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22 February 1880
Adams, Anne Brown, 1843-1926
to Alexander M. Ross
Thanks him for the books he sent, offers to send him "curiosities" from California, such as plants. Praises him for his friendship with and appreciation of Thoreau.
GLC03007.09
20 July 1864
Ewing, Philemon, 1820-1896
to William T. Sherman
Writes to Sherman about his wife Ellen's illness and assures Sherman that she has recovered. Writes about Sherman's "long & stubbornly contested advance into Georgia," and states that the public has confidence in Sherman's generalship. Informs...
GLC03601.07
1893 circa
to Alexander M. Ross [Fragment]
Does not want her father made into a wax sculpture by men in Chicago who are staging an exhibition about John Brown's raid. Only the last two pages remain. Place and recipient inferred from content.
GLC03007.52
4 September 1863
Brown, Jesse, 1844-1933
to [sister]
He asks her to write more often. Comments on her adopted son. "Every day makes one less for me to be in uncle Sams grand Army that is all the comfort I have."
GLC03523.15.03
12 May 1867
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mollie [Kelly]
He describes his past experience in Vicksburg, where he and Grant lived with a local family. Because he did not steal silver, as they "supposed all 'Yanks' were in the habit of doing, they have always felt very grateful" for the protection and...
GLC04195.45
16 March 1862
Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897
to Eliza Cook
Cook wants Eliza to come visit him in Alabama. He thinks that even though it is expensive ($200 each way), it will be worth it if the war lasts much longer. He thinks that the war will be over before the year is through and plans to see Eliza in...
GLC02570.21
1 January 1860
Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867
to Charles P. Leverich
Discusses molasses and sugar sales. Instructs Leverich, a financial agent, to forward a letter to Mary Linton, who will return from Europe in March. Notes that Linton's funds are in Leverich's hands, and he should let her have them if she needs...
GLC05339.02
16 January 1863
Wood, Sarah, fl. 1862-1865
to Matthew Wood
Written to her husband. Wants him to return as he's doing "no good." Talks of lack of money, and the financial transactions with a Samuel Clift. Mentions a neighbor offering for her to stay at his house, another offering to haul her coal for free...
GLC02176.02
4 January 1868
Higginson, Thomas W., 1823-1911
to Wendell P. Garrison
Writes to Garrison, the son of William Lloyd Garrison, about the "Slave Songs" Garrison sent him: "I certainly ought to have acknowledged the receipt of the Slave Songs...I think that you and your wife (who was the pioneer) have great reason to be...
GLC08937
20 June 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Trying to comfort his wife, who was depressed by the death of a relation (Lucy who had died a year earlier). Expects marching orders soon.
GLC04558.100
9 November, 1783
Watson, Richard, 1737-1816
to Catherine Macaulay
GLC01794.41
27 July 1864
Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
to his brother John McKinley Gibson
Asks about Kin's (John McKinley Gibson) health and discusses romantic relationships. He also appoints Kin as his aide de camp with military rank and pay. Includes an incomplete letter on a separate sheet labeled as GLC04501.25B, measuring 20 x 12.5...
GLC04501.025
20 September 1861
West, Lewis H., 1829-?
to R. West
Says there has been a major shuffling of commands. Commodore Stringham and Captains Nicholson of the USS "Roanoke," Mercer of the USS "Wabash," and Hull of the "Savannah," have all been detached. Says Goldsborough is to become flag officer and that...
GLC03836.23
24 February 1783
Cheesman, Joseph, fl. 1783
[Provision return for Bargemen]
Printed form with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw, and with an endorsement on verso signed by [Marghit Keyes].
GLC02437.01962
10/24/1864
Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865
to Mary M. Bogart and children
Writes to his wife and children. Scolds his wife, "I didn't think that I was writing to two wives before but you had to go up and show Abby the letters I shall have to be carfull what I write here after if that is the way for I say things some times...
GLC03523.11.30
6 July 1783 circa
Blake, Edward, fl. 1753-1800
[Provision return for army rations issued]
Signed by Edward Blake, a quartermaster with the artillery, and countersigned by Major Samuel Shaw as Knox's aide-de-camp. Provision return for rations issued to one man, one woman and two children from 1-6 July. A total of 18 rations were issued...
