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28 April 1778
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Receipt for four hundred dollars received from Samuel Shaw]
Receipt to Charles Knowles, and signed by him. Pertains to General Henry Knox's account.
GLC02437.00699
circa 1777-1778
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
[Observations regarding the firing of artillery] [in French]
"Observations sur les causes qui derangement les portees des bombes, & sur les attentions qu'il faut avoir pour les tirer avec succes."
GLC02437.00705
10 June 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Reports that British Commissioners William Eden, First Baron Auckland, Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle, and Governor George Johnstone are meeting in Philadelphia to discuss conciliation with America. Declares, "Any offers they may make but of...
GLC02437.00709
1863/02/11
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: Carrie.
Sends his beliefs of a possible defeat at Falmouth, and that the war will end in a Union victory. However, he believes that all the politicians involved are making bad decisions which have prolonged the war, which explains how he can write "Lincoln...
GLC07164.43
1863/04/11
to: sister Carrie.
Discussing furloughs, he asserts that he wants his pay before he decides to return home of any length of time. Refers to times of guard duty when the union and rebel picket lines exchange papers across a creek. Discusses training for a regimental...
GLC07164.44
1863/05/05
to: sister.
Discusses the possibility of a regimental move, which has been mentioned at several times and yet has not occurred. He mentions the sighting of a balloonist as a scout, and the new regimental commander. Written in a camp near Falmouth
GLC07164.45
1863/05/24
Forwards his hopes for a victory based on cavalry strength, along with further prediction on the war. He requests news from home, and mentions that he no longer has any hope of a furlough. Written in a camp near Falmouth
GLC07164.46
1862/08/22
He discusses the new system of rationing, along with his observation of the execution of a deserter. He states his belief that the end of the war might be in sight, possibly as soon as January of 1864, along with own term of service being nine months...
GLC07164.47
1863/09/07
Details his experiences on the picket line, including the discovery of a house full of food while on duty on the picket line. Written at Raccoon Ford.
GLC07164.48
1863/12/10
Details of the town of Stevensburgh and General Meade. Mentions the rumor of a possible furlough, and complains at the lack of correspondence from home. Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia
GLC07164.49
1863/12/20
to: brother Newton.
Details his experiences in several skirmishes, along with the Battle of Stevensburgh. He mentions news of new regimental officers. Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia
GLC07164.50
1864/01/03
He sends news of camp life, including the visit of the Colonel's wife to camp. Mentioned is the description of life in the tent. He requests news from home. Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia
GLC07164.51
1864/01/10
Explains life in winter quarters, especially how difficult it is to remain warm when the tents are made for shelter and not much in the way of insulation. He mentions his thoughts of possible re-enlistment, but hastens to mention that no one else...
GLC07164.52
1864/01/25
to: brother.
Sends thanks to home for the sending of the box of items which he has just received, along with forwarding an invitation for his brother to come visit the camp. He requests news from home. Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia
GLC07164.53
1864/03/07
Lamenting the lack of action being seen by the regiment, he mentions the game of General musical chairs - possibly replacing General Fremont with General Meade, and a possible regimental move. He requests news from home. Written in a camp near...
GLC07164.54
1864/05/30
Mentions his viewing of prisoners of war, along with the Picket Lines ability to see Richmond while on duty. He laments how a possible battle did not occur, and requests news from home.
GLC07164.55
[1865/08/08]
to: Newton.
Referring to the prices of sheep, Theodore mentions the prices of sheep running to $2 to $3 per head. He states that there are no jobs to his liking, along with his possible plans to continue his travels west to Idaho.
GLC07164.56
[1865/10/26]
Presently herding mules in Springdale, he finds it easy work but the hours run "from sun to sun." He names Oregon as the territory in which he'd like to settle "for good," and states that he will probably stay on in Springdale until the spring before...
GLC07164.57
1866/01/09
Wishing to find "what my stock in life is," he forwards news of cousins James and Addie. He mentions that he may head west to Fort Riley in order to start a business.
GLC07164.58
[1866/02/14 ]
News that he has decided to stay on in Springdale for a while, selling milk at a nearby fort. On the reverse is an LS to Carrie, in which he mentions no news other than the weather and the possible potential for his business aspirations have a...
GLC07164.59
[1866/02/27]
Enclosed with the letter is papers for the Power of Attorney, and a request that he not write back until Theodore is settled.
GLC07164.60
8 March 1866
Describes possible plans to travel to Fort Riley or perhaps somewhere further west to build a fortune, and a hope that she not become alarmed if his communications are not often.
GLC07164.61
[18]66/03/27
Sends a request for $40, for the payment of his fees for board and in order to reclaim his carpet-bag and clothing from the landlord who holds them in lieu of payment.
