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1861-1877
Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877
to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant
"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."
GLC07205.075
5 April 1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...
GLC07205.083
27 March 1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
to Ann
He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.
GLC03047.03
17 October 1862
McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963
to Mary
They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.
GLC03054.02
4 December 1862
His wife has been having problems with his mother. In a day or two they will have to move. He will try to get a furlough after six.
GLC03054.03
15 December 1862
He describes some fighting that took place around Cumberland River. He has heard the paymaster is around and is hopeful because he is out of money. He is looking out for a package she sent.
GLC03054.04
7 March 1863
Someone stole ten dollars from him. He sent a package to her. They hear good news to the East.
GLC03054.05
2 October 1861
Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862
to Carrie
He really wants a picture of her. he says Gen. McClellan is in fear that the Rebels have crossed the Potomac. They are slowly advancing.
GLC03057.01
10 July 1862
Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862
to Sir (George Ladd)
She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.
GLC03057.06
25 October 1862
to Mrs. Abbott
He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.
GLC03057.07
24 December 1862
Rome, William O., ?-1863
to Mother
He sent a package with gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and a pin cushion. The regimentss have all taken their positions within the fort and are ready to attack.
GLC03131.09.03
20 July 1866
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.079
15 June 1866
He talks of money matters and warns her there is no telling when they might return. He mentions Dr. Shaw, a female surgeon Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.082
3 October 1864
He tries to figure out when would be the most ideal time for him to come home. She has been making baby blankets for others and he praises her as a benefactor.
GLC08284.084
21 August 1864
He gives advice on how to deal with their son who has most likely been spoiled by her parents. He refers to Lotty Peck.
GLC08284.086
12 December 1866
He attended a reception of Queen Isabella. He then tells the story of a Mrs. Mallard the wife of a Master Mallard of the ship. He wanted her to go home with him so he smuggled her into his room, but the officers eventually found out. Written in...
GLC08284.088
2 December 1866
They are now bound for home. He mentions a few officers from the other vessels whose company he has greatly enjoyed. He advises her to discipline their son. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.090
20 November 1866
The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.092
21 September 1866
They may get to Boston later than he originally said. He thinks it would be better for her to live at home than travel around europe because it would be much more expensive. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.096
7 September 1866
He tells her it is her business to stay home and take care of her baby. He suspects they may have ordered the ship home because their intention is to send the ship to the East Indies. He also tells her to spend the winter with Annie and David...
GLC08284.097
Fassett, fl. 1860
Mrs. Eugene C. Long
GLC08284.100
20 January 1864
to my darling wife
He is worried about Jimmy's weak limbs and advises his wife on how to deal with it. He explored Morris Island.
GLC08284.101
26 September 1864
He has been sick with a headache and has been vomiting. He talks at length about disciplining Jimmy and how to deal with her parents who have other ideas on how to raise him.
GLC08284.102
22 September 1864
He spends a great deal of time praising his wife for the majority of the letter.
GLC08284.103
30 March 1879 - 19 June 1879
Wait, James, fl. 1879
Daily log, included within a letter
He is sorry for the death of Mrs. Chase. Everyone on board his ship is sick including the doctor so he is running the medical department. He tells the story of their rocky journey. Rest of manuscript reads like a daily log.
GLC08284.105
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