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20 November 1861
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Thanks his family for sending him $5 and describes his meal expenses. Requests coffee from home and his skating cap. Also mentions "franking" soldiers letters for them.
GLC03603.034
22 November 1861
Writes about the trouble he is having using the $5 bills sent from Connecticut and requests no more be sent. Complains about Annapolis calling it a "one horse town" and assures his sister that he will not lose his heart here because he "doubt(s)...
GLC03603.035
3 July 1864
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
to mother
Mentions a 45-day drought, dust-filled marches, and destruction of rebel-held facilities. Discusses General W. F. Smith's advance on Fort Clifton: "we marched out to Reams station on the Petersburg & Weldon R.R. Destroyed a large machine shop, tore...
GLC03523.18.16
April 19, 1879
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
to Captain Julius Walker Adams
Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks...
GLC00214.02.04
22 March 1863
Thanks his mother for sending the newspapers and clippings. Writes of experiencing a very bad snow storm and the poor conditions of the enlisted mens' shelters. Whiskey was served to the entire regiment for warmth. Believes that his regiment is...
GLC03603.212
23 May 1863
Writes that they have returned to the same site that they had camped at a month ago but that a new camp has been erected on its site. Mentions that he plans on extending his tent by building an 'evergreen bower' and hanging his hammock. Requests that...
GLC03603.235
25 September 1862
Reports that they have been ordered to Harpers Ferry. Writes that he will be unable to take his furlough because of Lieutenant Eaton's and Lieutenant Shepard's injuries from battle. Requests that newspapers with stories about the battle be saved or...
GLC03603.146
5 December 1862
Describes his thankfulness at being able to have shelter in the mansion during a snowstorm. Writes that he has filled out a Quarterly Return of Deceased Soldiers. There are reports that a soldier from the 21st Regiment froze to death in the night...
GLC03603.170
11 April 1863
Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913
to Maria Damuth
Written on board the steamer Charles Bowen. The regiment is heading toward Youngs Point, "oposit Vicksburgh." It is Damuth's birthday, he is twenty-four years old. Has been recommended by his colonel and General McGinnis for possible organizer of...
GLC03523.14.21
9 June 1863
Has just learned that it is Sunday, and writes that "I never have seen a day since I have been South that realy seemed like our old fashion Sundays that we used to have up north." Has been suffering from dysentery. Describes what it is like to be a...
GLC03523.14.27
11 October 1863
to Damuth family
In two days, the soldier have marched twenty-five miles, "the greatest marching we have ever done." Towards the end of the day's march, Damuth and another soldier fall back from exhaustion and arrive at camp after the rest of the regiment. He...
GLC03523.14.38
2 November 1863
The men have turned around and he thinks they may be heading back to New Orleans. On their return path, they meet some mounted Rebel soldiers and engage in a skirmish until the Rebels are driven back. Eagerly anticipates voting for the Union ticket...
GLC03523.14.40
26 November 1862
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father and Mother
Informs his parents that "the doctor does not yet know of my absence...the clerk assistant ward Master and Watchman were the only one that knew of it." Speaks of the Thanksgiving dinner and decoration preparations. Written on stationery with "US Army...
GLC03523.08.50
11 July 1864
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Inquires about the shirt and socks she sent him. Informs her the gun he fires into Petersburg is called the Petersburg Express and takes fourteen seconds to reach its target. Mentions...
GLC03523.20.11
17 July 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
References Knox's letter of 10 July. Is happy to hear Lucy is doing well after the birth of their tenth child. Hopes God will take particular care of the little girl. Has made discreet inquiries about the powers of attorney necessary to transfer...
GLC02437.05067
15 September 1791
Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822
Creator listed as "James & Thomas Lamb & Concerned." States that they have just completed a 150 ton copper bottomed ship called the "Margaret." It was built by Edmond Hartt of Boston, and will travel around Cape Horn to the northwest coast of America...
GLC02437.05159
28 March 1792
Osmont, Louis, fl. 1792
Signs in text in third person. Reminds Knox that Mrs. de Leval will soon be departing on a British ship, and he needs to meet with him before she leaves to discuss business matters, particularly regarding a land deed.
GLC02437.05383
1862/04/28
Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862
to Sue
Mr. Kelly still does not eat much. He has been away from his regiment without leave. Mr. Cherry has been most unhelpful to them while Mr. Khan has called three times, offered her money, and given her a bottle of wine, "so there's the difference...
GLC04197.31
24 February 1865
Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865
to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert
Bogert informs his parents that he has changed location to command the District of Columbus, with headquarters in Macon. Discusses a sum of money he might receive, and relates the route of his journey to Macon. States that he is in command of four...
GLC06298.05
1918/06/03 - 1918/10/20
Shepp, William, fl. 1917-1919
William Shepp Diary 1918
GLC06888.02
1918/12/08 - 1919/04/12
William Shepp Diary 1918-1919
GLC06888.03
1919/04/20 - 1919/08/05
Willaim Shepp Diary 1919
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GLC06888.04
23 December 1863
Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865
to Martha Weir
Brunt tells Martha how much he enjoys receiving her letters, "for they are full of pure lofty Patriotism." One again, mentions his devotion to the cause of the Union and the emancipated slaves under his command: "I tell them that true manhood lies...
GLC07006.06
1864
Brunt, Olive, fl. 1863-1865
Writes of living at camp with her husband - "it is so much like Old kentuck." Mentions that it has been a long time since she has been home in Kentucky and asks after various friends. Describes the area around Fort Donelson as a scene of...
GLC07006.10
April 24, 1872
Speakman, Jesse C., fl. 1872
to C. M. Epperly
Informs his cousins that his wife has died of consumption. Asks them to help take care of his three children. Inquires if they have sold their farm yet.
GLC02715.126
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