Site Search

To his wife

Travels to Point of Rocks to make out Muster Out rolls and to the hospital to visit friends. Sent money to wife. Written on U.S. Christian Commission stationery.

GLC04558.167

To his wife

Companies H, C and I are consolidated, GWT is in command. New recruits arriving to replace those mustered out - mostly foreigners.

GLC04558.168

To his wife

Relieved at Chapins Farm by a company of black soldiers; fought fierce battle near the old Fair Oaks battlefield. Written from Atkins Landing, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

GLC04558.169

To her husband George Tillotson

Asking her husband to accept a discharge instead of a promotion. Wishes he had been able to stay in the safety of Fort Powhattan. [see #166].

GLC04558.170

To her husband George Tillotson

Cross written. Family friends inquire on their son's death, wanting to bring the body home. Copperheads claiming the war will continue four more years if Lincoln is reelected. Farm business. Accompanied by a recipe for dye in a child's hand...

GLC04558.171

To her brother George Tillotson

Incomplete letter to George Tillotson from Mary. Writes encouraging words to her brother, asking him to take care of himself. Family news.

GLC04558.172

To her sister

Regarding spring planting, current prices and events. Mentions sending representatives to the "Woman's Rights Convention in N.Y. May 10th (possibly the First Women's National Loyal League Convention); opening correspondence with Mrs. Stanton, Lucy...

GLC04558.173

To her brother George Tillotson

George has lost a son. Describes the invalids who come to Vineland to be cured by fresh air and water. Also includes a letter to her sister-in-law Libbey on verso and a small postscript to her sister Fanny.

GLC04558.174

To her sister Fanny

Post war lettter also addressed to George Tillotson and his wife Libby. Discusses family news.

GLC04558.175

To George Tillotson

Inscribed at the top: "Daniel J.S. Lan[d? el?]. Soldier friend of George's who wishes to get a furlough so he may join George in NY.

GLC04558.176

To George Tillotson

From a former regiment mate, informing Tillotson of camp news. Asks to excuse his bad writing and spelling as it is half Dutch.

GLC04558.177

To George Tillotson

Camp news. Draines hopes to get his discharge soon.

GLC04558.178

To George Tillotson

Inquires about the condition of the regiment after a battle. The name of the hospital is inscribed on the back "Chesspeek Hospital, Va. Ward, No. C." Cole was Lieutenant in the 89th NY.

GLC04558.179

To George Tillotson

Still fulfilling his role as an officer, Cole asks GWT to keep watch over the regiment and to tell them to keep their heads down. Sends stamps. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC04558.180

To George Tillotson

Conducting camp business: sending out receipt for clothes received at Fort Powhattan; amount of ordinance used in battle; paper work. Expects to be sent home. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC04558.181

To George Tillotson

Being discharged next week. Requests that GWT bring home Cole things when GWT is discharged. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC04558.182

To George Tillotson

McGill is being transferred. Hopes to make it home before his wife dies. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC04558.183

To George Tillotson

Post war letter informing Tillotson on family news.

GLC04558.184

To George Tillotson

Family news. Brother Nelson may have been captured in Tennessee. Nelson, a teamster, believed Negroes would be recruited to drive them teams so white men could fight.

GLC04558.185

To George Tillotson

Worried that her brother was in Battle of Roanoke Island. Scarlet Fever breaks out in the Tillotson's school district.

GLC04558.186

Camp records

Two small scraps of camp records. One dated May 6th lists companies and possibly their officers. The second is a count of men present for duty, sick, etc.

GLC04558.187

To George Tillotson

Lists the items Tillotson will need if their unit is called up for service in the Spanish American War. Calvin Lewis was Captain of the 114th New York National Guard.

GLC04558.188

To George Tillotson

The 114th Regiment has not been called up, however, Tillotson can enlist in Syracuse when a battalion is recruited.

GLC04558.189

General orders no. 1

114th NY National Guard. General orders No. 1. Drill dates. Physical examinations. Includes envelope.

GLC04558.190

General orders no. 3

Order for all company drills to be discontinued until further notice. Instructions for headquarters night.

GLC04558.191

General orders no. 5

Orders for 114th regiment to assemble at the Armory on October 1st, 1898 for parade as part of the escort to Brooklyn's Volunteer troops.

