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circa 1863-1864
Unknown
[Fragment of a letter to Eliakim P. Scammon]
One half of letter is missing. A civilian women named Laura (last name missing) solicits help from General Scammon on a matter. Dated on 18 March, no year.
GLC02414.186
30 November 1861
Anderson, C.E. (fl. 1861)
to William Starke Rosecrans
Requests that General Rosecrans approve pay for a Mrs. Shart, who worked in the hospital with two doctors of the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Informs that the doctors were called away before they could submit the correct vouchers for her. With endorsement...
GLC02414.188
3 February 1863
Hale, Jane T. (fl. 1863)
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]
Telegram to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry from a civilian woman with soldiers quartered in her house. She complains that some men from Harrison's company are ruining the house, burning all the coal, and...
GLC02414.198
13 April 1863
Sloan, Alexander A. (b. 1838)
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Sloan, a private in Co. D., 34th Ohio Infantry. Informs him of a young girl caught at Fayette, West Virginia dressed in Zouave clothing. She told a woman at the 91st military hospital that she was spy...
GLC02414.222
2 July 1863
Graham
to Thomas
In code. Docket reads "Col. C.B. White/Statement of Mrs. Miller/about 22nd & 45th Va"
GLC02414.341
9 September 1862
Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He goes over the particulars of the mortgage with her. At present he says they are having a great time.
GLC02415.001
11 September 1862
They will be leaving in the morning. He went to town today and had his picture taken for her. He says for her to keep the deed safe in case Chapman calls for it. If he doesn't she should burn it.
GLC02415.002
19 November 1862
He thinks they will go to a town called Lebanon about 19 miles away. His only real satisfaction these days is knowing he will get mail. He is sorry to hear that she is sick. He is healthy.
GLC02415.008
26 December 1862
There has been terrible fighting. They lost 160 men in the first round. He fears that W.J Scare has died. He was shot int he knee and he does not know what happened afterward. He tells her to kiss the children for him.
GLC02415.011
2 February 1863
He has not been as well as he was before the battle. He notes that she found the house in poor condition. If she lets it, he wants her to get a good down payment for it.
GLC02415.014
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