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25 March 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Provision return for Captain Patten]
Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, with a note from George Groom.
GLC02437.02030
29 March 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Request for extra rations]
Request for three days' worth of provisions for two watermen. Creator signature illegible. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Robert Matthews. Place writ from note.
GLC02437.02038
30 March 1783
Andrews, Asa, fl. 1783
[Return for one army prisoner]
Countersigned by Captain David Judson and Samuel Shaw with a note on the verso from a Isaac Robert. Includes regiment and rations issued.
GLC02437.02041
Batten, Thomas, fl. 1783
[Provision return]
Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note on the verso from John Warner. Lists men by company with issued rations.
GLC02437.02042
12 November 1863
Goold, James, 1842-?
to Johny
Writes to his brother that part of his division has been engaged in a skirmish at Rappahannock station, and lost four men. Notes that "the second brigade of our division has the credit of helping take the forts near the river..." Informs his brother...
GLC03523.05.19
29 February 1864
to Abby Goold
Answers his mother's question about how many men guard a train at one time by stating "it depends on the number of trains, sometimes we only guard one train a day, and from that to six, generally three or four each train takes thirty men; the 11th...
GLC03523.05.21
5 January 1862
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to John and Sophia Henry
Henry write to his parents from Camp Griffin. Informs them that he sent them a letter "...with my minature and a dollar in gold..." Reports he was on picket duty. States many men have shot their thumbs off.
GLC03523.07.04
25 January 1862
to Angeline Henry
Henry write to his sister from Camp Griffin. Reports they will move on to Manassas, Virginia, any day carrying tents and knapsacks. States the constant rain and mud affects their ability to drill.
GLC03523.07.05
1 February 1862
to Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his mother from Camp Griffin. Reports that he sent five dollars to her. States there is not much to do other than guard and picket duty. Comments he weighs 156 pounds and many men are sick. Explains that they won't move on to Manassas...
GLC03523.07.06
15 February 1862
Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Discusses illness among men, medical care, and the quality of the bread. Mentions a visit by Union General George McClellan and his comment "...that our reg was the best looking in the Division."
GLC03523.07.07
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