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Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846
An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species.../by Thomas Clarkson
Copy is signed by John Hancock.
GLC07830
28 March 1862
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Continued on separate sheet. Wish to come home, regular inspections and drills, farm business, late pay, cost of food.
GLC04558.016
15 May 1862
Soldiers leaving on furlough, one of whom "told us that the Dickinson Guards might kiss his [drawing of donkey]...." Describes men pretending sickness to avoid drill, salute for capture of New Orleans. "You must excuse the looks of this sheet for I...
GLC04558.023
3 February 1862
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Written on board the ship "the Sentinal." Believes that the 8th regiment and other regiments in the brigade will sail tomorrow. Gives details of life on the ship including the poor quality of the food, water and sanitation. Also mentions five rebel...
GLC03603.074
17 October 1864-20 October 1864
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
to mother
Mentions recent victories and discusses General James Longstreet's command of the enemy at Fisher's Hill. Talks of a trip to rejoin his regiment after injury. Also includes reference to the fight at Middletown, and General Philip H. Sheridan's...
GLC03523.18.28
6 April 1864
to his mother and sister
Writes that most of the normal camp activities have been suspended because of bad weather and that he is working on supply and logistic reports. Says the he also passes the time whittling, reading the "Atlantic," and playing chess. Requests the...
GLC03603.266
16 May 1864
Writes that he feels as if the Brigader has forgotten the regiment and makes a comparison between officers with military educations to those who lack them. Tells about an attack two days before. Describes the temporary staffing changes due to the...
GLC03603.283
1 January 1863
Responds to questions from his family about the belongings of Marvin Wait, one of the men who was wounded in battle and to news that it was the anniversary of his father's death. Believes his father to be the guardian angel that watches over him and...
GLC03603.179
19 September 1862
Writes more about the outcome of the battle. The regiment has guarded a bridge most of the day while the rebel soldiers have possession of the battlefield. Some of the dead and wounded Union troops are still in the field but cannot be retrieved...
GLC03603.145
9 January 1863
Thanks his family for sending the handkerchief, towel and knife. Describes the behavior of Lieutenant Shepard who seems to be having a hard time adjusting to army life after recuperating from his wounds at home. Writes about what a good man...
GLC03603.180
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