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11 September 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He has not received any mail lately. He reminds her not to neglect writing.
GLC02415.104
12 September 1864
He says he is not an abolitionist, nor did he enlist under an abolitionist administration Then talks of whether the constitution should be reinstated or reconstruction should take place altogether.
GLC02415.105
20 September 1864
They should leave camp tomorrow morning and join the picket lines but they don't know how long they will remain there. He has two months pay and will send her money soon.
GLC02415.106
25 September 1864
He writes that some men shouldn't go to war and are better off in the kitchen. If they can't stand the sight of blood, then the army is not for them. He praises his wife's competence in running the farm.
GLC02415.107
17 October 1864
They went through the Eastern and middle part of Tennessee and then Alabama and back to Tennessee. He knows she wants to get the house fixed but thinks she should wait until he gets home.
GLC02415.111
25 October 1864 - 8 November 1864
They are under marching orders but he does not know where they will go next. He mentions Hood and Sherman. Election day is discussed. He refers to the Old Rail Splitter (Abraham Lincoln) and wonders if he can end the war soon.
GLC02415.113
no date
Unknown
[Description of the collection written by an unnamed nephew of Alexander Shiras]
A short description of the collection of letters in GLC 2429. "These are letters written by & about Daniel & Nancy Hemans - Indians in whom Auntie Shiras & Uncle S were interested[.] Daniel having been educated at the Episcopal Mission House in West...
GLC02429.01
circa 1871-1881
[Name cards for Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Hemans and Nancy Abraham]
Two different name cards, one for Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Hemans and another for Nancy Abraham. The two cards are held together by a small piece of ribbon.
GLC02429.02
circa June 1872
Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)
[Hand-drawn map of Dakota mission area]
Depicts the missions and Indian agencies along about fifty miles of the Missouri River west of Sioux City. Hemans discusses making the map for Frances Shiras to answer her question about the spatial relationship between the Santee, Yankton, and Ponca...
GLC02429.03
GLC02429.04
23 February 1871
to Frances B. Shiras
Thanks Frances for her help and interest in his missionary work. Describes his mission work at the Yankton Agency with Reverend James Cook. Notes his improving health. Discusses teaching, singing, and language issues. Comments on privations at the...
GLC02429.05
17 April 1871
Inquires about the money his friends sent. Describes the Christian, English-speaking Indian girl he is engaged to. Notes his salary of $150/year, and indicates it will be insufficient. Discusses his log house and preparing his home for housekeeping...
GLC02429.06
16 May 1871
Discusses a visit by Bishop Clarkson, missionary appointments, and his upcoming ordination. Discusses his wedding, attended by over 150 whites and Indians. Notes that Mr. Hinman gave him charge of the Santee mission starting in summer, but he will...
GLC02429.07
27 May 1871
Prichard, A. A. (fl. 1871-1881)
Discusses Daniel and Nancy Hemans's recent wedding, attended by Indians and whites on a very rainy day. Notes Daniel's bad health and susceptibility to consumption.
GLC02429.09
8 June 1871
Discusses money Shiras sent. Comments on the cultivation being done by Yanktons on the reservation and their reception of annuity money. Discusses his wife, including her conversion from Presbyterian to Episcopalian. Comments on their garden...
GLC02429.11
24 April 1864
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Michael Miller writes to his wife, but saying he does not know what to tell her because the activities of Camp Bristoe Station are secretive. However, they have not received orders yet to move, which Miller is pleased about because he has been...
GLC02155.144
21 December 1863
Mag (fl. 1862-1865)
to her sister
Written by "Mag" [or possibly "May"]. Written from Orange, New Jersey.
GLC02156.20
28 December 1863
GLC02156.21
28 March 1864
Allen, Eliza (fl. 1864)
to unknown
Addressed only to her "Respected friend."
GLC02156.22
22 April 1864
Hanna (fl. 1864)
to her cousin Mag
GLC02156.23
9 January 1865
Josephine (fl. 1865)
to Lill
Contains two letters. The first is addressed to Lill from Josephine, and written from Tontogany, Ohio on 9 January 1865. The second is undated and written to Edward Williams from James Raymond.
GLC02156.25
circa 1862-1865
Dated only as 20 November. Written from Orange, New Jersey, likely close to Newark.
GLC02156.30
29 December 1862
Bartlett, George O. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Ira Andrews
He recounts his unit's foray into Fredericksburg and their commendation from Governor William Sprague. He reports that he has picked up some historical artifacts, including Virginian notable John Randolph's purse, and is sending them home.
GLC02158.04
4 January 1863
He explains his negative reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation saying that he did not "want to se enney more fighting dun for the nigger." Commenting on his views on the motives of Northerners he writes that the notion that the war is for Union...
GLC02158.05
10 May 1863
He writes about his frustration with the war's progress and the sense of defeatism he feels. He accuses the government of not thinking critically about the way in which "they use up human flesh." He also discusses the desolation of the area...
GLC02158.14
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