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to Mary Moore Kelly

Sherman prepares for a large raid (the March to the Sea began Nov. 15). Moore left Atlanta to supervise the transfer of the sick to hospitals further south. He is currently at a garrison 60 miles from Atlanta, near Rome. Written on letterhead from...

GLC04195.27

[Manumission of Reeves Murray]

One document emancipating Reeves Murray in accordance with the will of George D. Spratt. Signed by Minor, Carter B. Berkley, Thomas M. Locke, George D. Nicolson and Jonathan Chew as executors of Spratt's estate. Signed and attested by Thomas Muse...

GLC03434.72

to mother

Mentions his work on muster rolls. Discusses general operations, including the landing of 19th army corps at City Point, Virginia and reinforcements from the 13th corps. Prays for the end of the rebellion, mentions inconsistency of mail, and...

GLC03523.18.17

The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 30 (July 1, 1864)]

News and dispatches from Petersburg, including the capture of a Federal brigade and Union General James Wilson. News tidbits from the "Baltimore Gazette." Several items about "colored subjects" breaking laws, mostly stealing. Casualties from the...

GLC05959.80.01

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and...

GLC02163.12

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...

GLC02199.27

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 252 (December 27, 1862)]

Death of Major Jasper S. Whiting, List of Officiers captured by Morgan, Arrival of Jefferson Davis and Officers in Memphis, Letter from Burnside on his defeat at Fredericksburg, Picture of Butler's rule in New Orleans - how he lives, Preparations for...

GLC05959.72.028

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 24 (July 29, 1861)]

Edward Everett's letter accepting his nomination for the Vice-Presidency by the Union Convention, The Rich Mountain Fight, The Battle of Manassas.

GLC05959.56.031

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 39 (August 16, 1861)]

The Fifth Virginia Regiment in the Battle of Manassas, Proclamation of President Jefferson Davis requiring every male citizen over 14 years of age within the Confederate States not being a citizen of the Confederate States to leave.

GLC05959.56.046

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 57 (September 9, 1861)]

Reported Death of President Davis, The Fort Hatteras Prisoners, Capture of the Ship Finland by the Blockaders - The Enemy compelled to Abandon the Ship - Set fire to her and take to their boats.

GLC05959.56.065

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Marked cypher at top. Brigadier General Kelley writes to Brigadier General Scammon discussing the journey of General William Woods Averell from Beverly to Lewisburg, West Virginia. States he is taking 10 days of rations. Advises that Scammon give...

GLC02414.171

to his family

Describes all of the regiments in Annapolis being "reviewed" by General Burnside and other notable men including Seward, Cameron and Governor Andrews of Massachusetts. Believes his regiment will stay in Annapolis for two months and complains about...

GLC03603.031

to his family

Writes of setting up new tents and using boards from the "Rebel fort" as a floor. Says that the 8th Regiment was ordered to Newbern to recruit. Complains about the lack of good and accurate press regarding the 8th Regiment and says that they have...

GLC03603.103

to his family

Writes that he hopes to have a tailor in the company make his a coat if his family will send fabric. Is also excited that his company plans to raise up a band.

GLC03603.115

to his family

Writes about a conversation he had with Colonel Harland about promotions and rank. Responds to news about who is enlisting in Norwich and writes that he knows his experience as an officer has been much better than that of the privates. Request shirts...

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to parents

Discusses the Baltimore convention and nomination of the next president. Requests newspaper announcing winner of nomination. Writes of skirmishes during and after Battle of Cold Harbor. Describes in detail the circumstances surrounding the deaths...

GLC03523.18.12

to his wife

Writes about what the regiments did to celebrate Christmas, including a burlesque parade and a band. Describes building winter quarters and a guard house. Written from Camp Follett. Stationary embossed "Congress A.P. Co."

GLC01898.12

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about feeling sick but does not believe it is enough to get him discharged. Asks about his brother Francis. Discusses his view of the war. "I hope this war will soon be over and I think it would if the North made as great an...

GLC02159.10

to Emily McLeod

Describes trying to remember the faces of family members since he has not been home for so long. Reports that the regiment is idle at present, and that the army of Northern Virginia is gaining its strength back because the absentee and sick are...

GLC08165.58

to Richard W. Hutson and Sarah McLeod Hutson

Written to his mother and father from Chimborago Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. States he was wounded at the skirmishes at Ellison's Mill and Gaines's Mill but he is well now. Mentions that Marion (possibly Marion Hutson, his brother) helped him...

GLC08165.48

to General Nathan G. Evans

Report on combat near Stone Bridge during battle of First Manassas, including capture of Col. Corcoran.

GLC08377

to Father

States to father, "George B. McClellan is the only man that can manage the Army of the Potomac. And I think their wont be much done with that Army till he gets command of it." Writes small note to sister at bottom of the letter, "Do you know I think...

GLC03523.08.61

to John and Sophia Henry

Henry write to his parents from Camp Griffin. Informs them that he sent them a letter "...with my minature and a dollar in gold..." Reports he was on picket duty. States many men have shot their thumbs off.

GLC03523.07.04

to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from Camp Griffin. Reports that he sent five dollars to her. States there is not much to do other than guard and picket duty. Comments he weighs 156 pounds and many men are sick. Explains that they won't move on to Manassas...

GLC03523.07.06

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife, "how I do want to se you once more if the lord so wills that I can and my children to for I have got tired of this war is ever a fellow was in this world for they hant but a few left for duty in the regement and grow less every...

GLC03523.11.15

to Sister

Reports that the troops are preparing to leave their camp, mentioning that they may go to Washington D.C. to be mustered into the United States service. Describes the marching band that is playing and speculates that the band will go with them...

