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4 November 1864
Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864
to dear, loving and sweet wife
they are expecting to leave soon, most likely in the direction of Atlanta. fears there will be alot of sickness in camp this winter Written in Camp Stevens
GLC08270.04
5 November 1864
to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives
asks for his boots and overcoat. wishes he could only be with her. Written in Camp Stevens
GLC08270.05
15 December 1864
describes a run in with the yankees. they seem to have disappeared but he fears "they will cross the river above or below this place, cut us off , and capture us." Gen. Meloy said there would be a train in the morning to take them away, wherever...
GLC08270.06
circa 1861-1864
to Frank A. Cole
He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.
GLC08291.01
4 February 1861
Lucie, fl. 1859-1897
He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.
GLC08291.02
16 March 1861
Cole, J., fl. 1861
from his father. illegible.
GLC08291.03
18 April 1861
From his father. He has sent nine dollars. Tells him he must make it go as far as possible.
GLC08291.04
28 March 1861
He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).
GLC08291.05
3 January 1862
Cole, Florence, fl. 1861
From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.
GLC08291.06
4 April 1862
Saw his sister the other night. Mentions the nineteenth regiment. Also mentions that someone he knows was killed in the tenth regiment. The tenth regiment has only six hundred men left.
GLC08291.07
11 August 1862
Cole, fl. 1862
From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.
GLC08291.08
4 October 1862
illegible. mentions [ten day application...]
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20 June 1862
Cole, Frank, fl. 1862-1864
to Parents
He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.
GLC08291.10
13 July 1864
Willcox, C.B., fl. 1864
General Orders No. 32
A general court martial is appointed for the July 14th for the trial of Private John Cooney.
GLC08291.12
4 August 1864
He knows that that his parents know that he has been wounded. He cannot stand lying a in a hosptall.
GLC08291.13
5 August 1864
to Frank
He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.
GLC08291.15
16 August 1864
unknown, fl. 1864
Glad to hear he is doing well. He mentions Capt. Burnett, Lt. Atwell, Lt. Brall. and James.
GLC08291.16
25 August 1864
He writes about a Copperhead toward the end. (difficult to read)
GLC08291.17
4 September 1864
U.L.V., fl. 1864
receipt for Capt. Cole from Armoury Square hospital.
For 34 dollars
GLC08291.18
16 September 1864
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
He is hoping he can come home where it is more comfortable...illegible.
GLC08291.19
26 September 1864
Reale, Elizabeth F., fl. 1864
to Mr. Cole
Lt. Woodbury has a sickness of the stomach. His son continues to improve slowly.
GLC08291.20
29 September 1864
The captain continues without improvement. He experiences the same symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting. The doctor says he has bilious fever.
GLC08291.21
5 October 1864
Hammuran, Sam, fl. 1864
He informs the captain's parents of their son's death.
GLC08291.22
6 November 1864
Bundy, E.B., fl. 1864
Treasury Department-Second Auditor's Office
A certificate for $106.80 payable to father of deceased. It was pay due Frank A. Cole.
GLC08291.23
14 December 1864
to Ira Cole
Appears to be a draft of a letter as most of it looks like notes taken or someone jotting ideas down about the North and South.
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