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20 May 1864
Cady, Lucy, fl. 1864
to Frances Davenport
One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.
GLC03523.09.13
Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864
One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells...
GLC03523.09.14
Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864
One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.
GLC03523.09.15
21 May 1864
Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921
To Frances Davenport
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.
GLC03523.09.16
5 June 1864
One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.
GLC03523.09.17
6 June 1864
Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864
One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.
GLC03523.09.18
One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.
GLC03523.09.19
7 June 1864
Grace, James, fl. 1864
One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.
GLC03523.09.20
Folies, C.H., fl. 1864
One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard...
GLC03523.09.21
9 June 1864
One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information...
GLC03523.09.22
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Regarding his visit to the Chaplain to find out information on the death of George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.23
One letter from an unknown Chaplain to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864.
GLC03523.09.24
17 July 1864
Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 17, 1864. Says it will be impossible for her to visit the grave of her husband at the present time. Informs her that is the army ever occupies Fredericksburg or the vicinity then she...
GLC03523.09.25
circa 1864
Fan, D.W., Mrs., fl. 1864
One letter from Mrs. D.W. Fan to Frances Davenport dated circa 1864.
GLC03523.09.26
18 July 1864
One letter from Chas D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 18, 1864.
GLC03523.09.27
19 June 1864
Thomas, H.H., fl. 1864
One letter from H.H. Thomas to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Tells Frances that now, with the Official Army and Navy Journal before him and the name of his oldest and best friend midway among the slain, he can no longer doubt that her...
GLC03523.09.28
Wadhams, S., fl. 1864
One letter from S. Wadhams to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Offers his heart felt sympathy in her hour of grief. "Oh when will this cruel war end."
GLC03523.09.29
20 June 1864
Davenport, Frances, fl. 1864
to Mr. J.A. Mead
One letter from Frances Davenport to Mr. J.A. Mead dated June 20, 1864. Admits that it is very hard for her to feel reconciled to "this severe affliction that God has brought upon me". Says that her husband was her all in this world and she cannot...
GLC03523.09.30
12 June 1864
Mead, J.A., fl. 1864
One letter from Mr. J.A. Mead to Frances Davenport dated June 12, 1864. Offering his sympathy after learning of the death of her husband
GLC03523.09.31
22 June 1864
Meyers, John T., flf. 1864
One letter from John T. Meyers to Frances Davenport dates June 22, 1864. He is sorry to say that he cannot give her any new information on the death of her husband. He remembers dressing the wounds of several men of the 5th Regiment during the battle...
GLC03523.09.32
25 June 1864
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 25, 1864. Gives Frances Davenport the facts surrounding the death of her husband to the best of his knowledge.
GLC03523.09.33
28 June 1864
McAdam, W., fl. 1864
One letter from W. McAdam to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864. Describes seeing George Davenport in hospital and says that he was occasionally conscious but his speech was incoherent. Was given orders by the general to take care of his watch and...
GLC03523.09.34
Hall, Chas. J., fl. 1864
One letter from Chas J. Hall to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864.
GLC03523.09.35
10 July 1864
Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to frances Davenport dated July 10, 1864. Contains a long quotation from L.A. Grant letter regarding George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.36
1 August 1864
Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., 1834-1924
One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated August 1, 1864. Regarding the outstanding accounts of her late husband.
GLC03523.09.37
4 August 1864
One unsigned letter to FranDavenport dated August 4, 1864.
GLC03523.09.38
24 April 1865
Dudley, H.M., Mrs., fl. 1865
One letter from Mrs. H.M. Dudley to Frances Davenport dated April 24, 1865. Went to the War Department to try and secure passes to the front so that Frances could visit Fredericksburg where her husband George was buried after being shot in the back...
GLC03523.09.39
One letter to Frances Davenport dated April 24, 1865. Offers any help that Frances may need regarding getting to the battlefield where her husband is buried. The signature is illegible.
GLC03523.09.40
25 April 1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggest that she write to Washington to get the information she desires regarding her late husband.
GLC03523.09.41
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggest that she communicate with the Vermont State Agent.
GLC03523.09.42
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggesting that they wait until communication is restored between Richmond and Washington. Says that if she does and then visits Washington he is sure that she would be...
