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1864
Alden, William H., 1844-?
to Mother
He is back in Yankton. There are about a dozen white men and 400 Indians there. Not much is happening. They will be marching in a few days.
GLC02831.35
10 June 1864
Tommorow they will march again. His mother thinks a certain lady is too old for him but he says now that he is taller it should be okay.
GLC02831.36
11 June 1864
He is busy rounding up some loose horses that got away. General supply went up day before yesterday. He is very healthy.
GLC02831.37
24 June 1864
He is sick and tired of everything. He doesn't even care where he is as long he has enough to eat. It has been really hot.
GLC02831.38
13 July 1864
They are now at Fort Rice and may stay there 10 days. He was not suprised to hear of Luisa's death. Written at Fort Rice
GLC02831.39
9 September 1864
There is an emigrant train 200 miles west of where they are that is surrounded by Indians. They have sent in for reinforcements. Drake is wounded. They have had two fights with the Indians so far. Written at Fort Rice.
GLC02831.40
2 October 1864
Drake died. The emigrant train was surrounded for 2 weeks and they sent out 1,000 men and 200 cavalry as reinforcements. 45 men escorted the emigrants through the Indian country. Written at Fort Rice
GLC02831.41
1861-1877
12 miles from Fort Pierre they will build a fort and name it after the general. He has been without family or friends for months and he has only seen "one white woman" and she was from the hospital boat.
GLC02831.42
24 December 1864
They finally moved into winter quarters. Getting there was an ordeal and they all got sore. Fred died and they buried him with military honors.
GLC02831.43
9 March 1865
Everyone is getting sick and he is sitting up with one of the boys tonight. He thinks there will be an expedition against the Indians in the summer.He mentions Hattie and Norton.
GLC02831.44
12 March 1865
Some of their horses died so they had to come 350 miles on foot. He spent his Christmas like any other day except he took a ride on his horse and had an oyster dinner.
GLC02831.45
18 March 1865
He has been detailed in the Quartermaster Department and is working as assistant clerk.
GLC02831.46
26 March 1865
He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.
GLC02831.47
25 April 1865
He had to go on a 45 mile horse back ride recently but as a veteran he was used to it. Includes separate note to Hattie complimenting her on her math skills and handwriting.
GLC02831.48
22 May 1865
He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.
GLC02831.49
6 June 1865
to Mother and Sister
He says not to expect him home even though the war is pretty much over since he is involved in another arrangement. Includes separate note to his siter in which he talks about his nephew.
GLC02831.50
20 July 1865
He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.
GLC02831.51
He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.
GLC02831.52
William H. Alden
Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.
GLC02831.53
5 November 1861
Little, Henry, fl. 1861
to Henry P. Williams and D. Robert Barclay
A short note that was enclosed with a list of prisoners in the hands of the United States authorities that Major General Price would like would like to exchange
GLC06821.04
List of men captured at Liberty Clay Co., June 1861.
A list of men captured at Liberty Clay County, June 1861 they were on their way to join the Missouri Army at Lexington. there are 13 names; J I Hart Captain De Kalb Guard, W A T N Brown, John Black, James Black, John Chitwood, S B Dunecap, R G Duncap...
GLC06821.05
to John C. Fremont
This letter ackowledges receipt of the joint proclimation of november 2nd and that he is returning a copy signed by General Price, the second copy of which is being retained for publication and distribution on their end.
GLC06821.06
Circa 1861
Envelope
Envelope with " corespondence between General J C Freemont and General S Price Rebel Army in relation to exchange of prisioners" written on it. Envelope from the Head Quarters, Western Department.
GLC06821.07
25 November 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Eben R. Ayers
This letter is in reply to Eben's letter on the 5th, Garfield says he delayed answering in the hope that he would be able to help, but has been compelled to abandon his efforts.
GLC07187.02
22 September 1861
A letter from Garfield to Ayers saying that Garfield would be glad to have Ayers and his men join his regiment. also that he would make it a point to write to Ayers aunt Maria soon and that the only reason he hasn't in a while it that he was away for...
