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24 March 1862
Van Nuys, John H.
to Samuel Watson Van Nuys
GLC07687.130
31 March 1862
Unknown
GLC07687.131
3 April 1862
GLC07687.132
6 April 1862
Fragment dated 7 April [1862].
GLC07687.133
13 April 1862
to Samuel Watson Vannuys
GLC07687.134
15 April 1862
GLC07687.135
21 April 1862
GLC07687.136
2 May 1862
GLC07687.137
7 January 1861
Covert, George R.
to friend
relating details of his recovery and a recent visit by Van Nuys's father; also requests that all mail be forwarded to him at the hospital.
GLC07687.138
5 October 1861
GLC07687.139
5 November 1861
Donnell, Rebecca
inquires about Dick [her son's/brother's?] health ("I received a letter from Orien to day stating that Dick has the camp fever...."), describes the contents of a package she sent via Col. Garen, and relates general family news.
GLC07687.140
14 November 1861
Van Nuys, H. L.
to Bro [J. H. Van Nuys?]
Describes progress in the roofing of the local church and briefly mentions the difficulty in obtaining funds. Expresses regret that the war continues, but observes, "Yet certainly the war can't stop here, or at any point short of a submission of the...
GLC07687.141
25 December 1861
List, Samuel F.
GLC07687.142
26 December 1861
GLC07687.143
15 January 1862
Smith, Charles H.
describes social events in Hopewell and developements at school.
GLC07687.144
26 January 1862
GLC07687.145
3 February 1862
to Bro and Neph
describes the health of various family members and friends, and admonishes Dick [her brother?] to remember the eighth commandment.
GLC07687.146
21 February 1862
Hall, J. L.
GLC07687.147
8 February 1862
Van Nuys G. L.
Discusses the school in Hopewell, and whether or not it will be able to continue: "Mr. Shaw's pecuniary circumstances are such that it is doubtful." Mentions the meeting ofa philosophical society, and the formation of the Young Ladies Liceum [sic] of...
GLC07687.148
3 March 1862
Van Nuys, G. L.
Expresses many thanks for the letter he received this evening, and hope that Van Nuys "will be home the comming [coming] summer." Describes an amusing episode at school involving Charles H. Smith and Mr. Shaw, the recent meeting of the local...
GLC07687.149
5 March 1862
Ditmars, Edward
GLC07687.150
March 1862
GLC07687.151
2 April 1862
Congratulates Van Nuys on his success in the battle at Winchester, relates news of friends and family members, and mentions the recent escape of several prisoners from Indianapolis, as well as the shooting of another prisoner attempting to escape.
GLC07687.152
2 October 1864
Wilber, Z. F.
to John H. Van Nuys
GLC07687.153
10 November 1864
to Bro [John H. Van Nuys?]
Offers his condolences on the loss of his son, and talks at some length of a photograph he has sent of Samuel Watson Van Nuys. Briefly mentions local reaction to the election and the actions of Gen. Sherman.
GLC07687.155
1 December 1864
Shaw, Joseph
offers condolences on the loss of Van Nuys's son and brief news on the whereabouts of members of the family.
GLC07687.156
3 December 1864
to Captain A. C. Voris
Transmittal of Wilber's letter from Voris to unknown written on blank half leaf and dated 7 December [1864].
GLC07687.157
19 January 1865
Voris, A. C.
to uncle
GLC07687.159
3 September 1861-5 December 1861
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson
[diary]
Commences: "Bid friends farewell and left for camp Morton to enter the service of "Uncle Sam."
GLC07687.160
1 June 1862-19 October 1862
daily life, troop movements, visits home.
GLC07687.161
20 October 1862-10 May 1863
daily life, troop movements, and news of the war.
GLC07687.162
11 May 1863-16 October 1863
daily life, troop movements, and news of the war. 5 July reads: "The enemys loss has been enormous. Our men also suffered severly--especially our artillery. [B]ehind one of our batteris were 30 dead horses. The stench is almost unbearable."
GLC07687.163
ca. 1861-1864
[Portrait of three Union officers in uniform]
Portrait of three Union officers in uniform [with Van Nuys seated at right?].
GLC07687.165
[Portrait of Samuel Watson Van Nuys]
Half length seated portrit of Van Nuys in uniform, wearing kepi.
GLC07687.166
Vajen, J. H.
[Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods]
Commission for J. H. Van Nuys to carry donated goods for the 7th, 9th, 13th, and 14th Indiana Regiments stationed in Western Virginia
GLC07687.167
29 March 1862
In Camp on Banks of Shenandoah near Strasburgh, Virginia
GLC07687.168
20 May 1862
Lamberton, Samuel
[Description of Van Nuys by his commanding officer]
GLC07687.169
20 September 1864
Hills, Morton T.
[Invoice for embalming Van Nuys's body]
Invoice for embalming Van Nuys's body. Notes payment received. On stationery of "Drs. Brown & Alexander, Embalmers of the Dead."
GLC07687.170
[Receipt for charges incurred in shipment of Van Nuys's body to Franklin, Ind.]
Receipt for charges incurred in shipment of Van Nuys's body to Franklin, Ind. On stationery of "Drs. Brown & Alexander, Embalmers of the Dead;" signed by Hills as agent to armies operating against Richmond.
GLC07687.171
[Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing]
Invoice to John H. Van Nuys for charges incurred by embalming, express shipment, and telegraphing.
GLC07687.172
27 March 1862
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.
GLC07705.053
3 June 1862
He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of...
GLC07705.069
24 June 1862
He is miffed because a certain Hazelton complains of his experiences as a soldier, when he has only had a few hardships. "Why I only wish they would send them here where the sun would change many of them to niggars and somewhat tan their little kid...
GLC07705.073
4 September 1863
He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.
GLC07705.171
8 September 1863
No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.
GLC07705.175
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...
GLC07705.208
23 June 1862
He asks him to thank John Davis and writes "I am not exactly an abolitionist..." Mr. Watson has begun a letter to Richard.
GLC07705.218
6 October 1862
He received a letter from Frank A who said Richard requested he call on his father. He also received a letter from John A. who had been slightly wounded and said Richard was doing well. He mentions the Emancipation Proclamation and says he feels...
GLC07705.231
10 October 1865
Armstrong, J. A. (fl. 1861-1864)
He is glad to hear that RIchard and Fred Snow are doing all right now. He asks Richard what he thinks of the Emancipation Proclamation.
GLC07705.401
9 November 1864
The World. [Vol. 5, no. 1367 (November 9, 1864)]
Reports on the re-election of Abraham Lincoln as president. Contains New York election results by county and reports from other states. Also makes reference to "Republican misrule." Prints an article on the capture of the pirate ship Florida by...
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