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1865/04/05
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to mother
He is now Chief Quartermaster of the 10th Army Corps, which gives him the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Leon is also stationed at Wilmington.
GLC04662.100
16 April 1865
to Mrs. Walbridge
Writes to his mother that Union General William T. Sherman's army is in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is also comfortably stationed. Reports that they left Faisson's depot on 10 April and marched four days to Raleigh. Recounts his duty during...
GLC04662.101
1865/5/12
Mr. Pratt has offered to help George and Walbridge start their own business in Chicago. Walbridge announces he will stay in the army for a few months.
GLC04662.102
1865/05/20
Quick note sent with a check for $100.
GLC04662.103
1865/6/11
Describes the contents of his house as a bunk, table, washstand, chair, and bench all made of unpainted wood. The cooking is done in a small tent in back of the house. He hopes to get a furlough.
GLC04662.104
1865/7/27
He has just returned from furlough and has finally received his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. He is rethinking his intention to resign since his new rank brings with it an annual salary of $2700.
GLC04662.105
1865/8/13
The troops have been paid off and are beginning to desert. He thinks he may resign from the army soon.
GLC04662.106
1865/8/21
He no longer receives the pay of a Lieutenant Colonel. He plans to leave the army in a few days. The 100th regiment is in Richmond and will be mustered out.
GLC04662.107
1865/9/7
He will stay in the South for two or three months. He has borrowed $3000 from Mr. Pratt and is investing in stock [selling horses and mules in South Carolina, see # 68 ] speculation. He has been formally relieved of duty and is anxious to get home...
GLC04662.108
1865/9/15
He has purchased his stock and will start South immediately.
GLC04662.109
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