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30 March 1864
Bunnell, Jonathan, fl. 1862-1864
to Brother and Sister
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of the 121st N.Y. Vols., March 30, 1864.
GLC05195.161
7 April 1864
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of the 121st N.Y. Vols., April 7, 1864.
GLC05195.162
1862/06/10
Morris, Wilmor W., fl. 1861-1862
to: "Brother an[d] friends."
Wilmor is not sure whether Jesse went to Philadelphia or not but assures them that "god will shield us in the day of Battle." He describes the recent Battle of Fair Oaks, whose battlefield "was the most terrifying place I ever seen the dead lay...
GLC06451.049
9 March 1943
G.A. Joseph Studios
Dorie Miller and officers
One photograph of Dorie Miller and other officers lined up dated March 9, 1943. Date is stamped on the rear of the photo.
GLC09934.01
17 February 1864
One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Head Quarters of the 121st N.Y. Vols., February 17, 1864.
GLC05195.144
8 May 1944
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
to Sylvia and Mad
Alvin hopes that Sylvia does not have another attack. He is glad she got promoted. Alvin also says he is concerned that he is spending the best years of his life in the army.
GLC09414.1591
1861-1865 ca.
Captains Jane and Clark
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. With tax stamp. Shows three soldiers and a civilian servant [?] in front of a tent.
GLC05137.206
10 September 1862
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother and Sister
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
4 February 1864
Potter, Horace B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father and Mother
One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated February 4, 1864. Handwriting may be illegible due to fading ink.
GLC03523.38.87
27 December 1862
to Mother and Father
One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, December 27, 1862. Letter is written through December 28.
GLC03523.38.08
1864
Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865
to children and wife
tells his sons to go to school. back appears to be intended for wife. describes the part of the country's he's in and compares it to Putnam County
GLC09315.40
1910-1915 ca.
Mary Kelly and family
Inscription on verso identifies the people in the photo, "Probably Surgeon John Moore, Mary (Moore) Kelly, Mary R. Kelly, and her daughter?" Additional inscription "834" also on verso.
GLC04197.44
1863
Haas & Peale, fl. 1846-1867
General Gillmore and Staff
One albumen print entitled, "No. 18 - General Gillmore and Staff." Image is a portrait of soldiers in front of a tent. General Quincy Adams Gillmore is seated in the center.
GLC05134.018
23 December 1861
Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863
to Willis and Sallie
Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his brother, Willie, and his sister, Sallie, having heard from Ella Wat that they had heard nothing from him. He describes the defeat of 3000 troops at Annandale and the loss of 300 troops to death or imprisonment. He...
GLC03135.07.01
4 December 1862
to wife and children
front page torn. writes that he is sending Mary a locket and will be sending the boys something as well. tells the story of an orderly who shot a captain in another company.
GLC09315.03
23 December 1862
One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough Near Alexandria, Va., December 23, 1862. Letter is written through to December 26.
GLC03523.38.07
14 December 1862
They left Ship's Island and are now bound for New Orleans. They passed by large plantations where they saw "darkies." The darkies looks happy to see them but the whites are not.
GLC02751.15
17 April 1863
Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863
to brother and sister
Glad to have received their letter. Is healthy; hopes this letter finds them in a similar condition. Has orders to head up the Mississippi River with 140 rounds worth of cartridges each. Thinks he is heading to battle. Is taking blankets and his...
GLC08914.020
1777
Bromfield, Eliza, 1763-?
[Composition and sentiment book]
Mostly contains poetry. Eliza was the daughter of Henry Bromfield from his second marraige to Hannah Clarke.
GLC01450.030.02
21 March 1863
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
He has received any mail from his parents in two months but he has received mail from others. There have been a few cases of small pox. They do not know how long they'll remain in the present area.
GLC02173.03
5 December 1862
is afraid his wife will have changed so much by the time he arrives home that he will not know her. asks her to send him a good pair of boots, also requests sponge cake and tobacco.
GLC09315.04
07 June 1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Davenport and Tucker
Knox received Davenport and Tucker's letter of May 29. Knox will send their order of plank. Knox will send more oak , "amounting probably to two deckloads of a large schooner or upwards" as soon as a vessel is available.
GLC02437.07424
16 March 1944
Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.
GLC09414.1588
writes that while he has some health complaints like his side and his throat, he doesn't let it get him down because he has a duty to fulfill. talks about witnessing the death of a fellow soldier who got sick.
