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to Bell Wharton

Reports Union General James C. Veatch issued the order dissolving all court-martial and military commissions within the district of western Tennessee, and he is temporarily unemployed. Says once the courts are reorganized in a few days, he will be...

GLC03523.10.149

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

Writes that some of the men returning from the front were exposed to small pox on the train. Those who were not vaccinated have been taken to the hospital and given vaccinations. He writes that a tent was built to house all the men that came down...

GLC07460.062

to Bell Wharton

Letter is not signed, but based on content it is likely written by Joseph Maitland. Expresses great pleasure at receiving her letter. Reports on the food in camp: coffee, sour bread, strong pork, rice and beans once in awhile. "We have an old nigger...

GLC03523.10.133

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

Remarks that city folks "live too high" compared to soldiers. Writes that he was given three pounds of butter by another soldier which will last him for a while. He will soon know if the company will stay in Nashville through the winter. Reports...

GLC07460.060

to Aaron Jeffery

Reprimanding Aaron for not writing more frequently--"...in reason of your long silence I am sometimes very uneasy." Richard continues to address the resistance of Charleston and the placing of heavy artillery guns mounted in front of Fort Wagner...

GLC01896.056

to Mary Epperly

States he is nearly barefoot and hopes to get his boots soon. Mentions that General [W.E.B.] Stuart rode around [General George] McClellan's army in Maryland. Page four is a religious poem.

GLC02715.034

to Nancy E. Jones

He was detailed and had to leave the 79th to work a twelve pound brass cannon in the 20th Ohio Battery. He does not feel in any more danger as "I can dodge a shell or canon ball some times but a musket ball I can not." The battery consists of two...

GLC02739.045

to parents

Describes traveling from City Point, Virginia to Fort Stevens, and mentions an event involving President Lincoln. Discusses his promotion to 1st Lieutenant of Company 'C.' "…[we] marched through the city to Fort Stevens in front of which we found...

GLC03523.18.19

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 307 (March 11, 1864)]

Regulations of foreign commerce - the exportation of cotton & tobacco.

GLC05959.72.064

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 159 (September 2, 1861)]

General Beauregard's official report of the Battle of Bull Run on the 18th of July, Capture of Fort Hatteras, Important movement about Washington.

GLC05959.72.003

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that he was recently on picket duty on the Rappahannock River, one hundred yards from enemy pickets: "they seemed greatly to enjoy the reading of Jeff Davises'...

GLC02163.05

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 23, no. 108 (November 6, 1862)]

The Federals in Galveston, the English press on Lincoln's last Proclamation, Affairs in Memphis, Execution of Deserters.

GLC05959.56.115

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 77 (May 28, 1864)]

List of Casualties of the North Carolina during the Battle of Bermuda Hundred, Press Reports from General Lee's Army, Banks escape from Alexandria, Louisiana, Yankee Warfare is becoming desperate as they burn all the mills, factories, and residences...

GLC05959.72.112

to his family

Written on board the ship "the Sentinal." Believes that the 8th regiment and other regiments in the brigade will sail tomorrow. Gives details of life on the ship including the poor quality of the food, water and sanitation. Also mentions five rebel...

GLC03603.074

to his family

Writes more about the outcome of the battle. The regiment has guarded a bridge most of the day while the rebel soldiers have possession of the battlefield. Some of the dead and wounded Union troops are still in the field but cannot be retrieved...

GLC03603.145

to parents

Writes from camp outside of the city of Petersburg. References General Ulysses S. Grant's suggestion to consolidate regiment into six companies. Describes, in detail, the troops' five-day march from Cold Harbor to present location. Expects hard...

GLC03523.18.14

Gone off with the Yanks

Marked "Plate 32." Contains 4 images. Upper left image is titled "Gone off with the Yanks," and shows what appears to be an abandoned slave shack. Upper right image is titled "A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey," and shows soldiers appearing to...

GLC08653.17

to Mary Kelly

Discusses secession. Wishes South Carolina could leave the Union, and laments its power to rent the nation. Forcefully criticizes the leadership of President James Buchanan. Hopes President Abraham Lincoln will be prepared for the coming conflict...

GLC04194.38

[General Orders]

Report of the General Court Martial of which Mayor Shaylor is President. Lists officers charged with various crimes, and the outcome of the trials. Isaac Lindsay, charged with desertion, was found guilty of absenting himself without leave and...

GLC04864.17

to Father

Reports that he is waiting to board a fleet, but does not yet know where he is going. Notes there are 80,000 troops who will also possibly go to Richmond. Describes their march from Hunters Mill to Alexandria. States "we were a hollering Crackers at...

GLC03523.08.35

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from Camp Griffin. Discusses illness among men, medical care, and the quality of the bread. Mentions a visit by Union General George McClellan and his comment "...that our reg was the best looking in the Division."

GLC03523.07.07

to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Comments on a land purchase she is considering and offers 80 dollars. Advises her to sell the crops before moving. Offers to send more money once he gets his pay.

GLC03523.07.15

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, "dear friend and companion." Tells her that he received a short letter from James, possibly a neighbor or friend from home. Inquires about the letters he sent, one with ten dollars enclosed, the other with six dollars, and the one...

GLC03523.11.19

to unknown [incomplete]

Writes negatively about his officers, "some day and they will have to take the field and work as well...and not have fat horses to ride...and ride through camp and arrest men because they dont get up and salute them and arrest company oficers for...

GLC03523.11.21

to Father

Writes from Georgetown Heights, enclosing money, which he would like his father to keep at home for him. Reports that he has come off picket and they are fortifying the roads. Comments on how they are expecting an enemy attack in Washington, but "if...

GLC03523.08.13