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31 August 1899
Unknown
[Short biographies]
Short biographies about several early prominent members of Stonington, including William Chesebrough, Thomas Minor, Walter Palmer, and Thomas Stanton.
GLC02150.49
n.d.
[Short poem]
Short poem taking up both sides of the piece of paper. The sides are numbered one and two.
The poem repeatedly refers to someone named 'Maggie'
GLC02150.50
17 January 1935
Babcock, Harry W. (fl. 1902-1940)
To Mrs. Noyes
Letter from Harry W. Babcock to a Mrs. Noyes. He mentions enclosing a check for Sunday collections, and indicates that he felt inclined to pay nothing but is instead just reducing the amount.
The letter is written on Babcock's personal stationary.
GLC02150.51
10 December 1870
Noyes, Thomas R. (fl. 1870)
Copy contract Thomas Noyes with Prudence Noyes
Copy of a contract between Thomas R. Noyes and Prudence Noyes pertaining to a lease Prudence held on lands in Southport, New York which she lived on and which Thomas apparently owned. Included is an agreement on mortgage payments.
GLC02150.52
William Coddington [picture]
Print of William Coddington, who was an official in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island colonies in the seventeenth century.
GLC02150.53
26 May 1918
Short obituary for Charles H. P. Babcock, who had been influential in the financial and trade industries, especially in his role as head of Babcock and Milnor. The is also a small announcement for the time of the funeral service, as well as an...
GLC02150.54
21 October 1922
List of stocks on deposit
List of shares in capital stock, including the company, the number of shares, their financial worth, and the dates in which they were held. This information appears to pertain to Henry B. Noyes.
GLC02150.55
18 January 1776
Ward, Henry (fl. 1777-1794)
By the Honorable Nicholas Cooke Esq.
Appointing Thomas Noyes to "Ensign of the colonels company in the said last mentioned regiment"
GLC02150.57
7 July 1794
Barber, Nathan (fl. 1794)
A Return of the Men, Arms, Ammunition and Accoutrements of Captain Blank
GLC02150.58
22 December 1863
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes she is well and says he is feeling better since the last time he wrote. He mentions that he feels like he has nothing to do but sit around. He also writes that the army is trying to...
GLC02155.125
25 December 1863
In this letter, Michael M. Miller writes home to his wife. He wishes her a merry Christmas and hopes this is the last Christmas apart from her. Him and a friend went to a nearby place to eat and had a big meal for the holiday which he was happy about...
GLC02155.126
7 January 1864
GLC02155.127
11 January 1864
GLC02155.128
13 January 1864
GLC02155.129
17 January 1864
GLC02155.130
20 January 1864
Written from Camp at Brestow Station. He discusses whether "Grandpap's house" will be suitable to rent. Mentions that they are likely to have more visitors after the war as he will want to invite over his friends from the army and discuss their...
GLC02155.131
1 February 1864
Writing from Camp at Brestow Station in Virginia, Miller thanks his wife for writing so often, but insists he doesn't need her to send him "a Box", presumably of food because "we now get fresh Bread all the time". He describes the rations in more...
GLC02155.132
8 February 1864
GLC02155.133
19 February 1864
GLC02155.134
24 February 1864
GLC02155.135
25 February 1864
GLC02155.136
28 February 1864
GLC02155.137
1 March 1864
GLC02155.138
7 March 1864
GLC02155.139
9 March 1864
GLC02155.140
5 October 1864
Morse, George F.
to father
Plans to enlist in 91st Regiment with his friend Chris Skelton, and receipt of bounty payment.
GLC02180.01
7 October 1864
successfully enlisting and medical examination.
GLC02180.02
9 October 1864
runaway substitute soldiers, camp conditions, bounty payment and general finances.
GLC02180.03
12 October 1864
Jamieson, William
to George F. Morse
Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus.
GLC02180.04
23 October 1864
to brother
gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities.
GLC02180.05
28 October 1864
Francis, Edward E.
news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.
GLC02180.06
2 November 1864
obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet.
GLC02180.07
14 November 1864
Perkins, R. E.
his anxiety for Morse's physical and spiritual well-being, report on friends and the religous activites in Brooklyn.
GLC02180.08
a visit from his mother, the request of writing paper and envelopes, report of conversation with Confederate soldier who, after being taken prisoner at Vicksburg, joined the Union Army; also includes a brief reply to his sister's letter.
GLC02180.09
21 November 1864
Pearson, Charles G.
expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday
GLC02180.10
2 December 1864
advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.
GLC02180.11
4 December 1864
the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.
GLC02180.12
21 December 1864
assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.
GLC02180.13
disappointment over not receiving a furlough, the possibility of a position as a clerk, and the expected visit from friends
GLC02180.14
25 December 1864
the receipt of package, inquiry about a coat for Chris Skelton, the observance of Christmas in the barracks, and the harshness of the weather.
GLC02180.15
12 January 1865
struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.
GLC02180.16
15 January 1865
Morse's new posting at Fort Federal Hill, news of family and friends, Morse's position as captain's clerk, developments at the Brotherhood.
GLC02180.17
16 January 1865
to mother
acknowledgement of letters and parcel from home, anticipated arrival of the pay master, his engagement as captain's clerk in Company D, and anticipation that the current captain will be transferred to Company B.
GLC02180.18
20 January 1865
viewing the monuments and public buildings of Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill replacing Fort McHenry as the Regimental Headquarters, promises to send his picture, and acknowledgement of the receipt of his mother's fruit cake.
GLC02180.19
23 January 1865
attrition in the Brotherhood, the dwindling treasury, hopes for a revival of religion in the church, and affirmations of his faith in Christ.
GLC02180.20
2 February 1865
news of friends, and the finances of the Church.
GLC02180.21
11 February 1865
missing letters, receipt of Brooklyn and religious newspapers, attendance at the Seventh Baptist Church and an enthusiatic report of Mr. Fuller's sermon, his sister Mary's religious development, the payment of his washwoman, food, and his overall...
GLC02180.22
25 February 1865
a shipment of coats and blankets to his father, news that the 91st Regiment will be leaving for City Point, and anticipation of service.
GLC02180.23
28 March 1865
marching in review before President Lincoln, account of marching, artillery shelling and prisoners, and request for steel pens.
GLC02180.24
6 April 1865
reports of the death of men in his company, the capture of Confederate forces, Morse's brief hospitalization with a fever, anticipation of going to St. Petersburg.
GLC02180.25
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