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1860
Map of Georgetown and the City of Washington
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25 December 1862
Ives, J.P., fl. 1862
to Capt. Majaw
He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.
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25 June 1862
Beall, R.S., fl. 1862
to Thomas Hillhouse
He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.
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7 June 1861
Irish, C.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Mauram
He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.
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6 October 1862
Heese, H.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Hillhouse
"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.
GLC07205.006
29 March 1862
to Unknown
Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.
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24 November 1864
Doyle, John H., fl. 1864
to Sir
He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.
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5 July 1863
to Mr. Baker
He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to...
GLC07205.010
21 October 1862
Moore, William, fl. 1862
to Mr. Thurman
He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.
GLC07205.011
13 January 1862
Burroughs, Charles, fl. 1862
to William Gifford
Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.
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23 July 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister
Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.
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26 July 1862
Barrows, Arad, fl. 1862
to Madam
A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.
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12 March 1864
McCollough, William A., fl. 1964
to Friend Fen
William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.
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21 September 1862
Mouse, William, fl. 1862
Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.
GLC07205.016
1864
Soldier's Depot, Dining Room (1st Floor)
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View of the N.Y. State Soldier's Depot, 50 & 52 Howard St.
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circa 1865
Pewter Mug Tavern & Tammany Hall, Frankfort St.--1860
A banner hangs from the roof proclaiming "Regular Democratic Nominations for President."
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Rail-Road Depot in 4th Ave. Cor. 27st.
GLC09118.27
1863
[Central Department of Metropolitan Police]
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Junction of Canal & Walker St. Near Centre St.
Mainly shows horse drawn carts and wagons at the junction of Canal and Walker.
GLC09118.29
View of Vandewater St. Cor. Frankfort St. (1863)
GLC09118.30
1862
The Old "Gotham Inn"--In Bowery
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Old House Cor. Houston & Cannon Sts. (1864) Forming Part of the Delancey Estate.
GLC09118.32
Duplicate of GLC09118.32.
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1857
Old Penold's Beer House. cor. of Thames & Temple sts.
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