GLC07187.03
April 1, 1906
[Theordore Roosevelt with Theodore Jr. and Quentin]
A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and infant Quentin Roosevelt, as written on verso.
GLC01410.01.02
October 1, 1907
[Quentin Roosevelt]
Photo of a uniformed Quentin Roosevelt standing at attention.
GLC01410.02.02
October 3, 1907
Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt in uniform.
GLC01410.03.02
31 December 1864
Williston, Leander A., 1830-?
Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores
Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.
GLC02198.30
31 March 1865
GLC02198.31
October 21, 1864
Drowne, Byron P., 1848-1933
to his mother
Letter from 16-year-old Drowne to his mother, written on the USS "Catalpa" off Charleston. Says he did not have time to have his picture taken in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Reports no late war news, only that there will be no more fighting in his...
GLC01008.02.01
[Byron P. Drowne]
Photograph of Byron P. Drowne sitting. He was aboard the U.S.S. Midnight
GLC01008.02.02
1865 ca.
Weiss, John, fl. 1865
Richard Taylor
A signed carte de visite portrait of Richard Taylor. Published by John Weiss of New Orleans.
GLC01176.01
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Richard Taylor]
A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.
GLC01176.02
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Quentin Roosevelt
Writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. Includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.
GLC01410.02.01
Writes to his son about sights on the Mississippi River. Mentions getting caught in the rain in St. Louis. With two illustrations by Roosevelt, including a self-caricature. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.
GLC01410.03.01
circa 1864
Allen, J.W., fl. 1863
List of Volunteer Officers
Official certificate of appointment from the Captain.
GLC02198.29
10 September 1862
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
He is having a good time and has never felt better. He thinks he will get used to camp life. He hopes he can come home tomorrow.
GLC02751.01
21 September 1862
They received orders to go to New Haven where he expects life to be much harder as they will have to stay in tents. He describes his daily routine. They have a dress parade every night and drill 4-5 hours a day. General Mansfield was killed in...
GLC02751.02
13 October 1862
He complains about the 200 Irishmen that have joined them. They get into drunken fights. He hopes they will remove the Irish companies soon. It will be his turn to go on guard soon. A couple of people are sick.
GLC02751.03
2 November 1862
to Sister
Last night a drunken man from one of the companies was arrested. He was put in the guard tent. He put up such a fuss they had to take his musket away from him.
GLC02751.04
13 November 1862
Rosetta came to visit him. He got a special pistol and had his name engraved on the butt of it. He does a battallion drill every day now.
GLC02751.05
20 November 1862
They left Middletown and are now in New York. They were on a boat briefly where they received their state bounty. They are camped near the Centreville Race Track.
GLC02751.06
23 November 1862
They have been getting settled in and have pitched their tents. They haven't been drilling very much lately. They got their muskets but have not used them yet.
GLC02751.07
26 November 1862
They have set up their tents quite nicely with a stove and the right hay. The food is not as good as it was before but he is getting fat off it.
GLC02751.08
30 November 1862
They had a nice Thanksgiving and he enjoyed the food. They marched to South Brooklyn the next day. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"
GLC02751.09
The day after Thanksgiving they were given marching orders to get to the South Brooklyn ferry. They are now on board the New Brunswick. He had to sleep on a very narrow berth at first. They have been eating hard bread and coffee. Written aboard the...
GLC02751.10
3 December 1862
They sailed later than expected. There has been no seasickness so far. They see porpoises one day. A Capt. jokingly snapped his pistol at an orderly thinking it was not loaded but it was and wounded the man. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"
GLC02751.11
4 December 1862
People are now beginning to get seasick. The wind has been harsh. The food is awful. They landed on an island. The assistant cook died. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"
GLC02751.12
10 December 1862
They landed at Fort Jefferson. Recently he had the best meal he had since going to sea: soup and soft bread. He describes the coconut trees near the fort.
GLC02751.13
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