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26 February 1863
Wilson, James G., 1832-1914
to Thomas Stephens
A major commanding the 15th Illinois Cavalry writes to his brigade commander, requesting permission to rescue his servant's children.
GLC02463.26
1 April 1892
Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909
to unknown
Howard writes, "In the battle of fair Oaks Va. the first day of June 1862 (second day of the battle) I was twice wounded in my right arm. The first wound was by a Mississippi rifle ball through the wrist. The second by a minnie-ball entering at the...
GLC02464.06
1862/03/24
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
To: Major M. Smith.
Siezing supply of Confederate Bacon, directing operations before Shiloh. "You are particularly cautioned against fighting an enemy of your own, or superior power . . . nothing could be gained by a small victory which would cost us a single man."
GLC07961
1870? ca.
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
Maps accompanying the proceedings of...the case of Fitz-John Porter [Atlas]
23 maps of Second Bull Run.
GLC07422
12 February 1794
Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794
to Henry Knox
Encloses a letter for Major Sargent. Asks Knox to deliver it. The letter asks Sargent to convey to her a deed for the lands she purchased through the Ohio Company. Sargent was holding her land in trust, which the company's directors did for "all...
GLC02437.06044
6 January 1862
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Sister
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
27 April 1865
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
to Stockton Bates
Describes how marching to the front now is somewhat different now than a year ago because their army is much more victorious. Reacts to presidential communication with Britain; wonders about Canada. Written from Camp Parole, where Union prisoners...
GLC03523.23.38
24 October 1863
Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897
to Eliza Cook
Opens with, "Do not be frightened at my new handwriting as it is done with my left hand." Describes his wounds.
GLC02570.50
15 November 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
He has put on more weight; has gotten used to constant firing on Charleston; encloses a "greenback" for Dolly.
GLC04558.123
12 March 1865
Fairchild, Lewis D., 1829-?
to Sephronia Fairchild
Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that men are getting furloughs if their wives are sick. Relates that a deserter was hung, "...it did look awful to see a human being launch in erternity so quick..." Advises...
GLC03523.06.11
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