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circa 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
GLC07705.507
1861-1877
McNamara, James, fl. 1861
to Mr. Baker
In reference to the state aid he receives. It has been going to the wrong person and he has not received it.
GLC07205.063
3 January 1862
Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861
to Aunt
He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.
GLC07205.064
17 April 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him...
GLC07205.058
11 March 1862
There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.
GLC07205.059
23 February 1862
to Emma
A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.
GLC07205.060
28 March 1862
They are on the move and have been marching for some time.
GLC07205.061
28 January 1864
Emma, fl. 1861
to Grandmomma
She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.
GLC07205.062
21 January 1865
to Cousin
He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.
GLC07205.065
14 June 1862
He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.
GLC07205.066
16 November 1863
Jameson, William H., fl. 1861
to Bro. Baker
He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.
GLC07205.067
25 August 1864
Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664
to Ever Remmebered Cousin
He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.
GLC07205.068
29 October 1862
He mentions a John Odell who owns a store. It also looks as though he may get a discharge even though he hasn't asked for it.
GLC07205.069
12 August 1860
to Much Respected Cousin
They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back
GLC07205.070
10 January 1864
Devel, fl. 1861
to William L. Whittford
He compares the rebellion to an egg on p. 2.
GLC07205.071
24 October 1863
to Mother
He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.
GLC07205.072
Gage, William H., fl. 1861
to Unknown
Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.
GLC07205.085
Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the...
GLC07205.086
16 October 1862
He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.
GLC07205.087
16 July 1862
to Wilbur
He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.
GLC07205.088
19 October 1862
to Father
His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."
GLC07205.089
29 July 1862
He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.
GLC07205.090
6 November 1861
Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862
to Miss Nellie
He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,
GLC07205.091
11 August 1862
He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.
GLC07205.092
30 April 1863
Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861
to Br. John
He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.
GLC07205.093
14 February 1864
Fred, fl. 1861-1864
to Allen
He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.
GLC07205.094
5 October 1866
Rosteraunt, Thomas, fl. 1861
to Hewy Bartlett
He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.
GLC07205.095
1 November 1866
to Henry
He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.
GLC07205.096
21 January 1861
Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861
to Sir
No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.
GLC07205.097
23 October 1861
Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861
to Uncle Frye
In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and...
GLC07205.080
26 July 1861
David, fl. 1861
to Mr. Whittford
No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.
GLC07205.073
Unknown signature
GLC07205.074
Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877
to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant
"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."
GLC07205.075
14 March 1862
to Sister
GLC07205.076
20 March 1862
Thompson, F. J., fl. 1861
to Brother Frye
Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.
GLC07205.077
25 February 1862
Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.
GLC07205.078
20 November 1861
He has just returned from the Grand Review which he describes as magnificent. It was of the Left Wing of the army on the Potomac. He also discusses a building that he wants to sell.
GLC07205.079
16 March 1861
They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.
GLC07205.081
15 May 1862
He describes a march in which he drank from a spring and fell asleep under some trees. They continued onto Fredricksburg where they passed a house and a man came out and said "Hi Yankees." Letter contains dried flower. Missing pages. Written in a...
GLC07205.082
5 April 1861
One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...
GLC07205.083
4 February 1862
He inquires after Nettie and Maggie. He mentions cousin George who has gotten into a good regiment. He reminisces. One of the privates brought a pig in from Darnstown.. They also brought a dog into camp. He refers to the Clarks. Written in Camp...
GLC07205.084
July 8, 1863
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Father and Mother
He describes his movements until Gettysburg where he managed to escape unharmed. Then they walked through the mountains until it became too steep. Next day they went to Hagarstown. He is now acting as Adjutant General for the brigade. This letter...
GLC00653.01.23
July 18, 1863
He describes their trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania. Lately they have all the food they want but were forced to kill a great deal of sheep they didn't use... He expects Will Ferris to be home soon. Very faded and difficult to read. This letter is...
GLC00653.01.24
July 31, 1863
to my dear parents
He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were yankees in Huntsville. Col. Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and negroes from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA. Henry describes his actions at Gettysburg.
GLC00653.01.25
Circa 1861-1864
[List of some men in the company]
Some have marked their names with an x. Scoggs, Harris, Leftwich, Timberlake, Franks, Furiss, Pillow, Hickman, Bradofrd, Coles, mastin, Winston, Robinson. List of names in Henry's regiment.
GLC00653.01.26
August 7, 1863
to my dear Ma
He expresses his sympathies toward his grandma.He does not think he will get to go home soon and asks which part of Huntsville his father wants to move to. Essentially this letter is family business. Henry wants to know how his family is and where...
GLC00653.01.27
September 5, 1863
He heard that Charlie Faris is going to Gaston's company. he knows his mother will take this very hard. Henry expects to come home the middle of December but is not sure. If Bragg "whips Reosencranz, he will.". Very, very faded. Henry discusses his...
GLC00653.01.28
October 6, 1863
He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible. Dissusses family business, as well as deaths in the area and in the regiment...
GLC00653.01.29
February 23, 1863
He is currently on furlough and anxious to see his mother. He requests money and makes a list of all the clothing he needs. This is a list of articles Henry wants his mother to bring him now that he is on furlough. Written near Whitesburg, Alabama.
GLC00653.01.30
February 29, 1863
to Ma
He will be unable to see her after all and must leave in the morning. He borrowed clothes from a friend.
GLC00653.01.31
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