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July 1780
Proof of Powder, tried on the Plan at West Point in June & July 1780, with a 5 ½ Inch Royal and a 24 Pound Ball
Lists amount of powder used and the range of the ball in feet and yards when shot.
GLC02437.00832
2 August 1780
Perry, Joseph, fl. 1780
Discharge for Jacob Baker, an Artificer
Discharge for Jacob Baker citing an illness with tuberculosis-like symptoms. Includes certification of an exam and a note from Samuel Shaw confirming the discharge. Signed by three doctors.
GLC02437.00833
4 August 1780
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Ezekiel Cheever
Signed by Shaw for Knox. Details a list of artillery items to send to Fishkill, New York as soon as possible.
GLC02437.00834
18 August 1780
Brig. Gen. Knox in account with the United States
Certified by George Olney. Lists account information of Henry Knox with the government by date. Noted that "Errors Excepted in behalf of General [Nathanael] Greene."
GLC02437.00835
29 August 1780
List of continental officers killed, captured, wounded, and missing in the actions of the 16 &18 August 1780
Entirely in Shaw's hand, including the signatures of O. H. Williams and Horatio Gates. Lists names of Continental officers who have been killed, captured, wounded and missing.
GLC02437.00836
1780
Col. John Crane Dr. to the United States
Lists of accounts paid according to date, ranging from October 1775 to August 1780. Page from a ledger concerning bounties to the recruits and artillery units.
GLC02437.00837
6 September 1780
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that he has concluded some business settlement for him, perhaps including ordering a sword.
GLC02437.00839
1783-1815
[List of stores from 1780]
Later copy. Lists artillery supplies and stores by date. Date written in pencil.
GLC02437.00841
23 August 1780
Cheever, Ezekiel, 1720-1793
[Receipt]
Receipt for $2,500 accountable to Cheever, Comissary of Military Stores and Artillery. Written in Shaw's hand.
GLC02437.00842
25 March 1864
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
to Mary Epperly
Writes that he does not think the Southern army will ever fight as well as they did at the beginning of the war and that the South has become wicked. "May God show us our erro[r]s and put us in the rite way and Bring us Back to our old Union again."
GLC02715.087
8 April 1864
Writes that reports indicate that four Corps. of Yankees are in front of their position. Says that they are down to very small rations.
GLC02715.088
18 April 1864
Says that he misses her. Writes about trusting God's mercy to bring them together. Notes that he does not think they will move anytime soon. Fading.
GLC02715.089
28 April 1864
Writes that he thinks there will an upcoming battle. Also mentions General Longstreet and rations.
GLC02715.090
8 May 1864
Writes about recent executions in his brigade. "I havent any nuoos [news] to write to you at this time only the sad and awful Execution which taken plase in our Brigade yesterday which was too cruel for mortal man to behold. There was 14 North...
GLC02715.091
20 May 1864
Reports that 1,119 men were killed and wounded within ten minutes at the Battle of Resaca. Says that they are now forty miles from Atlanta, Georgia. Notes that the Yankees are close behind them and have possession of the railroad. Written from Ash...
GLC02715.092
22 May 1864
Reports that they have been fighting nearly every day for a month. Includes a lengthy discussion of the Battle of Resaca and the charge that killed and wounded 1119 men. Written from Ash Station, Georgia.
GLC02715.093
1 June 1864
Writes from camp near Marietta that his division is being held in reserve. He believes General Joseph E. Johnston will fall back to Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC02715.094
3 June 1864
Informs her about friends and family members who have been wounded. Notes that he thinks they should fall back to Atlanta, Georgia. The Yankees may be trying to flank them out of their current position.
GLC02715.095
11 June 1864
Writes from camp near Marietta that they have no tents and are exposed to a great deal of heavy rain. Notes that there seems to be skirmishing every day. Reports that General Joseph E. Johnston is gathering a large force.
GLC02715.096
15 June 1864
Notes from camp near Marietta that he has not received any mail in a long time. Knows the mail is irregular and believes it will be cut off before too long. Writes: "There was one of our Companeys went to the Yankees the other Night off of Picket....
GLC02715.097
23 June 1864
Writes from camp near Marietta that he still has not received mail. Discusses building breastworks in the hot weather and writes about those wounded and killed in recent battles.
GLC02715.098
4 July 1864
Writes that they fell back six miles. Says that he does not think the Yankees will fight as long as they can keep flanking the Confederates and forcing them from their positions. Notes that they lost 30 men through straggling. State was not...
GLC02715.099
12 July 1864
to his family
Two letters written to his family. In the first letter to his mother, Harvey, and George, Epperly writes to let them know he is well. In the second letter to his wife Mary, Epperly writes that he does not understand why there is such a problem with...
GLC02715.100
17 July 1864
Reports that the Yankees are still on the other side of the river. Notes that he does not expect any major fighting in the near future. Both the army and the civilians are moving stuff out of Atlanta, Georgia. Text loss.
GLC02715.101
2 August 1864
Reports that he just returned from escorting Federal prisoners to Andersonville, Georgia. Mentions battles fought on 22 July and 28 July.
GLC02715.102
12 August 1864
Reports that the Yankees are shelling the town. Says that the shelling has killed many women and children and caused great hardship. The soldiers took all the food from people's gardens. Writes that he believes the Yankees will try to flank them...