GLC02437.02244
11/06/1863
to Mary M. Bogart
Writes to wife that he "hopes she is enjoying life while you have it for we dont know where death will come to us..." Expresses great concern for both of their livelihood, as he believes that "we are all in danger at home and a broad..." Tells her...
GLC03523.11.18
11 August 1864
Lafferty, Samuel, fl. 1840-1908
to Joseph M. Maitland
Addresses letter "Friend Joe." Writes from a camp outside Uniontown. Says he didn't think he would live, "...but I am getting tolerably stout again, but not stout enough to stand much exposure." Remarks he didn't think he would be leaving the...
GLC03523.10.132
17 August 1863
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Grier Maitland
Writes to his brother from Camp Bear Creek. Tells him, "I am now seated in the Capt's Tent with no one to disturb me, and as I sit here my mind wanders back to the old Homestead, in my imagination I see you all as you ply your Evening Care, Mother...
GLC03523.10.092
27-28 September 1863
Phelps, Diton, fl. 1861-1864
to sister
Writes to his sister from Culpepper Station. Talks about the boys making fun of a man named Greenleaf who recently arrived in camp. Comments that he likes Greenleaf and finds him an "honest fellow." Tells his sister that she is foolish for...
GLC03523.49.13
8 July 1864
Benham, Tower S., fl. 1841-1865
to Sarah Ogden
Writes from camp near Petersburg. Comments on General Ulysses S. Grant, writing "Gen Grant is not the man to rest untill [sic] he acomplishes what he started to do and that I suppose was to take Richmond and Mrs Ogden we are going to take it within...
GLC06559.003
18 October 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Johnston
When he heard the glorious news that Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania went into the Union, he shouted outloud. He refers to some of the officers' wives. They are finally getting paid tomorrow.
GLC02167.33
18 December 1864
to Mother
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
GLC02167.38
1 May 1876
Howard, Eliza, fl. 1876
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
Howard is writing Senator Bruce to ask for help in being reinstated as a messenger. She was furloughed in February, and has since run out of money and is in desperate need of reappointment to keep her home.
GLC09400.237
30 March 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia talks of Sam's goodbye to David. Sarah got Sylvia two tickets to two new plays. Sketch of her going to bed on page 7.
GLC09414.0219
17 May 1944
Sylvia mentions Moe's parents and the difficulty of getting tickets for a show.
GLC09414.0268
22 June 1944
Includes sketches showing where Sylvia goes, and what she does all day, equivalent to a comic strip.
GLC09414.0302
21-22 November 1872
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
to Frances B. Shiras
Discusses her son, who was sick recently, and her husbands work as the sole clergyman at the Santee Mission. Notes they are currently living in Reverend Hinman's house, until they can have their own built. Discusses her housework, which interrupted...
GLC02429.30
19 June 1875
Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881
to Alexander Shiras
Discusses his wife Nancy's illness with rheumatism, a book he received, and the threat to his garden posed by grasshoppers.
GLC02429.39
26 January 1863
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Writes to his wife that he has recently sent her several letters and has also sent his sister, Wink, a letter. States that he was unable to get a leave of absence and has been thinking about resigning. However, the army will not let him resign...
GLC03523.13.076
18 March 1863
Writes to his wife that he has submitted a recommendation for her visit and she is to pick it up in Baltimore, Maryland. Gives her specific instructions where to go in Detroit, Michigan and Baltimore, Maryland. Instructs her to bring her trunk with...
GLC03523.13.087
circa August 1943
Sylvia has just finished supper. Tells Moe about a Captain who had once been a member of the Republican Party and was investigated by the FBI who asked him: "Have you been a member [of the communist party]." The Captain turned the tables on the FBI...
GLC09414.0086
3 June 1943
Written at 11:30 PM at home. Sylvia has had a chance to glance through the specific stipulations in the new tax bill, and proceeds to complain about it.
GLC09414.0055
22 May 1943
Sylvia sends him money as she doesn't know how he is managing on so little. Writes about his health and the damp Oregon weather. Talks about coming to see him. A dried flower is enclosed in this letter.
