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27 February 1863
Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865
to his mother and Charley
Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. Addressed to his mother and brother Charley.
GLC02157.10
1863
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
Pocket Dictionary of the English Language
A "Pocket Dictionary of the English Language" abridged from Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language." Inscribed by Cyrus Oakes as a sergeant in the 84th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
GLC03136.001
1804-1889 [bulk 1810-1827]
Aaron Hobart Collection [Decimalized .01-.04.445]
Includes letters and documents that span Hobart's entire career, from the time that he was a law student, a lawyer, a representative, and, finally, a judge. The documents shed light on both Hobart's personal and political lives. The bulk of the...
GLC06313
14 January 1826
Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826
to Aaron Hobart
Writes about the proposed reorganization of his son's (Lieutenant Ward Marston) corps in the Marines. He is worried this will adversely affect his son's rank and asks Hobart for advice. Mentions President John Adams, "I was last evening with the...
GLC06313.04.445
23 January 1826
Richardson, J., fl. 1826
Requests Hobart's attention to the petition of Light House Keepers asking for an increase in salary and argues for their case. Comments on matters in Congress. "I do most earnestly hope that the provisions of the Constitution for the choice of...
GLC06313.04.455
30 January 1826
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Comments on the Judiciary Bill, "It would be better in my opinion not to increase the number of judges of the S. Court. Let the number remain the same, and discharge them from Circuit duties, and give to each Circuit a judge, who should not be one of...
GLC06313.04.460
14 June 1862
Davis, Reuben, fl. 1862
to Edward H. Ogden
Writes his health has improved since he returned home because of the care given by the women from the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Reports on the state of his garden, and concludes by repeating a request made in a previous letter (GLC06559.010) for a...
GLC06559.011
25 April 1864
Day, D.C., fl. 1864
to Sarah Ogden
Notes his camp is composed of eight thousand soldiers. Describes in detail the city of St. Louis and its French and Dutch-American society. Reports on his wife's bout with pneumonia and his own excellent health. Includes a prominent embossed seal...
GLC06559.012
21 July 1862
Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863
to his friends
Writes he arrived home Saturday night and found his mother very sick, but extremely glad to see him. Notes he has several visitors and is feeling "rather tired out," but at the same time very lonesome. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left...
GLC06559.013
14 September 1862
Writes from Fort Blanker. Expresses concern about his mother's health, and reports that his wound has worsened since his stay in the hospital. Mentions he has not seen his company for three days, and he has spent that time sleeping each night in...
GLC06559.015
12 July 1864
Ekings, John, fl. 1864
Writes from Mt. Holly, a present day township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Informs Ogden his son was wounded and taken prisoner. Notes he obtained this information from a soldier who was captured at the same time. The soldier said that Thomas...
GLC06559.019
25 October 1862
Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864
Thanks Ogden for her kindness. Says he wished to write sooner, but found it impossible because of his regiment's movements. Reports seeing many battles, stating that Gaines Mills, Manassas, Cramptons Gap, and Antietam were "the hardest fought."...
GLC06559.020
16 February 1863
Writes from camp near "White Oak Chapel." Thanks Ogden for the sword and belt she sent him. Writes, "Father sent a letter when the Sword started but it has not reached me yet-probably it contained the list of names." Informs Ogden the men have been...
GLC06559.023
11 June 1863
Writes from camp close to Franklin's Crossing which is near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Apologizes for not seeing Ogden while in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but informs her that she and her husband were not home when he called on them. Describes...
GLC06559.024
20 August cicra 1863
Writes from camp near Warrenton, Virginia. Thanks Ogden for her letter and expresses his happiness that her husband, who is also in the militia, escaped the shelling of Carlisle unharmed. Says his company has "seen as hard service as any troops in...
GLC06559.025
12 Novermber 1863
Writes he has been sick, but has continued his duty, despite this. Says his illness was brought on by exposure and neglect, but by the time his regiment moves, he should be better. Believes he already sent Ogden a photograph, but says he will send...
GLC06559.026
28 August 1864
Writes he was wounded and taken prisoner on 8 May at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Says he was shot in the left knee, but the bone was not hit. He was sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, and escaped on the first of July, but was soon recaptured...
GLC06559.028
25 September 1863
Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865
Writes from Camp Starvation near Harrisburg. Describes his difficult journey back to camp with other men from the Broad & Cherry Hospital. Says on arrival at the camp, the men finally received some food and new clothing.
GLC06559.029
8 October 1863
Writes to Ogden a second time because he did not receive a reply after his first letter. Reports that the Carlisle Barracks, which had been destroyed by the Rebels, are being rebuilt. Describes the destruction done to Carlisle's railroad and nearby...
GLC06559.030
17 January 1864
Informs Ogden he has been sick for about a week with rheumatism. Reminisces fondly about the Christmas celebration at the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Says the weather has been severe and cold, the duty very hard at the headquarters for the...
GLC06559.031
8 November 1865
Notes his company has changed its name to Company D, 16th Regiment. Says he is presently on duty in Chambersburg, where he is being quartered in comfortable barracks. Notes eighteen Rebels were brought in, but are going to be sent to Fort Delaware...
GLC06559.034
23 June 1862
Friday, Henry, fl. 1862
Writes from camp near Chickahominy Swamp. Writes he is presently "sick in the Hospital." Thanks Ogden for the information she sent him concerning his brother, Soloman, and hopes to find him in good condition. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.
GLC06559.035
8 March 1863
Gammon, James T., fl. 1863
Thanks Ogden for sending him the money that he requested. Describes his journey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Concord, (possibly New Hampshire or Massachusetts). States his regiment is presently stationed in different parts of the state, and...
GLC06559.036
6 June 1862
Gibbons, James, fl. 1862
Writes his health has not improved since he left the hospital. Says his left arm is powerless, but he hopes to regain its strength soon. He will be writing to the other ladies of the Broad and Cherry Hospital when he gets the chance. Includes an...
GLC06559.037
12 November 1861
Gordon, H.L., fl. 1861
[A soldier's poem]
Writes from Camp Stone. Includes a poem entitled, "Lines on the death of my friend Louis Mitchell of Co. I 1st Regt Minnesota Vols: who was killed in a skirmish on the Virginia side of the Potomac. Oct. 21st 1861." Gordon's friend, Lewis Mitchell...
GLC06559.038
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