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[Collection of William H. Holly, E company, 12th regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.17]

Written between January 1862 and May 1864 to a friend, Mary Ann Davis, first from Connecticut and then from various camps in Louisiana (Parapet, Hubbard, Kearney, and Stevens, as well as two regions - Lakeport and Vermilion Bayou). Describes the...

GLC02165

[Copy of report to William P. Fessenden about the first Federal income tax Florida]

Reports the results of his inquiry into the "practices & procedures & acts of the Tax Commissioners of the Insurrectionary Districts..." Informs that the Florida Direct Tax Commissioners were appointed in October 1862, and that since then, they have...

GLC02414.003

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for help writing an article on the Mine Run campaign. Discusses, at length, his "appeal to the president for a Court of Inquiry" relative to charges made by Sheridan against Warren, which has been granted. "Genl Sherman seems to have...

GLC02382.045

to F. C. Foote

Written in camp near Brookes Station. Foote writes to his parents in Westport, Connecticut. Informs them that his captain, H. P. Burr, is held as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia, with a great number of his fellow Union soldiers. Reports "Scofield...

GLC08415.02

President Lincoln and General Grant on Peace and War.

Promotes the Union cause. Reprints an interview with Lincoln titled "Mr. Lincoln's view of Democratic strategy," and a letter of General Grant dated 16 August 1864 to E.B. Washburne. Grant's letter informs that the Confederacy is very weak and...

GLC00702

5th Corps original field orders of the last campaign

Retained letterpress copies of over 200 original field directives pasted into a bound manuscript. Copies are of the original orders sent to the 5th Corps, or V Corps, Army of the Potomac. Almost all orders were issued by General Meade and almost...

GLC01005

to Isabella Morrison Hill

Hill writes to his wife with general news. He discusses measles in the camp and the reception of his commission as Brigadier General in the Provisional Army. Also comments on two Union deserters who came with news of an advance, and remarks that "it...

GLC01080

to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from 9 November (GLC02437.04410). Notes that Knox is correct in his observation that "Agriculture might afford me Satisfaction and profit..." Adds that presently, he is living beyond his means. Writes that the governor has...

GLC02437.04428

to Almira Winchell

Written from the battlefield. Expects the Confederates to withdraw by the next night. Reports that Confederate prisoners are poorly clothed but "are as saucy as ever." Expresses patriotism and confidence in the Union cause and also"[G]reat...

GLC04706.02

to William Knox

Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...

GLC02437.00341

to Mrs. Walbridge

Writes to his mother that he returned last night from a two day excursion across the Appomattox River to bring supplies to the troops since their supply trains had not yet arrived. Discusses the fighting at Petersburg, 15-18 June 1864. States he...

GLC04662.069

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 25 August. Received the letter when he had a fever, which has left him in a weak state. Says he feels better and hopes to go to Pennsylvania in October. Notes Earl Wycombe, who came with Maunsell from England, will stop...

GLC02437.05142

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his attention to his son, especially for his help in getting his son a job with General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Discusses taxation on estates and refers to General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn (may be alluding to the...

GLC02437.05301

to Mary Hughes

Death of a young man named Cooper; verses for a song written after the death of a man named Rutherford; apologies for such a sad and gloomy letter.

GLC02166.107

to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says nothing decisive about whether the half-pay pension issue has been decided. Says it took a week of travel to get to Philadelphia in bad weather. Wanted to lobby the delegates before the...

GLC02437.01819

to Alexander McDougall

Written by Major General Knox to General McDougall, who was part of a committee sent to Congress by the army to lobby for half-pay pensions. Says he previously wrote "of the ferment which was raised in the minds of the officers by some anonymous...

GLC02437.02008

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Knox says he wrote Lincoln on 3 March. Says the officers were unhappy after hearing about the failure of General McDougall's mission. Says "That impatience is almost heightened into dispair...

GLC02437.02000

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letter from a year ago and would have replied sooner if he had anything interesting to say. He asks Knox to look at a letter he sent to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson regarding a contract for "supplies to the...

GLC02437.04743

[Gallows in Washington D.C.]

View of the gallows just after the drop of Capt. Wirz; with rotunda of the Capitol visible in background. Several people in the background are seen high in the trees trying to get a view of the hanging. With various graphite inscriptions on verso and...

GLC06999.33

to Sarah Wood

Written from around Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions rebel citizens are rumored to be stealing soldiers' mail. Talks of new clothes, his battalion's shabby outfitting, hopes of buying socks for a dollar with his new pay. Mentions nearly...

GLC02176.09

to Jemima Shifflet

Written in pencil on patriotic stationery. Shifflet asks his wife to write as soon as she receives the money he has sent as he worries it is lost. He was nearby when George Ennis was shot and "my cap box was shot off of my belt and fore bullets...

GLC02174.05

to Parents

Just camped for the night. Feeling very tired. He and his friend John Banks decided to stop at 9:00 PM one night to get some rest while the army moved on. Found a good orchard to sleep in. Later caught up with the rest of the army at about 2:00 the...

GLC09355.081

to parents of George Clapp

Is sitting at George's feet while writing this letter. He just had a few pieces of bread. "He is not [at] all discouraged," but would love to be at home to "help Charles eat all the chickens." George will likely stay here 4 or 5 weeks and then might...

GLC09355.098

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes a daily log of his travels from Washington to Hatteras to Fort Monroe and then ends as they prepare to go to Yorktown.

GLC02744.181

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Copy of GLC02744.181.

GLC02744.182

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that they have been ordered to report for duty and he is now disembarking his regiment. Will write more when he is settled.

GLC02744.183

to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.

GLC02173.20

to Mary Moore

He describes the students in his class, less wild than he expected. He reports a recent Catholic fair to benefit an orphan asylum, doing more for the relief of the destitute than any other denomination. M. Fitzsimmons, an Irish refugee and leader in...

GLC04191.29

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He feels it is a great privilege to be a part of the Union army.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.037

[Jerry the horse attached to 21st regiment, Connecticut]

Note about Jerry the horse.

GLC02744.038

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of his relationship with God and with her. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.039

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He mentions the raid of the rebels up Chamenburg River. He writes about what he eats.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.040

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they will probably not have a big battle right away.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.041

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of receiving food in the mail. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.042

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses his family and longs to see them. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.043

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He saw the building where John Brown fought his battle and was imprisoned. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.044

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that there is too much complaining going on. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.045

to Family

He is currently marching. He thinks they will go the river and into Virginia.

GLC02744.046

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He tells her not to pay attention to the papers because the Rebels are not doing as well as they report. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.047

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they will be moving soon. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.048

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is somewhere in the woods. He is writing by the light of a camp fire.

GLC02744.049

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He saw Sam. He does not think he will get a furlough any time soon. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC02744.050

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about what his faith has done for him. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC02744.051

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that he has a very pleasant camp along the river. gunboats patrol up and down and there are several rowboats available. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC02744.052

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He wonders why the 21st was not mentioned in the list of killed and wounded since one man was killed and three were wounded. Mentions Hooker's withdrawal.

GLC02744.054

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He encamped at Brewer's Hill. He talks of the general's plan to occupy the line along the Mansemand River.

GLC02744.055

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.

GLC02744.056

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.

GLC02744.057

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that Hooker's defeat prevented the rebels from sending reinforcements to the Southwest. He hopes that Grant can be successful.

GLC02744.059

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.

GLC02744.060