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9 February 1862
Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862
to his parents and sisters
Describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Roanoke Island. Written in pencil on patriotic stationery.
GLC02160.02
1 July 1862
to his sister Sallie
GLC02160.04
19 June 1858
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Treaty Between the United States and the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota Bands of Dakota or Sioux Tribe of Indians
GLC04099.29
11 April 1859
Treaty Between the United States and the Dwamish, Suqamish, and Other Allied Subordinate Tribes of Indians in Washington Territory
written on January 22, 1855
GLC04099.31
February 3, 1874
Ritner, I. Newton, fl. 1874
to unknown
re: He is seeking information on "diplomatic Beneficence" referred to in The Witness.
GLC00687.101
May 28, 1886
Edwards, Arthur, fl. 1886
to George May Powell
re: He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send GMP's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.
GLC00687.106
14 October 1862
Dodge, Nelson E., fl. 1862-1864
to Esther Ann Kinney
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
November 30, 1862
Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865
to William Jackson
re: He discusses the cold weather and the regiment's need to build their own winter quarters. He grumbles about the hardships of the soldier's life (food, work, etc.) and writes about how much the regiment has walked since August, boasting that he...
GLC00203.02
June 14, 1863
re: He informs his brother to send mail to Fort Abercrombie so it will reach him on the plains. Henry will get his discharge within the next few days. Written at Camp Pope.
GLC00203.06
January 31, 1864
re: As he has not heard from Bill, he repeats much of what he said in #8 about the "Moscow Expedition"; he talks about the large amount of clothing that he wore during that time and about how his regiment 3,000 freezing Indians at Fort Thompson in...
GLC00203.09
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