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1861-1866
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.
GLC02167.43
to unknown
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
GLC02167.44
He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.
GLC02167.45
He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.
GLC02167.47
27 May 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.
GLC02167.48
circa May 14, 1866
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
GLC02167.49
circa May 16, 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
GLC02167.50
circa April 12, 1866
to Miss Johnston
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
GLC02167.51
12 February 1868
He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.
GLC02167.52
6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
GLC02167.53
9 October 1876
He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..
GLC02167.54
8 February 1824
Otis, William, fl. 1824
to Aaron Hobart
GLC06313.04.273
9 February 1824
Brown, O.B., fl. 1824
Written in the College Hill, neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
GLC06313.04.276
26 February 1824
Noted as written from the Engineer's department in Washington. Signed by [A. Thaimb?]
GLC06313.04.287
2 April 1824
Gordon, Charles, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.307
3 May 1824
Sullivan, George, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.317
circa May 1861
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
to his wife
Describes the capture of a steam gun. "... we disembarked and took possession of the renowned Steam gun and four mules which was on its way to harpers ferry to the sesesion [sic] army there ... it is quite a curious machine and if it does what its...
GLC01898.01
15 June 1861
Mentions he might be going down to Fort Monroe. "...the boys are in high spirtis at the Idea of going into active service and having an opportunity of making a mark for the sake of old Massachusetts." Speaks of his loyalty to the Boston Light...
GLC01898.02
3 February 1824
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
GLC06313.04.268
4 February 1824
Cotton, Roseter, fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.269
Signed by Wilkes [Shood].
GLC06313.04.270
5 February 1824
Freeman, Russel, fl. 1824-1825
GLC06313.04.271
7 February 1824
Thomas, John, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.272
Tyler, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.274
Signed by Thomas [Lusiusburg]. Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.275
11 February 1824
Noted as written at the "Top Enginier [sic] Building".
GLC06313.04.277
12 February 1824
Stephenson, Thomas, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.278
15 February 1824
Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1824
GLC06313.04.279
17 February 1824
Signed by Zechariah [Edely ?].
GLC06313.04.280
Barker, Benjamin, fl. 1824
Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.281
18 February 1824
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
GLC06313.04.282
19 February 1824
Bartill, L., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.283
20 February 1824
GLC06313.04.284
25 February 1824
GLC06313.04.285
Hatch, Isaac, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.286
27 February 1824
GLC06313.04.288
Wimer, Nathaniel, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.289
28 February 1824
Signed by [Lazell Perkins].
GLC06313.04.290
4 March 1824
Turner, Charles, 1760-1839
GLC06313.04.291
circa 13 March 1824
Date of March 13 written on the address leaf, possibly as a postmark of the date sent.
GLC06313.04.292
5 March 1824
Stephenson, Charles, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.293
Saull, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.294
6 March 1824
Jones, Ezekial, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.295
Bacon, N., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.296
9 March 1824
Hobart, R. E., fl. 1824
Inquiry as to whether or not they are related as they have the same last name.
GLC06313.04.297
Signed by William H. [Sturtevant?]
GLC06313.04.298
circa March 1824
Ritchie, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.299
15 March 1824
Signed by H. [Curhuren?].
GLC06313.04.300
16 March 1824
Thomas, Thomas R., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.301
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