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5 February 1863
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864
to Pa
Written at the Columbia College Hospital, in Washington, D.C.
GLC07687.011
11 August 1861
Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862
to wife
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell near Mt. Hope. Has just commenced his work as chaplain for the 3rd Regt. Excelsior. A committee of two colored men from the nearby church asked him to preach at...
GLC09006.01
13 October 1861
to Fred
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about...
GLC09006.05
29 November 1861
Writes from Camp Wool. Upset to see so many men sick; had 200 men down a few days ago. Since they have left for Washington, ten men have died. He gets some exercise everyday because he wants to keep well for his wife and children and return home...
GLC09006.08
12 December 1861
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Realizes that life is short and flying by so he deeply regrets being separated from his wife. Writes that he feels disconnected from his wife because they have been...
GLC09006.09
30 March 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Received food from his family, which pleased him greatly as it means that they are "as comfortable as when" he left. Discusses an unnamed woman who has passed away....
GLC09006.10
10 April 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Tells his wife that he will send his resignation request to the Colonel this week and hopes that it will be accepted in a week or two. Mrs. C has dyspepsia. Went to the Paymaster today but...
GLC09006.11
23 April 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other...
GLC09006.12
27 April 1862
Meeting a man named Church at 9AM; Church promised to be his tour guide for the day. They went to the Smithsonian Museum. Saw so many things that it would be impossible to even attempt to describe them all. Saw the coat, pants, and gloves that...
GLC09006.13
12 October 1901
Miller, Clara M. fl. 1901-1902
to Edwin B. Sherzer
Many are missing, presumably lost in the rains.
GLC05755.101
17 October 1901
With clipping from St. Louis Daily Globe Dispatch 10/17/1901 (wedding of Sherman W. Boner to Edith L. Holbert.) Date inferred from clipping.
GLC05755.102
28 October 1901
GLC05755.103
4 November 1901
Accompanied by Mount Auburn Methodist Church Bulletin for 11/3/1901.
GLC05755.104
11 November 1901
Mail service getting worse.
GLC05755.105
28 November 1901
Dated Thanksgiving Morning.
GLC05755.106
9 January 1902
New man's visit with Alaska picture.
GLC05755.107
10 February 1863
to Parents
GLC07687.012
15 February 1863
GLC07687.013
23 February 1863
GLC07687.014
28 February 1863
GLC07687.015
15 March 1863
GLC07687.016
22 March 1863
GLC07687.017
29 March 1863
GLC07687.018
5 April 1863
GLC07687.019
6 April 1863
GLC07687.020
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