GLC09315.11
24 October 1765
Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799
to Samuel Waldo and Francis Waldo
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Addressed to "Col. Waldo or his brother," likely referring to either Samuel or Francis Waldo. Discusses the topography and resources of different land lots and considers whether...
GLC02437.09031
1865
Willard, O.H., fl. 1865
Porter and Gen. Meade
Title from verso. Depicts David Dixon Porter and George G. Meade seated facing each other on opposite sides of small round table. Porter's hat is on the table. Meade wears one star. Photographer imprint on verso. Signed on mount.
GLC05595.02
1939-1945
[Goldtone pendant and chain]
A goldtone necklace with the raised image of a man sitting in the lotus position on an oval pendant. On the front and back of the pendant there are Asian characters. The chain, which is knotted, is approximately 25.5 cm. long.
GLC09555.17
circa 1861-1931
[Envelopes and postal covers]
Envelopes are not matched with the letters of the collection. Contains 12 postal covers with decorative images as well as ten plain envelopes. Also includes a small card mentioning a lot number and cost, possibly related to a prior sale of the...
GLC01013.34
January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904
to father and friends
re: cooking for the mess, naming a newborn after him (possibly his son)
GLC02179.01.020
9 May 1776 and 11 May 1776
[Invoice for soldier payment and artillery and supply purchases in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Records pay for members of the regiment and money spent on some supplies and ordnance associated with several officers.
GLC02437.00288
8 June 1862
Brown, Jesse, 1844-1933
to [brother and sister]
He writes from a hospital, describing it as a "regular palice," where "evry thing is so clean." He had an ambrotype made but it turned out poorly, especially because he's been sick.
GLC03523.15.01
1 February 1863
He heard a good sermon from the chaplain about a soldier who recently died. In other news he is on fatigue duty so he is spared inspection. His tent mate is sick.
GLC02751.20
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
15 September 1863
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
Writes to his mother about monetary issues, instructing her on what property she should sell, as his Father has died. In note to sister, tells her that he will write every Friday. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton...
GLC03523.08.81
February 21, 1944
Honolulu Advertiser, 1856-2010
Iwo Fierce and Bloody
The front page of the Honolulu Advertiser. Includes photographs of the island of Iwo Jima before and after. Reverse side talks about the Pacific theatre battles in more detail.
Dated Wednesday, February 21, 1944, however February 21, 1944 was a...
GLC09620.249
23 April 1862
The author writes that he expects to leave Winchester on the following Friday to go to 70 or 80 miles South to Gordonsville. He reports that there are currently only nine companies of his regiment still in Winchester, as six of the companies left...
GLC03523.40.09
21 December 1862
They had inspection first thing in the morning. He talks about what different kinds of food are worth around there. He tells the story of a skirmish between cavalry units.
GLC02751.16
1 March 1862
to Sallie and Mother
Nathaniel R. Davison writes to his sister, Sallie, and his mother from Camp Fisher. He is not able to secure a furlough, so he will not be able to visit home soon. He feels certain that a major move is likely, though he does not know to where. The...
GLC03135.07.02
circa 1861-1865
Hide and Fat Depot
Image shows large pile of animal parts in foreground, with two men, a tent, and an unfinished building in the background. Graphite inscription on verso "17" "2.00--." Ink inscription on verso "Hide & Fat Depot of the Armies of the Potomac & James at...
GLC05111.02.1306
1802/05/20 ca.
Crew, Micajah, fl. 1802
re: slavery and Quakers
"Some circumstances attendant on the lot of slavery as permitted in these states, have at this time claimed the deep sympathy of the [Quaker] meeting, and a concern has arisen to labor as we may open for a mitigation of the laws in behalf of this...
GLC07194
5 December 1863
Lyman, Philip S., fl. 1861-1865
Dear Mother and Father
GLC03606.05
29 June 1863
Layman, Oliver, fl. 1861-1865
Dear Parents and Sisters
GLC03606.09
29 October 1863
Layman, Philip, fl. 1861-1865
GLC03606.10
29 March 1864
GLC03606.13
7 December 1862
Layman, Luke, fl. 1861-1865
GLC03606.16
8 January 1863
GLC03606.17
January 1863
GLC03606.18
12 December 1863
GLC03606.19
6 March 1863
GLC03606.20
15 May 1863
GLC03606.21
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