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1 February 1863
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother and Sister
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
9 May 1776 and 11 May 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[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
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
to brother and sister
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
Davison, Nathaniel R., fl. 1861-1863
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
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