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25 April 1865
Shrieves, Chas D. (fl. 1864-1865)
to Frances Davenport
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggest that she communicate with the Vermont State Agent.
GLC03523.09.42
To Frances Davenport
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggesting that they wait until communication is restored between Richmond and Washington. Says that if she does and then visits Washington he is sure that she would be...
GLC03523.09.43
4 May 1865
Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., (1834-1924)
One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated May 4, 1865. Suggests, after reading a letter she sent, that the best course of action for her to visit the burial site of her husband would be to apply for passes to the front line as...
GLC03523.09.44
6 May 1865
Sawyer (fl. 1865)
One letter from Sawyer to Frances Davenport dated May 6, 1865. Regarding her efforts to secure her husband's remains.
GLC03523.09.45
17 May 1865
Unknown
One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 17, 1865. Says that no passes are now needed to visit Peterborough of Richmond but does not know about other places. States that the main caution will still have to be for their safety as troops will be...
GLC03523.09.46
8 May 1865
One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1865. Witten on stationary from the office of the Vermont State Commissioner. It is now safe for her to travel to Fredericksburg to the site of her husbands grave. The signature is illegible.
GLC03523.09.47
20 May 1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1865. Informs her that a line of steamers is now running between Fredericksburg and Washington and repeats the offer to accompany her on her journey to the site of her husbands...
GLC03523.09.48
22 May 1865
One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 22, 1865.Regarding permission for her to travel to the site of her husbands grave. Witten on stationary from the office of the Vermont State Commissioner. The signature is illegible.
GLC03523.09.49
24 May 1865
Downs, Thomas H., (fl. 1865)
One letter from Thomas H. Downs to Frances Davenport dated May 24, 1865. Downs is the surgeon who treated her husband's wounds in the hospital. Informs her that her husband George was taken to the hospital of 3rd Division 2nd Corps by mistake. All of...
GLC03523.09.50
25 May 1865
Holbrook, Frank T. (fl. 1865)
Frank T. Holbrook to Frances Davenport
One letter from Frank T. Holbrook to Frances Davenport dated May 25, 1865. Informs her that he met the paymaster of the 105th Penn today who informed him that the Regt. Belongs to the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Corps, stationed about 4 miles from...
GLC03523.09.51
3 June 1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 3, 1865. Regarding a letter that she sent him from Dr. Downs. Says that he showed it to McAdams who confirmed that the information was correct.
GLC03523.09.52
15 May 1866
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1866. Informs her that he recently passed through Fredericksburg and found no communication with either Richmond or Washington
GLC03523.09.53
8 September 1885
Ruyner, Saul E. (fl. 1885)
to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee
One letter from Saul E. Ruyner to E.J. Ormsbee dated September 8, 1885. Regarding a memorial to the 8th Regiment, Vermont Infantry;
GLC03523.09.54
6 February 1887
Root, H.G. (fl. 1887)
One letter from H.G. Root to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee dated February 6, 1887,
GLC03523.09.55
16 December 1887
Merrill, Justin S. (fl. 1887)
To Ebenezer J. Ormsbee
One letter from Justin S, Merrill to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee dated December 16, 1887. Written on stationary of the Senate Chamber, Washington.
GLC03523.09.56
circa 1900
[List of soldiers names with dates of birth.]
One document listing twelve names with birth dates. The names are all share the last name Wyckoff. Possibly for a memorial.
GLC03523.09.57
8 July 1895
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916;
Reminiscence of Frances Ormsbee regarding the Vermont regiments during the Civil War
One document written by Frances Ormsbee dated July 8, 1895. The document is a reminiscence of Vermont regiments during the Civil War.
GLC03523.09.58
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances (fl. 1860 - 1916)
A War Reminiscence by Frances B. Ormsbee
First a manuscript copy and then typed.
GLC03523.09.59
circa 1861-1864
Eulogy at return of Civil War dead
One unsigned manuscript dated circa 1861-1864.
GLC03523.09.60
circa 1860
Dates relating to the Wyckoff family
One document listing seven names with dates of birth. Possibly a genealogy of the Ormsbee family. Frances and Ebenezer Ormsbee had no children of their own but adopted Frances' brother's niece, Carrie Wyckoff.
