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25 January 1865
McLean, R. J.
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
Sounds as if he could be her fiance. He thanks her for all the things she has made him. He acknowledges her new sister and hopes her parents are well.
GLC02161.148
14 March 1865
Dewey, Orville S.
He wishes he could stop working and be idle. He longs to just sit and think of nothing.
GLC02161.150
21 December 1865
to Harriet W. Dewey
They will be going South via Richmond. He tells his mother she works too hard and to take it easy.
GLC02161.153
22 January 1866
Little, Daniel H.
to Cousin Pristram
Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.
GLC02161.155
7 May 1867
He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.
GLC02161.159
11 October 1868
Strong, Mary E.
to father
He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.
GLC02161.162
24 October 1873
Sauboru & Clark
to Nathan Curtice
His demand against the recipient was left by Joseph Moulton for collection
GLC02161.165
16 March 1886
Parker, William
[Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]
Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.
GLC02161.167
4 March 1898
Chase, Horace G.
to John R. Sherman
He has enclosed the bill against his mother's estate. It includes all fees and monies he advanced in defending suits against the stockholders of the First National Bank.
GLC02161.169
3 June 1862
Unknown
[Photograph of William E. Brewster]
William H. Brewster in military dress, seated.
GLC02161.172
no date
Mattie
to unknown
Dated 20 March. He wants to return to Charleston and desperately wants to see her and Pauline. He especially wants to see her before she gets married. He mentions George and Hill.
GLC02161.175
[Envelope addressed to Carrie Wadlington]
Dated 24 March.
GLC02161.177
[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]
Dated 3 July.
GLC02161.179
Dewey, Orville S. (fl. 1862-)
to his sister
Ida's eye is better. Dr. Martin had a boy. He played euchre on wednesday and friday night.
GLC02161.181
to his mother
He writes he is homesick without her. He read to grandma twice.
GLC02161.184
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
1 May 1864
re: Dodge predicts the movement of the troops of Generals Hooker and Burnside and believes they will eventually meet near Chancellorsville. He also reminisces about the battle of Fredericksburg [December 13, 1862] and believes that their newest...
GLC02162.07
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
11 January 1864
re: After the battle of Locust, or Orange Grove [November 27, 1863], John Blanchard sustained a "Gun Shot wound in the left arm between the elbow and Shoulder." He spent more than six weeks in the hospital, promising to see the war out "if I have to...
GLC02162.11
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
1862-1864
Dodge, Nelson E.
[Tintype portrait of Nelson E. Dodge]
GLC02162.16
10 December 1862
Edwards, Oliver (1835-1904)
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Edwards writes to his mother from headquarters, 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. His regiment will soon attempt to cross the Rappahannock River with ammunition and three days supplies. Notes that it was snowing when his regiment arrived...
GLC02163.03
5 January 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that he was recently on picket duty on the Rappahannock River, one hundred yards from enemy pickets: "they seemed greatly to enjoy the reading of Jeff Davises'...
GLC02163.05
13 January 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Appears to follow GLC02163.06 (also to his mother). Location inferred from content. Informs her that Lieutenant Colonel Montague (possibly George Montague) will...
GLC02163.07
16 January 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Reports, "We are to cross the Rappahannock again tomorrow morning, although I am not so foolish as to allow myself to think that in the coming struggle I must die, yet...
GLC02163.09
9 December 1863
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Comments on his location, noting that although he ordered his men to establish comfortable quarters, he does not think they will spend the winter there (possibly at...
GLC02163.14
21 July 1860
Higgins, Patrick
to Fannie Schoonmaker
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
The letter has the same stamp as letter #8, so it could also have been written while Higgins was fighting in the Peninsular Campaign. Hopes the time will soon come when they will be reunited. Says he takes a great deal of comfort in writing, and...
GLC02164.09
28 January 1862
Holly, William H. (d. 1864)
to Mary Ann Davis
Written at Camp Lyon to a friend. Confesses that the people enjoying the winter, sleighing etc., makes him miss home and that he hopes he never sees fighting like that which has been going on in Kentucky. Also says the stormy winter inhibits drilling...
GLC02165.02
27 May 1862
Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Describes his time in New Orleans in the beginning of May, including the abuse from the natives, such as threats of the Yellow Jack. Also describes in good detail his regiment's role in the taking of New Orleans...
GLC02165.04
29 July 1862
Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. First mentions a skirmish near Lake Pontchartrain. Visits a nearby plantation, visiting its sugar house, and conversing with former enslaved people who say they would rather be there than in the camp. Describes...
GLC02165.07
28 August 1862
Written at an unkown location to a friend. First, he compares a soldier's occupation to a teacher's and observes that if he is paid no matter the amount of work he does, it is logical that he should be lazy. Is dubious whether they will defeat the...
GLC02165.09
10 October 1862
Written at Camp Kearney to a friend. Talks in awe of a herd of 1500 cattle captured by forces to be eaten. Describes the quarters of Dr. Benedict, a friend, for whom Holley most likely works, in a former home of Confederates. Then, talks of the...
GLC02165.12
21 December 1862
Written at Camp Stevens to a friend. Talks of the good weather, and the effect that the rainy weather has on his moods. Laments his lack of exercise. Tells of drawing clothes, and his regiment's getting last picks. Discusses plans to break up his...
GLC02165.14
7 June 1862
Hughes, Alfred
to Mary Hughes
Conditions at Camp Chase.
GLC02166.001
20 June 1862
Receipt of a package from home.
GLC02166.004
6 June 1862
Detailed description of the prison.
GLC02166.007
27 June 1862
Responding to receipt of two letters from home.
GLC02166.009
1 July 1862
Making a ring as a memento of his imprisonment.
GLC02166.011
4 July 1862
GLC02166.013
15 July 1862
Sending provisions and personal effects to Camp Chase.
GLC02166.015
18 July 1862
Sending four rings for those at home.
GLC02166.017
circa 16 July 1862
Gray, N.A. (fl. 1862)
to Alfred Hughes
Notification of censored correspondence.
GLC02166.020
24 July 1862
Health of his wife and children; financial matters at home; cramped conditions in prison; discouraging his wife from sending items from home.
GLC02166.022
30 July 1862
News in the Cincinnati Gazette pertaining to exchange of prisoners.
GLC02166.025
31 July 1862
Explaining his appeal to Mrs. Thompson for parole; enclosing a clipping from the Cincinnati Gazette; numbering of letters.
GLC02166.027
6 August 1862
Encouraging his wife to write more often.
GLC02166.029
9 August 1862
Mail received through Capt. Tiffany; worries about his wife's health.
GLC02166.031
12 August 1862
Keeping track of sent/received letters.
GLC02166.034
15 August 1862
Postscript to previous letter urging his wife to say nothing of his remarks regarding Mr. G___'s cause.
GLC02166.036
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