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1775-1776
Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776
[Abstract of Captain Thomas W. Foster's Company in the regiment of artillery commanded by Henry Knox]
Includes records of service and wages from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10658
25 October 1861
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Writes from Camp Pierpont, Virginia. Recounts to him, "you heard of the battle of Balls Bluff where the Rebels were victorious. They killed about 600 men altogether... besides the prisoners they took." Also reports that they caught the traitor, a...
GLC03523.08.20
7 November 1861
to Sister
Expresses dismay about the news of his father's sickness. Complains of the cold weather, remarking that "if they dont put us in Winter Quarters this winter we will all be dead before spring." Written on stationery with embossed image of soldier...
GLC03523.08.21
25 November 1861
Reports "within 3 weeks, you will hear tell of the Battle of Manassas Junction for Gen. McClellan has deceided to take that place what ever it may cost them. the campaign in Virginia will be over. And I guess we the Pennsylvania Reserve will have to...
GLC03523.08.22
9 December 1861
to Sister and Father
First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont, reporting that they went on a foraging party, where they obtained one secession barn and "2 Contraband Negroes, 5 men Prisoners, and 3 women. 2 of the men were dandy looking fellows...
GLC03523.08.23
6 January 1862
Reports from Camp Pierpont. Professes to her, "I think I told you once before that you must not believe all the newspapers say about [this] war for they dont know more than you do. Or not much more. You must not suppose that General George McCall is...
GLC03523.08.25
14 January 1862
Writes from Camp Pierpont telling him that Christmas and New Year's "passed off pleasently and on New Years day we had a grand Oyster Dinner." Provides detail about picketing, particularly noting the harsh and cold weather. Relays military...
GLC03523.08.26
29 April 1861
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from the trenches at Yorktown. Reports he has been sick for three days due to the constant rain. Expresses appreciation for her constant love in his absence. Mentions the enemy's fort at Gloucester point and constant shelling...
GLC03523.20.01
14 July 1861
Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can...
GLC03523.20.02
19 July 1861
Knox writes to his wife from a battle field three miles outside Manassas Junction. Describes in detail a fierce battle that lasted five hours and resulted in 60 killed or wounded soldiers. Expects another large battle soon.
GLC03523.20.03
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