GLC03523.09.61
22 August 1857
Negris, James E. (fl. 1857)
Bill belonging to George Davenport
One document from James E. Negris to George Davenport dated August 22, 2857.
GLC03523.09.62
3 June 1861
Munsell, Otis D. (fl. 1860-1864)
to Mary E. Munsell
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated June 3, 1861.
GLC03523.17.01
30 August 1863
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated August 30, 1863.
GLC03523.17.02
13 September 1863
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated September 13, 1863.
GLC03523.17.03
2 October 1863
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated October 2, 1863.
GLC03523.17.04
8 November 1863
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated November 8, 1863.
GLC03523.17.05
23 December 1863
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated December 23, 1863.
GLC03523.17.06
circa 1864
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated circa 1864.
GLC03523.17.07
circa January 1864
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated January 1864.
GLC03523.17.08
16 January 1864
to "Mary and Robert, Father and Mother"
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell, Robert, and his parents dated January 16, 1864.
GLC03523.17.09
21 February 1864
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated February 21, 1864.
GLC03523.17.10
27 February 1864
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated February 27, 1864.
GLC03523.17.11
20 January 1945
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Executive Order 9512
One pamphlet entitled, "Executive Order 9512," dated January 20, 1945. This pamphlet is a printing of the order, "Providing for Coordination of the Allocations of Field Positions Subject to the Classification Act of 1923, as Amended." The pamphlet...
GLC09693.32
1914-1918
World War I posters
GLC09807
Liberty Loan Committee
"We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There"
One poster entitled, "We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There," printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to American, French and English soldiers fighting the German army, which has been referred to as "the Hun." Language...
GLC09806.01
"The Voice of Lincoln"
One poster entitled, "The Voice of Lincoln," printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Language displays the alliance between America and France and alludes that investing in bonds...
GLC09806.02
"One Hundred Million Americans Must Enlist To Win The War"
One poster entitled, "One Hundred Million Americans Must Enlist To Win The War" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster creates a parrellel between aiding the American soldiers to buy bonds. Imagery consists of a sailor and soldier...
GLC09806.03
"These Men Are Doing Their Part--Let Us Do Ours"
One poster entitled, "These Men Are Doing Their Part--Let Us Do Ours" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to noble Prussian families, Junkers and Krupps. Language suggests that "Prussianism" must end, and Allied soldiers will...
GLC09806.04
One poster entitled, "The Road to France He is Keeping It Open-- The Road to Berlin--The Guns that Do It--He is Making Them" printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text aligns with portraits of three types of men aiding Allied forces during World War I...
GLC09806.05
"For those who gave their all"
One poster entitled, "For those who gave their all." Text pertains to a poem by Grantland Rice. Poem has been printed in its entirety and refers to the deaths of 47,000 American soldiers in France during World War I.
GLC09807.01
1918
"Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!"
One poster entitled, "Keep the Faith! Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan!" Text displays a dedication to Herman Korth, who was German-born sergeant who was honored for his actions in a battle near Juvigny, France during World War I. Portrait of Korth...
GLC09807.02
"This Is Your War"
One poster entitled, "This Is Your War!" Text pertains to subscribing to Liberty loans as a way to aid a win during World War I. Illustration consists of a female looking at the word "Prussianism" written over the shadow of a Prussian soldier. The...
GLC09807.03
GLC09807.04
21 January 1863
Morrison, James A. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Florence Morrison
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated January 21, 1863.
GLC03523.41.037.01
14 September 1863
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated September 14, 1863.
GLC03523.41.067.01
15 June 1864
Calkins, Clarence (fl. 1863-1865)
to Oscar Calkins
One letter from Clarence Calkins addressed to his mother and brothers dated June 15, 1864. Envelope is addressed to Oscar Calkins. Noted on the envelope is the text "Prisoners letter."
GLC03766.02
4 July 1864
One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Clarence Calkins dated Camp of the 58th Regiment, July 4, 1864. Written from the "pits".
GLC03766.03
8 July 1864
One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Clarence Calkins dated July 8, 1864. Mentions receiving a copy of the Frank Leslie gazette and importance of nutmeg and ginger.
GLC03766.04
14 July 1864
Williams, James (fl. 1864)
One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from James Williams dated July 14, 1864.
GLC03766.05
18 July 1864
One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Clarence Calkins dated Petersburg, July 18, 1864.
GLC03766.06
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