GLC04558.192

General orders no. 4

Lists commanders of each company of the 114th regiment NY National Guard. Inspection for a parade.

GLC04558.193

Order of attendance

Accompanying envelope not used to mail the post card. Countermanding General orders # 4.

GLC04558.194

General orders no. 6

Orders concerning mustering out of the service of the 114th regiment.

GLC04558.195

General orders no. 7

Orders regarding mustering out.

GLC04558.196

General orders no. 7

Duplicate of GLC04558.196. Orders regarding mustering out.

GLC04558.197

General orders no. 8

Announcing the mustering out of specific companies in the regiment. Accompanied by notice asking that all regiment members give particular attention to personal appearance at the time of mustering out.

GLC04558.198

Encampment announcement

Notice for the 32d National Encampment, G.A.R.

GLC04558.199

Reunion announcement

Reunion announcement for the 32d National Encampment, G.A.R.

GLC04558.200

Certificate of honorable discharge

Honorable discharge certificate issued by the Otis G. Banks Post # 137, of the Grand Army of the Republic.

GLC04558.202

Notice of enrollment

Notice of enrollment informing Tillotson that he is "liable to military duty" unless he submit proof of exemption.

GLC04558.203

Muster out roll for George Tillotson

GLC04558.204

Certificate of appointment to first sergent

GLC04558.205

Newspaper clippings

Miscellaneous news clipping including: obituaries, anniversary and birthday celebrations, G.A.R. reunion news, and other news related to the Tillotson family.

GLC04558.206

Ambrotype of Tillotson family

Ambrotype of Mrs. Tillotson, Leon, Georgina (age 6) and Lucy (age 3) in a wooden case.

GLC04558.207

Battles and battleflags of the 89th Regiment, N. Y. S. Vols.

One undated albumen print entitled, "Battles and Battleflags of the 89th Regiment, N.Y.S. Vols." Image is a collage composed of two separate images of printed lists of Civil War battles where the New York's 89th Regiment was present, the United...

GLC04558.208

[Collection of William C. Hackett, B company, 111th regiment, Ohio, infantry][Decimalized .01-.53]

Collection of letters belonging to William C. Hackett. Consists of 53 items dated approximately 1862-1865. Primarily corresponding with his wife Rebecca E. Hackett and their daughter Mary Ellen. Mary Ellen's death becomes a focus towards the end of...

GLC04559

[Collection of Haviland Gifford, field and staff, 93rd regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .12]

Haviland Gifford served as a Lieutenant in charge of guarding Union General George Gordon Meade and his staff. Provides information he learned about strategy from being in close proximity to high command. Highlights include letter #1, written on 20...

GLC04560

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

This letter is about opposing strategies of different generals Written at the Fairfax Court House near Fairfax, Virginia.

GLC04560.01

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

GLC04560.02

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

This is an eight-page letter concerning the draft and movements of the Army, with mentions of Generals Lee, Grant and Banks

GLC04560.03

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

This letter contains a long analysis of how to take Richmond. Gifford also discusses Fort Wagner's hold-out, as well as General Burnside's problems in Tennessee.

GLC04560.04

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Was written near Bealton, Virginia.

GLC04560.05

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

GLC04560.06

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Giford recounts a conversation with Senator John Minor Botts of Culpeper

GLC04560.07

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford discusses strategy and rumors (Grant's army to meet Meade's at Richmond), including his opinion that Meade is "afraid of his own shadow

GLC04560.08

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

GLC04560.09

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

GLC04560.10

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock

GLC04560.11

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock

GLC04560.12

Diary of Milton Whipple

Early entries are brief and mostly record staff changes, troop movements, drills, and the weather but the entries lengthen as Whipple details the Appomattox campaign and the last few weeks leading up to General Robert E. Lee's surrender. On 24...

GLC04561

Diaries of Samuel G. Gottshall [decimalized]

Mentions battles of Gettysburg, the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. First diary is loose.

GLC04564

Cannon shell

Piece of a cannonball shell.

GLC04564.02

[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]

Leather bound autograph manuscript signed. Describes activity at Fort Donelson (the Battle of Fort Donelson was fought from 11 February to 16 February 1862), Yorktown (Siege of Yorktown took place from 5 April to 4 May 1862, as part of the Peninsula...

