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26 April 1863
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864
to Parents
GLC07687.024
[9 May 1863]
to Pa
GLC07687.026
5 September 1861
Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862
to wife
Writes from Camp Caldwell. In the morning, he received a blue overcoat that has a state of NY button. They received the usual orders again today, so he concludes that the orders they received last night only need to be ready if any important attack...
GLC09006.02
6 September 1861
Rode horse-back with the Colonel through several gates and came across a large open field. Writes that the Colonel asked him to take care of Capt Stewart, a prisoner, for the evening; offers him peaches and makes him feel at home and happy. They...
GLC09006.03
25 September 1861
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Has received more letters from his family and is extremely joyful to know that he has not been forgotten by them. Writes that his family's love and adoration...
GLC09006.04
8 November 1861
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Baker. Comments that the roads are difficult to cross so the mail boy delivers the mail only twice a week. While visiting the sick, he knelt down beside a dying man and...
GLC09006.06
22 November 1861
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Hopes the war will be brought to a speedy close so he can see Old Virginia. The general impression at Camp Wool and at Camp Caldwell is that secession will be over...
GLC09006.07
"The Chautauqua Democrat"
Vol. 9, No. 450
GLC09006.14
1 May 1865
Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
to Eleanor Hammond
"My health is good," and Joseph and Fayette are both healthy too. Guernsey went to the hospital and got his discharge. He should be home soon if he does not get too sick to travel. Johnston has surrendered, and the war is now definitely over. "Most...
GLC09273.43
4 May 1865
All are healthy. Arrived after a long march at Manchester, which is across the river from Richmond. Will then march to Washington, which should take about eight or ten days. Hopefully will get home by the middle of June. Will write upon arrival in...
GLC09273.44
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