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28 August 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Brother Henry
A lot of commotion. General McClelland came by three times and there have been messengers going back and forth. He is on guard today.
GLC02172.13
8 September 1861
There has been fighting among the pickets.Three of their men were wounded and one died yesterday. There are a lot of peach and apple trees where he is.Troops are continually coming in. 70,000 crossed into Virginia Thursday night.
GLC02172.16
26 September 1861
They heard about General Mulligan's surrender to the rebels supposedly because General Freemont did not send reinforcements.
GLC02172.19
28 September 1861
They had inspection that morning. He is glad his brother has given up the idea of enlisting for now.
GLC02172.20
1 October 1861
One of the men almost drowned and they were up half the night. Then they had to a trek of about ten miles. They captured three prisoners.
GLC02172.22
15 October 1861
During the battle of Bull Run, their company stayed back in a town called Centreville. They went out on picket again and ended up five miles away. They are unable to advance any further for now.
GLC02172.25
6 November 1861
Tomorrow morning the regiment marches toward Tahrick Church. Many think the South will sue for peace in about six weeks' time.
GLC02172.27
16 November 1861
There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull."
GLC02172.28
9 December 1861
They have been in their current location 8 weeks now. He does not know how much longer they will be there. Their pickets were fired upon by the Rebel cavalry.
GLC02172.32
31 December 1861
The Rebel pickets are three miles away. There is firing on both the right and left. He wishes could get a chance to take a sleigh ride. He will get his next two months pay this morning.
GLC02172.34
21 January 1862
They have been on picket guard for four days. They got paid but he hasn't had a chance to send him money yet. It has been very muddy because of the rains.
GLC02172.36
23 February 1862
They left camp about a week ago and are now near Newport News. They have better sleeping quarters than ever before. A mutual friend is in the hospital.
GLC02172.41
16 April 1862
Their campground was near the city of Hampton. He mentions some historical events that took place in town.He has talked to Edward a number of times.
GLC02172.45
16 May 1862
A lot of the boys are sick in the hospitals They haven't been able to get any newspapers for a while. He sees boats pull up to Cumberland's Landing.
GLC02172.47
9 June 1862
They are camped near Richmond now and are awaiting reinforcements. The papers report the previous fight was particularly tough. He needs paper and postage stamps.
GLC02172.49
7 January 1864
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
GLC02155.127
17 January 1864
GLC02155.130
1 February 1864
Writing from Camp at Brestow Station in Virginia, Miller thanks his wife for writing so often, but insists he doesn't need her to send him "a Box", presumably of food because "we now get fresh Bread all the time". He describes the rations in more...
GLC02155.132
19 February 1864
GLC02155.134
28 February 1864
GLC02155.137
7 March 1864
GLC02155.139
1860s-1870s
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
Gen. Sharman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga.
Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3547. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.
GLC00561.08
24 October 1864
Ives, Warren A. (fl. 1863-1864)
to Parents
There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. he found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does...
GLC00653.03.03
23 August 1864
Vanaernam, Henry (1819-1894)
to my dearest Liz
There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. THings look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their rail road in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses...
GLC00653.05.02
31 January 1865
Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Father
The night before they left Savannah there was a fire, caused by incendiaries. Along the road between there and Savannah he describes it as the poorest he's seen. He hopes he received the watch and money he sent.
GLC00653.11.04
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