GLC04564.03

[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]

Leather bound autograph manuscript signed. Gottshall returns to the Army after being wounded in the arm by a cannonball. Throughout the early months Gottshall sees little action and he discusses his recovery and soldiering in the winter. In [13-15...

GLC04564.04

to John Andrew Shulze

Printed resolution from the Indiana State Legislature opposing an amendment to the United States Constitution proposed by the Georgia Legislature that would restrict the movement of free blacks and manumitted slaves. First page signed by Hendricks...

GLC04565

to R. D. Cooper

Discusses his concern that an increase in milk prices will harm the health of poor in New York. Furthermore, he contends that the decrease in consumption will hurt the dairy industry. Desires the support of Cooper's committee.

GLC04568

[Acknowledging America's debt to Italy for help in World War I]

On the third anniversary of Italy's entrance into World War I, Hoover, who was then the U.S. Food Administrator under President Wilson, acknowledges "our indebtedness to the country to which we are bound, not only by ties historical, but also by...

GLC04569

to Edwin DeLeon

Marked confidential at the top. Soule writes to DeLeon, Confederate Envoy to France 1862-1864. Relates, "I came to the confederacy by the way of Nassau & Charleston. Before leaving Nassau, we had the news of a great battle fought at Gettysburg, of...

GLC04570

Maury papers including CSS Georgia list of prizes [Decimalized .01-.47]

The C.S.S. Georgia was supposedly the only Confederate cruiser which itself was captured as a prize. (In fact, it was captured in 1864 from a British merchant and claimed as a prize.) Collection includes 6 Maury documents signed regarding the CSS...

GLC04572

C.S.S. Georgia list of prizes captured from commencement of cruise

Contains information about the ships captured. Includes the date and location of the capture or burning of the nine ships, names and captains of the ships, owners, the vessel's home port and the value of the ship and its cargo. The list was most...

GLC04572.01

[April 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment (66 men listed). Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.02

[May 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment (13 men listed). Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.03

[June 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment (7 men listed). Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.04

[July 1863 return of enlistments on board the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date, and place of enlistment. Document is marked "duplicate" on upper left hand corner.

GLC04572.05

[9 April - 31 October 1863 return of discharges from the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, date of enlistment, rank and date of discharge. Notes where the men were discharged, "Simon's Bay, Cape of Good Hope," and notes they were discharged "at own request" (4 men listed). Indicates duplicate on...

GLC04572.06

[9 April - 31 October 1863 return of desertions from the Confederate States Steamer Georgia]

Co-signed by Richard W. Curtis. Lists name, rank, date of enlistment, date and place of desertion, and money owed to the men by the Confederacy: "Note - The above amounts were due, after deducting the Bounty of £10 say $48.00" (2 men deserted)....

GLC04572.07

[to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

No. 2334. Asserts that Louis Eugene Bouvier (a.k.a Cullen) deserted from the Imperial Ship the "Renommee" in the Sea of China. Asks Maury what the sailor's nationality is and inquires about the man's position on the Georgia. Villeneuve signs as...

GLC04572.08

[to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

No. 388. Mentions William Cullen, a member of the Georgia crew, who is actually a French deserter.

GLC04572.09

[to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

No. 2367. Signed as a Major General of the French Navy. Believes that William Cullen is a French sailor named Bouvier. Cullen claims that the North American (United States) commercial vessel he was on was sunk by the Georgia. Villeneuve asks that...

GLC04572.10

[to the commander of the C.S.S. Georgia] [in French]

Roze, a French rear admiral, authorizes repairs to be made on the C.S.S. Georgia. Specifies machinery, such as diving equipment, to be used in making the repairs.

GLC04572.11

to William L. Maury

Letter from the Confederate Treasury (Acting First Auditor) requesting documentation for money turned over to Major John de Bree, Paymaster.

GLC04572.12

to William Lewis Maury

From the Confederate Treasury Comptroller indicating money due to Maury.

GLC04572.13

to unknown

Military pass for Maury and two friends to travel to Richmond "without molestation by any guards & pickets," by order of Major General Whiting. Written from Cape Fear Department Headquarters.

GLC04572.14

to Nan [Maury]

Makes arrangements to leave the city.

