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6 October 1862
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Complains of no letters received, diarrhea, reviewed by Pres. Lincoln, officers resigning, wishes for Sibley tents so he can be warmer. Written on patriotic stationery.
GLC04558.046
19 November 1862
Written in pencil while on guard duty. Marching, Burnsides sending flag of truce to civilians telling them to leave, farm business.
GLC04558.054
16 July 1864
Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,164 (July 16, 1864)]
War news. Sherman, arrival of the Union Army at the defences of Atlanta. Conflagration in Brooklyn, immense loss of property. News from Europe.
GLC08427.19
1861-1865
Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913
to Mr. Curtis
Writes to Curtis. Damuth is reading the paper, which is full of good news for the Union forces. Reminds Curtis to vote. Knows the soldiers will vote for Lincoln, because "you cant Stuff Copperheadism down the Soldiers." Writes about the...
GLC03523.14.72
12 June 1863
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Informs his father about the draft commencing in Baltimore on Monday, noting that the "Secessionist dont like it much." States that there have "been two Hospitals broken up in this city the last week or two," noting that his hospital now has 158...
GLC03523.08.73
24 October 1781
Laurens, John, 1754-1782
to Henry Knox
Colonel Laurens communicates George Washington's request that Knox send "one of the pieces taken in the Redout [sic] by the french troops...to the regiment of Gattenois." This was in accordance with general orders issued 20 October 1781. The...
GLC02437.01259
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Gen Knox presents his compliments to the Marquis de Rostaing].
Indicates that he is sending one of the pieces of ordnance seized from a British redoubt at the Battle of Yorktown to the regiment of Gattenois, which stormed that redoubt on 14 October 1781. The transfer was made in accordance with George...
GLC02437.01260
24 October 1782
Rostaing, Juste-Antoine-Henri-Marie-Germaine, marquis de, 1740-1826
to Henry Knox [in French]
Docket, in English, notes "From the Marquis Rostaing acknowledging the receipt of two mortars taken in the enemy redoubts at York Town in Virginia... "
GLC02437.09556
1864/06/20
Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917
to: "My dear Sister."
Writes "We are allowed to receive boxes of provisions, please send some sugar & coffee & cheese & ham &c. ... I was very sorry to hear that some of my friends should have been pleased that I was captured. ... I lost all my shirts & socks the day I...
GLC02234.09
3 November 1863
Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897
to Eliza Cook
Short note letting Eliza know his wounds are improving. Letter looks as though it was written over a previously written letter on bleached paper. Contains ANS by Gustave Cook to his wife on page 2.
GLC02570.51
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