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January 29, 1881
Pope, John, 1822-1892
to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]
with annotations.
GLC06762.075
February 16, 1881
GLC06762.077
14 March 1881
with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf. envelope date 19 March.
GLC06762.078
22 March 1881
GLC06762.079
28 July 1881
with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.
GLC06762.080
3 November 1881
GLC06762.081
December 1, 1881
GLC06762.082
31 May 1863
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
to Parents
He was sorry to hear of the mare's death. They have since left Perkins' Plantation. It was a hard march. They are in the midst of a battle and can hear Rebels' shells overhead.
GLC02173.07
July 24, 1864
Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894
to my dearest Liz
He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is...
GLC00653.05.01
December 14, 1864
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
to Sister
Even though Savannah is still in the hands of the Rebels, they recently gained a landing place for supplies and he think it will only be a matter of time. He gives a summary of the march from Rome. 21 miles outside of Savannah, they got into a...
GLC00653.11.07
September 11, 1864
to Sister Mary
They camped near Jonesboro and then they went up to Eastpoint. They are now camped inside rebel fortifications. During this time, they had been without shelter but for a single rubber blanket. He tells a story of how Sherman manages to fool Hood. The...
GLC00653.11.10
August 8, 1864
to Father
Last Thursday they managed to push back the rebel skirmishers but after two hours they were forced back to their original position. He heard that Clearland has Typhoid fever and he will visit him. They expect to get paid soon.
GLC00653.11.14
December 27, 1861
to Brother
Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at...
GLC00653.11.30
December 21, 1864
Jamieson, William, fl. 1864
to George F. Morse
assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.
GLC02180.13
February 16, 1856
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
to Nathaniel P. Banks
Congratulates him on his "success in helping achieve the first victory which the North has won over the South since 1808, when the slave trade with Africa was abolished. I might better say, the first victory of freedom over Slavery since the...
GLC02509.10
5 December 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
to parents
Received their letter yesterday. Marched 15 miles earlier in the week. Was going to start on Monday morning, but it was too rainy then. The march was delayed until Thanksgiving morning. Crossed the Rapidan River at Jacob's Ford and stayed there that...
GLC09355.029
6 March 1864
Last wrote them two weeks ago. Went out on a walk "for our health." Took in 30 blacks, destroyed 2 grist mills, took two loads of bacon, and captured some 50 Rebels while on the walk. The 6th corps was acting as reserves to cover General Custer's...
GLC09355.049
1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
The Gettysburg Address on one side and a picture of Lincoln on the other
GLC08880.140
February 10, 1862-February 22, 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.
GLC07705.045
23 September 1863
He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.
GLC07705.176
19 August 1863-21 August 1863
On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo...
GLC07705.165
1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
He writes he is now in the shop making dough. They have to bake a thousand loaves of bread a day. He is healthy and fat. Written at Camp Griffin
GLC07205.031
January 18, 1863
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
They are having an easy time of it lately but he does not know how long it will last. They are getting plenty to eat and he may get a raise. He had to make out a muster roll for the captain the other day.
GLC02415.013
23 July 1864
Every time the Rebels make a raid, they are helping the Union. Lee was "badly whipped," and driven back. He mentions Grant, who had a position, but realized it wouldn't work. He predicts the Rebels will soon have to abandon Petersburg and Richmond...
GLC02415.094
26 May 1863
Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865
to Mother
They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.
GLC02743.20
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