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June 3, 1862
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
to Sister
He is writing from the hospital where he has been ill with fever. Now, however, he is doing much better but will stay a little longer before resuming hard duty.
GLC00653.11.27
November 30, 1861
to Mother
They got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with hiim. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
GLC00653.11.28
December 18, 1861
On Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewratsville. Theye were expected to have a major skirmish there. But nothing happened. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
GLC00653.11.29
December 27, 1861
to Brother
There are some who say they have defective arms but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. They have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. They march at midnight looking for Rebels but did not find any.
GLC00653.11.30
March 30, 1862
He wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. The weather has been pleasant. More troops keep arriving.
GLC00653.11.31
July 4, 1862
The weather has been warm and apples are growing. Lately, he has been learning how to cook, They are camped in a pleasant place. Written in Camp Montgomery
GLC00653.11.32
July 27, 1862
to Father
There is less sickness than at any other time among the company.Gen. Oglesbee visited the hospital. Docctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. His mother urged him to get a discharge but he is not sick enough for one.Written in Camp Montgomery
GLC00653.11.33
13 May 1897
Shiloh National Park
Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at...
GLC00653.11.34
Circa 1861-1864
Calling Card for Laurens Wolcott
GLC00653.11.35
Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, fl. 1861-1865
Photograph of Lt. Laurens Wolcott
Inscription on back reads: "Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott. 52nd Ills. Vol. Inf." Published by Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, 34 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
GLC00653.11.36
Wykes, fl. 1862
Wolcott Coat of Arms
In Latin it reads: "Nullius Addictus Jurare In Verba Magistri," ["(being) not obliged to swear allegiance to a master."]
GLC00653.11.37
[Laurens Wolcott]
Photo bust of Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott.
GLC00653.11.38
25 June 1862
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden
There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.
GLC02169.01
24 October 1862
He hopes there will be a couple of new regiments coming to reinforce them.
GLC02169.02
14 January 1863
to Sisters
The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.
GLC02169.03
17 June 1863
He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.
GLC02169.04
8 August 1863
Right now they drill for an hour and a half each day. They do a skirmish drill and a battalion drill. He describes each to his sisters. He was sorry to hear that his mother was sick. Gen. Rosy and Gen. Garfield stopped by.
GLC02169.05
6 August 1864
Mays, Wesley, fl. 1862
to Daniel Kestor
A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.
GLC02169.06
11 November 1861
No year. He wishes he could have seen Uncle Lions when he came to visit. He hopes to get a furlough. A fellow soldier, Sam Vandevort, asked if he could draw his picture.
GLC02169.07
4 June 1861
No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like...
GLC02169.08
July 26
Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.
GLC02169.09
28 January 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
She worries about his sharing a tent and thinks he might contract diseases. A friend's wife is going to visit her husband in camp but she does not wish to go because she doesn't think it suitable for women.
GLC06588.303
1863
They have sent him various items, icluding dried fruit, pies, ham, popcorn, etc.
GLC06588.304
She attended a sanitary aid society meeting. She wonders how she will get the haying done this year. She talks of the possibility of hiring someone to help her.
GLC06588.305
31 January 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
They have had new drilling for several days. They also had monthly inspection and full dress parade.
GLC06588.306
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