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17 November 1910
Jenkins, James H., 1841-?
to Charles G. Stack
Promises that as soon as his health improves he will comply with the request to send a photograph. Some text lost on the right side of the letter.
GLC02484.02
circa 1910
The story of a song
Jenkins account of the origins of the song "John Brown's Body." Credits Jenkins as "the author of 'John Brown's Body.'" Says the song was created spontaneously by a group of Union Soldiers, inspired partly by a soldier named John Brown.
GLC02484.03
17 March 1865
Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885
to Fidelia E. Stanley
Governor Fenton follows up on a letter written by his military secretary (see GLC02710.44.01) and reiterates that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the he will promote her son, Lucius T...
GLC02710.44.02
29 March 1865
Hastings, George S., fl. 1865
Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, will promote her son, Lucius T. Stanley, to 1st Lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers as soon as there is a vacancy. But if it is preferred...
GLC02710.44.03
1860-1899
Ross, Alexander Milton, 1832-1897
Collection of John Brown documents from Alexander M. Ross [Decimalized .01-.56]
Fifty three letters, one document, one photograph, and one letterbook, collected by Alexander M. Ross and related to John Brown's family. Mostly letters from John Brown's children to Ross.
GLC03007
1 September 1863
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
to Stockton Bates
They have received already 230 conscripts, most of them seemingly content. Describes what people are doing there in the evening: singing, reminiscing, visiting with unintelligent local people, and enjoying local vegetables.
GLC03523.23.22
21 September 1863
They have moved to the Rapidan river under Lee's orders. Here the locals who remain are destitute, each house with its own distillery, with very few churches and schools. Speculates about Longstreet's future actions. Written from Camp 61st P.V...
GLC03523.23.23
3 October 1863
A portion of their army has been moved to other points, thus weakening their army. He disagrees with this strategy, for the "rebels are as busy as bees strengthening their position." A meeting to express political opinion and support for Governor...
GLC03523.23.24
26 October 1863
Lee has started playing "the brilliant game of strategy" with Meade, costing the Rebels 2,000 men. Soldiers have confidence in Meade but are waiting to see how he leads. "We hardly know whom to trust." Lincoln has called for more volunteers.
GLC03523.23.25
12 November 1863
They move towards Richmond. Describes a battle and the capture of 4 artillery, 2000 small arms, 2 brigade commanders, and 1600 privates with 120 officers prisoners, including the "Louisiana Tigers, the men who carried long knives for the purpose of...
GLC03523.23.26
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