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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
Dewey, Orville S.
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
13 January 1863
Edwards, Oliver (1835-1904)
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Appears to have been written the same day as GLC02163.06 and .07. Notes that he received a letter from his mother upon his return (from visiting his wife, Annie). His...
GLC02163.08
16 November 1863
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Written near Culpepper Courthouse. Received correspondence from his mother while at Kelly's Ford, Virginia. Reports that the 2nd Corps (Army of the Potomac) was...
GLC02163.13
4 October 1859
Higgins, Patrick
to Fannie Schoonmaker
Would prefer to see her in person than respond to her with a letter. Feels lonely and has "nobody to cheer me." Is thinking of her and things in their past. Hopes that she does not reminisce all the time, but reminds her that she "promised me that...
GLC02164.01
21 July 1860
Glad to see her picture in a letter that he received last Thursday. Has not heard from her in a long time. "Began to think you had forgotten me" because she had not responded to his last letter. Would "give anything" to see her. Remembers that they...
GLC02164.02
Writes to her for the first time since they saw each other almost three weeks before. Asks if she was insulted because Sarah heard him say he loved her. He "can't help telling the truth" about how he feels about her. Talks more of times they had...
GLC02164.03
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
to unknown
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
GLC02167.44
circa 16 May 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
GLC02167.50
6 May 1903
[Deed]
Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.
GLC02167.56
12 February 1923
Rangland, Anna
to Mrs. Tueneer
She offers his condolences on the passing of her brother. She discusses Mollie's strength and character.
GLC02167.60
1861-1923
Johnston, Mary J. (fl. 1861-1923)
to Mother [Mrs. Delia Johnston]
She has been to Uncle Hugh's and Aurnt Mary's. Laurens came down to visit. Uncle Hugh cave her a pattern for a dress while Eliza sent Laurens a nice book.
GLC02167.61
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