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25 April 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Reports that a federal raid captured 3,000 rebel prisoners. Also says he does not notice the boom of guns anymore. Concludes with his longing to see his children and wife.
GLC04558.086
29 April 1863
Rebels "appear ready to siege us out" and reports "Old Stonewall Jackson has sent a flag of truce [to the city] warning the citizens to leave if they didnt want to get hurt." Mentions visiting other NY regiments and describes "a queer kind of...
GLC04558.088
7 September 1863
Complains of not receiving letters. Writes that he has been sick and the rest of the regiment on provost duty. Reports of Forts Wagner and Gregg surrendered with Morris Island. Asks sarcastically whether a conscripted acquaintance back home...
GLC04558.113
19 April 1864
Unsure when he will leave; mentions visiting sights in New York City (Wood's minstrels, Barnum's Museum, theatre). Writes that Grant's name "got a tolerably good cheer (and I helped him on that) and then he got a good many hisses. But when...
GLC04558.130
9 June 1864
Still in the rifle pits at Cold Harbor. "On the 6th a flag of truce was sent out for the purpose of burying our dead that lay outside of our lines and began to smell so as to make it very disagreeable for us but the rebs would to allow it, the next...
GLC04558.139
29 March 1905
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to John G. Walker
Written by Taft as Secretary of War but not signed, to retired Rear Admiral Walker as President of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Typed copy of Taft's letter to Walker. By direction of President Roosevelt, Taft is asking for the resignation of each...
GLC03804.38
19 August 1864
West, Lewis H., 1829-?
to R. West
Says he has been occupied in organizing and drilling the crew. Says he has been lucky that every ship he has been on has had good crews. Says he is surprised that the Navy Department still sends seaman to a sailing ship like the "Fernandina" when...
GLC03836.71
22 March 1863
Says nothing has occurred since his last letter. Reports that the Confederates are improving their defenses to the harbor. Says "By the time they have completed their last battery, I presume there will be no longer any reasonable excuse for delaying...
GLC03836.45
12 April 1863
Might be an incomplete letter. Says the recent attack on Charleston was unsuccessful. Describes the battle in detail. Says "The result of this action is mortifying, but as I never felt very sanguine of it's success I can't say I am disheartened."
GLC03836.46
17 March 1862
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
to his parents
Describes the Battle of Pea Ridge. Writes that the enemy lost about half its men with three thousand killed and wounded. Also writes that guns, muskets, and rifles are found stacked in the woods from soldiers that won't fight anymore and have gone...
GLC06728.014
26 November 1862
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents and sister
Wheeler has just marched fourteen miles to Gallatin, Tennessee and writes that he doesn't mind the marching as much as he used to. The letter is continued on Thursday, November 27th; Thanksgiving day. Wheeler writes that he will not march today but...
GLC07460.007
14 August 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Major General Henry Knox in account with United States
Duplicate of GLC02437.02387. Lists Knox's transactions with the government for various periods from 1781 and 1782. Includes transactions for cash paid him by various men, goods delivered at Yorktown, clothing, etc. Written in Samuel Shaw's hand with...
GLC02437.02388
2 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Order for rum for the Knox family]
Order issued by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, telling West Point Commissary Bell to deliver a half-gallon of country rum "or the value of it in Spirits or brandy" for the use of the Knox family. Docket is signed by a Tolberz...
GLC02437.02464
3 March 1864
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to Angeline Henry
Henry writes to his sister from a camp outside Brandy Station, Virginia. Mentions a 24 mile march. Comments on how warm the weather is. Discusses how to pay for the land purchase the family is making and suggests moving their belongings. Hopes to...
GLC03523.07.24
09/06/1864
Bogart, Abram, fl. 1825-1865
to Mary M. Bogart and children
Writes to wife and children discussing whether or not they are to go to "Newlisbond." He expresses worry about his coming home and not finding them there, but also tells them "you needent stay at home on my account if you want to go for it is very...
GLC03523.11.26
13 June 1863
Bope, Abraham, 1837-?
to John Bope Sr.
