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31 October 1861
Unknown
The Retirement of General Scott
Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.
GLC07687.179
22 October 1864
The Franklin Jeffersonian
Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.
GLC07687.183
1789
Blois, A. J. E. R. de (fl. 1789)
Gouvernement des Etats-Unis d'Amerique [in French]
French primer on American Democracy by member of Society of the Cincinnati, including discussion of U.S. and State Constitutions. Includes ALS (04/14/1808) addressed to Monsieur Le Prefet [in French], and an MDS (07/15/1825) detailing de Blois's...
GLC07688
29 June 1859
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.
GLC07705.001
3 July 1859
He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.
GLC07705.002
17 May 1861
He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.
GLC07705.005
23 May 1861
He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.
GLC07705.006
4 June 1861
He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.
GLC07705.008
19 June 1861
Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.
GLC07705.011
27 June 1861
He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.
GLC07705.013
14 July 1861
He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.
GLC07705.015
24 July 1861
A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.
GLC07705.017
5 September 1861
He anticipates that they will move to Fort Clark on Saturday and tells him not to write until he hears from him first.
GLC07705.019
12 September 1861
Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The...
GLC07705.021
19 September 1861
They are in possession of Fort Clark. He describes it as dreary and desolate, just like Coney Island. There are no inhabitants for five miles except mosquitos, but well populated five or six miles from the mainland. got a pass and explored. The...
GLC07705.022
8 October 1861
The post master came and delivered his salary up to Sept. 1. later he tells the dramatic story of how they rescued the Indiana men from the boat, the Fanny.
GLC07705.025
19 October 1861
There is a change in command. They are losing Gen. Wool who will no doubt be missed by all. This will change their whole schedule which he lists for his father starting at 5 am. He writes that he caught a deserter and earned extra money.
GLC07705.026
28 October 1861
He writes he will be forwarding most of his pay and provides a list of things he wants his father to send him from home. There is fighting amonst the officials over who is appointed where and by whom. One of the Captains resigned and said he would...
GLC07705.028
He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him...
GLC07705.029
13 November 1861
He is glad his father put the money he sent to good use...has a gripe with Mr. Choate. thinks he does not deserve to be paid back and doesn't understand why he doesn't fight for his country. He quotes from a letter of him that illustrates why he...
GLC07705.031
1861
Possibly included with GLC07705.032
Includes a sketch of a windmill.
GLC07705.033
3 December 1861-5 December 1861
He describes the weather but then says he has nothing to write about. He is currently helping to build barracks. Then describes two rebel propellers that shot at their boats.
GLC07705.034
17 December 1861
He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..
GLC07705.036
23 December 1861
Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent
GLC07705.037
12 January 1862
There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists...
GLC07705.039
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