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08 May 1865
Robins, Juliet G., fl. 1865
to: Drazilla Churchill.
Churchill requests that his Uncle Nelson come and escort him home. He expects to be well enough to get out of bed in a few days.
GLC03859.29
15 May 1865
Churchill is well enough to go outdoors, but is not yet completely recovered. He requests ten to fifteen dollars from his mother to last him the remainder of his stay in the hospital, and expects to receive his discharge soon.
GLC03859.30
01 June 1865
Churchill chastises his mother for not writing, and reminds her to send the money he requested previously. It was announced in the newspaper that all who have suffered in Southern prisons should be discharged with three months extra pay, thus he and...
GLC03859.31
14 June 1865
Churchill has still received no word from his mother, nor has he received any money from her. Mrs. Robins argues that the money is unnecessary, as he gets plenty to eat at the hospital. He is recovering rapidly and should be able to walk by the...
GLC03859.32
17 June 1865
Churchill, Byron, 1846-?
to: "Well Brothe."
Churchill's doctor has taken another bone out of his toe, thus his recovery has been slightly delayed. He seems bored and restless ("I can't find anything to do….I have nothing to write so I do this to amuse myself…"), and asks the recipient to send...
GLC03859.33
June 29, 1865
to Drazilla Churchill
Churchill has finally received the letter and money sent by his mother. He writes of a few boys leaving the hospital each day, though there is no sign yet of his own discharge. His health is generally good, although he is bothered by an itch in his...
GLC03859.34
30 July 1900
Bodge, George M., 1841-1914
to: Byron Churchill.
Bodge requests genealogical information concerning Churchill's immediate family. Bodge obtained Churchill's address through Isaac B. Churchill (Byron's uncle) of Glen Ellyn, Ill.
GLC03859.35
[1897]/07/25
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
to: Sam Chapman
plans to travel east in September; view of President Cleveland and Democratic party; and opposition to coinage of silver: "If the people want cheap money give them old Confederate notes."
GLC03921.01
1897/09/22
enclosed check to settle accounts; appointments by McKinley.
GLC03921.02
1899/11/01
to William Chapman
News of friends and family; hopes for November election; and article written for the Times concerning actions of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan during the war: "[W]hen Grant telegraphed Sheridan about capturing and corralling my men's wives it...
GLC03921.03
1900/11/23
Chapman's fate pending army reorganization; McKinley's feelings towards Mosby.
GLC03921.04
1905/12/23
to Sam Chapman
News of Chapman's appointment under Brown Allen; finding Lee's letter book over the Gettysburg Campaign.
GLC03921.12
1915/03/22
invitation to speak at the Quill Club; progress on the group painting.
GLC03921.39
1916/03/16
expectations to remain in hospital for several weeks; inquires after Willie.
GLC03921.55
[1861-1865]
Angstead, William.
Gurnsey imprint on verso. Ink signature of Angstead on verso, along with penciled inscription in another hand: "2nd Lieut. Co. M." Oval bust portrait in uniform. Written at B.H. Guernsey.
GLC04506.01
Gurnsey, B.H.
Barlow, Frank.
Gurnsey imprint and ink signature of Barlow on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.02
Beatty, William.
Ink signature of Barlow on verso: "Wm Beatty, Otterville, Cooper Co., Missouri." Penciled inscription in another hand: "Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, Native- Ohio." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.03
Hamilton, C.L., fl. 1861-1865
Carte de visite of Joseph Brady
Imprint of Hamilton and ink signature of Brady on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.04
Brady, William.
Ink signature of Brady, along with penciled inscription in another hand: "William Brady, Age 22, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, Jones County, Iowa, Native- Pennsylvania." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.05
Burwell, James H.
Imprint of Gurnsey on verso, along with ink signature of Burwell ("J. H. Burwell, Burgess, Clinton Co."), and penciled inscription in another hand ("James H. Burwell, Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, Native- Ohio"). Oval bust portrait in uniform...
GLC04506.06
Carte de visite, 10.0 x 6.0 cm. White mount.
Verso contains stamp of Gurnsey, ink signature of Carter, and pencil inscription in another hand: "Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cav., Res. Wyoming, Nativity- Indiana." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.07
Clark, Jos[eph?]
Verso contains imprint of Gurnsey and ink signature of Clark: "Jos. Clark, Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa." Half length seated portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.08
Corbin, Herbert W.
Half length portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.09
Courtwright, Anthony
Verso contains imprint of Gurnsey, ink signature of Clark ("A. Courtwright, Capt. Co. M, 7th Iowa Vol. Cav."), and pencil inscription in another hand ("Age 41, Oxford, Iowa, Native- Ohio"). Vignette bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.10
Crosby, E.
Verso contains imprint of Gurnsey, ink signature of Crosby ("E. Crosby, Q.m Seargent"), and pencil inscription in another hand ("Squire E. Crosby, 18, Quartermaster Sgt., Co. M, 7 Iowa Cav., Enl. Chaplin, Native of Ohio"). Oval bust portrait in...
GLC04506.11
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