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October 12, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
to Mary Hughes
Religious interpretation of premonitions; evening prayer service; false reports in the Wheeling Intelligencer.
GLC02166.087
October 15, 1862
His wife again taking ill and news of her recovery; confidence in securing parole; plans to write to Judge Hitchcock about his case.
GLC02166.089
October 19, 1862
Receipt of the Wheeling Intelligencer; Rev. Dr. Baldwin.
GLC02166.092
October 22,1862
Optimism for the future; advising her not to visit him in prison; distrusting the efforts of those outside to secure his release.
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October 25, 1862
Satisfaction in his wife's handling of matters at home; his daily routine; prisoners' proficiency at cooking, sewing, washing, and ironing.
GLC02166.097
October 26, 1862
Change in weather and snowstorm during the night; complimenting her on her treatment of Judge Thompson.
GLC02166.099
July 31, 1862
Explaining his appeal to Mrs. Thompson for parole; enclosing a clipping from the Cincinnati Gazette; numbering of letters.
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August 6, 1862
Encouraging his wife to write more often.
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August 9, 1862
Mail received through Capt. Tiffany; worries about his wife's health.
GLC02166.031
August 13, 1862
Keeping track of sent/received letters.
GLC02166.034
August 15, 1862
Postscript to previous letter urging his wife to say nothing of his remarks regarding Mr. G___'s cause.
GLC02166.036
August 17, 1862
Lack of vegetation in prison; Fifty-first Psalm and other devotional texts; concerns about his family's health in his absence.
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August 19, 1862
Thanking her for the shirt she sent; advising her on various matters at home (ie. school for the children, the horse and buggy, accounts, etc.)
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August 20, 1862
News of his wife's diphtheria; vows to take the oath if necessary to return and nurse her back to health; receiving dispatch with news of her improved condition.
GLC02166.041
Rejoicing in news of her recovery; news of a POW exchange, with the dispersal of political prisoners to follow directly; advising his wife they will have to cross over into the Confederacy after his release.
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August 22, 1862
Hopes of hearing from his wife soon, speculations as to why citizens are no longer being arrested and required to take the oath.
GLC02166.044
August 23, 1862
Medical advice; hopes for release next week; news of liberation at other prisons; heavily censored letter from Eliza.
GLC02166.045
August 25, 1862
Moving to Prison No. 2, and possible discharge; restrictions placed on outgoing mail.
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August 26, 1862
Departure of the POW's for Vicksburg; criticizing the political prisoners who chose to take the oath; deciding the fate of those who choose not to take the oath.
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August 29, 1862
Grammer, J.E., fl. 1862
to Alfred Hughes
Advising him to write to Mssrs. Randall and Astin.
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August 31, 1862
Hopes for release or parole; appointment of Judge Hitchcock to investigate cases of political prisoners at Camp Chase; Gen. Halleck's orders indicating release is inevitable; offers medical advice for her various ailments.
GLC02166.055
September 3, 1862
Cautioning her against developing a "nervous" condition; self-preservation; arrival of political prisoners from Louisville.
GLC02166.058
July 2, 1865
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
They are now camped in the city ina nice grove but it doesn't suit him. George is there now and he is doing well. They are having great weather.
GLC01014.188
2 July 1773
Graves, John S., fl. 1863
to Henry Knox
Orders religious books and a wig powder machine for a friend. Graves was the minister of King's Church, later St. John's Church, in Providence, Rhode Island from 1755 to 1776.
GLC02437.00081
20 July 1773
Williams, Nehemiah, 1749-1796
Places an order for religious books, providing money in advance and relying on Knox's honor to offer a fair price. Williams was a graduate of Harvard University and a Reverend. Books ordered include: Cruden's "Concordance," Dr Dodd's "common place...
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27 July 1773
Murray, John, 1742-1793
Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work...
GLC02437.00088
3 September 1773
Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. A note attached to the bottom indicates that the cargo was received on board the Beaver, under Captain [Jethro] Coffin. Longman was a London...
GLC02437.00090
18 October 1773
Russell, Joseph D., fl. 1773
Requests a copy of Hume's "History of England."
GLC02437.00093
10 October 1922
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
To George Lorimer
Disputes with Theodore Roosevelt
GLC08052
March 28, 1863
He is putting aside some money for his sister.
GLC01014.048
April 16, 1863
They got a chance to go to the river in a flat boat. That's where he found Bill. Later he heard that Schauck was dead. They are now ten miles from Vixburg. He bought some tobacco and sold it for a profit.
GLC01014.052
April 30, 1863
Ink bleeds across words making it illegible.
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May 10, 1863
He doesn't know where they are going or how long it will take to move. He thanks her for the butter and tea she sent. He hopes they can get out of the swamps soon.
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June 7, 1863
They were out last night building a fort. They are preparing to fight but he does not think the rebels can hold out much longer.
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June 26, 1863
He has been under the weather lately. He is glad she has been enjoying herself. Brother George is not doing well but will probably not be discharged until Vicksburg is taken.
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July 2, 1863
He wants her to make up her mind about whether she wants Burt to live him this winter or whether she wants to stay with her father. He has not seen George in a couple of days but he was doing poorly.
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June 24, 1863
He keeps wishing and hoping the paymaster will come soon and give them 2 months worth of pay. He thinks George will go home soon. The 95th has gone to Natchez.
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August 12, 1863
He has a new doctor who he believes is helping him. Bill came and stayed with him a few days. he saw George Kelley. Soon they will have another chance for furloughs.
GLC01014.079
5 July 1820
Hobart, Elihu, 1785-1842
to Aaron Hobart
Informs his brother that he has written to Dr. Macombu to request a loan. Discusses some other financial matters.
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7 November 1820
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Sends Hobart the vote tally of several Massachusetts towns and mentions "by the votes below you will see your election as member of the 17th Cong. is certain."
GLC06313.04.083
September 9, 1863
He says she can get Geroge to look after things if he has not gone yet, if so get Philip. It is doubtful that he will get a furlow.
GLC01014.082
September 27, 1863
He has the ague real bad and it has prevented him from writing to her sooner. He asks her to send him a a neck handkerchief and some butter He is still selling apples.
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October 23, 1863
He has been working a little every day. Bill came to see him yesterday.
GLC01014.090
November 12, 1863
He wishes there was some way she could come see him. He thinks Geroge's health is improving.
GLC01014.095
December 6, 1863
Everyone is feeling good over the news from Chattanooga and he hopes the war will end soon. He doesn't work in the shop anymore so there is not much work to do now.
GLC01014.099
January 3, 1864
He is very healthy and fat now. He likes Lt. Keeler, a first-rate officer. He heard Ed wants his overccoat.
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February 7, 1864
He had dinner with Bill. Bill is going to work on a bridge. He heard that Phil is married now. George's eyes are getting better and he can go on picket now.
GLC01014.106
February 19, 1864
He bought a new overcoat and blanket. He will send them home. It is hard to tell where they will go next.
GLC01014.108
November 5, 1862
They arrived near Chicago. Along the way, the major lost a horse and one of his feet got cut off. They are 160 miles from Chicago. They saw 200 secessionist soldiers in cars bound for Southern states. Last page very faded.
GLC01014.001
November 12, 1862
He is very healthy and is even gaining weight. George is out on picket. He got a letter from Bill. Last night, he was on guard.
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