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February 27, 1864
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
He talks about the music they practice playing in camp to keep busy during down times. Some of the boys play cards, while he prefers to read.
GLC02415.067
27 December 1862
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
They had a dull Christmas. He does not want to hear of his brother becoming a soldier. For the moment there are plenty of rations and clothing. He has not spoken to Ed since he last wrote. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC02172.58
February 12, 1864
Welles, Edmund, fl. 1864
to Sarah Ogden
Writes from "Head Quarters A" of Potomac Signal Corps." Says the news of the Broad and Cherry Hospital's closing saddens him and other grateful wounded soldiers. Notes he is sorry to "learn of Miss Peterson's accident." Tells Ogden that he saw...
GLC06559.093
2 August 1863
Forde, Electa M., fl. 1863
Mentions being surprised at Mr. Hathaway's death because he had received notice from "Newton," just after the battle, that he was only slightly wounded. Says Newton informed him that the ball had been extracted from Hathaway's leg, and he was doing...
GLC06559.110
circa 1860-1870
Writes she has no pasteboard at home, but would be able to find some elsewhere. Notes she has enclosed five dollars for the missing pasteboard. Mentions that Annie, [Latham], and Lilly filled a pushcart, and with the aid of an African American man...
GLC06559.130
22 June 1863
Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865
Writes from Camp Russell. Says they have had good weather since they left, and he mentions that both Alfred and William are doing well. Notes Private McLaughlin was injured "very severely while bathing in the canal last week, striking his head upon...
GLC06559.146
January 10, 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Adeline Burpee
He describes the inside of his tent and the food that is available to them. He mentions that a lot of the officers have their wives with them. He is upset that the papers are so inaccurate. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.125
circa 1861-1864
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
to Thomas Burpee
Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.
GLC02744.297
Circa February 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.
GLC02744.300
16 September 1862
to Friend Thayer
He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.
GLC02744.023
17 September 1862
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.
GLC02744.025
21 August 1862
He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.012
20 August 1862
He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.013
22 August 1862
He received her letter about Ely.
GLC02744.014
26 August 1862
He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.
GLC02744.015
05 September 1862
He writes about Christianity in the army.
GLC02744.016
04 September 1862
He writes that he is now Lt. Col. of his regiment.
GLC02744.017
10 September 1862
He writes they will be leaving tomorrow. Written at Camp Norton
GLC02744.018
06 September 1862
He writes he will be home on Monday noon. Written at Camp Norton
GLC02744.019
11 September 1862
He is preparing to leave. He talked of his horse and the new privileges he will now have. Written at Camp Norton
GLC02744.020
13 September 1862
He just arrived and describes the journey there.
GLC02744.021
15 September 1862
On Capitol Hill. She stopped in Baltimore and Philadelphia on the way there.
GLC02744.022
18 September 1862
He is upset because he hasn't received any mail from her in three weeks.
GLC02744.024
23 September 1862
He describes his quarters which are very comfortable now.
GLC02744.026
25 September 1862
He writes about William's predicament. He is glad she and the children are doing well.
GLC02744.027
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