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2 December 1880
Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843)
to Frances B. Shiras
Notes that her son, Allie, is at school. Explains that she visited Flandreau, Dakota, for the fall. Comments positively on a pretty clock she received.
GLC02429.49
21 April 1881
Comments on the new spring and the difficult past winter. Discusses her garden. Also discusses her growing children and her older son's school. Informs Shiras she is getting re-married and is worried how she will react. Describes it as a financial...
GLC02429.50
27 November 1881
to Alexander Shiras
Explains that she did not intend to alienate her friends in the east by re-marrying and justifies the re-marriage. Discusses the children, her two and her sister's three, who also live with them, the four oldest of which are in school. Thanks an...
GLC02429.51
circa August 1880
to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras
Thanks them for Allie's saddle. Discusses going eight miles with her son to "hunt up something" good to eat for her younger son, who had been sick with dysentery and vomiting. On that trip, her son was thrown from his horse, which made her reflect on...
GLC02429.52
no date
An undated note in which Nancy discusses a second pregnancy, possibly the one she had after Daniel's death. Ruminates on mortality.
GLC02429.58
Asks Mrs. Shiras to purchase and send the listed silverware, if she has not yet send him the money from Mr. Brown.
GLC02429.59
8 January 1847
Ward, Thomas W.
[Receipt to Brown & Tarbor]
Receipt for payment to Brown & Tarbor for passage for African American woman and child. 1/8/1847. 1 p. + docket.
GLC02145.80.14
14 August 1861
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Miller writes to his wife: "...i do not touch any kind of strong drink play no cards have nothing to do with any women in fact have not spent one cent... i have to day Been in the army seven weeks and have never Received one Black mark..."
GLC02155.004
25 February 1862
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that married women in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (where he was from) throw parties for and "walk the streets" with the Porter Guards.
GLC02155.036
6 June 1862
Miller replies to a letter from his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates. Requests a plait of her hair.
GLC02155.051
19 July 1862
Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Thanks her for the locks of hair she sent (one from her, one from their son, Charley). Mentions a letter he wrote that she recently had published in a local paper. Complains of a lack...
GLC02155.056
22 July 1862
Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Notes that he carries a photograph of Lile, his wife, in a case in his breast pocket at all times.
GLC02155.057
21 August 1862
Miller writes to his wife. Laments that his knapsack, containing a picture of Lile and his son, Charley, may have been lost. Complains of the swamps in Virginia (especially the Chickahominy Swamp).
GLC02155.060
7 September 1862
Miller writes to his wife. Reminsces about her recent visit.
GLC02155.061
16 October 1862
Miller writes to his wife. Mentions his sister, Sallie. Promises that if something happens to her, he will never marry another woman.
GLC02155.067
3 November 1862
Sallie
Aunt Sallie writes to Lile from "Catoctin," possibly either Catoctin Mountain in Maryland or Catoctin Creek in Virginia. Reports they can "hear the Cannons in Virginia Fighting again." Expects to be able to visit Lile closer to Christmas. Comments on...
GLC02155.068
18 April 1863
Complains of having a severe cold and his inability to obtain a furlough. Miller's letter consists of three pages. On page four, there is a note written in pencil. The author conveys her wish for Miller to obtain his furlough, and signs the note...
GLC02155.094
24 May 1863
Writes, "... the different Regts keep the People that live around here, they come into camp and gather up all the Bread meat an coffee the Boys do not make use of which is not a little, they are generally women and children, and I must say I should...
GLC02155.102
30 May 1863
Received a letter from his father, who is also in the service. Notes that he has one year left to serve, but his father's time will be up soon. Discusses his wife's upcoming trip to Columbia (possibly Columbia, Pennsylvania). Pages one and two of the...
GLC02155.104
12 September 1863
Murray writes to his wife: "Dear Lile I almost dread when we are discharged it will Be almost like changing climate, the mode of living is so diferent, But I think I can manage..." Has been temporarily marked "off duty" by the doctor. Hopes to keep...
GLC02155.106
1 October 1863
Discusses another man, Mr. Spates, who apparently cheated on his wife. Professes his undying devotion to Lile. Hopes that Lile and Charles (his son) are in good health.
GLC02155.109
16 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Sympathizes regarding "the difficulties" between Lile and "the girls." Reports on camp news, expressing enjoyment that he received fresh bread, beans, potatoes, and rice as part of his rations the previous day...
GLC02155.115
14 December 1863
Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see...
GLC02155.122
20 December 1782
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Benjamin Lincoln
There is a small note at the top which says "(Copied from the Original) K's rough draft being faded out in parts." Knox writes that he is sorry General Lincoln seems so upset with him for not replying to his letters and emphasizes how much he prizes...
GLC02437.01754
7 January 1783
Doughty, John (1754-1826)
Return of the Women & Children at the Post of West Point & its Dependencies, that would have drawn Rations under the late Regulations, and also of the number of Extra Rations drawn under the new Contract
Lists number of women and children by regiment and includes the amount of extra rations they will receive under the new regulations.
GLC02437.01809
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