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1 January 1864
Peterson, M., fl. 1865
[Receipt for food]
Receipt for a pound cake bought on Tuesday, the 12th for $4.50. Written to Sam B. Miller.
GLC06559.136
29 January 1863
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Reports that his division might be able to return to Washington, D.C.
GLC02155.080
1861-1865
[Blank stationary]
The stationary depicts two houses set on a wooded hill with "TIPTOP & SUMMIT HOUSES MT. WASHINGTON 6285 FEET HIGH" printed underneath the drawing.
GLC06559.137
24 January 1863
Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Describes marching to Falmouth, Virginia. Referring to Burnside's Mud March, writes: "Burnside army got fast in the mud, although as usual they had the Old Pa Reserves for their wheel Horses...
GLC02155.078
16 February 1863
Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Reports that although he did not take part in his regiment's recent refusal to disobey orders, he does not blame the men for doing so, since they recently had to march a long way through mud and...
GLC02155.082
19 February 1863
Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Notes that their duties are difficult, since there are no other Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteers at their location. Describes standing picket in mud and water for 24 hours at a time. Comments on...
GLC02155.083
24 February 1863
Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Comments on a recent situation in which some men in his regiment refused to obey orders; he previously described the incident to Lile and now reprimands her for reading the letter to another woman...
GLC02155.085
13 March 1863
Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Relates that his lieutenant, [Henry] Minnigh, has obtained a leave of absence. Written in pencil.
GLC02155.087
21 March 1863
Writes a depressing letter to his wife complaining about his inability to obtain a furlough and his lack of sleep.
GLC02155.089
17 September 1862
Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865
to Sarah Ogden
Informs his wife that he is using Howard Mitchell's back as a writing surface, as his regiment pauses briefly during a march. Says he has been the corporal of his guard for only twenty-four hours. Ends the letter abruptly because his line has...
GLC06559.138
Writes to his "Dear Wife" on his "Way to Hagerstown." Informs his wife he will mail this letter at the "first stopping place" his regiment reaches. Discusses the soldiers' inexperience, wishing that they had more time to drill. Despite their lack...
GLC06559.140
Writes that his regiment completed a march of about twenty miles, and finally arrived in Hagerstown on Friday afternoon. Notes they expected an attack last night from [General Stonewall] Jackson and "several thousand men." Says they spent the night...
GLC06559.141
Mentions that his regiment just halted in front of stores in the main street of Hagerstown. Says a battle has been occurring throughout the day on the outskirts of the town. Notes the battle appears to have turned in favor of the Union side because...
GLC06559.142
circa 1861-1864
Writes from Camp Necessity. Notes he is presently in the Cumberland Valley, which he says has "high mountains covered with forests." Writes his regiment just finished an "awful march over the most dusty road thee ever beheld," to join [General...
GLC06559.143
21 June 1863
Writes from Camp Russell. Says he has not been able to write for a long time, but reports his health is very good and his duty as an orderly sergeant is keeping him busy. Believes his Captain, William Allen, is a "fine officer and the men are all...
GLC06559.145
22 June 1863
Writes from Camp Russell. Says they have had good weather since they left, and he mentions that both Alfred and William are doing well. Notes Private McLaughlin was injured "very severely while bathing in the canal last week, striking his head upon...
GLC06559.146
12 July 1863
Writes to his wife from camp near Waynesboro. Says after arriving in Waynesboro and "resting for a day, we were sent on a reconnaisance [sic] in force (our whole division) under Sam Smith into 'My Maryland.'" They came within a short distance of...
GLC06559.147
Writes from a field near the Maryland border. Says his regiment has not received any rations, and they have "been on short allowance" since they left Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The men have been buying their own bread, and they finally got coffee...
GLC06559.148
14 July 1863
Writes from his camp near Hagerstown. Says his regiment left their camp at Waynesboro, [Pennsylvania], and marched "through pelting rain." They arrived just outside of Hagerstown last evening and found that the rebels were occupying the town....
GLC06559.149
circa 1863
Writes to his wife over a three day period, Sunday afternoon, Monday, and Tuesday morning.
Sunday afternoon: Writes that the men marched from Hagerstown, Maryland to their present site, "leaving there, last night about midnight, & halting on the...
GLC06559.150
Writes that his regiment has been selected for a term of duty lasting three months, unless they get an earlier discharge. Says his regiment was digging trenches "all last night," while ammunition was being distributed to the soldiers. Notes he is...
GLC06559.151
23 July 1863
Writes to his wife from Camp Rest, near Greencastle. Writes that he is anxious to hear from home. Says he has become extremely homesick, and he cannot wait to return to his family. Notes his duty is completed, and he should be sent home soon...
GLC06559.153
circa 1876
Ogden, Sarah Perot, 1831-?
[An aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition]
A Woman's Christian commission aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Hand engraved with the name "Sarah Morris Ogden" on the reverse.
GLC06559.155
[Name tag]
Brass name tag stamped "E. H. Ogden, Riverton, New Jersey."
GLC06559.157
3 December 1852
Smith, Albert, fl. 1852
to Franklin Pierce
Smith writes to Pierce, the newly elected President of the United States, seeking Watson Freeman's appointment as U.S. Marshal. He lists Freeman's qualifications stating, "Mr. F has been, since he was first permitted to vote - for thirty-five years...
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