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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 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 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 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 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 [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 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 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 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 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 Henry Knox

Thanks him for his last letter, and asks him to deliver an enclosed letter (not present) to Mrs. Swan and send the Swans his compliments. Discusses the fight against the insurgents: General [John] Brooks marched yesterday to support General...

GLC02437.03429

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 Sarah Livingston Jay

Written by Jay as Minister to Spain to his wife, who he refers to as Sally, in Madrid. Mentions he received her letter of 1 September 1780, as well as the bundle of letters she sent along. Says she did well in opening the bundle of letters. Also...

GLC02312

to Stephen Higginson

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Thanks him for his letters. Writes, "The Zeal of the people of Boston and the lower country in favor of Government is a good sign, and will probably produce the events...

GLC02437.03430

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 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 11, 1863.

GLC03523.38.78

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., December 29, 1863.

GLC03523.38.82

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