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December 12, 1865
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
They are setting up winter quarters and they have a nice fire place. He hopes she got the box he sent since it was fifty dollars worth of stuff.
GLC01014.160
January 16, 1865
They picked out a camp ground today and are busy organizing everything. He sent the box to Bill because there were things in there meant for others as well.
GLC01014.161
January 21, 1865
There was one brigade of Rebel troops at Corinth but they got up and left when they found they were coming. He hopes to get some mail.
GLC01014.162
January 30, 1865
He may not have to carry a gun for the remainder of his time in the service. He is the tool master for the P. Corps. He has seven more months to serve and then he can finally come home.
GLC01014.163
February 3, 1865
He doesn't know where they are going yet. There has been much talk of the draft lately. They are offering 800 dollar bounties to volunteers and he thinks most of those volunteers aren't worth it to put in the army.
GLC01014.164
February 7, 1865
He is sending his overcoat and a double blanket home. They are heading up the Mississippi and he thinks they are bound for Mobile.
GLC01014.165
February 10, 1865
He thinks the Pioneer Corps is just as safe being in the regiment, maybe even too safe. His friend Millers joined the ambulance corps. He tells her not to worry about him and to only look after herself.
GLC01014.166
February 14, 1865
He sent another box for her with Chaarles Webb. He wants to hear from Bill. The may go back on the boats.
GLC01014.167
February 17, 1865
He thinks it is not likely there would be much fighting in this part of the South. Miller is very sick and had to go to the hospital. They will be back on the boats in a few days.
GLC01014.168
February 22, 1865
Miller died of pneumonia. It is his job to write his folks and tell them the sad news. The Mississippi river is higher than the land.
GLC01014.169
February 28, 1865
He is healthy and fat. They will be getting on the boats in a few days and will either go to Texas or Mobile. He hopes to be home in six months. Bill wrote about the division of land.
GLC01014.170
March 5, 1865
They are six miles below new Orleans. George is well. They have nothing to do right now except eat hard tack and wait to see how long they will be there.
GLC01014.171
March 10, 1865
He has had a bad cold for the last few days. He has not received a letter from her in a while. In a day or two, he expects to go to Mobile.
GLC01014.172
March 17, 1865
They are on the island at the entrance of Mobile Bay. He has been troubled with rheumatism. Geroge was sick and left behind at New Orleans.
GLC01014.173
March 21, 1865
They left Dafin island yesterday morning. He hasn't received a letter from her since she left New Orleans. In a little over five months he hopes to make an advance on Mobile.
GLC01014.174
March 29, 1865
They have been fighting for three days. They have the Rebels surrounded on all sides except the bay. They have been building fortifications. Many have been wounded but few have been killed.
GLC01014.175
April 3, 1865
He describes the fort and where their gun boats are situated.George is in the hospital and he hopes George will stay there until the seige is over.
GLC01014.176
April 9, 1865
They took the Spanish fort last night. He wishes she could get someone to stay with her until he gets back since Monty is not coming to stay with her this summer.
GLC01014.177
April 25, 1865
He's been doing well since he left the Spanish fort. They traveled 200 miles since then and during that time no fighting has occurred.
GLC01014.178
May 2, 1865
They are rebuilding a railroad that was burned.The war is now considered over. They got an official announcement of Lincoln's assassination. They haven't been paid in six months.
GLC01014.179
May 5, 1865
The Rebels are coming in in large numbers and they say that they are actually going home since the war is played out. He hasn't been receiving his mail regularly.
GLC01014.180
May 14, 1865
They received notice that all the Rebels East of the Mississippi have laid down their arms. Even though the fighting is over it might take a while to get out of the service.
GLC01014.181
May 22, 1865
He explains how much trouble it is to muster everyone out and transport everyone home. But it is only a matter of time. They have not been paid for 7 months
GLC01014.182
May 28, 1865
They had a division review. He is glad his sister is in school. He wants to get home soon and will keep her posted.