GLC07164.62
[1866]/04/19
Sends news that he is going on further west to Cottonwood, having gained employment driving cattle, and a request that she not write back as he can not receive it.
GLC07164.63
[1866]/07/17
He sends word that he received her letter with a check which he cannot use. Claims that he is going back to the plains to work soon, but that she can write to him at Fort Leavenworth.
GLC07164.64
[1866]/11/30
He sends word that he requires $30 for new clothing, and that he lives in a strange region where "farmers don't raise any crops and when they do it is only corn and [even that is] worm eaten."
GLC07164.65
[1875]/12/16
He sends news of an attack by Indians, and mentions that he has gotten a job as a packer in a mule pack train.
GLC07164.66
[1877]/07/16
Having started as a cattle driver, he tells of how he became bored with the job and became a farm hand on a ranch. He sends his experience of traveling through northern Utah, where he witnessed settlements of English and Swedes living.
GLC07164.67
[1877]/08/26
He sends his beliefs of a possible revolution brought on by the poor against the railroad monopolies. He decided that he may try his hand at mining at Balloontime National Park.
GLC07164.68
He sends news that he has decided that he likes Hamilton, and may soon go out poisoning wolves to sell their fur. He claims that if the Nez Indian attempt to raid again, he will join a volunteer company to prevent their attack .
GLC07164.69
1862/06/19
Wanting to know if the money he sent home has been received, tells of fears of going on guard duty, for he fears being wounded while on the picket line - "if I get through this I shall consider myself very lucky."
GLC07164.27
1862/07/09
Forwards the description of the regiment's last battle, along with news of his own recent sickness. Sends a list of items he feels that he needs, including blankets, socks, stamps and other such items.
GLC07164.28
1862/07/11
He again sends the list of items which he requires, stating that the items are exorbitantly priced at the suttler's tent. He describes the conditions of camp life, including sleeping in a corn field.
GLC07164.29
1862/07/29
Details the breakup of the regiment, and states how he loves the experience of the war. However, he describes his dislike of officers who hold their black servants in higher regard than they do the white soldiers.
GLC07164.30
1862/07/31
Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.
GLC07164.31
1862/08/01
He requests that his sister sends him ten dollars. Warning of a big move by the union army, he describes the stupidity of General Patterson, and mentions that he ran into several acquaintances from home.
GLC07164.32
1862/09/20
News of friends known to his sister, along with a plan of the regiment's camp and a description of the battle of Antietam, in which his regiment lost 300 of 500 men.
GLC07164.33
1862/10/11
to: sister
Sends thanks for the items which she sent to him, detailing how items can be bartered at camp and their values. He also speaks of life in camp and his hope to be discharged.
GLC07164.34
1862/11/14
Describes his sickness and how he hopes it will lead to a discharge. Mentions promise former regimental doctor who promised him a discharge, a promise which will not be held by the present doctor. Fearing that his sickness will kill him, Theodore...
GLC07164.35
1862/11/27
to: Guardian.
Detailing the loss of his personal effects, and the failure of his efforts at obtaining a discharge, Theodore requests money form the recipient, who is most likely Egbert Millspaugh Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.36
1862/12/07
to: Egbert Millspaugh.
Having given up all hopes of a reply from Mr. Millspaugh, fearing that "you care nothing for me," Theodore has decided to desert. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.37
1862/12/10
A list of items that he request be sent to him, including pins, needles, towels, handkerchiefs, thread, buttons, food and clothing. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.38
1862/12/11
Details how he will attempt one last shot at a discharge, claiming that if he fails then he will desert. He also describes the "bitter cold" which he is experiencing in the field. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.39
1863/01/01
Describes his need of a proper wash, along with his lack of money which causes him to request that she send some more. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.40
1863/01/23
Describes conditions which led to the delay of his regiment's move from their present position, along with its contempt of General Burnside. He mentions the prevalence of desertions, along with news of a possible upcoming battle with the rebels...
GLC07164.41
1863/01/28
He sends thanks for his sister forwarding the four dollars to him, and requests news from home. He mentions how he is contemptuous of Captain Crist, along with his dislike of the bad rations. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.42
1864/10/21
Meigs, L.R., fl. 1864
to: her father.
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GLC07059.56
1864/11/17
Sucery, M. G., fl. 1864
to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.
GLC07059.63
1866/07/11
Forsyth, James W., fl. 1866
[Report of a campaign]
Extract from a report of the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley dated July 11, 1866.
GLC07059.69
1866/08/04
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Captain.
Cosigned by Edwin Stanton.
GLC07059.70
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