GLC09414.0041
20 April 1863
Swisher, Daniel, fl. 1861-1863
to Lydia A. Bishoff
Swisher tells Bishoff he supposes the man she loves is Major [David] Stemple [Jr.] He says that if she marries him, he will make her a happy home as he is well-off and a man of principle. But he reminds Bishoff that she is a young woman while Major...
GLC03523.40.25
8 February 1862
Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877
to father
father [ C. Parrott] "Is Sophia better? Answer today. Unable to get home." John is unable to return home and anxiously inquires if his sister is improving.
GLC03858.01.04
6 June 1864
Ekings, John, fl. 1864
Writes from Mt. Holly, a present day township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Inquires about the condition of his son, Thomas, about whom he has received contradictory reports. Says he traveled to Washington, D. C. to obtain information and spoke...
GLC06559.018
18 November 1862
Hesner, D.S., 1862
Writes from Camp Convalescent. Describes his journey from the hospital to the camp, mentioning his stop in Washington and his boat trip to Alexandria. Notes he had some difficulty locating the camp. Describes his living situation in the camp, which...
GLC06559.050
21 July 1862
Day, Mark, fl. 1862-1863
to his friends
Writes he arrived home Saturday night and found his mother very sick, but extremely glad to see him. Notes he has several visitors and is feeling "rather tired out," but at the same time very lonesome. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left...
GLC06559.013
17 January 1864
Ford, Charles, fl. 1863-1865
Informs Ogden he has been sick for about a week with rheumatism. Reminisces fondly about the Christmas celebration at the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Says the weather has been severe and cold, the duty very hard at the headquarters for the...
GLC06559.031
23 June 1862
Friday, Henry, fl. 1862
Writes from camp near Chickahominy Swamp. Writes he is presently "sick in the Hospital." Thanks Ogden for the information she sent him concerning his brother, Soloman, and hopes to find him in good condition. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.
GLC06559.035
6 June 1862
Gibbons, James, fl. 1862
Writes his health has not improved since he left the hospital. Says his left arm is powerless, but he hopes to regain its strength soon. He will be writing to the other ladies of the Broad and Cherry Hospital when he gets the chance. Includes an...
GLC06559.037
10 August 1862
Groner, Henry, fl. 1862
to his son
Tells his son, John, that he received word of his sickness from his nurse, Mrs. Ogden. Sends news of home and wishes for John's recovery. Expresses his hopes that John will be able to come home. Concludes by sending love from relatives and asking...
GLC06559.043
13 July 1862
Faith, David T., fl. 1861
Writes to a friend, based on the content of the letter it is likely Sarah Ogden. Says he was examined by a doctor, who told him that he was not allowed to join his regiment, and sent him to Dr. King's. Tells Ogdon that he is looking for his brother...
GLC06559.045
1861-1865
Ogden, Edward H., fl. 1835-1865
Writes to his "Dear Wife" on his "Way to Hagerstown." Informs his wife he will mail this letter at the "first stopping place" his regiment reaches. Discusses the soldiers' inexperience, wishing that they had more time to drill. Despite their lack...
GLC06559.140
19 July 1862
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Thanks her for the locks of hair she sent (one from her, one from their son, Charley). Mentions a letter he wrote that she recently had published in a local paper. Complains of a lack...
GLC02155.056
April 12, 1860
Vickrey, E.H., fl. 1850
Writes she received Ogden's letter and is glad to hear that her husband has improved in health. In his last letter, he wrote that he would be rejoining his battery. Says she wants to discourage him from doing so because she does not think it wise...
GLC06559.129
22 November 1862
Willis, S., fl. 1862
Writes that Willis' health has improved, and he is now in a beautiful location. Says he will have to remain at the hospital because the surgeon intends to extract the ball from his arm. Requests that Mrs. Ogden has Doctor Hart send his descriptive...
GLC06559.097
Bryant, Anvilla J., fl. 1863
Thanks Ogden for sending her Bracket's personal belongings, and for her kindness to him.
GLC06559.109
5 July 1864
Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864
Writes his wound has finally healed, but he has to walk with a cane. Tells Ogden that he has not yet heard from Perkins, that Charley Ely has been discharged, and that Eaton has been promoted to the rank of a first lieutenant. The letter continues...
GLC06559.068
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