Gibson collection of Civil War soldiers archives [decimalized] ca. 2340 wartime

[Collection of Ira S. Dodd, F company, 26th regiment, New Jersey, infantry]

The collection includes a songbook, four lists of killed and wounded, and a roll call.

GLC03523.01

Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy [signed by Ira S. Dodd]

A book of Army and Navy hymns signed by Ira S. Dodd on 17 September 1865.

GLC03523.01.042

For the Glory of the Union

GLC03523.01coll

[Collection of Conrad, Abraham and John Bope] [decimalized]

Collection consists of 10 Conrad Bope letters (1861-63), 4 John Bope letters (1862) and 9 Abraham Bope letters (1862-65). Conrad and John Bope served in the 49th Ohio Volunteers, while Abraham served in the 61st Ohio Volunteers. Letters mention the...

GLC03523.03

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister reporting that brother John is well. Complains about the continuous rain and states that one of their men was shot. Writes about the rebels destroying a bridge over Green River. Comments that they are waiting for artillery:...

GLC03523.03.01

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from Camp Wood. Reports on a battle with the Rebels and states that 19 men were killed and more wounded in his regiment. Comments that the Rebels have a camp four miles from him and he is sending his father ninety dollars...

GLC03523.03.02

to Lydia Bope

Bope writes to his mother from Camp Wood. Expresses thanks for the candy she sent for Christmas. Letterhead has a drawing of a cannon and American flag with the phrase "OUR COMPROMISE" written underneath. Envelope has a humorous image and caption...

GLC03523.03.03

to Eliza Jane Bope

Conrad Bope writes to his sister. Comments it is the New Year and they have nothing to do. Brother John is well and in his tent as he writes. Reports he was on picket duty and once the bridge is rebuilt over the Green River, they will march to...

GLC03523.03.04

to unknown

Bope writes to a friend from the Battlefield of Camp Shiloh. Reports he survived the bloody Battle of Shiloh (6-7 April 1862) unharmed. Discusses the battle strategy in depth and the horror he felt: "...we had to step over the daed [sic] and...

GLC03523.03.05

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from the Battlefield of Shiloh, near Pittsburg Landing. Reports that "...some 20,000 men buried who fell in this great battle...", and they expect another attack. Mentions Easter, and notes that the cost of eggs is 30 cents...

GLC03523.03.06

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from Camp Shiloh. States they have nothing to do, but expects to meet the Rebels in a few days. Mentions that 30 Rebels surrender every day. Complains that the apples she sent him did not arrive, but all her letters do...

GLC03523.03.07

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from a camp in Battle Creek. Inquires about drafting in Ohio and complains of being sick. States he does not want to be discharged due to his lame arm unless he becomes totally disabled. Reports the troops are happy with the...

GLC03523.03.08

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from a camp in Battle Creek. Reports they are waiting for more men to arrive and help guard the railroad. Informs him that a Lieutenant from the Rebel army deserted and stated the Confederate force in Chattanooga is 80,000...

GLC03523.03.09

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from a camp outside of Green River. Says they will go to Nashville next. Mentions that many soldiers from the Ohio 49th Infantry have deserted. Comments that there has been no fighting for him since Shiloh. Doesn't know...

GLC03523.03.10

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father mentioning that Union General William Rosencrans has taken over his division. Informs him of their march to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and the skirmishes along the way. Mentions that a member of Company "D" accidentally shot...

GLC03523.03.11

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from camp at Bellefonte and complains of the march over the Cumberland mountains. He "fell out" of the march for the first time due to excessive heat. Comments on the "Copperheads" in Ohio. Expresses anger at a friend who...

GLC03523.03.12

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from a camp outside Chattanooga after a fierce battle with Confederate General Braxton Bragg and his troops for control of Chattanooga. Praises the bravery of the Union soldiers despite being outnumbered. Describes the...

GLC03523.03.13

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister Eliza from camp in Chattanooga. Mentions a shortage of blankets. Encloses money for the family. Gives her an extensive list of food to send. States he has not seen younger brother Abe who is in "K" Co., Ohio 61st Infantry...

GLC03523.03.14

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from camp in Moorefield, Virginia, informing him he is no longer at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio, guarding prisoners. Discusses the march to Moorefield. Mentions it has been raining for seven days. Letter is faded. Letter...

GLC03523.03.15

to Eliza Jane Bope

Bope writes to his sister from a camp near Stafford. Discusses picket duty. Mentions the surrender of Jackson, Mississippi, and comments the war will soon be over. Refers to a coward in his regiment who was willingly taken prisoner by the...

GLC03523.03.16