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[Geneology of Dewey Family]
Beginning with Thomas Dewey who came to Massachusetts in 1633, the manuscript covers a total of 6 generations of Deweys.
GLC02161.190
[29] April 1862
Dodge, Nelson E. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Esther Ann Kinney
re: He describes marching through the mud during the Peninsula and Valley campaign in Virginia [Spring 1862]. He describes his location near the revolutionary site of Yorktown on the James River and reports that the "Rebbles are leaving and going...
GLC02162.01
19 April 1862
re: Dodge writes to Ann predicting what is going on at home. He writes, "you are setting by the table a sewing Grandmaron is bizy…mom making shugar and uncle James is sleep." He also wishes that he would have had another shirt made before leaving...
GLC02162.02
12 May 1862
re: Dodge admits that he has had dysentery and has "felt not fit to crall." He also writes about the attack on the retreating Confederates, specifically at Williamsburg. He is also suspicious of the rumored attack on Richmond, writing "I think...
GLC02162.03
23 September 1862
re: Dodge asks Kinney to "send me a shirt by mail" made of blue flannel. He also describes the two battles in which he fought: the Seven Days Battles [June 25-July 1, 1862] and the Second Battle of Bull run [August 1862]. The fight at Malvern Hill on...
GLC02162.04
14 April 1864
re: Dodge explains his feelings on the coming campaign, and says that even though he could be mustered out in June, he will stay on "to see the war over first then [he] could come home satesfied." He is also "resolved to set a better example in futer...
GLC02162.06
1 May 1864
re: Dodge predicts the movement of the troops of Generals Hooker and Burnside and believes they will eventually meet near Chancellorsville. He also reminisces about the battle of Fredericksburg [December 13, 1862] and believes that their newest...
GLC02162.07
to unknown
re: Dodge writes about the balloon the Union dispatched over the Confederates as well as sickness and despair that has befallen the soldiers. He also writes about the prices for food: "butter is .40cts a pound…potatoes…are 1.25a bushel and shugar...
GLC02162.08
31 May 1863
Blanchard, John. (fl. 1862-1864)
re: Blanchard writes about how "Gen Hooker got whiped the Boys are feeling down hearted." He also writes about his view on the Confederate cause, saying that he would rather let the rebels have their rights than be led by inept Generals. He also...
GLC02162.09
3 September 1863
re: Blanchard writes to Kinney, boasting about his punctuality in answering his letters. He also adds that the Regiment got a band and they played for the troops all night. Finally, Blanchard praises his camp, saying "every thing [is] pleasent andâ€...
GLC02162.10
11 January 1864
re: After the battle of Locust, or Orange Grove [November 27, 1863], John Blanchard sustained a "Gun Shot wound in the left arm between the elbow and Shoulder." He spent more than six weeks in the hospital, promising to see the war out "if I have to...
GLC02162.11
22 May 1864
re: After recovering from his wound, Blanchard visited the west, specifically Chicago. He said, "I have enjoyed my self…[but] I dont lik Chicago has well has some of the Eastern city." He writes about the vast tracts of land available in the west...
GLC02162.12
11 October 1862
Wheelock, Nelson W. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Abel Wood
re: Wheelock writes about the prices for food in the army. He likes the salted pork and says that things are expensive. He describes his work days, saying some days are busy "onloading botes & helping to load up teames with all sortes of stuff,"...
GLC02162.13
14 October 1862
re: Dodge thanks Kinney for the shirt she sent him. He wishes he could have gotten more, but realizes that sending the shirt cost thirty cents and was too expensive. He also explains that he was sick because his regiment had marched many miles with...
GLC02162.14
26 February 1863
Eldridge, James E. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Clement Wood
re: Eldredge writes to his friend Clement, saying he feels sorry for him because Carolina, the focus of Clement's attention, left him for another man. He also writes about camp life, remarking about the daily drilling routine, and saying that his...
GLC02162.15
4 October 1859
Higgins, Patrick
to Fannie Schoonmaker
Would prefer to see her in person than respond to her with a letter. Feels lonely and has "nobody to cheer me." Is thinking of her and things in their past. Hopes that she does not reminisce all the time, but reminds her that she "promised me that...
