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Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865)
to Libbie Elmore
He advises her to sell the oxen and not to let Kniffin take any more hay for his cow. He says to watch Kniffin closely. He requests a comb and postage stamps.
GLC06588.073
Willard and Bruce sent a package to father. They put a mark on each one and they are hoping nothing happens to the box.
GLC06588.078
18 April 1864
He received a letter from Sarah Carrier who will spend the summer teaching.He thinks Kersey is asking too much money for working their place. Garret Leroys is also mentioned. The regiment might be consolidated,
GLC06588.083
13 March 1864
He scolds her for not getting her shoes made out of calf skin instead of kipp. He is anxious to know how the town meeting went He has been having pancakes every morning.
GLC06588.090
5 June 1863
The Paymaster has arrived, so he will be sending some money. Even though he belives she does a good job managing the farm, he still wishes she could sell it.
GLC06588.095
24 June 1863
They are currently under marching orders. He thinks they will go to Richmond on a raid.
GLC06588.102
6 July 1863
He writes that there are reports that Lee is overwhelmed. He also mentions a fellow soldier who died recently and he suspects homesickness was the principle cause.
GLC06588.106
29 July 1863
He is glad for the picture of Eddie and requests one of her as well. He requests needles and pins again. There is a brief discussion about the yearlings she sold.
GLC06588.113
Willard is doing better.
GLC06588.120
September 1863
Bennett, Captain R. W. (fl. 1862-1865)
Morning Reports of Capt. R.W. Bennett of the 143rd regiment
Lists the soldiers that present and absent, on duty, or sick and contains a summary of the information.
GLC06588.125
26 April 1864
Dwight was with him the night before. He has come to Tullahoma to get mustered. Palen had hopes of getting mustered too, but Bruce does not think it will happen.
GLC06588.132
20 May 1864
They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.
GLC06588.137
8 July 1864
They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with...
GLC06588.145
Unknown
DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn
GLC06559.165
to Mrs. Edward Odgen
Unable to read date.
GLC06559.170
25 January 1886
Bishop's Court, Weber Stake of Zion
[A Charge against Bp. Charles Buck for neglecting to Pay to Bro. William Royle Money Due to Royale]
GLC05756.006
2 May 1847
Gertrude (fl. 1847)
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Gertrude to her younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gertrude discusses religion and family affairs, including the recent relocation of their family from the Valley of Prattsbugh to out west. In this letter it is...
GLC06253.01
1 September 1854
unknown (fl. 1855)
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...
GLC06253.05
17 September 1868
Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler (1835-1924)
to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh
A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh, about family affairs. This letter mentions the inclusion of four dollars, which is not in the collection.
GLC06253.12
24 October 1905
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit Smith (fl. 1905)
A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother, Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gerrit expounds Christian doctrine and speaks of local involvement during the Civl War. There is a large purple stamp in the upper left hand corner of the...
GLC06253.16
no date
Frank
to Getty
A letter written by Frank to Gertrude informing her of the death of Kate who is to be buried in Racine County, Wisconsin. Kate is believed to be Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh's sister Catherine. It is unclear the relationship and identity of Getty...
GLC06253.21
Second Presbyterian Church of Memphis
Petition to Abraham Lincoln
re: returning control of the church to Union clergy. With AES of Abraham Lincoln (4 March 1864) re: necessity of separation between church and state; and AES of Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut (18 March 1864) re: "no military necessity" for taking...
GLC04813.01
11 March 1864
Chaplain Association of Memphis
Petition to P.J.D. Irwin
Petition to Army Surgeon P.J.D. Irwin re: attesting to church's Confederate leanings. With endorsement of surgeons in charge of U.S. general military hospitals (11 March 1864) and AES of P.J.D. Irwin (14 March 1864).
GLC04813.02
14 March 1864
Citizens of Memphis
Petition to Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut
Petition to Maj. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut re: defence of existing clergy.
GLC04813.03
15 March 1864
Hurlbut, Stephen A.
to unknown general
re: postponing decision pending further investigation.
GLC04813.04
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