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10 December 1863
to Bro. Sherman
He hasn't been able to write because there have been so many wounded under his care, both Union and Rebel soldiers. He describes particular soldiers he was able to save.
GLC07205.018
28 March 1862
to Jule
He wandered into the hospital and found one of his lieutenants dying. Before he died he confessed to having been led into joining in doing him a great wrong.
GLC07205.020
28 December 1862
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
to William F. Whitfield
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
GLC07205.026
22 June 1863
Gage, W.H., fl. 1863
He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.
GLC07205.029
30 December 1864
to Unknown
They are currently camped at Locust Point in Chesapeake Peak Bay. They thought they knew what what it was to be a soldier when they left Camp Wheeler but they had no idea what was coming next.
GLC07205.017
12 May 1863
Miller, Jacob, fl. 1863
to Mr. Baker
In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery...
GLC07205.019
03 August 1863
Judeus, L., fl. 1863
Captain Geo. Hawwoord
He informs him his company will be carried down on the steamer and he will confer with the captain of the "Shawsheeu" and he will land on the North side of Broad Creek. The purpose to capture some of the Whitefords men who are reportedly prowling...
GLC07205.021
12 June 1861
Potter, Lal H., fl. 1861
to My Dear Sister
He writes that he was remarkably fortunate to have gotten the position he did with his regiment. He goes on to desribe the battle of Bull Run. The real horrors of war were realized. They lost 5 men and 15 were wounded. Written at Fort Monroe
GLC07205.022
1861-1877
Your Affectionate Son, fl. 1861
to Father
He recently heard that General Berry was killed.
GLC07205.023
6 October 1861
Follet, Dexter H., fl. 1861
to J.M Weightman
His battery will leave Boston on Monday and would like to see Weightman at 3pm.
GLC07205.024
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