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21 September 1861
to Caf
The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.
GLC08291.29
4 February 1861
Lucie, fl. 1859-1897
to Frank A. Cole
He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.
GLC08291.02
28 March 1861
He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).
GLC08291.05
3 January 1862
Cole, Florence, fl. 1861
From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.
GLC08291.06
26 September 1864
Reale, Elizabeth F., fl. 1864
to Mr. Cole
Lt. Woodbury has a sickness of the stomach. His son continues to improve slowly.
GLC08291.20
29 September 1864
The captain continues without improvement. He experiences the same symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting. The doctor says he has bilious fever.
GLC08291.21
24 September 1864
Saunders, J.H., fl. 1862
to Mrs. Ann E. Lowry
informs her that her son was wounded and has lost a leg.
GLC08300.42
21 February 1865
Frazer, Dorothy F., fl. 1865
to Aunt Ann E. Lowry
wants to hear from Aunt Sarah and the boys. heard that John is sickly.. Abner Walker's wife is likely to die
GLC08300.51
13 March 1865
sorry to hear that John has died. Al Horton's Batalion is at Salem. they have come to hunt Bush men belonging to the 48th regiment.
GLC08300.52
14 March 1865
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.
today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.
GLC08311.07
21 March 1865
to Maria
has been informed of Mother's death. weather is cold. the price on farms is low now.
GLC08311.09
14 February 1862
Lizzie, fl. 1862
to Annie
sad to hear about Sister Margo's death. writes that they have had had snow. updates her with news about the baby.
GLC09354.01
1861-1864
Addis, R.W., fl. 1864
[Oval albumen of Captain Frank A. Cole]
Full-length portrait of Frank A. Cole, Captain of the Wisconsin 37th Regiment.
GLC08291.31
19 May 1861
No. 18
written on back, note in pencil reads "Mr. Blake, our boys must be with Banks in their retreat, I think.-Mrs. L. Smith
GLC08413.02
21 May 1862
The Girl I Left Behind Me
features woman crying on a soldier's shoulder.
GLC08413.17
5 November 1861
to Husband and Son
writes that she has been sick for four weeks and has not been outside. Bacon has been to see her four times and was here today.
envelope features man holding flag with eagle.
GLC08413.18
1861-1877
untitled envelope
features woman and soldier embracing under a tree
GLC08413.20
1 December 1864
to Philip Coleman
writes that the new baby is unlike the eldest and he is sleeping more at night than formerly.desires to help a German gentleman in the army. Sue has been unwell.
GLC08413.56
1862
features picture of soldier and his sweetheart
GLC08414.6
15 February 1864
planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.
GLC08311.13
5 February 1877
Snow, Addie R., fl. 1877
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.
GLC09400.280
8 February 1864
explains that he doesn't always have something to write about which explains why she doesn't get a letter at every mail. it began to snow yesterday. General Crook is out sledding with some woman. he is a bachelor.
GLC08311.12
3 October 1864
writes that his wardrobe is suffering and it would be handy to have a woman about. writes the place they are now is much more "human."
GLC08311.22
8 October 1864
writes that she is a very good business woman. read in the paper that they will repair the Orange and Alexandria railroad. has been sleeping on the ground in the open air. his stomach has been acting up. Written at Fisher's Hill
GLC08311.23
11 November 1864
to Annis, Lida and Master Johnny
assks Annis to knit him a new pair of socks. describes the scenery to Lida and Johnny.
GLC08311.27
20 November 1864
a quarter of the company is on train-guard. describes his dinner. notes that the price of gold is coming down. warns her not to count the days until he comes home or else it will seems lomgrt.
GLC08311.29
2 December 1864
Levi has rooms in Winchester now and expects Helen to join him in a few weeks. the railroad is finished within four miles of WInchester. Written at Camp Russell
GLC08311.31
20 March 1865
Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.
GLC08311.37
27 March 1865
the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.
GLC08311.38
1865
to Annis, Lida and Johnny
asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.
GLC08311.43
21 June 1865
tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria
GLC08311.48
16 February 1867
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.
GLC08311.51
26 January 1867
Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.
GLC08311.52
8 September 1877
discusses the appointment of P.M.
GLC09400.281
[Small carved leaf]
Found in envelope of GLC03523.32.45. Possibly carved out of bone.
GLC03523.32.45.01
21 December 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.
GLC07705.245
25 January 1863
Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864
She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.
GLC07705.249
1 February 1863
He writes of the gallant bravery of Burnside and his misfortune with the weather. He tells Richard to write to Margaret Delahantes and includes her address.
GLC07705.251
3 February 1863
She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.
GLC07705.253
15 February 1863
He writes that Miss Mulligan went to a fortune teller who told her her lovers' name was Richard and she would get two letters from him.
GLC07705.255
He informs him that New York was excited by the wedding of [illegible, but looks like Sam Sherman] and Miss Lorinia Warren. Burnside was in attendance. He is disapppointed that there is no change in his getting leave of absence.
GLC07705.256
7 January 1867
Smith, Thomas, fl. 1866
to Sarah Kendall
Three small stones enclosed with GLC02915.72.01
GLC02915.72.02
Circa 1861-1877
[Note and Charm] [Decimalized .01- .02]
A note and fabric heart charm
GLC02915.75
[Charm]
A fabric heart charm, pinned to a note(GLC02915.75.01). the fabric is streached over a heart shape with a small fabric loop on the top.
GLC02915.75.02
9 April 1865
GLC02915.81
4 December 1862
Rowland, L., fl. 1862
GLC02915.82
29 January 1863
GLC02915.83
16 February 1863
to John Randall
GLC02915.84
22 June 1864
GLC02915.85
28 October 1862
McFaddin, William M., fl. 1862-1863
to Wife
GLC03135.08.01
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