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20 November 1861
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Thanks his family for sending him $5 and describes his meal expenses. Requests coffee from home and his skating cap. Also mentions "franking" soldiers letters for them.
GLC03603.034
9 March 1862
Mentions the boredom of being on the ship again. Describes a passing ship giving news of Burnside being promoted to Major General and that Nashville has been taken as well as 8,000 prisoners. Written on board the ship "the Sentinal," at Roanoke...
GLC03603.084
3 July 1864
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
to mother
Mentions a 45-day drought, dust-filled marches, and destruction of rebel-held facilities. Discusses General W. F. Smith's advance on Fort Clifton: "we marched out to Reams station on the Petersburg & Weldon R.R. Destroyed a large machine shop, tore...
GLC03523.18.16
April 19, 1879
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
to Captain Julius Walker Adams
Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks...
GLC00214.02.04
7 July 1863
Reports an unsuccessful raid on Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. The marching is very difficult due to the extreme heat and that several have died or been maimed by sunstroke. Though none of the men were wounded while they attempted to take the...
GLC03603.246
25 September 1862
Reports that they have been ordered to Harpers Ferry. Writes that he will be unable to take his furlough because of Lieutenant Eaton's and Lieutenant Shepard's injuries from battle. Requests that newspapers with stories about the battle be saved or...
GLC03603.146
5 December 1862
Describes his thankfulness at being able to have shelter in the mansion during a snowstorm. Writes that he has filled out a Quarterly Return of Deceased Soldiers. There are reports that a soldier from the 21st Regiment froze to death in the night...
GLC03603.170
9 June 1863
Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913
to Maria Damuth
Has just learned that it is Sunday, and writes that "I never have seen a day since I have been South that realy seemed like our old fashion Sundays that we used to have up north." Has been suffering from dysentery. Describes what it is like to be a...
GLC03523.14.27
2 November 1863
The men have turned around and he thinks they may be heading back to New Orleans. On their return path, they meet some mounted Rebel soldiers and engage in a skirmish until the Rebels are driven back. Eagerly anticipates voting for the Union ticket...
GLC03523.14.40
4 January 1864
Writes to his sister to tell her that "the next time you hear from me I shall be in Texas." Wonders when the war will end and says some people in Louisiana think that as long as Lincoln is president, the country will continue to be at war....
GLC03523.14.47
26 November 1862
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father and Mother
Informs his parents that "the doctor does not yet know of my absence...the clerk assistant ward Master and Watchman were the only one that knew of it." Speaks of the Thanksgiving dinner and decoration preparations. Written on stationery with "US Army...
GLC03523.08.50
25 February 1785
Killingley, Green, & Son, fl. 1785
to Henry Knox
Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William...
GLC02437.03099
GLC02437.03100
16 February 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Notes on instructions to commissioners negotiating treaties with the northern and western Indians]
Later copy. A set of notes made in 1848 from the original instructions from Knox to commissioners negotiating a treaty with the Northwestern Indians (see GLC02437.05823). The top of page one is marked "1848" in a different hand. The commissioners...
GLC02437.05822
15 September 1791
Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822
Creator listed as "James & Thomas Lamb & Concerned." States that they have just completed a 150 ton copper bottomed ship called the "Margaret." It was built by Edmond Hartt of Boston, and will travel around Cape Horn to the northwest coast of America...
GLC02437.05159
24 February 1865
Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865
to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert
Bogert informs his parents that he has changed location to command the District of Columbus, with headquarters in Macon. Discusses a sum of money he might receive, and relates the route of his journey to Macon. States that he is in command of four...
GLC06298.05
15 December 1862
Williams, George M., fl. 1862
to his wife
Since Uncle Jack will be going back up, George has decided to take advantage of the opportunity to write and send her this letter. He mentions that he has not heard from home since Jack left but expects that she has written to him. He writes that he...
GLC06582.61
1865
Mansfield, John W., fl. 1865
Book of Military Scraps by John W. Mansfield
Includes watercolor and pencil and ink drawings of: Sibley tents; Zouaves; shoulder straps by rank (in color); Fort Independence; Fort Winthrop; 'Instrument of Torture for Negroes;' several canon, mortars, and guns, including Winan's steam gun,...
GLC09041
16 November 1864
Woolston, Charles, fl. 1864-1865
to Benjamin A. Woolston
Writes to his father in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that his regiment is at City Point, Virginia where he will be going soon to meet them. Says they have plenty to eat and can do what they want so he is in no hurry to go. Reports...
GLC03523.26.02
21 September 1863
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
to Stockton Bates
They have moved to the Rapidan river under Lee's orders. Here the locals who remain are destitute, each house with its own distillery, with very few churches and schools. Speculates about Longstreet's future actions. Written from Camp 61st P.V...
GLC03523.23.23
12 November 1863
They move towards Richmond. Describes a battle and the capture of 4 artillery, 2000 small arms, 2 brigade commanders, and 1600 privates with 120 officers prisoners, including the "Louisiana Tigers, the men who carried long knives for the purpose of...
GLC03523.23.26
February 1863 circa
[Roster for 44th New York Volunteer Infantry]
Roster lists officers and enlisted men. For officers lists name, rank, date appointed, and and remarks on change in their status, such as death, discharge or promotion. For enlisted men lists name, age, hieght, complexion, eye and hair color...
GLC08966.01
10 May 1863
Recounts recent battles, during which their colonel was killed and 50 soldiers were killed and wounded, losing in total 107 of 350 in the regiment and 1100 of 2300 in the division. Believes that Fredericksburg cannot be taken: "Every strip of woods...
GLC03523.23.14
12 July 1863
They have crossed the river on a reconnaissance mission, "the quickest movement the Army of Potomac has been guilty of for some time." "It is pretty evident that Gen. Lee is trying to euchre 'Fighting Joe;' he plays his hands well, but it is a game...
GLC03523.23.18
26 June 1786
to Thomas Hutchins
Writes again to recommend his friend Major [Winthrop] Sargent for a position: "Major Sargent will deliver you this. He takes letters to you from a number of the delegates in Congress, and will in consequence I hope receive an appointment from you....
GLC02437.03279
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