The Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History: Apply now and join us for Fall 2024 courses
20 January 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.
GLC07705.337
25 January 1863
She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.
GLC07705.338
29 January 1863
He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.
GLC07705.339
4 February 1863
She was invited to a ball but her mother will not let her go. She hopes he can get a furlough soon.
GLC07705.340
10 February 1863
She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.
GLC07705.342
16 February 1863
She thought a recent letter of his may have been a valentine but no such luck. His parents are going to a benefit party and they want her to go with them.
GLC07705.343
4 March 1863
She thanks him for the picture in which she says he looks exceedingly handsome.
GLC07705.347
18 March 1863
She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.
GLC07705.349
29 March 1863
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
He writes that he is very well and has recently seen Miss Hatteras but has not been down to see Miss Harrison. He has heard the 9th Army Corps has gone out in New [illegible but looks like York] to the Western Department but he does not know if they...
GLC07705.350
16 April 1863
She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.
GLC07705.351
10 June 1863
She has heard heard that Southern ladies possess more attraction than Northern ladies. Also, she received a picture from Richard's friend John Davis which she describes as a very handsome picture.
GLC07705.353
27 February 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
His father tells him he likes Martha Watson and is glad his son is friends with her, but he has no way of knowing what she thinks of Richard. He tells Richard to wait and see because the world is big and girls are plenty.
GLC07705.354
31 December 1863
He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.
GLC07705.384
3 April 1861
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
No year. He mentions Mary Cranston whom he forgot to ask a favor of. He invites Richard over for the weekend.
GLC07705.386
6 July 1865
Jackson, Lizzie, fl. 1865
to Brother (Richard H. Jackson)
She writes that they are to have a picnic for the returning soldiers but she had to turn down the invitation because he is not there to go with her.
GLC07705.389
21 May 1865
Jennie, fl. 1859-1897
She complains this is the most lonesome place she has ever been and they couldn't hire her to stay another Sunday.
GLC07705.391
10 August 1863
Carrie, fl. 1860-1866
She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.
GLC07705.396
16 December 1861
Flinn, Sam, fl. 1861
He writes that they have been marching for a while. He likes their current stop (Frederick City) because there are several large stores and good-looking girls.
GLC07705.397
17 July 1861
A.M., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.
GLC07705.403
12 May 1863
Miller, Jacob, fl. 1863
to Mr. Baker
In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery...
GLC07205.019
6 February 1862
Atwood, Anne R., fl. 1862
to Sister
She writes of various people she has not heard from that winter and says she would like to visit her sister but her health is not that good right now.
GLC07205.025
27 June 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.
GLC07205.030
28 August 1861
He thinks it is funny that his sister would like to travel with the regiment and help them along the way because he thinks it would not be long before they have to attend to her.
GLC07205.043
19 April 1862
They received the news of the capture of Island Noll. Later they say that if General Abercrombie had followed orders they may have been involved in a great battle He teases his sister about having a lover.
GLC07205.048
5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
GLC07705.427
circa 1861-1864
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."
GLC07705.433
6 July 1861
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.
GLC07705.434
18 January 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
GLC07705.435
June 24, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 24, 1861. In the beginning of the letter Henry discusses family members and their welfare, as well as their behavior. Henry mentions quite a few young women back home by...
GLC00653.01.05
March 14, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 14, 1863. Provides updates of family and friends and that a friend fell in love with an unnamed girl in Huntsville. Henry mentions the goods he received from his mother, and...
GLC00653.01.15
May 22, 1863
four men deserted but were caught and will be court marshaled. He asks his mother to make him new pants and a coat as the other coat she sent was 5 inches too short. Henry still hasnt received the appointment, and the missing soldiers, which now...
GLC00653.01.19
Henry tells his sister of the weather during his march to Culpepper. Of note is his grapevine knowlege through Colonel Sheffield (of the 48th) that General Ewell had caught several messengers from Union General Hooker to Slocum, and one of these...
GLC00653.01.20
17 April 1862
Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him...
GLC07205.058
23 February 1862
to Emma
A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.
GLC07205.060
28 January 1864
Emma, fl. 1861
to Grandmomma
She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.
GLC07205.062
14 June 1862
He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.
GLC07205.066
1861-1877
Gage, William H., fl. 1861
to Unknown
Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.
GLC07205.085
29 July 1862
He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.
GLC07205.090
Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877
to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant
"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."
GLC07205.075
5 April 1861
One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...
GLC07205.083
27 March 1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
to Ann
He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.
GLC03047.03
17 October 1862
McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963
to Mary
They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.
GLC03054.02
4 December 1862
His wife has been having problems with his mother. In a day or two they will have to move. He will try to get a furlough after six.
GLC03054.03
15 December 1862
He describes some fighting that took place around Cumberland River. He has heard the paymaster is around and is hopeful because he is out of money. He is looking out for a package she sent.
GLC03054.04
7 March 1863
Someone stole ten dollars from him. He sent a package to her. They hear good news to the East.
GLC03054.05
2 October 1861
Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862
to Carrie
He really wants a picture of her. he says Gen. McClellan is in fear that the Rebels have crossed the Potomac. They are slowly advancing.
GLC03057.01
10 July 1862
Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862
to Sir (George Ladd)
She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.
GLC03057.06
25 October 1862
to Mrs. Abbott
He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.
GLC03057.07
24 December 1862
Rome, William O., ?-1863
to Mother
He sent a package with gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and a pin cushion. The regimentss have all taken their positions within the fort and are ready to attack.
GLC03131.09.03
20 July 1866
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.079
Showing results 2701 - 2750