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15 April 1864
Lerew, Lydia F., fl. 1864
to brother and sister
Her son is very sick and will probably not survive. She describes his sickness. Other family members are mentioned as well.
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10 June 1864
T. A. S., fl. 1864
to sister
Author describes the different crops they have been growing and how successfully this year. He talks about mutual acquaintances and shares their sicknesses and other news.
GLC05733.04
1862
Casey, Silas, 1807-1882
Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...
An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.
GLC06245.01
1 September 1864 - 14 September 1864
Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904
Diary [September 1864]
He describes the weather and his daily activities which include being on guard and other work. He talks about the mail he received and any notable news he has learned. He mentions a fight on Sept. 12th very briefly.
GLC06245.03
15 September 1864 - 30 September 1864
He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.
GLC06245.04
1 October 1864 - 30 October 1864
Diary [October 1864]
He records the weather in each entry. He spends a great deal of time on the weather in this one. He talks about the mail he received and activities like going on picket and listening to a sermon.
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1 November 1864 - 31 December 1864
Diary [Nov.-Dec. 1864]
He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives. In early November he talks about the election. In December he mentions Hood and Sherman noting that Hood "was whipped real bad."
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1 July 1865 - 30 September 1865
Diary [July-Dec. 1865]
He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives.On July 22, he mentions a fellow soldier whose body they were unable to find. He often goes through his day, saying who he had dinner with and any other notable activities.
GLC06245.07
7 June 1897-15 October 1902
Check Book
Records transactions from 1897 -1902. Includes blank checks and balance book.
GLC06245.08
9 March 1900 - 2 September 1904
Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.
GLC06245.09
1900
Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur
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GLC06245.11
to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."
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23 November 1861
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano. Written in Camp Lyon.
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7 May 1863
to Brother H. (Henry)
They are about a hundred miles from Lousiville now. He says he has been very lucky the last few years. They have lost very few men to sickness and they have been lucky on the battlefield. He was disappointed to learn that a colonel of theirs was...
GLC02172.68
4 October 1863
Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865
He went to a mass meeting out in Carthage. He saw several distinguished speakers including a poet. At the hospital, they are expecting a lot of wounded from Nashville.
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25 October 1863
He had a good visit with his father. There are some very sick people at the hospital and this keeps him busy. He hopes his brother will escape the draft.
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3 November 1863
They had to stay in the barracks for a while and were not allowed to do much. However through the help of some friends they managed to get out every night. Theyw ere treated as straglers or deserters. He is sorry to hear his brother is drafted.
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2 November 1861
There was heavy firing going on down the river yesterday afternoon. They brought in the wounded this afternoon. Last night one of the third regiment shot his hand off. Written in Camp Lyon .
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6 November 1861
Tomorrow morning the regiment marches toward Tahrick Church. Many think the South will sue for peace in about six weeks' time. Written in Camp Lyon
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16 November 1861
There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull." Written in Camp Lyon
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19 November 1861
He has explored Mt. Vernon in and out. He promises to write about it while on picket. The latest news from the naval fleet is that they were at Beaufort, SC and are now marching toward Charleston. Written in Camp Lyon
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1 December 1861
The regiment is camped in support of a battery about half a mile from Frederich. Their pickets are on one side and the Rebels are on the other. He writes that if his brother had told him before he enlisted taht he could endure such hardship he would...
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9 December 1861
They have been in their current location 8 weeks now. He does not know how much longer they will be there. Their pickets were fired upon by the Rebel cavalry.
GLC02172.32
22 December 1861
No more furloughs will be granted. The Colonel is confident there will be a forward movement of the grand army.
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