GLC04572.15

to Nan [Maury]

Recently returned from Richmond and thinks the order to return without delay was unnecessary. Reports that the "North Carolina" has not come to port. Writes, "When this Civil War is over I think we shall be able to appreciate the comforts of home."

GLC04572.16

to Nan [Maury]

Expresses concern over reports that someone (presumably an officer) has been wounded. Discusses the possibility of the Union taking Richmond: "We have...been very anxious about Richmond but there is a general feeling the enemy will not succeed in...

GLC04572.17

to Nan [Maury]

He has inflammatory rheumatism and hopes to recover enough to come home so she can nurse him. Received the letters to be forwarded to her aunt, noting that all blockade letters are inspected and Mrs. E's letter may be rejected because of it's length...

GLC04572.18

to Nan [Maury]

Reports that his health is improving and he was able to walk today but is not yet able to travel. Gives news of family and friends. Year inferred.

GLC04572.19

to Nan [Maury]

Reports that he can now stand twice a day. Discusses a Lt. Johnston who commanded a ship that went to help a grounded blockade runner.

GLC04572.20

to Nan [Maury]

Writes that he is much better but still not well enough to make the trip to Milton. Notes that if not for his illness he would have been sent to command one of the Ironclads at Richmond. Year inferred.

GLC04572.21

to [Nan Maury]

Griggs is writing for Captain Maury, whose rheumatism has affected his hand. Maury is well enough to walk in the yard but cannot write for himself.

GLC04572.22

to [Nan Maury]

Griggs is writing for William Maury, who feels a little worse today and will not be able to start home this week.

GLC04572.23

to William Lewis Maury

Orders from the Confederate Navy Department releasing Maury from active duty at Wilmington Station due to poor health. Sidney (or Sydney) Smith Lee was Robert E. Lee's older brother. A commander in the Confederate States Navy, S. Lee was chief of the...

GLC04572.24

to Nan [Maury]

Year inferred from content. Mentions the peace conference between Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, President Lincoln and General U. S. Grant. "I hope that it [the outcome of the conference] will have the effect to unite our people &...

GLC04572.25

to Nan [Maury]

Mentions family and friends in Richmond. Captain Lee thinks there may be an opening for him in the Navy in an ironclad at Charleston.

GLC04572.26

to Nan [Maury]

Mentions family and friends in Richmond. Reports that the government is still unsure about what to do with the Navy officers; a rumor indicates that they may be put in the Army. Writes, "We are now nearly excluded from the water." Year inferred.

GLC04572.27

to Nan [Maury]

Maury tried to get leave to go home to comfort his wife and help take care of their son, who has diphtheria, but was appointed to a court martial. When the trial is over he will try to come home. Writes, "the returned prisoners are coming in pretty...

GLC04572.28

to William Maury

Letter appointing Maury as a member of a Naval General Court Martial. Maury is ordered to report to Richmond four days from the date of the letter. Includes penciled directions on how to get to Richmond on verso. With autograph note signed by...

GLC04572.29

to Nan [Maury]

Updates his wife on family members and expresses happiness that his son is better and recovering. Says that Humphreys wants the government to go into the cloth-manufacturing business "now that Wilmington is closed & we will have to look more closely...

GLC04572.30

to Nan [Maury]

Reports that prisoners returning from federal camps are frostbitten and ill. Notes that the court martial will convene on Friday, and comments that "hopes are entertained the soldiers will be better fed" since the appointment of the new Commissary...

GLC04572.31

to Nan [Maury]

Comments that Mrs. Sinclair (widow of Confederate States Navy commander Arthur Sinclair) bears the loss of her husband well. Reports that a black woman who frequently stayed in Baltimore set fire to the house of her mistress, the wife of Confederate...

GLC04572.32

to R. H. Maury

United States Navy Commodore Hitchcock recommends William Maury to superintend the deepening of the James River. The previous superintendent has passed away.

GLC04572.34

to R. H. Maury

Statement recommending William Maury to superintend the James River project. States that he has known Maury since 1837 and that Maury was noted in both Navies for his morality and professional intelligence. Robert F. Pinkney commanded the Confederate...

GLC04572.38

to William L. Maury

Congratulates Maury on his new venture. Answers questions regarding shipping and insurance and offers to be of assistance. Pegram was a former CSN commander.

GLC04572.42