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4 May 1862
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Writes from Camp Washington to his wife. Comments on his quarters being full of lice.
GLC02155.043
circa 1861
Ford, Nicholas, fl. 1861
to his sister
Written from Camp Graham, in Washington, D.C. No date listed, but previous research estimated it was written about 1861.
GLC02157.01
13 November 1861
GLC02157.02
16 December 1861
to George E. Armstrong
Written from Camp Palmer, Washington, D.C. Writes to answer Armstrong's questions about enlistment and life as a soldier.
GLC02157.03
7 October 1864
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865
to Thomas Blackman
Writes to his father. States he is in General Rite's [Horatio Gouverneur Wright?] brigade and mentions General George McClellan. They are sailing for North Carolina soon and expect a battle as there is a large Confederate force there.
GLC02159.16
1861-1865 circa
to Mary Blackman and his sister Ruth
Brief note to his mother and sister. Not dated. "Signed Francis G. Blackman, Washington D.C., Company K 7 Reg CV." Written in pencil.
GLC02159.20
1861
Harpers Weekly
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861)]
GLC00623.01
1863
Harper's weekly. [vol.7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863)]
GLC00623.03
1864
Harper's weekly. [vol. 8 (January 2 - December 31, 1864)]
GLC00623.04
14 January 1862
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Date inferred from content; this letter is labeled 14 January 1861. Discusses the possibility that men from his regiment might be sent out to recruit. Writes, "...i do get so downhearted and wretched some times...
GLC02155.026
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