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to Father
November 7, 1864
Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871
One letter from John G. Scurry addressed to his father dated Chester, November 17, 1864. Mentions conscription.
GLC03957.46
to Sylvia Weiner
8 June 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe describes his first day at Fort Lewis. This letter is missing pages.
GLC09414.0724
to Margaret Harris
23 August 1863
Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864
One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Camp Martin Green, 16 Miles North of Little Rock, August 23, 1863.
GLC03135.10.117
to Aunt
January 21, 1863
Ritchey, Samuel W., fl. 1862-1865
One letter addressed to "Aunt" from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Headquarters Com. Dept. Re. Sent. Mo. Troops, Little Rock, Arkansas, January 21, 1863.
GLC03135.10.044
to Nancy E. Jones
3-4 December 1862
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
Apologizes for not being able to keep her letters but asks that she save his until he comes home; regiment will likely move towards Alabama and Georgia; rumors that Richmond was captured; advises her not to visit as "here is no place for a woman."
GLC02739.027
to Sephronia Fairchild
February 9, 1864
Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?
Fairchild writes to his wife from Elmira, New York on 9 February 1864 and completes the letter on 10 February 1864 from Norwich, New York. Once at Norwich, he states he was made assistant sergeant of the barracks. His health has never been better...
GLC03523.06.02
January 31, 1945
Moe is angry that their letters have to be read by a third party. He still hasn't received any mail from Sylvia lately, but he has more than enough cigarettes now.
GLC09414.1324
to Nathan Jones
14 October 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
This is a copy of two letters and one paper. The letters were written on 14 and 19 October 1791, and the paper is undated. Jackson signs twice, once after each letter. The first letter is from Jackson to Nathan Jones. Jackson reports that Madame de...
GLC02437.05196
to Marcia and Cous
January 18, 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated January 18. 1944.
GLC09662.524
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
25 October 1944
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He flew his first mission and it was no "tea party," but he ought to get through thirty-nine more. He and others from camp have been trying to make their area more livable, so they built tables, racks, and shelves from old...
GLC09620.140
to Anna Maria Fitzhugh
1859/09/01
Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905
Writes to his godmother about fighting the Comanche Indians in Oklahoma. Notes his successful recovery from a "severe ordeal." Comments that "Indian warfare is not the most glorious in the world, hard fighting after riding miles and miles through...
GLC03986
to Henry Knox
7 September 1791
Bird, Henry Merttins, 1755-1818
Includes copies of two letters. The originals were written in London. First letter written on 7 September and second letter on 5 October. The first letter says "I have not been deceived in my expectations that the American Stock would rise our...
GLC02437.05146
to Lile Miller
March 18, 1863
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
Comments that mistakes in the letter are due to his companions' singing. Also notes that making rings out of bone or wood has become fashionable in his company.
GLC02155.088
to Miller A. Wright
January 10, 1863
Fitts, W.H., fl. 1863
Letter from a provost marshal requesting that Miller bring his father to the officer's house for breakfast the following morning at 5:12. Written at a Military Post in Atlanta.
GLC02691.11.031
to his sister
18 June 1861
Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864
Complains that letters from family in Memphis are few. Writes about his experience during a scouting expedition. Also mentions that the soldiers have been getting very good food because they are paying a nearby plantation cook to prepare food for...
GLC02232.02
To his wife
22 October 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
Cold. Cannot make mud chimneys because sand will not stick; other soldiers enlisting as cavalry, including Capt. Lewis (who did not get along with GWT). This letter is fully addressed "Mrs. A. Elizabeth Tillotson"
GLC04558.120
to Sophia Parrot
28 November 1862
Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877
Henry's regiment marched through Nashville to where they are now camped. He appreciates the letters he has received; they are "worth more than a hundred dollars away down here in rebeldom." A rail broke under a train bound for Louisville and three...
GLC03858.02.05
to John S. and Abby Goold
February 25, 1863
Goold, James, 1842-?
Writes to his parents about the different letters that he has received. Tells them, "I have destroyed all my old letters - burned them up. I had so many that they were in the way. I shall burn all that receive hereafter, as soon as I answer them." He...
GLC03523.05.12
to Belle
March 12, 1942
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1942. "Belle" may likely be a nickname.
GLC09662.205
to: Jesse M. Morris.
1863/03/31
Trout, James R., fl. 1863
Trout's leg has gotten worse since Jesse left the hospital. A letter with five dollars came for Jesse from George and Wilmor and Trout distributed the money as Jesse had asked.
GLC06451.020
to Bruce Elmore
14 December 1862
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
Last page is bigger. Once again she asks if Bruce can get a furlough. Eliza Ingersoll came by. Her son has the sore throat and she has a headache. Libbie sold some oats. One page of the letter appears to be written in a different hand but the author...
GLC06588.271
to Joyce Robinson
9 January 1970
DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016
Richard writes Joyce how much he misses her, and loves her. He mentions that he and his group walked into a valley and were shot at. He reports that nobody was hit, but it scared all the men. It took about an hour to walk through the valley and about...
GLC09626.14
January 11, 1970
Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He also mentions that it had rained all night and he is once again all wet. However he is hopeful that in 6 or 7 days they will be out of the field and going to a "Fries Bacise" (fire base) where he...
GLC09626.16
to Unknown
4 April 1862
A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone.
GLC02182.31
to Henry F. McSherry
16 May 1861
McSherry, R., fl. 1861
second letter to Leu from Kate on the back page.
GLC09324.07
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