GLC02715.103
26 August 1864
Reports that the Yankees have fallen back and crossed the river. Notes he received a letter from William, who is in Macon, Georgia. Believes William will be sent to rejoin his regiment, so the family need not worry. Expresses his desire to come...
GLC02715.104
19 August 1864
Notes that there are many wounded and sick men in the regiment. Reports that the Yankees bombed his position for 15 minutes and then began to talk to them about trading tobacco for coffee. Says he heard a rumor that they will be allowed to return...
GLC02715.105
5 September 1864
Writes from the Asylum Hospital that he was wounded in the leg, but should return to his regiment in a few days. Notes he was wounded at Jonesborough, Georgia on 31 August 1864. Reports that there were 3,000 wounded at Jonesborough and that Atlanta...
GLC02715.106
16 September 1864
Writes that Governor Brown has furloughed the Georgia militia for 30 days. Reports that [General William T.] Sherman has ordered all the citizens out of Atlanta. Notes they are half way through a ten day armistice.
GLC02715.107
21 October 1864
Writes that they are going to strike at the railroads near Bridge Port, Tennessee, unless they run into Yankees along the way. Reports that Jefferson Davis visited camp and told the Colonel of the 63rd Virginia that they would be coming back to...
GLC02715.108
2 November 1864
Writes from Florrans, Alabama (possibly referring to Florence, Alabama). Notes that they have spent two days putting up a pontoon bridge. Writes extensively about God's will, his hopes for peace, and his desire to see his family. Also mentions...
GLC02715.109
25 September 1864
Writes that he dreamt he was home holding Sarahgill and Christian. Notes that they are building breastworks. Says that the army owes him seven months wages and $45 for clothing.
GLC02715.110
16 October 1864
Reports that the Confederate army has destroyed part of the railroad between Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. They captured "600 whitemen an[d] 800 Negroes." Writes that he believes the Yankee army is retreating toward Chattanooga.
GLC02715.111
8 November 1864
Writes that diphtheria has struck his home town and he prays that Sarahgill and Christian do not contract it. Says that he believes the army will have to go back to Georgia. Written from "Flarans Ala." (possibly referring to Florence, Alabama.
GLC02715.112
13 November 1864
Notes that they are almost out of rations. Writes that diphtheria claimed one of his relatives, but the rest are improving.
GLC02715.113
4 December circa 1863
Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865
to C. M. Epperly
Reports that the army issued an order that all men between 17 and 50, who had not reported for service, were to be taken by force to join the army. [See #85] Writes that Harvey was caught when he went to town, not knowing about the order and that...
GLC02715.114
January 1865
to George Phleagar
Writes that the army is in winter quarters. Tells his brother-in-law that if he must join the army, he hopes George can join his regiment. Adds a short note to Mary at the bottom of the second page.
GLC02715.115
1865/01/13
Discusses losses at Franklin, Tennessee. Writes that he hopes to get a furlough.
GLC02715.116
16 January 1865
Discusses losses at the battles of Columbia and Nashville, Tennessee. Reports that General [John Bell] Hood is disbanding brigades.
GLC02715.117
5 February circa 1865
Writes that she just received his letters dated 13 January and 16 January. Notes that she had not received a letter since November 1864 and she was sure something had happened to him. Blasts the "sesech" who "look worse than a passle of Dog's catch...
GLC02715.118
8 March 1865
Writes that he has not heard from her since December 1864. Reports that the whole army is heading through North Carolina to Virginia. Notes Shaman's [General William T. Sherman] Army has destroyed all the railroads between Augusta, [Georgia] and...
GLC02715.119
11 March 1865
Reports that they have been ordered to Raleigh, North Carolina. Comments that he does not believe there are 14,000 men left in the Army of Tennessee.
GLC02715.120
12 March 1865
to Sarah Phleagar
Writes that he hopes that she is feeling better.
GLC02715.121
24 March 1865
Writes that she thinks the Yankees have stopped the mail and that is why he has not received her letters. Notes that she believes the Federal Army will soon occupy Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia. Comments that she does not believe the Yankees...
GLC02715.122
20 September 1859
Epperly, T. B., fl. 1859
to Christian M. Epperly
Writes that there is enough work for six or eight months. Discusses girls and asks Christian not to get married without letting him know first.
GLC02715.123
30 April 1860
[Poem]
Poem about spring.
GLC02715.124
circa 1862-1865
Service record of Christian M. Epperly.
[page one] "Went to the Army on the 15 of March 1862 and Remained thare untill June [inserted: the] 14 1863 When he returned and staid untill the 25 of the same month on which he returned to the army again and remained thare untill 27 Sep. on which...
GLC02715.125
April 24, 1872
Speakman, Jesse C., fl. 1872
Informs his cousins that his wife has died of consumption. Asks them to help take care of his three children. Inquires if they have sold their farm yet.
GLC02715.126
January 8, 1861-1865
Epperly, Sarah, fl. 1850
to Marion Epperly
Discusses a friend or family member [illegible] who she says ought to join her out west. Writes that there have been a number of weddings this season, but she has not yet been asked. Letter was written on 8 January, year and state not listed.
GLC02715.127
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