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1861-1865 circa
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865
to Mary Blackman and his sister Ruth
Brief note to his mother and sister. Not dated. "Signed Francis G. Blackman, Washington D.C., Company K 7 Reg CV." Written in pencil.
GLC02159.20
1861
Harpers Weekly
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861)]
GLC00623.01
1863
Harper's weekly. [vol.7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863)]
GLC00623.03
1864
Harper's weekly. [vol. 8 (January 2 - December 31, 1864)]
GLC00623.04
14 January 1862
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Date inferred from content; this letter is labeled 14 January 1861. Discusses the possibility that men from his regiment might be sent out to recruit. Writes, "...i do get so downhearted and wretched some times...
GLC02155.026
5 January 1862
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses the difficulty of obtaining wood and the possibility of acquiring a small sheet iron stove. Complains that soldiers from New York receive more press than the Pennsylvania troops: "...i see your Sunday...
GLC02155.027
9 January 1862
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains about the Porter Guards from New York, who are stationed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, noting that they boast of "Being nearly all Rich and leaving home through Principal," although "the Pennsylvanians...
GLC02155.028
17 January 1862
Written from camp near White Oak Church. Writes, "...when the Inquirer came yesterday it put a damper on the Boys to see that the Secretary of War had refused to let the Reserves go Back to the State... i never felt like deserting Before But if ever...
GLC02155.029
21 January 1862
Written from Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that one of his fellow soldiers is spreading falsehoods, through letters, about others in the company.
GLC02155.030
26 January 1862
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses camp life. Writes, "Oh i hope and pray to god it may not Be much longer till i can press you to my heart... and yet dear Lile to Protect this happy Land of ours i would fight those over Bearing Rebels...
GLC02155.032
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