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31 July 1864
Tillotson, Georgiana, fl. 1856-1920
To her father George Tillotson
Writes that she has been sick and therefore unable to write. Updates her father on family members and wishes that her father were home.
GLC04558.154.02
15 August 1864
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Thanks his wife for stamps and 50 cents. Assumed the duties of orderly after the previous orderly was mustered out. Describes preferential treatment he received due to his status as an orderly (orderlies were allowed to stay in camp when their...
GLC04558.155
18 August 1864
A flash flood prevented GWT from joining his regiment at the front and swept away many people's belongings. 40 bodies were found after the flood. One sutler offered a $3000 reward for the return of his cash box. After the regiment returned, their...
GLC04558.156
23 August 1864
Describes life in the trenches, including their proximity to the rebel line: "Every day our fellow[s] and the rebs are talking, and blackguarding, across, and yesterday one of Co. C's men went out half way and exchanged papers with them." Expects...
GLC04558.157
28 August 1864
Relieved from the trenches by the 10th Corps. New camp is in wooded area; picket duty becomes fun; corporal arrested for exchanging papers with rebel pickets. Georgiana's illness continue.
GLC04558.158
4 September 1864
Continued on Sept. 6. Promoted to first sergeant, regiment moves to Fort Powhattan. Expresses his views on blacks. "I think you must have been delightfully entertained by the "darkies" to form so favorable an opinion of them. I declare you are...
GLC04558.159
9 September 1864
Continued Sept. 10th. Cross written. Describes arrival at the Fort and Garrison duty. Fort is manned by "the 89th New York [GWT's regiment], one company of darkey cavalry, one company of heavy artillery, and a signal station." Relieved to hear...
GLC04558.160
16 September 1864
With discharge time drawing near, the letter centers on preparations for mustering out. New clothes issued. Col. Fairchilds wants the regiment to go to Elmira to do some recruiting. Relates news about Petersburg: rebel troops steal cattle; large...
GLC04558.161
21 September 1864
to his wife
Farm advice; mustering out in one month's time. Politics: predicts Lincoln will win; eludes to soldiers support of Lincoln; Copperheads (democrats) are worse than sessionists. Has a cold. Written at Fort Powhatan .
GLC04558.162
19 April 1802
Faulkner, William, 1774-1822
[Writ of summons for the county sheriff t to gather justices for an "examination of the fact" regarding the slave Samuel]
Writ of summons signed by Faulkner, a justice of the peace. Ordering the county sheriff to summon justices for a 26 April "Examination of the fact" regarding the slave Samuel, property of George Carrington. Notes that Samuel was committed to county...
GLC06338.12
[Arrest warrant for the slave Samuel for his role in the Easter Plot]
Arrest warrant signed by Faulkner, a justice of the peace for Halifax County. George Carrington, having supplied information under oath that Samuel, one of his slaves, "ploted & conspired the murder" of Carrington and others persons, Faulkner...
GLC06338.13
26 April 1802
Thompson, William, fl. 1802
[Writ of summons for the Sheriff of Halifax County to gather justices for a trial of the slave Abram, for his role in the Easter Plot]
Writ of summons signed by Thompson, a justice of the peace. Ordering the county sheriff to summon justices for a 1 May trial of the slave Abram, property of William Smith. Notes that Abram was committed to county jail that day as per warrant.
GLC06338.14
[Warrant to the Sheriff of Halifax County to hold Robin, a slave, until 1 May trial, and to summon two witnesses]
Warrant signed by Thompson, a justice of the peace, ordering the sheriff to safely keep Robin until the trial of Abram; both men are the property of William Smith. Abram is to be tried at the County Court of Halifax of Oyer and Terminer for his role...
GLC06338.15
[Warrant for the Sheriff of Halifax County to hold Abram, convicted of participating in the Easter Plot]
Thompson, a justice of the peace, orders the Halifax County jailer to receive into custody Abram, a slave belonging to William Smith, who has been convicted of "advising, consulting & conpsiring to rebel and make insurrection." Docket indicates this...
GLC06338.16
1863
Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873
[Print of Salmon P. Chase]
Based on the painting by Alonso Chappel. Chase is depicted seated at a desk, pen in hand.
