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Kelley, Benjamin Franklin (1807-1891)
to Eliakim P. Scammon
"As the young Priest is now through the lines you can permit him to proceed on his Journey to Europe" Dated Nov 8 186.
GLC02414.329
2 July 1863
Powell, William H.
to James L. Botsford
"Wm Spence a subject of Queen Victoria residing at King salt works for a year just in reports two Regts & a battalion near sand works two Regts & a battalion at Lewisburg...thinks the 45th is at the salt works"
GLC02414.342
18 July 1865
Stromhouse, H. V.
Captain in the U.S.C.T. with extensive military experience with British arm, including a general's a.d.c., before joining Union army as draughtsman. At time of writing was serving as a judge advocate.
GLC02414.413
27 February 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He talks about the music they practice playing in camp to keep busy during down times. Some of the boys play cards, while he prefers to read.
GLC02415.067
1 April 1864
He is sending her a book he thinks she will enjoy.
GLC02415.072
8 April 1864
Benjamin Vasper will bring the book and money to her. He thinks back to 1862 when the Cumberland army left Louisville and who has died.
GLC02415.073
23 February 1871
Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)
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
25 May 1871
Discusses a visit by Bishop Clarkson during which he was ordained a deacon and many Indians were baptized. Notes his plans to stay at the Yankton mission through the summer because he is needed to translate for Rev. James Cook. This is the first...
GLC02429.08
circa 1862-1865
Unknown
Travels of the 123rd Regt. [U.S.A.] [incomplete]
Outlines the travels of the 123rd Ohio Regiment in verse form. On verso is stationery for the Amsden, Williams & Co., Monroeville.
GLC02156.27
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