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to Father

He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.

GLC07705.195

to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "tip top." All are healthy. Left the old camp on March 28 "and marched about 8 miles and had an awful fight and whipped the rebs." Had another battle with the Confederates the next day. Fought the rebels again the next morning in a battle...

GLC09273.38

to Eleanor Hammond

"My health is good," and Joseph and Fayette are both healthy too. Guernsey went to the hospital and got his discharge. He should be home soon if he does not get too sick to travel. Johnston has surrendered, and the war is now definitely over. "Most...

GLC09273.43

to daughter

The letter has a green New York stamp that includes the New York State seal. Lets his daughter know he is well. Moved from Washington to Aliten [Alton?] Heights last Saturday. Are within eleven miles of the battlefield. "Do not know what minute we...

GLC02164.10

to his family

Complains about the load of paperwork he is doing and reports that Colonel Ward is feeling unwell. Says that Ward does not stay near the field staff even when he is feeling well. Requests that his news about Ward not be repeated. Reports that Captain...

GLC03603.300

to John Reeser

Says that he is in good health and has enough to eat and a good place to sleep. Writes of the barracks being over crowded and more men piling in. Says nothing has taken place for a few days, however, a group of men may be sent out this afternoon....

GLC03523.43.24

to his father and his sister, Edith M. Phelps

Writes to his father and sister from Camp Pierpont. Says that he received his letter and the cheese that his mother sent. Mentions having very cold weather for this part of the country. Says that they only have boards, no furs, in their tents to...

GLC03523.49.06

Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Vol. 2, No. 7, February 1945]

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, February 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, Japanese-Americans release from internment camps, Jewish Americans, civil rights, health...

GLC09640.258

[Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser [No. 432, October 16, 1792]

One issue of a newspaper, The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser dated October 16, 1792. Contains advertisements for linens, willow hats, wax paintings, copper, glassware as well as letters. Featured on page 3 is correspondence between Thomas...

GLC09730

to John Adams

A detailed account of the siege of Yorktown. Affirms the correctness of Adams' ideas about a need to conduct a major attack against the British in the southern states. Announces the recent surrender of Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown....

GLC02437.01252

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that his health is very good and mail leaves Raleigh, North Carolina for Goldsboro, North Carolina by rail. They have received the great news that Richmond, Virginia has been captured along with General Robert E. Lee's army. The camp cheered...

GLC07460.119

to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. The line of communication have once again been opened. The mail came in all last night and he received three letters from Martha. He is sorry to hear that Johnny Burst [?] is not doing any better. He...

GLC07460.103

to Nancy E. Jones

There was a very difficult battle but his regiment killed more Confederates than any other. If those she sells crops to will not "take Uncle Sam's money at ful face let them go without it for I don't want to serve in their place and then them not...

GLC02739.038

to parents

Discusses George B. McClellan's oration at West Point. Describes Edwin M. Stanton's lack of respect towards McClellan, and Lincoln's efforts to "allow it to be so." Recounts fighting and near death experience during the Battle of Spotsylvania...

GLC03523.18.18

to parents

Reports on a delay in getting mail, and mentions marching in extreme heat: "I never saw so many men sun stroke in any one during all my service... I hear there were 7 men of the 11th regiment died in consequence of hard marching and the excessive...

GLC03523.18.20

The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 36, no. 100 (November 30, 1863)]

Pencil signature of "Dr D Haskins" above the masthead. Report of the arrival of 175 severely wounded men from the fight at Germanna Ford. Article praising the cavalry in Northern Virginia. News that General William T. Sherman might be reinforcing the...

GLC05959.80.06

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 43 (April 19, 1864)]

Arrest of a Union Spy, Gold up to $179 in New York, Grant's losses at Missionary Ridge - 600 Killed, 4,000 wounded, 700 missing, An ironclad runs the blockade, Poor whites in the North, how they live Battles in Florida, How the freed men are treated...

GLC05959.72.087

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 189, whole no. 3730 (August 9, 1861)]

Accounts of the Yankee Army in Washington - Their Outrages - The Manassas Panic, Unprecedented Barbarism - Burning of Hampton by the Vandals, The Battle of Manassas Plains - General Scott Insane on Flank Movements.

GLC05959.74.08

to parents

Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...

GLC03523.18.06

Weekly express. [Vol. 12, no. 43 (November 18, 1864)]

Forrest gains another victory, Official report of the affair at Plymouth, $3,000.00 worth of stores destroyed, Lincoln certainly elected, Brilliant victory in E. Tennessee, Sherman's movements, Grant's great reconnaisssance.

GLC05959.77.02

to his family

Describes the views from the march from Antietam. Also predicts that Colonel Harland will soon be promoted to Brigadier, but is concerned that the Colonel will not ask men to be references in his favor. Writes about the other men he is sharing a tent...

GLC03603.151

to his family

Writes of leaving Newbern by train and waiting to board a steam ship that would take the troops to an unknown destination. Before the steam ship can depart, word comes from General Burnside of the capture of Richmond and negates the need for the...

GLC03603.119

to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that years of war have past and still no peace. His brother has told him of the military situation on the coast and he thinks they might have to give up some low country to the Union. Reports that General William T. Sherman...

GLC08165.66

to Father

Writes from Camp Pierpont, Virginia. Recounts to him, "you heard of the battle of Balls Bluff where the Rebels were victorious. They killed about 600 men altogether... besides the prisoners they took." Also reports that they caught the traitor, a...

GLC03523.08.20