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6 August 1863
Elmore, Bruce (fl. 1862-1865)
to Libbie Elmore
He says Willard is gaining strength and he is helping him to walk. He describes the hospital ward.
GLC06588.118
26 April 1865
The terms Sherman and Johnston agreed upon have not been ratified by the authorities at Washington. He hopes there will be no more fighting but he doesn't have the faith in the new president that he did in Lincoln.
GLC06588.205
29 April 1865
General Sherman has ordered the army to march to Richmond and to continue toward Washington they think by the middle of May. He lists some promotions in the regiment.
GLC06588.207
8 May 1865
Elmore, Libbie (fl. 1862-1865)
to Bruce Elmore
Libbie has heard they are coming to Washington and read that all or part of Sherman's army had reached their destination. She prays he won't be sent to Texas to fight guerillas. She is busily prearing her garden for corn and potatoes.
GLC06588.210
23 May 1865
Unknown
The author has read in the paper that Bruce to have a grand review. He wishes he could have seen Bruce in Washington and hopes he will be mustered out soon.
GLC06588.213
25 May 1865
They came to Washington where a grand welcome awaited them. Unfortunately only those soldiers whose time is up will be mustered out by October and those that are in the hospital. As for him, no one knows.
GLC06588.214
28 May 1865
Libbie is concerned that he has been on so many long, tedious marches. She wishes the government would consider the fact that he enlisted long before October 1st, but if this is not the case, she encourages him to get a furlough.
GLC06588.215
31 May 1865
The latest news is that Kirby Smith surrendered the whole force in Texas, which means he could be home in a month or two. Many men are being transferred to their home state or taking furloughs.
GLC06588.216
3 June 1865
He is still trying to when exactly he'll be mustered out. He lists the promotions in the regiment. With regard to Gen. Sherman, he has nothing but respect and believes his actions were justifiable.
GLC06588.217
6 June 1865
They have not been paid. He is anxious to get home to do the haying this year but knows it will be impossible. He says she must do the best she can without him.
GLC06588.218
11 June 1865
Bruce writes that he is a little unwell. He looks forward to seeing his children and talks about when he may get discharged again. He tells her if she can sell the farm for a 1000, to just let it go and not to lose the sale again.
GLC06588.221
18 June 1865
He advises her on what to plant and asks after her pigs, calves and sheep. They say if you pay 6 dollars you can take your gun home with you. He mentions the copperheads.
GLC06588.223
21 October 1862
They are currently stationed as a reserve force. There is a rumor they could move closer to Washington. He describes the current area as "desolate."
GLC06588.238
20 November 1862
Rumor has it they will eeither be going to Fredricksburg or Washington next. Nine of their regiment are currently in the hospital.
GLC06588.251
28 December 1862
They have heard considerable fighting in the direction of Fredricksburg. Nineteen of their company are in the hospital at Washington.
GLC06588.277
4 August 1861
Crans, Adolphus W. (fl. 1863-1864)
William Crans
GLC06627.01.01
28 July 1861
GLC06627.01.03
23 March 1862
GLC06627.01.10
8 November 1863
GLC06627.01.13
5 January 1864
GLC06627.01.15
17 January 1864
GLC06627.01.16
20 Januray 1864
Unknown. (fl. 1863-1864)
GLC06627.01.28
1861-1865 ca.
Envelope
The envelope has a image of Jefferson davis running away with the caption "Jeff Davis instead of taking Washington, takes to his heels."
GLC06627.03.004
The envelope has a image of shield with Liberty and Union across it. The caption reads ""The Unity of the Government which consitiutes you one people, is the main pillar in the Edifice of your real Independence." Geo. Washington."
GLC06627.03.025
The envelope has a image of George Washington's house at Mount Vernon.
GLC06627.03.026
The envelope has a image of the Capitol House. The caption reads "Capitol at Washington"
GLC06627.03.038
The envelope has a image of 2 rats, looking at a piece of cheese labeled Washington in a trap. The caption reads "1st Rat - Don't that morsel look tempting Davis shall we take it? Davis Rat - I guess we had better wait a while I don't like those...
