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15 June 1864
Wolcott, Laurens W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Sister
The Rebels are well fortified from the base to the summit of the mountain and they have been skirmishing all the time. Hooker advanced.
GLC00653.11.15
12 July 1864
to Sister Mary
The fourth division suffered in the skirmishes. The rebels ended up retreating again. They picked up some prisoners but were unable to make an advance. Around the 9th, they camped near Marietta.
GLC00653.11.16
31 July 1864
They were able to gain all the ground desired from the recent skirmishes. Even though they have used their artillery on the present camp they have not done much damage. Their accodations are a little better now.
GLC00653.11.17
7 June 1864
to Sister Ellen
They have been on the march through Dalton and Resaca. Fighting took place left and center. They skirmished until Kingston and then marched to Dallas.
GLC00653.11.18
30 May 1864
to Father
He has been sick lately and even had to be taken away in an ambulance. He is feeling better however. They had a battle recently in which 10,000 volunteers came to help them. yesterday there was heavy skirmishing.
GLC00653.11.19
17 February 1863
to Mother
He just returned from a three day march. They marched through the dark and the rain and encountered fallen logs. He requests butter and dried apples. Pages missing.
GLC00653.11.20
03 May 1863
Describes how they got across Bear RIver to meet the enemy where they immediately began fighting. The enemy rescued some of their prisoners. Next day they marched back and camped near a mountain.
GLC00653.11.21
07 March 1864
Completely faded.
GLC00653.11.22
16 September 1862
He talks about the new clothes he has purchases and received from the army. He bought new shirts and received a new blanket.
GLC00653.11.23
24 August 1862
He talks about mutual friends and acquaintances. He is glad Robert did not enlist because he wold not have liked a soldier's life all. He also notes that chaplain returned.
GLC00653.11.24
24 April 1862
The 42nd regiment passed by and he got to see people he hadn't seen in a while. One of four gunboats was captured in battle. Afterwarwards more than half the company was sick but are feeling better now. The weather has been good and a lot of fruit is...
GLC00653.11.25
29 April 1862
Yesterday there was skirmishing among the pickets. They also received strict orders not to cross the lines of their division except on business. The weather has been pleasant.
GLC00653.11.26
3 June 1862
He is writing from the hospital where he has been ill with fever. Now, however, he is doing much better but will stay a little longer before resuming hard duty.
GLC00653.11.27
30 November 1861
They got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with hiim.
GLC00653.11.28
18 December 1861
On Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewratsville. Theye were expected to have a major skirmish there. But nothing happened.
GLC00653.11.29
27 December 1861
to Brother
There are some who say they have defective arms but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. They have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. They march at midnight looking for Rebels but did not find any.
GLC00653.11.30
30 March 1862
He wants his father to send him newspapers like the Independent. The weather has been pleasant. More troops keep arriving.
GLC00653.11.31
24 July 1862
The weather has been warm and apples are growing. Lately, he has been learning how to cook, They are camped in a pleasant place.
GLC00653.11.32
07 July 1862
There is less sickness than at any other time among the company.Gen. Oglesbee visited the hospital. Docctor Humphrey was appointed assistant surgeon. His mother urged him to get a discharge but he is not sick enough for one.
GLC00653.11.33
13 May 1897
Unknown
Shiloh National Park
Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at...
GLC00653.11.34
Circa 1861-1864
Calling Card for Laurens Wolcott
GLC00653.11.35
Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery
Photograph of Lt. Laurens Wolcott
Inscription on back reads: "Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott. 52nd Ills. Vol. Inf." Published by Tompkins' N.Y. Gallery, 34 Canal St., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
GLC00653.11.36
Wykes (fl. 1862-)
Wolcott Coat of Arms
In Latin it reads: "Nullius Addictus Jurare In Verba Magistri," ["(being) not obliged to swear allegiance to a master."]
GLC00653.11.37
[Laurens Wolcott]
Photo bust of Lt. Laurens W. Wolcott.
GLC00653.11.38
March 1863 - July 1863
Wilber, Eseck G. (fl. 1862-1864)
Diary of Eseck G. Wilber
Entries are pretty regular from March 1863 to July of that same year. He mainly records the daily weather. but does mention being a prisoner and some of activities there.
GLC00653.15.1
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