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21 December 1865
Dewey, Orville S.
to Harriet W. Dewey
They will be going South via Richmond. He tells his mother she works too hard and to take it easy.
GLC02161.153
22 January 1866
Little, Daniel H.
to Cousin Pristram
Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.
GLC02161.155
11 October 1868
Strong, Mary E.
to father
He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.
GLC02161.162
16 March 1886
Parker, William
[Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]
Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.
GLC02161.167
15 February 1899
Ben (fl. 1899-)
to A. H. "Mollie" Blossom
He asks if she is enjoying life with the "troupe?" They are such a talented crowd from the leading lady to the heavy villian. He is waiting for a ship to set sail in Philadelphia. He wants her to come visit. By June he should be able to get promoted...
GLC02161.170
23 February 1902
Pursell, B. M. (fl. 1902-)
to Mollie Blossom
He got a telegram from Ida the other day saying she is going to sail on the Meade soon. He wishes he could meet them all in Manila. He would love to take the trip with them.
GLC02161.171
no date
Mattie
to unknown
Dated 20 March. He wants to return to Charleston and desperately wants to see her and Pauline. He especially wants to see her before she gets married. He mentions George and Hill.
GLC02161.175
Olivia
to her sister
Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall
GLC02161.178
Unknown
to Ida Frances
"Please comply with his wishes expressed in the enclosed." Actual letter missing.
GLC02161.182
Clara
to Mary "Mollie" Dewey
She wants Mollie to come see her in June or else she will come see her. She reminds her that she used to say she liked her as well as one of own children.
GLC02161.183
He encloses two pictures (not included here).Cassie is still at Elmira.
GLC02161.185
19 April 1862
Dodge, Nelson E. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Esther Ann Kinney
re: Dodge writes to Ann predicting what is going on at home. He writes, "you are setting by the table a sewing Grandmaron is bizy…mom making shugar and uncle James is sleep." He also wishes that he would have had another shirt made before leaving...
GLC02162.02
31 May 1863
Blanchard, John. (fl. 1862-1864)
re: Blanchard writes about how "Gen Hooker got whiped the Boys are feeling down hearted." He also writes about his view on the Confederate cause, saying that he would rather let the rebels have their rights than be led by inept Generals. He also...
GLC02162.09
14 October 1862
re: Dodge thanks Kinney for the shirt she sent him. He wishes he could have gotten more, but realizes that sending the shirt cost thirty cents and was too expensive. He also explains that he was sick because his regiment had marched many miles with...
GLC02162.14
26 February 1863
Eldridge, James E. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Clement Wood
re: Eldredge writes to his friend Clement, saying he feels sorry for him because Carolina, the focus of Clement's attention, left him for another man. He also writes about camp life, remarking about the daily drilling routine, and saying that his...
GLC02162.15
4 January 1862
Holly, William H. (d. 1864)
to Mary Ann Davis
Written at Camp Lyon to a friend. Talks of mutual acquaintances, (including a death, one in an "insane retreat" and one who goes down town and returns "pretty tight"), Christmas (when he hears a sermon by an African missionary on "what shall be done...
GLC02165.01
5 September 1862
Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Expresses boredom at the monotony of life. Describes an incident in which Confederate soldiers escorted under a flag of truce the wife of General John Bullock Clark, who had been taken prisoner, so that she could...
GLC02165.11
22 May 1864
Written from "Lakeport, La." to a friend. Talks of the visit of the wife of his friend, William Hoyt, whom he will be sad to see leave as he enjoys having a "respectable female friend to chat with." Talks of how he wants to leave the army--"what a...
GLC02165.17
3? October 1861
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Miss Sue Johnston
He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.
GLC02167.02
19 October 1861
to Miss D[o]ra Johnston
They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.
GLC02167.03
25 December 1863
He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.
GLC02167.07
14 January 1864
to Miss Dora Johnston
He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.
GLC02167.08
18 October 1864
to Miss Johnston
When he heard the glorious news that Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania went into the Union, he shouted outloud. He refers to some of the officers' wives. They are finally getting paid tomorrow.
GLC02167.33
18 December 1864
to Mother
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
GLC02167.38
1861-1866
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
GLC02167.44
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