GLC06627.03.042
The envelope has a image of seven ships in a circle, within that circle it Harper's Ferry, and Rats leaving the ships to go to Harper's Ferry. the ships are labled Norfolk, Pensacola, Manassas Gap., Mississippi, Savannah, Charleston, and Washington...
GLC06627.03.066
The envelope has 2 images in the upper left hand corner there is a image of George Washington with a caption that reads "Corner Stone of the Federal Union." In the upper right hand corner there is a image of a slave, with a caption of "Corner Stone...
GLC06627.03.092
The envelope has a image of astatue of George Washington.
GLC06627.03.097
The envelope has a portrait of George Washington. The caption reads "A Southern Man with Union principals."
GLC06627.03.100
The envelope has a image of George Washington. The caption is a poem about Washington.
GLC06627.03.116
The envelope has a image of two dogs with the names Scott and Jeff on their collars. The Jeff dog is telling the Scott dog "Why don't you take it" refering to a bone with labeled Washington.
GLC06627.03.124
[1860 to 1870 ca.]
Alberger, William C
[Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]
Page contains:
Unknown. Map: s. l., Topographical map of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction. No date. 1 p. Includes an image of Washington, D. C., with the capital building in the foreground. Depicts Virginia and the western...
GLC06628.03
October 1861
[General orders no. 29 regarding countersign signals]
Issued by S. William and John Jones as Assistant Adjutant Generals at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac. Includes specific instructions on both day and night countersign signals. Includes an unsigned handwritten note on the last page...
GLC06628.05
1868 ca.
Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882)
[William Jackson Palmer]
Imprint on verso. Inscription reads "Gen. Wm. J. Palmer/"
GLC06663.02
16 December 1886
Lemon, George (fl. 1860-)
to John Weeks
Asks Weeks to gather testimony from neighbors regarding his illness in October 1864 and knowledge of Weeks being treated by Dr. Parker. Also asks that he obtain transcripts from Dr. Parker's books demonstrating his illness.
GLC06728.107
8 June 1891
Lemon, George. (fl. 1860-)
Pension claim
Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.
GLC06728.112
12 May 1891
Racum, Green (fl. 1891-)
Certificate for Pension
GLC06728.113
1862
[Diary]
Small daily diary. Diary entries with almanac pages at the beginning and cash account pages at the end. He describes the weather in most entries and gives tidbits about the progress of the war. He mentions captures and the taking of prisoners...
GLC06738.09
no date
Pope, John (1822-1892)
"'Leave Pope to Get out of His Scrape.' McClellan's Dispatches"
GLC06762.001
18 April 1874
to U.S. Grant
Printed with reply from Grant, 1874/05/09. Unsigned copies. 1 page printed on folded leaf. Re: Request that Grant view both side before reopening trial of Fitz John Porter.
GLC06762.002
3 September 1879
Hayes, Rutherford B.
"General Orders No. 92"
GLC06762.005
23 February 1883
Devens, Charles
to Alex Ramsey
Charles Devens, US Attorney General Alex Ramsey, Secretary of War. "Does the full commission exceed the brevet commission of older date?"
GLC06762.007
26 February 1861
Nichols, A.A. (fl. 1861)
Special order no. 34
Re: instructions for Col. Chandler to procede with all hast and deliver the dispatches in his care to Washington.
GLC06979.01
4 November 1861
Garesche, Julius (fl. 1861)
Commission of Chandler to the rank of Major
Commission of Chandler to the rank of Major of the 5th infantry
GLC06979.03
15 February 1862
Thomas, L. (fl. 1862)
Special orders no. 34
A report of soldiers held prisioner by the confederate troops, that have been exchanged for prisoners held by the US Army. Only one exchange which is D. T. Chandler for A. J. Bradford.
GLC06979.04
21 August 1865
Woolley, John (fl. 1865)
[Orders to Report]
Orders Chandler to report to Provost Marshal's office prepared to go to Washington
GLC06979.08
8 December 1881 - 13 January 1883
Arthur, Chester A. (1829-1886)
Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Incoming Messages
GLC04354.01
19 December 1881 - 3 March 1885
Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages
GLC04354.02
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