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18 June 1864
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878
to Nan [Maury]
Reports that he can now stand twice a day. Discusses a Lt. Johnston who commanded a ship that went to help a grounded blockade runner.
GLC04572.20
20 June 1864
Writes that he is much better but still not well enough to make the trip to Milton. Notes that if not for his illness he would have been sent to command one of the Ironclads at Richmond. Year inferred.
GLC04572.21
2 April 1863
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
to Mary Magie
"No 5." Written from camp near Franklin. The weather is still chilly so he did not send home his winter clothes. Discusses settling his debts. Mentions [General William] Rosecrans.
GLC05241.28
1864/12/11
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to mother
Sent home money for Christmas presents. Wishes he could be home for Christmas. He has been busy getting supplies ready for an upcoming expedition.
GLC04662.085
24 September 1790
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
to Henry Knox
Writes in full, "Though some of my late letters have been received by the minister at War with a silence which perhaps ought to forbid further interruption: yet I will not suppose it as designed neglect & ask my friend General Knox to accept a small...
GLC02437.04736
1863/3/25
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith
He is ill again. Sickness has decimated the regiment: "a good many get sick that never get well again[.] [W]e have a funeral in the Regiment nearly every day on an average[.] [L]ast night we had 3 . . . ." Describes a skirmish on the 17th...
GLC04189.34
05 January 1865
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
to Richard W. Hutson
Discusses letter he received from his brother. Is concerned about movements forced on his family in order to escape union troops, as well as the defense of their homes. Charles was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War...
GLC08165.67
1773-1858
Savage, Gideon, 1751-1833
[Collection of materials related to Gideon Savage, a soldier in the Continentental Army] [Decimalized .01-.20]
GLC01450.013
April 28, 1863
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
The blockade was run last night. There were 400 of them. They are 20 miles from Vicksburg. Includes map of their camping grounds.
GLC01014.069
18 September 1779
Jay, John, 1745-1829
[Knox's retained copy of a letter from John Jay to Lieutenant Colonel Silas Talbot]
Jay, President of Congress, writes "The Bravery & Spirit of enterprize you have on frequent occasions displayed in the service of your Country justly entitle you to the honour done you by the enclosed Act of Congress of the 17th Inst."
GLC02437.00782
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