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to Eleanor Hammond

Most everyone is healthy. Leg is feeling fine, but an ulcer sore has developed on it above the ankle in addition to the sores that were already there below the knee. Received three letters, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh she has sent, from her this...

GLC09273.19

to Eleanor Hammond

Cough is almost gone. Leg is a bit sore but is getting better. In all other respects his health is "tip top." Got another letter from her today. Was happy to see that it had four stamps in it. Received orders to build shanties today. Joseph and...

GLC09273.15

to Eleanor Hammond

All is well, hoping this letter finds her in the same condition. Sailed out of Washington to go to City Point, where he is writing from now. Sailed down the Potomac River and out into the Chesapeake Bay, arrived at a Union fort at midnight. Stayed...

GLC09273.03

to Eleanor Hammond

All are "kicking about." Has not had much to do. Joseph has gone with some men along the railroad to guard some men, but he will be back tonight. Is in the tent with Guernsey. The rest of the companies in the regiment are back in Washington, but they...

GLC09273.05

to mother

He is well; hopes she is too. He has joined company E of the 42nd regiment. "I just got [here] in time to see a man shot… It was Fred Lammer's brother. He deserted and went to the [Yankee] lines." Another man deserted last night. Two more deserters...

GLC00653.22.01

to Asa Smith

Written by William Wallace Smith to his brother Asa Smith. Mentions high winds that blew through camp recently. Says in less than a half hour half the tents in camp were down, and by evening there were only 10 left standing. Says they were ordered to...

GLC03742.09

to his family

Writes that he has been very busy with drilling, parading and "his papers." Notes that General Brooks is in command of his regiment and that "it should have been General Burnham." Says that the regiment is keeping 4 days cooked rations ready in order...

GLC03603.273

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

Writes that it takes a long time for the letters to arrive at camp and to be sent out. Thinks that General William T. Sherman is unwilling to give up his line of communication. He does not think the army could survive in North Carolina in the summer...

GLC07460.118

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (May 3, 1864)]

The President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives concernign the issue of paper currency, Telegraphic News - Special dispatch that the enemy has fallen back from Big Black, Banks defeated a second time, General Price captures wagons...

GLC05959.57.09

Diary of John W. Phoenix

Early entries mostly detail the weather, regimental duties, and camp life at Little Rock, Arkansas. On 21 January he indicates that the regiment has received marching orders but he is to remain at camp. This marching brigade came back on 4 February...

GLC03956.02

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to "cousin," possibly Joseph M. Maitland, based on content. Writes, "I made a Union Speech which was well received by all except Vallandighammers of whom I will notice before I close... I am all over for Brough the union Candidate for Gov. & I...

GLC03523.10.099

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 296 (September 13, 1863)]

Arrival of Grant in New Orleans, General Longstreet in North Carolina, Fort Sumter not yet Surrendered, Preparations to Shell Charleston, News from Charleston, Bombardment of Fort Moultrie, News from Richmond.
A letter from the Rebel Col. J.A...

GLC05959.14.13

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2341 (April 14, 1862)]

Great Battle at Corinth, Mississippi, From Richmond - Fighting in the Peninsula, Dispatch from General Beauregard - Battle of Shiloh, Mutiny Among Federal Troops at Nashville, Victory in New Mexico - Battle at Valverde Confirmed, The Surrender of...

GLC05959.34.02

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 7 (November 18, 1863)]

A letter to the editor discusses the nature of Southern culture, particularly intellectually and religiously. Religious work in different areas is outlined in different letters to the editor on page 1, some in comparison with Presbyterians and...

GLC05959.39.41

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...I never knew what it was to go hungy till I come here...I was on the sick list when we got here but I shouldered my gun and marched with the Regiment...we have had one meal of bull soup, we slept in the sand 3 nights all I...

GLC02159.01

to his mother

He asks his mother to send various articles of clothing and leather goods such as sword belts, boots and a holster. The regimental quartermaster is returning so Walbridge may have to return to his company. Describes an officer's dinner and a visit...

GLC04662.010

[Letters to Paul H. Lobik] [Decimalized .001-.176]

A collection of two hundred and two letters sent to Paul H. Lobik. Many of the letters are from girls and discuss possible dates. There are also letters from Margaret Lobik, Paul's wife, and many letters from Pat Addison a good friend and writer...

GLC09576

[Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

to Mary E. Bailey

States that he is grateful and thanks God that he and his family have been safe from sickness and harm. Reports that a part of his regiment is in Madison and will probably be there for some time. He hopes that if he is to stay long somewhere, it is...

GLC02664

[Collection of Robert S. Terry] [Decimalized .01-.98]

Collection contains 97 letters, plus an additional manuscript document. Terry served in the 7th Pennsylvania Reserves. His letters include descriptions of camp life, sickness, heat stroke, uniforms, guard duty around Washington, first Manassas (Bull...

GLC03523.08

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions his good appetite and ragged clothes, but quartermaster is requisitioning more, rumors that Generals Ulysses S. Grant and John Foster will soon defeat James Longstreet's men. Deliberates...

GLC02176.12

to his wife

Describes two battles two weeks in passing where 3,000 were killed, wounded, or missing. Furthermore, he describes the battle to be more destructive than all other previous battles in the war with the exception of Kernstown. He informs her of the...

GLC06582.22

to parents

He, Elisha, and Sid are all well. Has marched from Falmouth up through Virginia and Maryland into Pennsylvania. Has returned to Maryland and are driving the Rebels back south. Expecting "a big fight near here." Asks for money, as they are short on...

GLC09355.009