GLC01014.183
28 June 1773
Hall, William, fl. 1773
to Henry Knox
Writes to tell Knox that he met a gentleman who found Knox's lost pocketbook. Hall has arranged for the man to return it and expects he will want a fee for his trouble.
GLC02437.00079
1 January 1820
Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?
to Aaron Hobart
Mentions the route to take for the mail to be delivered and explains why this route is less expensive. Asks Hobart to mention the two routes to the Post Master General and concludes by saying "We depend on you, to render all the assistance in every...
GLC06313.04.087
24 March 1782
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
To Francois Barbede Marbois
The delay in transmitting to Marbois letters containing his notes on the State of Virginia. Jefferson states that he: "...was obliged by the movements of the enemy to retire from my house at the same time, to which I did not return till the month of...
GLC08029
19 August 1809
Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809
To Frederick Bates
Testimony on behalf of Judge James Flauherty
GLC08030
29 September 1787
The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no. 1239 (September 29, 1787)]
GLC08033
1857
Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East India station, A. H. Foote Esqre commander, book II.
Calf cover.
Excerpts: [11 April 1857] "Got underway at 8 A.M. Dipped colors to Commodore - Cleared down royals to English Admiral, he dipped his colors, we lowered ours. Got to sea by 'Lentoo Channel'
[4 May 1857] "…Heard of the case of the...
GLC05911.02.02
1873
Report on a naval mission to Europe, especially devoted to the material and construction of artillery. Volume I
Gilt decoration (United States Navy Bureau of Ordnance) on front cover and blind stamped on back. Title in gilt on spine.
GLC05911.17
Report on a naval mission to Europe, especially devoted to the material and construction of artillery. Volume II
GLC05911.18
10 January 1821
Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851
Reports that General Lazell has delivered a proposal from Robert Dunham for Dunham to transport mail between Boston and North Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Meigs accepted.
GLC06313.04.090
September 15, 1829
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William B. Rochester
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.
GLC00976.001
GLC00976.002
September 25, 1829
GLC00976.003
October 12, 1829
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. re: reasons for opening the Buffalo branch (the national obligations of the Bank), rules for lending
GLC00976.004
November 17, 1829
GLC00976.005
October 7, 1829
GLC00976.006
June 9, 1865
He says they will relieve the troops about as fast as they pay them. He has very little money to send this time.
GLC01014.184
June 18, 1865
He has no duties at present so he works for himself. He tells her it can't be much longer until he gets to come home.He doesn't want her to tend her garden by herself and insists she hire someone.
GLC01014.186
June 25, 1865
He only works fours hours a day now. He can't wait to get home. He figures they can't keep him for longer than 2 more months.
GLC01014.187
July 2, 1865
They are now camped in the city ina nice grove but it doesn't suit him. George is there now and he is doing well. They are having great weather.
GLC01014.188
July 9, 1865
He thinks they will be there until August 1st. He warns her not to work out of doors any more than she has to. He had to give George some money because he wasn't paid when he was sick.
GLC01014.189
Nickolls, R.B., fl. 1773
Reverend Nickolls places an order for books.
GLC02437.00080
2 July 1773
Graves, John S., fl. 1863
Orders religious books and a wig powder machine for a friend. Graves was the minister of King's Church, later St. John's Church, in Providence, Rhode Island from 1755 to 1776.
GLC02437.00081
6 July 1773
Nickolls, Richard B., fl. 1773
Requests a catalog of the newest plays and novels. Heard about Knox from his brother, possibly Reverend R. B. Nickolls, who wrote to Knox on 28 June 1773 (see GLC02437.00080).
GLC02437.00082
7 July 1773
Coffin, Eben, fl. 1773
Asks Knox to sell Coffin's violin in Knox's bookstore. Explains how he obtained the violin from England. In a post script, asks Knox to send him magazines.
GLC02437.00083
20 July 1773
Williams, Nehemiah, 1749-1796
Places an order for religious books, providing money in advance and relying on Knox's honor to offer a fair price. Williams was a graduate of Harvard University and a Reverend. Books ordered include: Cruden's "Concordance," Dr Dodd's "common place...
GLC02437.00084
22 July 1773
Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00085
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