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16 December 1864
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
to my dear wife
He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.
GLC02740.09
23 May 1865
He describes Washington as a handsome city, but not as nice as Richmond. He apologizes for not having written lately. He assures her he has remained true to her since he has been there and always will be.
GLC02740.43
13 June 1865
He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.
GLC02740.44
20 June 1865
He is very homesick these days but doen't think it will be much longer. He expects to stay in their current location until they are discharged. He has a breakfast of fried ham and potatoes.
GLC02740.45
11 December 1864
He is lonely and has not heard from his wife in a while and hopes she is well. He hopes the time apart will soon pass.
GLC02740.06
12 December 1864
He still has not received any mail from her. He describes the movement of ships. Once again he tells her to write as often as she can.
GLC02740.07
14 December 1864
He says he thinks of her all the time. He is very lonely, he says again and tells her to write as often as she can.
GLC02740.08
17 December 1864
He misses her as usual. He repeats his lonliness and wants her to write. He has been washing all the afternoon and has rubbed the skin off his fingers.
GLC02740.10
19 December 1864
He answers in response to her suspicions that he may be straying. He says he would never do such a thing to his darling. He says he is a temperate man and has hardly drunk anything since being in the army. He suggests that she visit him.
GLC02740.11
25 December 1864
He has had a lovely Christmas and spent most of it asleep. He wants her to send a picture of herself. Once again, he tells her to have more confidence in him, for he has only spoken to one woman since he left. He says "I know I am a wicked man, but I...
GLC02740.14
26 December 1864
He is sad because he has not received any mail from her.
GLC02740.15
3 February 1865
There is a battle going on now. He says if she could only see the women she accuses him of consorting with. They are all ugly and he wouldn't want to hug them.
GLC02740.23
7 February 1865
It is snowing. They are told they must protect City Point now as the Rebels are fighting to the front. All night long, the wagons have come through with the sick and wounded. He complains about his mother whom he says abused him as a child.
GLC02740.25
December 1865
He mentions a man who enlisted three different times under three different names. He speaks of having seen hard times and harder sights yet, but his heart remains steadfast in his love for her,
GLC02740.26
18 February 1865
He requests mittens and asks her to write more often.
GLC02740.27
15 March 1865
He forgives her for writing "that letter," but does not say what was in the letter. He has got four months pay now besides the bounty money at his disposal.
GLC02740.35
1865
His cough is getting better. He talks of wanting to go home and the nice times they will have.
GLC02740.47
There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.
GLC02740.49
8 February 1866
He has not felt well for a while. He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He writes that he always thinks of the friendship they share.
GLC02740.52
1861-1877
to Unknown
Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.
GLC02740.53
to Lizzie
He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.
GLC02740.54
31 March 1861
Coffen, Sallie, fl. 1860
to sister Lizzie
No year: Everyone is well, though Father still smokes.She would like to come home in the Fall. She visited John recently. She mentions the Crocker boys.
GLC02740.63
17 October 1879
Farnsworth, Swiftford, fl. 1879
to WIlmot Thompson
"Albert Farnsworth's wife died last night."
GLC02740.65
9 May 1864
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed...
GLC02415.079
14 May 1864
He is anxious for the time to come, when the Rebel capital will fall. It will not be easy becasue there will be many widows and fatherless children.He thinks the Rebels made their own bed and now they must lie in it.
GLC02415.080
30 May 1864
A View on the Hillside
Dedicated to his wife. A description of his surroundings.
GLC02415.086
10 June 1864
He tell her to take good care of herself and the children. Lately the rations are very good. They have all the food they need. It has been very rainy. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga
GLC02415.087
13 June 1864
Mr Rollin has been working on their place but he says not to pay him right away. The man is hard to get along with and he may take advantage of women. He talks about the diameter of a cannon ball. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga
GLC02415.088
13 July 1864
They bought some potatoes and onions at what he thinks are unfair prices.He warns her to have someone get the wheat as soon as possible or else they will ahve to see what rights the man who worked their farm has.
GLC02415.092
6 August 1864
He is getting tired of having to write as it is a poor substitute for communication. He prides himself on how well he budgets. If the other boys thought of their families as much as he does they'd have more money. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.098
8 August 1864
He talks of money matters. His uncle has been paid off for the most part. He mentions getting clothes for the children and for her. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.099
22 August 1864
He discusses money matters and how she can run the farm more efficiently. When he comes home, he expects to farm again.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.102
11 September 1864
He has not received any mail lately. He reminds her not to neglect writing.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.104
20 September 1864
They should leave camp tomorrow morning and join the picket lines but they don't know how long they will remain there. He has two months pay and will send her money soon. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.106
25 September 1864
He writes that some men shouldn't go to war and are better off in the kitchen. If they can't stand the sight of blood, then the army is not for them. He praises his wife's competence in running the farm.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.107
17 October 1864
They went through the Eastern and middle part of Tennessee and then Alabama and back to Tennessee. He knows she wants to get the house fixed but thinks she should wait until he gets home.
GLC02415.111
17 April 1862
Eber, H.W., fl. 1862
to Enoch Q. Fellows
He is asking for a furlough because he has received word that his mother is sick. Written at Port Royal, located on Hilton Head Island.
GLC02745.011
circa 1861-1864
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
to Sisters
He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.
GLC02169.10
1864
Nicholson, Charles, fl. 1864-1865
to Allie
He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.
GLC02171.01
14 March 1865
Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864
to Alice
He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.
GLC02171.04
3 May 1865
He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power...
GLC02171.06
10 May 1865
Libbie, fl. 1862-1864
She has not been very well lately with neuralgia in his head and face. Her daughters continue their studies. She has not heard from cousin Caroline.
GLC02171.07
circa 1861-1865
The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.
GLC02171.08
Milliner's Business Card
Mrs. N.A. Ingram of Wilmington
GLC02171.08.2
[Woman praying while child sleeps]
GLC02171.08.5
[Photo of unidentified woman in black dress]
Carte de visite of a woman. Inscription on the enclosure suggests it may be Alice Oliphant.
GLC02171.11
1860
[Photo of Mrs. Alice M. Oliphant]
GLC02171.12
4 August 1861
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1864
[Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]
Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.
GLC02182.01
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865
to "Dearly Beloved"
He describes his recent activities. He and Mrs. Wheeler went to a lecture the other night. He and Mr. Bryant worked in the village one day and then had dinner with Mrs. Cook. He mentions other mutual friends and acquaintances.
GLC02182.03
19 August 1861
to dear wife
Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana...
GLC02182.12
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