GLC00723.02
circa 1860-1874
[Print of Gerrit Smith]
Depicts an elderly Smith with a full white beard.
GLC00723.03
circa 1861-1865
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895
[Print of Oliver Otis Howard]
Depicts General Howard in Civil War uniform.
GLC00723.04
25 November 1865
McSherry, Richard M., 1818-?
to Henry F. McSherry
Written by Richard to his brother Henry. Says he has not heard from him since he sailed. Tells him that their father and sister Anna have received letter from him though. Says "They were very much astonished at your resignation and Pa seems quite...
GLC03523.21.46
1861-1865
McSherry, Anna, 1833-?
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. References his letters dated 1 & 8 September. Says both him and his sister Kate sent letters, which appear to have been lost in the mail. Mentions that Henry is going to China and Japan and that he asked what...
GLC03523.21.47
to Henry F. McSherry [incomplete]
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Updates him on friends and family. Says this will be the last letter he sends to Batavia, as he said he would leave in November. Will send next to China. Says their father will sell $1,000 of stock and sell...
GLC03523.21.48
29 November 1865
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says their father told him to write in every letter that Henry should not resign from the Navy. He fears that some letters will be lost and wants to make sure Henry hears his views. The resignation has been...
GLC03523.21.49
24 December 1865
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says he has not heard from him in some time. Last letter from Henry was dated from Singapore. Mentions that their father wants him to withdraw his resignation. Is worried about him. Makes reference to friends and...
GLC03523.21.50
September 1862
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his sister Martha [Spohn]
Wheeler writes that a few men from his hometown of Sycamore, Illinois are at camp including his brother-in-law Darius Spohn. He reports that while the soldier's wives visit, they mend and alter clothes, and accompany their husbands to the city at...
GLC07460.001
5 October 1862
to his parents and sister
Wheeler's regiment has marched 33 miles and many of the men have discarded their belongings along the way. He writes that they pass slaves along the road at almost every house and although a few volunteered to join the Union soldiers, they later...
GLC07460.002
5 November 1862
to his father [Shepherd Wheeler]
Writes that his regiment is stopping in Scottsville, Kentucky for a while. Asks his father to send him tea, as he cannot find any where he is.
GLC07460.003
7 November 1862
He advises his family not to worry about writing him when he's marching because the mail follows closely behind. Writes that it is sixty-eight miles to Nashville by railroad and there are too many men to transport by train. Some of the men have...
GLC07460.004
13 November 1862
He writes that it took two days to travel from Bowling Green to Scottsville because the roads were rough and the wagons so heavily loaded the wheels had to be chained to go downhill. Comments that men and women, "meager looking whips," are often...
GLC07460.005
26 November 1862
Wheeler has just marched fourteen miles to Gallatin, Tennessee and writes that he doesn't mind the marching as much as he used to. The letter is continued on Thursday, November 27th; Thanksgiving day. Wheeler writes that he will not march today but...
GLC07460.007
21 December 1862
Wheeler writes that his brother-in-law, Darius has been very ill and has not been on duty since they left Bowling Green, Kentucky. Furthermore, Darius is currently waiting for General Rosecrans to sign his discharge papers. Reports that they have...
GLC07460.008
29 December 1862
Writes that he is anxious to receive a letter from Darius assuring that he arrived home safely. Wheeler expresses tremendous relief for the discharge of his brother-in-law and writes that Darius was very concerned about leaving Lysander behind....
GLC07460.009
1 January 1863
Lysander recounts how they surrounded and ambushed a suspected secessionist's house during the night, only to find nothing. The secessionist claimed to be a Unionist but admitted his brother is in the Confederate Army and that there were things...
GLC07460.010
18 January 1863
to his parents, sister and [brother-in-law]
Writes that many men have been receiving discharge papers, particularly those who are disabled. Reports that the mail has been irregular due to a heavy storm that washed away the tressel work of the train tracks. Relates the news that Captain...
GLC07460.011
30 January 1863
Writes that he has received his mother's likeness and will treasure it. Asks that Darius write as soon as he is well enough to do so. General Rosecrans has prohibited picket fires at night, so they have to make a big pile of coals and sleep beside...
