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to Henry Knox

References receiving Knox's letter of 13 June, which enclosed a copy of Samuel Ogden's letter. Reports that Abigail Cornish has set sail for Philadelphia. Says the lands in the Waldo Patent that were for sale in the advertisement went to Oliver...

GLC02437.05012

Joseph M. Maitland

Writes from Camp Reynolds in Pennsylvania. States his company is getting so small they may consolidate with another company in the regiment. Hopes they will winter in Camp Reynolds. Expresses concern about small pox in his hometown. Mentions a letter...

GLC03523.10.139

to Henry Knox

Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote...

GLC02437.04130

to Nancy E. Jones

Mentions that he has atteneded prayer meetings led by Black church members. Refers to the educational disaparity between Black and White children. Writes, "if they had the schooling and chance that we have they could take care of their selves and be...

GLC02739.064

to parents

Writes from camp near Winchester, Virginia. Discusses those back home going to church on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings. Envisions friends back home in the "vestry" praying for the defenders "…engaged in deadly strife but our cause is holy and we...

GLC03523.18.32

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Appears to follow GLC02163.06 (also to his mother). Location inferred from content. Informs her that Lieutenant Colonel Montague (possibly George Montague) will...

GLC02163.07

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 98 (June 28, 1862)]

The lines about Richmond, Heavy engagements, the enemy falling back, the spirit of the City of Vicksburg, General Butler's proclamation towards the ladies of New Orleans denounced in British Parliament.

GLC05959.72.021

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 26 (March 29, 1864)]

The Trans-Mississippi and Mexico Commission from Texas, A Military Court Under General Samuel Cooper, Captain Morgan of Memphis murdered at Spotswood Hotel in Richmond, General Grant made Commander-in-Chief of Federal Army.

GLC05959.72.071

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 53 (April 30, 1864)]

Battle of Winchester, Yankee female surgeon, Gold up to $184, Battle with the Army of the Potomac, Battle report of the Battle of Grand Ecore, Louisiana during Banks Red River Expedition.

GLC05959.72.096

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 1, no. 44 (August 8, 1863)]

General Lee's Army Across the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley, General Gardner Surrenders to General Banks at the Fall of Port Hudson, Soldiers Account of the Battle of the Peninsula.

GLC05959.61.02

to Sister Mamie

Mentions receipt of socks, gloves and diary from home. References Battle of Fredericksburg, Union Commander William S. Rosecrans and the Battle of Murfreesboro. Also comments on General W. T. Brooks' thoughts on the 2nd Regiment and their courage...

GLC03523.18.02

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 210, whole no. 3751 (September 3, 1861)]

Senator Wilson on the Battle of Stone Bridge, General Beauregard's official report on the Bull Run engagement on July 18, Report of the capture of Hatteras by Butler.

GLC05959.74.15

to his family

Writes about the retreat from Fredericksburg and thanks his mother for the rubber coat she sent him. Writes more about Lieutenant Eaton's condition, which he says is deteriorating.

GLC03603.140

to his family

The letter begins "Fort Macon is ours." Writes of the rebel troops manning the fort raising the white flag and surrendering. Believes that the 8th Regiment should be allowed to raise their flag over the conquered fort as it was rightfully their...

GLC03603.100

to his family

Writes that he is to report to the jail for Court Martial duty. Is resistant to go because he does not know anyone he will be serving with. Writes that though he is supposed to be relieved of his duty to his Company during this time, he does not...

GLC03603.112

to his family

He starts "Praised to God I am entirely free from even a scratch after the terrible + bloody battle of yesterday." Describes the Battle of Antietam and says that Lieutenant Eaton and Lieutenant Shepard were both wounded. Believes the regiment acted...

GLC03603.144

A hot day

Marked "Plate 27." Group of five images. Upper left is titled "A Hot Day," and depicts soldiers grouped about a gun in position, and sleeping under a shelter. Upper right is titled "Beef Steak Rare," and shows a grizzled soldier in camp holding a...

GLC08653.15

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Camp Pitcher that he has been in the hospital since he last wrote to Ogden. He hopes to go home soon, and promises to visit her at the Broad and Cherry on the way. Says he will also have a photograph taken for her. Informs her that seven...

GLC06559.017

to his wife

States that the rebels had a "big time" last night and he heard that General Robert E. Lee got drunk. There is a lot of sickness in camp because they are near the swamp. Written from camp of the 3rd Massachusetts Battery, near New Bridge, Virginia.

GLC01898.22

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that his wife does not write to him enough. Notes that the doctor gave his company a dose of medicine after they stood picket in the rain. Discusses the Christmas holiday in camp: a dress parade took...

GLC02155.025

to Albert S. Pratt

Letter written from Head Quarters, 10th Army Corps. "...you wanted to know what my duty was hear well it is to take men coming from hospitals to thear division commanders an take deserters from the rebs to Genl Butlers..."

GLC01003.03.05

Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. to mother and brother, some with Confederate patriotics. [Decimalized .01- .52]

Confederate Private, 57th NC, Archive of 51 letters. To Mother and Brother, some with Confederate patriotics. Fought the Army of Northern Virginia from Fredericksburg to Mine Run, Drewery's Bluff, Cold Harbor and around Appomattox. Wounded at...

GLC08300

to John C. Ropes

McLean writes a letter to historian John C. Ropes on the topic of the Battle of Second Manassas. GLC01740.05.01 and .02 were originally bound together. Accompanied by a docketed wrapper. McLean discusses more details of Bald Hill. He notes that...

GLC01740.05.02

[General Orders]

Orders that the troops are to be mustered to the 1st of December and an inspection done of their arms, ammunition, and clothing. Reports that Major Thomas Doyle of the 1st Sub Legion has been liberated from his arrest by the Commander in Chief....

GLC04864.20

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union...

GLC03523.20.07