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30 November 1861
Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Father
They got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with hiim.
GLC00653.11.28
26 July 1918
Dawes, Charles G. (1865-1951)
to my dear mother
GLC01601.04
19 April 1919
to mother
GLC01601.07
10 November 1864
Cook, George B. (fl. 1845-1865)
Got her letter this evening. Sorry to hear of his brother's injury but glad to hear he is getting better. Also heard that "Pa" had to go to Concord to court. Wants to know why he did that. Got the shirt, socks, and gloves two days ago. Is well...
GLC00653.22.02
5 December 1864
to sister
Got her letter from Eli Howell, who brought the letter from Salisbury. Got marching orders at 11:00 PM last night to go to Richmond to bury General [Gracy], who was killed by Union artillery. Is currently in a very vulnerable position. "If the Yanks...
GLC00653.22.06
4 January 1865
Is replying to her letter dated 1864/12/25, which he received this evening. Can only enjoy Christmas so much when there are thousands of shells falling around him every hour. Fortunately, no one in the company was hurt. The shelling took place near...
GLC00653.22.11
7 February 1865
to parents
Is well. Got a letter from her and a letter from his sister. Mr. Bailey gave him $200 but he does not need it now. Will keep $60 of it. Cannot tell them if William McMehan had received the clothes he ordered. Asked the captain if he would send his...
GLC00653.22.15
1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
[Richard Taylor]
A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.
GLC01176.02
circa 1863
Seuss, John L.
[Journal with plans for Bombproof Structures]
p. 1-2 blank p. 3 has two graphite technical drawings: top seems to be gun turret from top view; bottom seems to be above view of internal defenses of a fort. p. 4-5 "Breach & Contra-Batteries" with color technical drawing of fascine. Re: building of...
GLC06166.01
15 June 1864
Unknown
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
GLC06559.161
26 September 1862
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to John J. Key
The letter is accompanied by a copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments. The note describes meeting on 27 September with Key and...
GLC00228.01
11 August 1861
Norton, Levi W.
to wife
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell near Mt. Hope. Has just commenced his work as chaplain for the 3rd Regt. Excelsior. A committee of two colored men from the nearby church asked him to preach at...
GLC09006.01
13 October 1861
to Fred
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about...
GLC09006.05
30 March 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Received food from his family, which pleased him greatly as it means that they are "as comfortable as when" he left. Discusses an unnamed woman who has passed away....
GLC09006.10
22 May 1863
Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892)
Received their letter last night. "It is hot enough to roast a nigger alive out here." Everyone has sat down under a row of pine or cedar trees for shade or has created improvised shade with tree branches. It looks "like the town hall when they have...
GLC09355.003
21 June 1863
Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Has not had time to write because "we have been on a continued move." Has been here for three days, but "expect to move every moment." It is impossible to know where they are going. Is now "a...
GLC09355.007
3 April 1864
to Parents
Will be home 17 months from tomorrow. "God grant that the cloud which now hangs over our nation" will be gone by then. The war is God's punishment. "There was never a more corrupt and sinful government than ours has been" for the past 20 years...
GLC09355.058
24 July 1864
Has not received a letter from them in two weeks. Marched up to Washington. Then went through much of Virginia Maryland over the past two weeks. Now is back only 6 miles from Washington D.C. "The whole trip has not amounted to anything" besides...
GLC09355.080
5 January 1878
Thomas, Anna W. (fl. 1878-)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
asks him to speak to the Secretary about their protection.
GLC09400.351
28 November 1878
Jackie (fl. 1878-)
wants to a reserve a place for his friends to work.
GLC09400.352
27 February 1878
Spelman (fl. 1878-)
a resignation letter. he is quitting to be a diplomat instead.
GLC09400.356
11 January 1878
Peterson, Alex (fl. 1878-)
GLC09400.387
22 January 1878
Burnwell, A. (fl. 1878-)
writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.
GLC09400.391
31 January 1878
Pierce, J.H. (fl. 1878-)
asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.
GLC09400.392
3 October 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
to Eben R. Ayers
Garfield States that the telegram from Ayers got to him just as he was leaving on a recruitment tour for the 10th companies 42nd regiment. He says that he has yet to hear from Washington on a officers apointment to 2nd liutenant, but will let Ayers...
GLC07187.04
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