GLC07460.012
4 February 1863
Wheeler writes that he was very happy to receive the box they sent him. His regiment marched to Gallatin to fight Morgan. Writes that the new camp is far better than any they have seen since Chicago and far exceeds their camp in Tunnel, Tennessee....
GLC07460.013
10 February 1863
Discusses farm business back home. He describes a "grand foraging expedition" led by Major Dutton. In response to his father's comment about taking Wheeler's place, Lysander states "I couldn't let you have my place under any consideration...I...
GLC07460.014
21 February 1863
The whole regiment has been healthier since they left Tunnel, Tennessee where many from Wheeler's regiment died. Wheeler has heard rumor that Vicksburg was taken from the Rebels. Some of the men are trying to publish the truth about Captain Warner...
GLC07460.015
23 February [1863]
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Asks Darius, his brother-in-law, to settle some acounts for him back home. Reports that his regiment will march to meet General Hooker tomorrow morning. Mentions the Sons of Temperance a brotherhood of men who were committed to not drinking alcohol...
GLC07460.016
He reports that John Fetterly has died of small pox. Writes that Fetterly was unable to march, so he was transferred to the pest house where he died. Wheeler informs his family that he will be on the march and may not be able to write for ten or...
GLC07460.017
25 February 1863
He remarks "truly a soldier's life is a life of inequalities it learns a person to take everything as it comes." George Bowen has deserted; he was under 18 when he enlisted and his father came to get him but "failing to do it by fair means George...
GLC07460.018
2 March 1863
Wheeler writes that a new order has been announced in which deserters will be dealt with promptly, even with the punishment of death. He also reports that new regulations are in affect for furloughs and only a certain number of furloughs will be...
GLC07460.019
7 March 1863
They have been on the march for a few days and are probably headed for Chattanooga. Ward led them down the wrong road and they had to pick their path through the hills. He received a letter from his family assuring him "that the war will close this...
GLC07460.020
Darius is almost fully recovered. There is talk of Wheeler's regiment moving to Camp Douglas, but Lysander does not want to go North unless they are going for good. Expresses that hewould like to drive all the copperheads in the Army SOuth, and run...
GLC07460.021
15 March 1866
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says she is sorry she sent her last letter, which reported that Henry's resignation was accepted and that another surgeon was being sent to replace him. Says it is not true. Says Admirals Lee and De Clymer both...
GLC03523.21.52
28 March 1866
McSherry, Richard M., 1792-?
Written by Richard to his son Henry. Makes reference to Henry's sister Anna returning from Washington where bureaucratic infighting involving Henry's resignation was taking place. Says reports of intemperance were stated against him. Says "Do my dear...
GLC03523.21.54
15 July 1864
Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
to his brother John McKinley Gibson
A camp rumor states that Sherman gave up his campaign against Atlanta and is fortifying along the Chatahoochee. "But this is mere conjecture." Gibson goes on to offer offensive diversions to draw Sherman from Atlanta, such as massing Confederate...
GLC04501.023
1 April 1822
Pleasonton, Stephen, ?-1855
to Aaron Hobart
Forwards a letter (not included) he wrote "to Mr. Peirce in answer to the enquiry contained in his letter referred to me by you." Asks Hobart to send it to Peirce after he has read it. Written from the Treasury Department in Pleasonton's capacity...
GLC06313.04.181
26 February 1822
Written from the Treasury Department & Auditor's Office. Indicates that Edward Morton's claim for monies owed for a barge supplied during the War of 1812 (see GLC06313.143) was approved and he will be paid $289.
GLC06313.04.184
27 February 1866
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Makes reference to the resignation and their father's disapproval again. Says she left Baltimore yesterday and has been ill since January and is taking cod liver oil. Mentions that the price of corn is 60 cents...
GLC03523.21.51
27 March 1866
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Relates the story of the bureaucratic infighting involving his resignation. A man named Horowitz wanted to take Henry's place, but Admiral Lee intervened to keep the resignation open. There were accusations of...
GLC03523.21.53
6 November 1851
to his sister Sarah Gibson
Randall worries over their father's "daily sacrifices" since their mother's death (see GLC04501.100) and expresses concern for his well being. He has been elected to deliver an oration on behalf of the Southern Literary Society at an event in which...
GLC04501.001
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