GLC03523.09.43
4 May 1865
One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated May 4, 1865. Suggests, after reading a letter she sent, that the best course of action for her to visit the burial site of her husband would be to apply for passes to the front line as...
GLC03523.09.44
6 May 1865
Sawyer, fl. 1865
One letter from Sawyer to Frances Davenport dated May 6, 1865. Regarding her efforts to secure her husband's remains.
GLC03523.09.45
17 May 1865
One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 17, 1865. Says that no passes are now needed to visit Peterborough of Richmond but does not know about other places. States that the main caution will still have to be for their safety as troops will be...
GLC03523.09.46
8 May 1865
One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1865. Witten on stationary from the office of the Vermont State Commissioner. It is now safe for her to travel to Fredericksburg to the site of her husbands grave. The signature is illegible.
GLC03523.09.47
20 May 1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1865. Informs her that a line of steamers is now running between Fredericksburg and Washington and repeats the offer to accompany her on her journey to the site of her husbands...
GLC03523.09.48
22 May 1865
One letter to Frances Davenport dated May 22, 1865.Regarding permission for her to travel to the site of her husbands grave. Witten on stationary from the office of the Vermont State Commissioner. The signature is illegible.
GLC03523.09.49
24 May 1865
Downs, Thomas H., fl. 1865
One letter from Thomas H. Downs to Frances Davenport dated May 24, 1865. Downs is the surgeon who treated her husband's wounds in the hospital. Informs her that her husband George was taken to the hospital of 3rd Division 2nd Corps by mistake. All of...
GLC03523.09.50
25 May 1865
Holbrook, Frank T., fl. 1865
Frank T. Holbrook to Frances Davenport
One letter from Frank T. Holbrook to Frances Davenport dated May 25, 1865. Informs her that he met the paymaster of the 105th Penn today who informed him that the Regt. Belongs to the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Corps, stationed about 4 miles from...
GLC03523.09.51
3 June 1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 3, 1865. Regarding a letter that she sent him from Dr. Downs. Says that he showed it to McAdams who confirmed that the information was correct.
GLC03523.09.52
15 May 1866
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1866. Informs her that he recently passed through Fredericksburg and found no communication with either Richmond or Washington
GLC03523.09.53
8 September 1885
Ruyner, Saul E., fl. 1885
to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee
One letter from Saul E. Ruyner to E.J. Ormsbee dated September 8, 1885. Regarding a memorial to the 8th Regiment, Vermont Infantry;
GLC03523.09.54
6 February 1887
Root, H.G., fl. 1887
One letter from H.G. Root to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee dated February 6, 1887,
GLC03523.09.55
16 December 1887
Merill, Justin S., fl. 1887
To Ebenezer J. Ormsbee
One letter from Justin S, Merrill to Ebenezer J. Ormsbee dated December 16, 1887. Written on stationery of the Senate Chamber, Washington.
GLC03523.09.56
circa 1900
[List of soldiers names with dates of birth.]
One document listing twelve names with birth dates. The names are all share the last name Wyckoff. Possibly for a memorial.
GLC03523.09.57
8 July 1895
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Reminiscence of Frances Ormsbee regarding the Vermont regiments during the Civil War
One document written by Frances Ormsbee dated July 8, 1895. The document is a reminiscence of Vermont regiments during the Civil War.
GLC03523.09.58
circa 1861-1864
Eulogy at return of Civil War dead
One unsigned manuscript dated circa 1861-1864.
GLC03523.09.60
circa 1860
Dates relating to the Wyckoff family
One document listing seven names with dates of birth. Possibly a genealogy of the Ormsbee family. Frances and Ebenezer Ormsbee had no children of their own but adopted Frances' brother's niece, Carrie Wyckoff.
GLC03523.09.61
22 August 1857
Negris, James E., fl. 1857
Bill belonging to George Davenport
One document from James E. Negris to George Davenport dated August 22, 2857.
GLC03523.09.62
3 June 1861
Munsell, Otis D., fl. 1860-1890
to Mary E. Munsell
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated June 3, 1861.
GLC03523.17.01
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