Bope writes to his father from camp in Moorefield, Virginia, informing him he is no longer at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio, guarding prisoners. Discusses the march to Moorefield. Mentions it has been raining for seven days. Letter is faded. Letter...
GLC03523.03.15
10/06/1863
to dear friends, care of Mary M. Bogart
Writes to his friends asking them to write him. Tells them that he needs a "friendely letter to chear us on to victory and death for some die here for the dead volly sounds pretty often and it is lonely not to hear from reletives to dround trouble...
GLC03523.11.13
4 October 1861
Henry, William, fl. 1861
to George Henry
William writes to cousin George in Franklin Falls, New York. Inquires about George's crops and reports on his own. Comments he has not heard from Josiah Henry, his cousin. Reports that 45 boys from Westford, Vermont, enlisted. Discusses land in...
GLC03523.07.03
25 August 1863
Bope, Conrad, 1839-1917
to Eliza Jane Bope
Bope writes to his sister from camp at Bellefonte and complains of the march over the Cumberland mountains. He "fell out" of the march for the first time due to excessive heat. Comments on the "Copperheads" in Ohio. Expresses anger at a friend who...
GLC03523.03.12
4 February 1790
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
[Carrington' s affidavit related to General Nathanael Greene and John Banks]
Provides an affidavit explaining why Nathanael Greene agreed to provide security for the debts of John Banks. Relates that in 1783, Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance, asked Greene to arrange for the supply of provisions to the Southern Army...
GLC02437.04498
6 October 1789
Meals, John, fl. 1789
Account of goods left in the hands of John Meals at Augusta in Goergia, by the late commissioners of the United States for treating with the southern Indians
Lists goods and supplies by account number. Includes items such as rum, kettles, calico, linen, etc.
GLC02437.04380
21 August 1863
Maitland, James M., 1815-1864
to Joseph M. Maitland
Provides details regarding Captain Warmock's recent good health. Reports that he has not heard positive things about Lieutenant Colwell. Informs his son, "I learned to day of another outbreak on Political Matters. The Union Party so called held a...
GLC03523.10.094
9 February 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Unsigned, and marked "copy." Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the...
GLC02437.03447
circa December 1861
Russell, E. S., fl. 1861-1862
to Hannah E. Russell and friends
Writes to wife that they are preparing to march. Describes leaving Mansfield, Ohio and traveling by train to Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes that they traveled by steamboat to Kentucky where they camped out at the edge of Louisville, Kentucky. Says that...
GLC03523.50.01
27 May 1862
Gordon, G., fl. 1862
to Hannah E. Russell
Informs Mrs. Russell that if some of her husband's clothing is missing that it probably got mixed up with other people's. Explains to her that often the men who arrive from camp are so sick that they cannot take of their own baggage and that it is...
GLC03523.50.17
4 June 1862
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
to his wife
Mentions that they have not seen action since the Battle at Hanover Courthouse on 27 May 1862 where a of their men were wounded. States "Mac [General George B. McClellan] is confident of success and means to make a clean sweep of them this time."...
GLC01898.20
10 May 1863
Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865
to Ira Andrews
He writes about his frustration with the war's progress and the sense of defeatism he feels. He accuses the government of not thinking critically about the way in which "they use up human flesh." He also discusses the desolation of the area...
GLC02158.14
22 June 1863
He writes about the move to Alexandria and being out flanked by the Confederate cavalry. As he writes about walking through the place where the Second Battle of Bull Run took place, he remarks that is "sad to se the Bons of Dead men Bleachin in the...
GLC02158.17
17 September 1862
Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865
to Mary Blackman
Writes to his mother. Speaks of the heavy load they have to carry; knapsacks, water, their guns and rounds. Stationary of the Headquarters 7th reg. R.I. Vol., Col. Z.R. Bliss. With an image of the United States Capital. Written in pencil.
