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2 December 1862
Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865
to Mother
They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.
GLC02743.03
4 December 1862
They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.
GLC02743.04
10 December 1862
They are now off the Tortugas. They got to see Fort Tyler. The trip has been pleasant. He says he has never enjoyed a trip so much in his life. There is no fighting in the near future.
GLC02743.05
11 December 1862
At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.
GLC02743.06
27 December 1862
They are still on the desert island, en route to New Orleans. He mentions McClellan.
GLC02743.07
29 December 1862
They are now on the Mississippi River. The trip was, for the most part, uneventful but the night was rather rough and uncomfortable.
GLC02743.08
2 February 1863
They have orders to move somewhere else but have not gone anywhere else. He has a cousin that works for Adams Express and he will make sure "N" is forwarded. He was in a sugar mill the other day and got to see the whole process of making sugar and...
GLC02743.09
18 January 1863
He talks about how much each of the newspapers are worth, depending on their region. He talks about the cost of living. He reiterates that he is in excellent health. They say the army is demoralizing but he is drinking no more than before he joined.
GLC02743.10
6 February 1863
He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.
GLC02743.11
15 February 1863
He was ordered to go on the boat in charge of the Generals' bodyguard. He describes his experience and the bayou.
GLC02743.12
20 February 1863
He believes the fighting will be over by the first of April. Nobody is hurt currently.
GLC02743.13
26 February 1863
He was not feeling well the past week but this morning he woke up with an appetite and seems to have returned to his old self.
GLC02743.14
5 March 1863
They received orders to start for Baton Rouge. He says to tell Charley it will be impossible to get a furlough at this time.
GLC02743.15
22 March 1863
They reach Baton Rouge and were ordered to march not long after. He hopes they will go to Texas next. He mentions that Uncle Dan owes him over 300 dollars.
GLC02743.16
7 April 1863
They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.
GLC02743.17
10 April 1863
They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.
GLC02743.18
29 April 1863
At Red River they plan to cut off the Rebel's supplies through Texas. He writes that he finds the place, where they are now, despondent. He talks about the risk of illness.
GLC02743.19
26 May 1863
They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.
GLC02743.20
6 June 1863
They are in Carrollton again and they are camping in a very beautiful spot. He mentions an Eliot Bundy and a Capt. Hopkins.
GLC02743.21
7 June 1863
A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.
GLC02743.22
11 June 1863
They are getting ready to march. He wants Charley to send a powerful glass, like an opera glass but large and with a leather case.
GLC02743.23
17 June 1863
He would like to stay in the field but he may be ordered to establish another hospital in which case he won't be able to write. He asks her to save the Plymouth Paper.
GLC02743.24
20 June 1863
They are in New Orleans and will probably go to Carrollton four miles away to camp.
GLC02743.25
26 June 1863
He has not slept in a house in some time and he has no sleeping clothes. He talks about a fellow surgeon of his.
GLC02743.26
12 August 1863
There are a lot of crickets lately and he is afraid they will eat through everything. They are camped about a half-mile from the river. He would like to have 500 dollars.
GLC02743.27
7 November 1863
Hab, Smight, fl. 1862-1865
to Doctor
He talks of how many states have recently joined the Union or elected emancipationists.He thinks Jefferson Davis will soon be pushed out of the places they currently occupy.
GLC02743.28
16 November 1863
He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)
GLC02743.29
30 October 1862
Gillett, E.B., fl. 1862-1865
to Sir
They left Williamsport and have marched 15 miles. They currently have 18 Rebels and 18 horses. He is well and wants him to tell his folks that he is well.
GLC02743.30
10 July 1865
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
to Son
She is very glad the war has ended. Cousin Will was appointed surgeon at Ft. Darling.
GLC02743.31
1861-1877
to Unknown
The author describes his current surroundings in Northern New York. A page may be missing as there is no greeting or date.
GLC02743.32
1862
Emerick, J. H., fl. 1861-1865
[Diary]
Small daily diary. Diary entries with almanac pages at the beginning and cash account pages at the end. He describes the weather in most entries and gives tidbits about the progress of the war. He mentions captures and the taking of prisoners...
GLC06738.02
29 September 1862
Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897
to N.B Berry
On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered...
GLC02745.003
18 July 1862
Paymaster, fl. 1862
to Enoch Q. Fellows
They are asking him to sign for his salary from January until June of 1862.
GLC02745.016
1 June 1861
Scott, fl. 1861
to Thomas H. Sullivan
He lists the countersigns by date and city.
GLC02745.021
30 September 1861
Williams, S., fl. 1861-1864
General Orders No. 18
No officer or soldier can leave camp to visit Washington. All commanders with make weekly reports on the amount of ammunition. Payment for rations will be made only by the officers.
GLC02745.027
9 June 1861
Abert, William S., fl. 1861
General Orders No. 2
The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.
GLC02745.035
7 June 1861
Legal Document
3 privates are officially sentenced for disobedience and drunkeness. Their punishments range from carrying 20 lb bags of sand and no food to witholding pay.
GLC02745.068
8 June 1861
General Order No. 4
The sentences of the previous document (GLC02745.068) are hereby approved.
GLC02745.069
29 April 1864
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
He will not be able to get a furlough because all the men were wanted in the field. There has been some bad fighting and the Rebels have captured a cavalry unit. There is heavy cannoning at the foot of Racoon Mountain.
GLC02415.076
1 May 1864
He talks about the current prices of different articles of clothing. He says he is getting lazy and doesn't know how long he will remain in Chattanooga. He still owes his uncle money.
GLC02415.077
6 May 1864
He predicts that Virginia will see a bloody time. The Rebels think they can get Chattanooga again, but he doesn't think so. He describes the landscape surrounding the camp.
GLC02415.078
9 May 1864
He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed...
GLC02415.079
14 May 1864
He is anxious for the time to come, when the Rebel capital will fall. It will not be easy becasue there will be many widows and fatherless children.He thinks the Rebels made their own bed and now they must lie in it.
GLC02415.080
25 May 1864
He talks of money matters. Still he owes his uncle money. He goes over his monthly expenses.
GLC02415.081
Their regiment has not had a chaplain for some time They are thinking of starting a bible class and he is all for it.
GLC02415.082
23 May 1864
He promises to get his picture taken soon. Since he joined the army he has lost 2 back teeth eating hard tack. He says he has become a very rough looking fellow. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga
GLC02415.083
31 May 1864
He tells her to some of the money he gave her to uncle, whom he is still in debt to. He has been prospecting. The regiment is divided into small groups in Tennessee and Georgia. He describes his travels which included mountain climbing. Written in...
GLC02415.084
6 June 1864
He responds to the news that Mr. Benson has taken to drinking. He asks how his father and Jerome are doing. He thinks the army was never better than now and they will whip the Rebels. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga
GLC02415.085
30 May 1864
A View on the Hillside
Dedicated to his wife. A description of his surroundings.
GLC02415.086
10 June 1864
He tell her to take good care of herself and the children. Lately the rations are very good. They have all the food they need. It has been very rainy. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga
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