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to George D. Coit

Smith (Chaplin 8th C.V.) writes to George Coit to let him know that he has just come from the battlefield and that Charles is well. He reports on the progress of the battle saying that they have captured 500 prisoners and that the 9th lost 9...

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to his family

He describes the events of September 28th saying that they crossed the James river and drove Rebel troops back. The 10th of New Hampshire and the 118th of New York were the skirmishers while the 8th and 96th of New York were the support. Lt. Colonel...

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to his family

The regiment has received orders to cook three days rations and prepare to leave for Fortress Monroe. Believes that this is connected to "the raid of rebel rams at Charleston & the temporary raising of a blockade" and that they may in fact be headed...

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to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father. Informs him he received the memorandum book, paper, envelopes, and stamps. Discusses the hot weather. Notes they have plenty of ice water, lemonade, and a sutler who supplies almost everything. Reports they are preparing for...

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to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from camp. Reports they lost several men in a skirmish and their lieutenant was wounded and taken prisoner. States they are receiving reinforcements daily and will see more fighting. Believes they will soon take Petersburg...

GLC03523.52.68

[Collection of George C. Clapp] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .001- .124]

This collection is a series of letters and other items from Private George C. Clapp. Private Clapp was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was mustered into G Company of the 37th Massachusetts Infantry on July 15, 1862 when he was a 23-year-old...

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to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from camp. Reports they will not get a discharge. Comments the officers voted to keep the band and have promised to buy them new instruments, provide back pay, and have pledged themselves to prompt payment hereafter. Comments...

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to James H. Hollingsworth

William T. Hollingsworth writes a detailed letter to his brother in which he discusses the Battle of Bull Run (fought on July 21, 1861, near Manassas, Virginia). He reports 500 Confederate soldiers were killed, another 1500 wounded, and some 7,000 or...

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to Miss Sue Johnston

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.

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to Sister Rosetta

There has been a movement of the army. They cut off supplies to the rebel batteries as they intended. They are under marching orders but may not go anywhere for a week or so. He talks about the cost of food. He has had to sell his pistol just to buy...

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to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

This letter is about opposing strategies of different generals Written at the Fairfax Court House near Fairfax, Virginia.

GLC04560.01

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

This is an eight-page letter concerning the draft and movements of the Army, with mentions of Generals Lee, Grant and Banks

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

This letter contains a long analysis of how to take Richmond. Gifford also discusses Fort Wagner's hold-out, as well as General Burnside's problems in Tennessee.

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Was written near Bealton, Virginia.

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Giford recounts a conversation with Senator John Minor Botts of Culpeper

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford discusses strategy and rumors (Grant's army to meet Meade's at Richmond), including his opinion that Meade is "afraid of his own shadow

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock

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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock

GLC04560.12

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 7. Trouble on the Docks

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "7. Trouble on the Docks" depicting an arm-to-arm combat between French protesters and with Indochine officers at a dock. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes communists attempting...

GLC09627.07

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 9. Police State

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "9. Police State" depicting two officers arresting a civilian in a nondescript railway station. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative illustrating censorship of political beliefs in police states...

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