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1862/07/31
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister.
Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.
GLC07164.31
1862/08/01
He requests that his sister sends him ten dollars. Warning of a big move by the union army, he describes the stupidity of General Patterson, and mentions that he ran into several acquaintances from home.
GLC07164.32
1862/09/20
to: sister Carrie.
News of friends known to his sister, along with a plan of the regiment's camp and a description of the battle of Antietam, in which his regiment lost 300 of 500 men.
GLC07164.33
1862/10/11
to: sister
Sends thanks for the items which she sent to him, detailing how items can be bartered at camp and their values. He also speaks of life in camp and his hope to be discharged.
GLC07164.34
1862/11/14
Describes his sickness and how he hopes it will lead to a discharge. Mentions promise former regimental doctor who promised him a discharge, a promise which will not be held by the present doctor. Fearing that his sickness will kill him, Theodore...
GLC07164.35
1862/11/27
to: Guardian.
Detailing the loss of his personal effects, and the failure of his efforts at obtaining a discharge, Theodore requests money form the recipient, who is most likely Egbert Millspaugh Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.36
1862/12/07
to: Egbert Millspaugh.
Having given up all hopes of a reply from Mr. Millspaugh, fearing that "you care nothing for me," Theodore has decided to desert. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.37
1862/12/10
A list of items that he request be sent to him, including pins, needles, towels, handkerchiefs, thread, buttons, food and clothing. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.38
1862/12/11
Details how he will attempt one last shot at a discharge, claiming that if he fails then he will desert. He also describes the "bitter cold" which he is experiencing in the field. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.39
1863/01/01
Describes his need of a proper wash, along with his lack of money which causes him to request that she send some more. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.40
1863/01/23
Describes conditions which led to the delay of his regiment's move from their present position, along with its contempt of General Burnside. He mentions the prevalence of desertions, along with news of a possible upcoming battle with the rebels...
GLC07164.41
1863/01/28
He sends thanks for his sister forwarding the four dollars to him, and requests news from home. He mentions how he is contemptuous of Captain Crist, along with his dislike of the bad rations. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.42
1864/10/21
Meigs, L.R., fl. 1864
to: her father.
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GLC07059.56
1864/11/17
Sucery, M. G., fl. 1864
to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.
GLC07059.63
1866/07/11
Forsyth, James W., fl. 1866
[Report of a campaign]
Extract from a report of the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley dated July 11, 1866.
GLC07059.69
1866/08/04
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Captain.
Cosigned by Edwin Stanton.
GLC07059.70
Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Major.
Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Major. Cosigned by Edwin Stanton. Dated August 4, 1866.
GLC07059.71
1864/10/17
to: Montgomery C. Meigs.
GLC07059.54
1864/10/18
Tripler, Eunice, fl. 1864
to: Mrs. Meigs.
GLC07059.55
1864/10/22
Farnsworth, John G., 1832-1895
GLC07059.57
1864/10/29
Meade, Richard W., fl. 1864
to: Mrs. J.H. Taylor.
GLC07059.58
October 1864
"In Memorian."
Poem composed in memory of her brother.
GLC07059.59
1864/11/02
Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892
to: Louisa [Meigs]
GLC07059.60
Rogers, Wm E., fl. 1864
to: "My Dear Miss Mary."
GLC07059.61
1864/11/10
Field, E.E.F., fl. 1864
GLC07059.62
1864/11/20
Rodgers, John F., fl. 1864
to: Mrs. M. Rodgers.
GLC07059.64
1864/12/07
Wheeler, George H., fl. 1864
to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.
GLC07059.65
1865/08/23
Stewart, W.D., fl. 1864
GLC07059.66
1866/04/24
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to: E[dwin] Stanton.
GLC07059.67
[Document related to endorsement for John R. Meigs]
Endorsement recommending that John R. Meigs be brevetted Major dated April 24, 1866.
GLC07059.68
1874/08/22
Powell, D., fl. 1874
GLC07059.72
1861/07/30
Describes his travels with the regiment from Camp Hampton to Washington, along with the daily life in camp.
GLC07164.09
1861/08/11
Describes how the regiment was marched through Washington, and realizes the harshness of being part of a non-commissioned unit. Talks of the fight at Manassas (First Battle of Bull Run) in which 11000 union soldiers lost their lives. As letter was...
GLC07164.10
[1861/08/18]
to: Sister Carrie.
Describes life in camp, along with his complaints of lack of pay and poor rations. Mentions his Captain's incompetence.
GLC07164.11
1861/08/27
Discusses the regiment's parade march through Washington, including the reviews by Generals. Speaks of the fear held by all of an attack on Washington.
GLC07164.12
[n.d.]
Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864
Vignette bust portrait of Meigs in uniform.
With note under the image recounting the circumstances of his death.
GLC07059.73
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Oval engraved bust portrait surrounded by oak leaves and acorns.
GLC07059.74
Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917
John R. Meigs. Bust carte de visite portrait from engraving.
GLC07059.75
1849/10/21
Neafie, Augustus, fl. 1859-1860
to: his father.
Detailed experiences of working on a ship, his life as a 'forty-niner,' panning for gold in California.
GLC07164.01
1850/01/28
to: his sister.
His life experiences as a miner, and a businessman, and his hardships due to flooding. He expresses his hopes to receive family news.
GLC07164.02
1850/03/27
to: Carrie (p 1-2) and Brother (p3).
His experiences and lifestyle in California, and how he cannot wait to go back to mining, once the winter is over. He lists inflation as a key issue, with costs riding so high that earning $32 per day is not enough to live comfortably.
GLC07164.03
1850/04/11
to: father
Explicit details of his life are passed along to his father. He discusses the dreariness of the rainy season (a time in which one cannot go mining) and the sale of a boat owned by Alfred.
GLC07164.04
1850/05/21
Relays his fears that, due to lack of received letters, his father has forgotten him. Alfred describes his life and requests that no letters be written to him.
GLC07164.05
1850/06/17
to: brother James.
Describes his life to James, relaying his fears of attacks by Indians. Requests news of life back east.
GLC07164.06
1853/12/23
Neafie, Alfred, fl. 1853
to: Cousin Carrie.
Life in Grass Valley, includes a request for information about the family back East. Included in the letter was a folded sheet of paper which included several fragments of panned gold.
GLC07164.07
1861/07/14
Describes how he was sworn into the army, along with his travels to the camp and the rations served. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.
GLC07164.08
1861/09/20
Discusses the reasons why the regiment is no longer in Washington, along with the details of a skirmish with rebels. Requests that he receive mail from home.
GLC07164.13
1861/12/20
Explains his jealously which stems from fact that sister writes frequently to Theodore's Captain, but not to Theodore. Sends news about the regiment's move back to Washington, along with a request for money, which accompanied a description of the...
GLC07164.15
1861/12/25
Soutchiens, David, fl. 1861
to: Newton Millspaugh.
Sends thanks for the food sent to him, along with a description of camp life and a request for news from home. Lists names of friends from home (Alick, Sid Rose, Tom Young and Jim Smith), all of whom are acquaintances of Newton.
GLC07164.16
Return of the five dollars Mr. Millspaugh kindly lent Theodore, with thanks for such a loan.
GLC07164.14
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