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25 April 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.
GLC07705.057
1 May 1862
An order was read to reduce the regiment of three corporals. A John Davis was one of them. He warns his father not to tell John's parents.
GLC07705.059
5 May 1862
The received a letter from John Davis's sister asking why his father hasn't called on him.
GLC07705.060
12 May 1862
He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union." He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.
GLC07705.062
23 May 1862
He received the news of his father's upcoming marriage and trip to Rochester. Fred L., who has been sick for some time received a furlough. He mentions all the possessions he left behind when he enlisted.
GLC07705.064
24 May 1862
He is writing to inform him he has forwarded $50.
GLC07705.066
He includes a list of items he is enclosing and insists they may appear insignificant but are very important and must be treated as trophies.
GLC07705.067
23 September 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to John Hazelwood
As commander-in-chief, sending confidential orders to Commodore John Hazelwood, introducing Captain Samuel Treat, who is delivering "a message of so interesting and important a nature, that I thought it unadviseable to commit it to writing.…" Per...
GLC09378
25 January 1866
Howe, Charles E., fl. 1866
to James S. Brisbin
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. The Officers of the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery have invited Brisbin to serve as Colonel of that regiment. Assistant Adjutant General...
GLC01504.02.07
circa 1750-1820
[Note]
Note mentioning a recommendation.
GLC02437.09914.01
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