GLC03523.08.07

to Sophia and John Henry

Henry writes to his parents from Richmond. Reports that Richmond was taken with very few injuries to his company. Advises them to sell one pair of cattle before the price drops. Inquires about the location of brother George.

GLC03523.07.34

to Amanda Wilkinson

He has been on the picket for the last 24 hours and feels very tired. They are being shot at and shelled all day and night. He writes that the enemy works are very strong and extend form the York River to the James River. Is glad that she has made...

GLC03523.13.039

to his sister

Writes from camp near Portsmouth, Virginia that he received his sister's letter and was happy to hear from her. Also writes that he sent home a sum of thirty dollars in a package sent along with the Captain. Refers to General McClellan as the...

GLC02016.017

to his sister

Writes from camp near Portsmouth, Virginia. Reports that everyone is enjoying good health. Writes that the company has not officially heard from the new chief. States that there are many New York militia regiments who will probably be taking the...

GLC02016.018

[Artillery record book]

Book of records for Knox's artillery regiment. Contains inventories of artillery, notes regarding regimental activities and some daily entries. Samuel Shaw created the book, which dates between 12 January 1777 and 24 March 1777. The first page...

GLC02437.00518

to Joseph Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, transmits announcements (not included) of deaths of soldiers in his company. Informs Curtis, his uncle, of the deaths...

GLC00653.09.04

to Stockton Bates

They have received already 230 conscripts, most of them seemingly content. Describes what people are doing there in the evening: singing, reminiscing, visiting with unintelligent local people, and enjoying local vegetables.

GLC03523.23.22

to Nen

Sends a piece of a Confederate skull from the Battle of Chancellorsville, as well as a piece of Washington's mother's monument from Fredericksburg. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.09

to Stockton Bates

While they are located in a beautiful overlook of the Blue Ridge, "there is not the slightest romance in walking a mile up and down the mountain for water." While on picket, they got food from several homes, more by intimidation than by gift,...

GLC03523.23.04

to Joseph and his wife

Written in the field near Vicksburg, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, discusses recent Union attempts to take Vicksburg, Mississippi by way of a constructed canal. He...

GLC00653.09.03

to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that he has purchased a farm 300 acres from Blair County. States, "Now in regards to Politics: I am an administration Democrat Squatter...Sovernty I care nothing about...any political doctrine that will not suit East west north &...

GLC03523.10.023

to Maria Damuth

Damuth's regiment has moved from Natchez, Mississippi, to New Orleans, where "we have a good cool breeze right off the Salt water." Describes the trip down the river. Some deserters are left off the boat at Port Hudson and Damuth proclaims, "I had...

GLC03523.14.33

to John and Joan Damuth

Describes a battle in which the Union men chased the Rebel cavalry to Opelousas. After the battle, the Union forces camped in Barron's Landing, Louisiana, for eight days. The men believe that any expedition to Texas has been forgotten. They...

GLC03523.14.41

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister about the men enlisting in the Veteran Corp. They are mostly older soldiers who will go home to recruit. Discusses the strangeness of seeing some men, who have already served three years, re-enlisting while others pay to get...

GLC03523.14.46

to Louisa B. Terry

Reports to his sister "Lou," about his thoughts that "the 'Army of the Potomac' will be reorganized soon," noting that he believes only Veterans will be in it. Remarks on newspaper article about how the Reserves will be concentrated, commenting that...

GLC03523.08.95

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from an unknown location. Refers to his recent illness and how he "... would like to be there vary much to have some bread and milk..." Comments he eats a lot of fruit, peaches, apples, watermelon and pears. Says he has...

GLC03523.30.04

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes, "There is considerable excitement in the Political atmosphere. The Republicans have nominated rather a strong ticket headed by John Brough for Governor and Charlie Anderson of Texas notoriety for Lieut Gov." Recently read a speech by Brough...

GLC03523.10.067

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Responds to a letter from Hunt. Discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt recently submitted to Century Magazine for publication. Referring to space dedicated to George Custer and Alfred Pleasanton in Century, remarks "I can see just...

GLC02382.106

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2372 (November 17, 1862)]

Report From Culpepper, Demonstration by Morgan & Forrest on Nasville, Losses in our Army, Dismissal of McClellan, Advance by Enemy on Blackwater Ford, Van Dorn Accepts Responsibility for Failure at Battle of Corinth.

GLC05959.34.07

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2438 (February 22, 1864)]

The Currency Bill, The Military Bill, The Writ of Habeas Corpus, The Tax Bill, The Fight at Newbern, Quantrell's Exodus from Missouri.

GLC05959.34.26

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (March 18, 1863)]

An editorial examines the difference between "Heavenly Ignorance versus Heavenly Recognition," with connections to Lincoln and the war. Another editorial titled "Heavenly Recognition" deals with the same topic. A letter to the editor explains the...

GLC05959.39.16

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Asserts again that Maryland will not secede and discusses the politics of it. Feels that Jefferson Davis will be re-elected. Mentions that some dry good stores have sent goods...

GLC03228.11

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 3 (November 26, 1863)]

Fighting in Virginia Daily Expected, Ewell Holds Fredericksburg Heights, Army of the Cumberland's Brilliant Victory over Enemy, Rebels driven with heavy losses, Lookout Mountain in Our Possession.
A.J. Daugherty submits a letter assessing current war...

GLC05959.14.30

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 46 (September 16, 1863)]

Page 1 contains several letters to the editor describing mournful wartime conditions on the front, including from McGowan's Brigade and the 5th South Carolina Cavalry amongst others. One from Isle Hope bemoans their loss of a minister and asks for...

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