GLC02159.04
13 November 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.
GLC02167.36
1861-1866
to the Folks at home
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
GLC02167.41
1950
Luhrs, Henry, fl. 1950
Increasing Importance of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Address given before Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania
GLC08880.010
24 March 1864
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
to Father
Is sending him a package which includes a pair of gloves. If he does not send them home, he will throw them away within a few days of being on the march. "I have not worn them but very little." Received his letter tonight. Captain Robinson is home on...
GLC09355.055
January 1929
Harmon, George, fl. 1929
Douglas and the Compromise of 1850
GLC08880.142
1861-1877
Warren, Louis A., fl. 1950
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, An Evaluation
GLC08880.040
Warren, Louis A., fl. 1861-1877
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, An Evaluation for America's New Dedication Day (2 copies)
another version of GLC08880.040
GLC08880.041
11 October 1865
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
to his aunt
Written to his aunt Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he is no longer Acting Adjutant but remains First Lieutenant. Writes that he has been in the service four years (he enlisted October 8th 1861). Currently making arrangements...
GLC02016.092
21 March 1893
Hemans, Joseph A., fl. 1892
to Alexander Shiras
Explains that he is in school, that his sister died over the winter, and that his mother was sick (but getting better). Notes that they had a picture of Shiras. Mentions the saddle he received from them long ago. Tells him they never forget them...
GLC02429.54
6 April 1862
to his sister
Reports on the bombardment of Yorktown, which is about twenty miles from Camp Hamilton. Discusses the second lieutenant's report of Yorktown, stating that the rebels were completely surrounded by General McClellan. Complains of a sore throat, but...
GLC02016.010
4 May 1862
to Rebecca Frick
Writes from Camp Hamilton, Fortress Monroe, Virginia (present day, Hampton, Virginia). Letter addressed to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick or Rebecca Frick. Writes that he received an interesting issue of the Danville Democrat. Reports that...
GLC02016.014
20 May 1876
Harris, W.H., fl. 1875-1876
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
Harris is requesting help from Senator Bruce to pay the last payment on his farm. He is making this request because the levees broke and his farm has been underwater for 5 weeks, and he has been unable to grow a crop as a result.
GLC09400.100
13 March 1877
Osboron, I.N., fl. 1877
A combination thank you, and update letter. It starts by saying that General Hanst has not taken over the Collection Office, and as a result Osboron has been unable to take the post as his deputy. Osboron continues to writ that he thanks the senator...
GLC09400.103
20 November 1875
Kretchman, M., fl. 1875
This is a recommendation for Joshua W. Ward for postmaster in Greenville. A petition has already been signed and sent to Washington, Kretchman is just asking Bruce for additional support.
GLC09400.164
6 December 1876
Powers, R.L., fl. 1876
Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that...
GLC09400.192
29 April 1876
Hall, P.C., fl. 1876-1878
Hall is asking Senator Bruce's opinion on what the future of Mississippi is considering the proposed investigation into the election. Hall would also like information regarding a possible petition that has been put together to remove the present post...
GLC09400.172
25 June 1880
Hill, James, fl. 1876-1880
A recommendation letter to Senator Bruce mentioning Mr. Ino Fuller who wants to be employed as a rail agent. Since another train is being added for the mail service.
GLC09400.016
Fuller, Ino B., fl. 1880
An application for the position of Postal Clerk on the Rail Road, it was forwarded with a letter of recommendation by James Hill.
GLC09400.017
22 March 1876
Stanley, W., fl. 1876
Stanley is asking for help from Senator Bruce to get a post for Route Agent. He was recommended by Senator Harvey.
GLC09400.215
21 December 1861
Swisher, Daniel, fl. 1861-1863
to sister [Lydia A. Bishoff]
Swisher reports that he has the measles, and is still in the hospital in the city. He expects to go to camp in a week or ten days. Swisher is sorry to hear that his [brother] Jim has fallen ill. Swisher tells Bishoff that he is also sorry to hear...
GLC03523.40.06
7 June 1862
Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862
to mother
to mother [Ann Smith] The regiment is now under the command of General McClellan. General Wool has stepped down. He says Wool was starting to show his age. They have no orders to go yet, but it seems to be coming soon. Col. [Peirce] is a "disgrace to...
GLC03696.15
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