, 1861. Written in Camp Lucedale

GLC03135.13.023

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses camp life, including the cook, shaving habits of the men, and lack of supplies. Mentions Brigadier General [John F.] Reynolds. Assures her that he burns her letters after reading them.

GLC02155.013