GLC02164.01
21 July 1860
Glad to see her picture in a letter that he received last Thursday. Has not heard from her in a long time. "Began to think you had forgotten me" because she had not responded to his last letter. Would "give anything" to see her. Remembers that they...
GLC02164.02
Writes to her for the first time since they saw each other almost three weeks before. Asks if she was insulted because Sarah heard him say he loved her. He "can't help telling the truth" about how he feels about her. Talks more of times they had...
GLC02164.03
23 April 1862
Printed with a red white and blue stamp of a woman clad in the American flag. Received her letter a day ago. Many have been wounded since he last wrote. Will give a short account of what has happened. Rebels spotted two miles from camp. When they...
GLC02164.08
The letter has the same stamp as letter #8, so it could also have been written while Higgins was fighting in the Peninsular Campaign. Hopes the time will soon come when they will be reunited. Says he takes a great deal of comfort in writing, and...
GLC02164.09
GLC02164.12
GLC02164.13
GLC02164.14
2 July 1861
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Miss Dara Johnston
When he arrived he learned that his regiment was in New York. When he got there he was told they'd gone to Albany and he wouldn't get any pay there. Once there he saw Henry and Charley. He looked at a wooden leg because he is still in crutches for...
GLC02167.01
3? October 1861
to Miss Sue Johnston
He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.
GLC02167.02
19 October 1861
to Miss D[o]ra Johnston
They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.
GLC02167.03
circa November 1861
to Father
Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses.
GLC02167.04
circa 20 December 1861
He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.
GLC02167.06
25 December 1863
He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.
GLC02167.07
14 January 1864
to Miss Dora Johnston
He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.
GLC02167.08
22 January 1864
He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.
GLC02167.09
28 January 1864
He received a package which someone else opened ('strange hands"). But he was able to find walnuts and butter untouched.
GLC02167.10
29 January 1864
He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.
GLC02167.11
31 January 1864
They are all detailed to go to Savannah but but will not leave until morning. He picked up his new coat.
GLC02167.12
5 February 1864
They are on Aiken's Island and the weather is very nice. He heard some shots one day. It turned out to be the general who had been unable to get their attention. He gave orders to move back into the tide.
GLC02167.13
7 February 1864
to Friends at home
They will make a diversion in favor of another movement under Gilmore. Her will let her know where they move as soon as possible.
GLC02167.14
19 February 1864
He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.
GLC02167.15
5 May 1864
He sent for the Eclectic Magazine. One of the gunboats was there the other day but he didn't know until it had left. Had he known, he would have gone aboard.
GLC02167.16
13 May 1864
Charlie came to visit and he is well. All the things they sent arrived in good condition. The new Colonel arrived. Unfortunately he is profane and drinks too much.
GLC02167.17
18 May 1864
One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.
GLC02167.18
13 June 1864
He describes a rainstorm in which they set up tents. He talks about how they dealt with it and every mishap along the way.
GLC02167.19
29 June 1864
They have been ordered to go somewhere on boats with nine days rations. He saw Henry. Elliot and Charles are well.
GLC02167.20
4 July 1864
They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.
GLC02167.21
6 July 1864
They marched for three miles until 2 companies were sent forward on skirmishes. They continued until they came to a bridge. After their skirmishes they drove some of the enemy from fence behind which they had become intrenched.
GLC02167.22
16 July 1864
He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.
GLC02167.23
17 July 1864
He met with Capt. Griffith and told him they ought to have regular prayer meetings. Several other agreed.
GLC02167.24
circa 17 July 1864
They have regular meetings now and they are well attended. He saw Charlie and Elliot there. St. Graves' wife is ill. He heard the Rebels had over a hundred killed on July 8th.
GLC02167.25
1 August 1864
to Mother
He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.
GLC02167.26
2 August 1864
They started drilling on the big guns again. The colonel has the authority to bring the regiment up to 1200 and if he does, they will stay where they are for some time.
GLC02167.27
15 August 1864
He is concerned because it looks Edgar will be drafted. Though he, himself, enlisted he has never for one moment regretted his decision. Later he describes getting attacked by mosquitos.
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