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April 21, 1864
Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869
to: F. W. Stuart.
He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.
GLC06268.10
1864/5/11
Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.
GLC06268.11
1864/6/12
Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.
GLC06268.12
1864/6/21
Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.
GLC06268.13
1864/8/16
Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869
to: James Stuart.
Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.
GLC06268.14
1864/8/18
Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital. Written at the Cumberland Hospital.
GLC06268.15
1864/11/6
Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.
GLC06268.16
1864/11/19
[to his wife]
Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.
GLC06268.17
1865/1/19
to: his father.
He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.
GLC06268.18
1865/5/20
He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.
GLC06268.19
1868/6/21
to: his brother.
Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.
GLC06268.20
1869/3/7
Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.
GLC06268.21
April 9, 1869
Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.
GLC06268.22
1862/1/31
Wensel, Kessiah, fl. 1862
Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.
GLC06268.23
5 February 1821
Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses a land deal, informing Hobart that the sale's entry will be made in the name of Elizabeth Valcan, Priscilla Fillmore, and Jane Fillmore. Suggests that the sale should be "320 acres, that is two quarter sections of 160 acres each."...
GLC06313.04.106
Eells, Robert, 1767-1844
Mentions that Oliver Winslow has requested a favour from Hobart concerning his pension, possibly a Revolutionary War pension.
GLC06313.04.107
7 February 1821
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Explains that the letters that Mr. Cogswell sent are in his "Box at the Post Office." Also, informs Hobart that the impeachment trial of Judge Prescot will be postponed. A post script gives some background on Cogswell.
GLC06313.04.108
14 February 1821
Whitman, Jared, 1784-1878
Updates Hobart with news. Indicates that "Elihu has an expectation of eventually reducing all his property" and that Wilkes Wood has been appointed Judge Thomas' successor.
GLC06313.04.109
Sampson, Ezra Weston, 1797-1867
Thanks Hobart for his politeness and for having given "a flattering evidence that change of situation," a reference to Hobart's election to Congress, has not caused him to forget former acquaintances. Asks Hobart, in very florid, fawning terms, to...
GLC06313.04.110
Turner, Charles, 1760-1839
Thanks Hobart for sending several papers and discusses a fishery bill. Mentions that Judge Thomas has died and Wilkes Wood has been appointed to succeed him. Asks Hobart to visit Edmund M. Blunts in New York and get him a copy of "Nautical et...
GLC06313.04.111
22 November 1862
Williams, George M., fl. 1862
to his wife
Writes that he knows nothing about his appointment. However, he predicts that he will not receive the appointment because the other applicants "are men of great influence." He is uncertain about entering the army because he does not have enough money...
GLC06582.54
25 November 1862
He still does not know about his application but hopes he will soon hear the results. He is unsure about when he will be home and for how long he will stay. Admits to not knowing what to write since he has not heard word from home. He writes "the...
GLC06582.55
27 November 1862
He is worried because his wife has not written. Thus he thinks she is sick or has been offended by his letters, and so asks her to write back. He informs her of the Yankees' position. He tells her "they have evacuated Manassas, Warrenton & all the...
GLC06582.56
3 December 1862
Informs her that he received her letter and is very thankful. He also mentions that he bought her several hairpins "and any other little articles I think you may need." He tells her of his departure which will be between the 16th and 20th, and...
GLC06582.57
6 December 1862
Writes that the day before was one of the worse days of the season. He mentions that at approximately four o'clock the guard cried out that some prisoners were escaping. He writes that it was later discovered that three prisoners escaped and that one...
GLC06582.58
7 December 1862
Enjoyed reading the letters she sent him by Bob Daniel despite the fact that they were weeks old. He also mentions receiving a letter written by her the same day but delivered by John Gibson. He asks her to tell John that the 16,000 Yankees are in...
GLC06582.59
11 December 1862
Writes that John will bring this letter up to her as well as a package of things for the family. He mentions that Uncle Jack got to Richmond last night. Says that Hansborough will be at their house within the next week or so she is to remember what...
GLC06582.60
15 December 1862
Since Uncle Jack will be going back up, George has decided to take advantage of the opportunity to write and send her this letter. He mentions that he has not heard from home since Jack left but expects that she has written to him. He writes that he...
GLC06582.61
19 December 1862
He writes that Uncle Jack has yet to be awarded a contract and that the Secretary of War has yet to sign his commission as Quarter Master. He mentions his "horrid dream" about her last night that bothered him all day. He says that Nannie Pendleton...
GLC06582.62
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