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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This is a letter asking for Senator Bruce's help in getting Little Huggins, and Scullen. It also asks for Senator Bruce to help control the Post office in Jackson as there is no Republican Representatives in Jackson. He also inquires the reason for...

GLC09400.165

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Parker is writing to get Senator Bruce's support in retaining McKenna as the Post Master of Georgetown Colorado. a position McKenna holds, against opposition.

GLC09400.191

to Esther Ann Kinney

re: After the battle of Locust, or Orange Grove [November 27, 1863], John Blanchard sustained a "Gun Shot wound in the left arm between the elbow and Shoulder." He spent more than six weeks in the hospital, promising to see the war out "if I have to...

GLC02162.11

to Abel Wood

re: Wheelock writes about the prices for food in the army. He likes the salted pork and says that things are expensive. He describes his work days, saying some days are busy "onloading botes & helping to load up teames with all sortes of stuff,"...

GLC02162.13

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Germans Planting Forests in China]

While China is an example of the "evil effects of deforestation," German efforts to develop a strong system of forestry have been successful despite thieves and caterpillars.

GLC00687.176.01

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] Life in camp is dull. The regiment has a new lieutenant. His company is very good at drilling, and they are practicing under Col. Max Weber from Europe. The brigade practiced firing, and he says "there is music in the whistle...

GLC03696.05

to father

father [C. Parrott] John has been back "in Dixey" for about a week. They are guarding a pontoon bridge and he explains what one is to his father. "Boats are anchored in the River and stringers placed from one boat to another and covered with plank...

GLC03858.01.19

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor is separated from his regiment which is serving in Alabama. He is in a convalescent camp in Nashville, Tennessee where he has recently been recovering, but is still plagued with cramps. He makes one of his many references to the state of...

GLC03791.001

to unknown

[Written on scrap paper with no names or date] "Look out for thieves Roch. has lost four or five bushels of wheat lately others have lost oats & - we keep on the look-out- & somebody will get caught- some of these times Il bet."

GLC03955.07

Facts and Figures for the Hour

Recognizing that money is power, federal taxes have always caused problems for citizens. Other countries have much higher excise and revenue taxes, and yet the U.S. competes with them in every field. He compares foreign money, duties, and taxes with...

GLC00687.193

to Simon Buckner

Souvenir autograph copy of Grant's famous February 16, 1862, letter to Buckner demanding "unconditional surrender" of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, one of the best-known of Grant's wartime letters. This copy was written by Grant, probably in the late...

GLC04450

to brother

The letter includes a note stating this letter was sent in the same envelope as the letter dated 1864/01/05. Asks how the "flour grain and coal business" is. Asks him to tell Joe that he can "cure himself… by just taking a gun and coming out here."...

GLC09355.039

to Father

They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.

GLC07705.102

to Father

He describes the weather but then says he has nothing to write about. He is currently helping to build barracks. Then describes two rebel propellers that shot at their boats.

GLC07705.034

to Father

They have been marching with three days cooked rations and 16 rounds ammunition. Meanwhile their destination is unknown.

GLC07705.127

to Richard H. Jackson

He is very proud that his son is in the "gallant ninth" he has been reading about. celebrated Washington's birthday. He sent the (looks like "Flushaled") Papers.

GLC07705.203

to Richard H. Jackson

He tried to see Mr. Choate but did not see him, so handed the money over to Sam. He notes an entire list of food items he has sent via Adams Express and mentions a friend of the family who is sick.

GLC07705.198

to Ira Cole

Letter for which the certificate for $106.80 is enclosed.

GLC08291.24

to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

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

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

to Mother

writes that their rations have been reduced to crackers and beef. passed by the 22nd regiment the other day. they all appeared well and looked like they had been marching for 12 days.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg

GLC08300.11

to Annie

tired and homesick. has experienced desperate fighting. lists all the different regiments that are out there. writes they are expecting 2,000 more troops. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC09354.03

to Bill

one side of Fort Sumter is battered and they have the whole of Morris Island. 12 of their crew are prisoners. predicts it will take one or two more years for the war to end.

GLC09358.2

to Mom and Pop (Moe's parents)

Pepi writes that Willie is probably going to Panama, but she is worried about the store they own, and does not want to leave it. She sends 10 dollars, and invites her parents over.

GLC09414.1696

to Sister and Brother

tomorrow they will start marching home.

GLC09271.04

to Mother

have been eating two meals a day.will have to go on picket duty down by the river soon. Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia

GLC08300.24

to Mother

sick and tired. resting today but expects they will move again soon. has not heard from Rob in a while. the rations have been very good lately.

GLC08300.36

to Mother

they were in Maryland one day and and left there yesterday morning. marched a distance of 20 miles. is so, so tired of marching. the rations have been scant.

GLC08300.39

to Maria

they took near 200 prisoners and killed how many he doesn't know. if the Rebels do not leave they may stay there for a couple more days.Written in Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry

GLC08311.18

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He gives the news about his family who are mostly sick and inquires about Fred Snow. Gus Snow "went to war with the Treasury of the Perry Base Ball Club..."

GLC07705.387

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he actually likes the people he met in Maryland and Virginia. And he doesn't have time to get homesick. There are about 400 troops guarding 22,000 Rebel prisoners at Point Lookout.

GLC07705.399

to Sister Sophia

He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.

GLC07205.092

to Sister Sophia

There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.

GLC07205.059

to Mary

The doctor doesn't have a very high success rate in treating his disease. He thinks if things keep going the way they are, the war will end soon with the Union coming out on top.

GLC02415.035

to Mary

He describes a funeral he attended of a new recruit who died of a heart disease. He will send her more money soon.

GLC02415.075

to Mary

He talks about the current prices of different articles of clothing. He says he is getting lazy and doesn't know how long he will remain in Chattanooga. He still owes his uncle money.

GLC02415.077

to Mary

He responds to the news that Mr. Benson has taken to drinking. He asks how his father and Jerome are doing. He thinks the army was never better than now and they will whip the Rebels. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga

GLC02415.085

to Mary

On Sept. 27th, they started for Chattanooga. From there they went to Tullahoma. They are now in Stephenson and he does not know how long they will be there. He was sorry to hear the children are not well.

GLC02415.109

to Mary

They are under marching orders but he does not know where they will go next. He mentions Hood and Sherman. Election day is discussed. He refers to the Old Rail Splitter (Abraham Lincoln) and wonders if he can end the war soon.

GLC02415.113

to Rufus

He tells his brother about Ohio Cities and their revenue. He would like to see their earnings report. He spent the evening with General Pershing last night.

GLC02679.09

to my dear mother

He talks of a Col. Henry S. Graves that he has gotten know. His labor organization is going well. There have been air raids.

GLC02679.12

to my dear mother

He revisited his old regiment this past week. He does not mind the air raids. he tells her to keep writing even if he is a poor correspondent.

GLC02679.14

to my dear mother

He saw a bombardment recently at the [Chaucien?] de dames. While there he stopped in a cathedral and picked up a pamphlet which he has enclosed (not in folder.)

GLC02679.22

to Uncle Charley (Charles Dawes)

His nephew is considering his options in the army. He would like to go into something exciting like flying or artillery. He is trying to get to Paris to see his uncle.

GLC02679.60

to Mother

They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.

GLC02743.17

to Mother

They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.

GLC02743.18

to Mother

A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.

GLC02743.22

to Mother

He has not slept in a house in some time and he has no sleeping clothes. He talks about a fellow surgeon of his.

GLC02743.26

Acknowledgement of property receipt

Return of clothing and camp equipment will be received and examined..

GLC02198.15

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.21