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28 May 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He and his wife paid a visit to Davis Williamsburg. They have not heard from John and send their regards.
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15 June 1862
He mentions Charles Hazelton.
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26 January 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Lt. Col. Kimball will be in New York and Richard has told him to stop in and see his father.
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24 February 1863
A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.
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1 March 1863
He is "Officer of the Day" today.
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11 March 1863
He entrusted his valise to Lt. Perly who will be in New York a couple of days and instructed him to call on his father if he has time.
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13 March 1863
He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.
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12 April 1863
On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.
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30 August 1863
Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.
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26 December 1863-27 December 1863
He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.
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17 August 1862
He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.
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1 September 1862
He met a Mr. Kennedy and his son who is a member of Richard's regiment. The most recent events have him worried and he wished to hear from RIchard.
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4 November 1862
He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.
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1 May 1862
An order was read to reduce the regiment of three corporals. A John Davis was one of them. He warns his father not to tell John's parents.
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5 May 1862
The received a letter from John Davis's sister asking why his father hasn't called on him.
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He is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether he will get furlough.
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24 May 1862
He is sending this letter as well as some other things along with a Corp. Hugh McMann.
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He includes a list of items he is enclosing and insists they may appear insignificant but are very important and must be treated as trophies.
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June 14, 1865
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
They got 4 months pay. He expressed 75 dollars to her. It will be some time before they leave their present location.
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2 July 1863
Graham, fl. 1863
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Partially in code, signed with code name "Graham."
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Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
The Lt. Col is currently on court martial business and he hopes it will not be much longer. He is currently on furlough but warns Libbie not to get her hopes up high that he, himself, will get a furlough.
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4 March 1864
Sayles, Nelson, fl. 1861-1865
to Isora Skinkle
Writes to his cousin. Informs her that his regiment is on picket duty. Reports that his colonel is the acting Brigade General and believes that if he tries hard enough, he will receive a star. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner...
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28 April 1864
to his cousin
Reports that he has not heard from Sumner (likely his cousin Sumner Sayles) since he was in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Notes that his regiment received orders to go on a scout this Saturday. Comments that scouting is the fun part about soldiering....
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circa November 3, 1865
Penn, Willey, fl. 1864
to John Reeser
Writes that he will be coming up next Wednesday after he votes. Says that, "I will kill one Coperhead vote before I leave the City." Reports that the copperheads had a meeting last Saturday where several men were kicked and killed. On White Horse...
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14 February 1864
Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
to Elizabeth N. Kessler
Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Discusses his trip back to camp. Informs them that another regiment arrived at their camp to relieve them. Comments that they may be leaving camp Douglas soon. The letter has a watermark on the top left...
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24 February 1864
Writes to her sister from Camp Douglas. Discusses the nice weather. Comments that everyone is in high spirits and having a good time. Notes they may be heading to Michigan. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.
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13 December 1865
Wallace, George T., fl. 1865
to Logan Hurst
Regarding debt laws and pay loss.
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1863-1865
Clegg, William, fl. 1859-1907
[Ledger]
Leatherbound ledger which includes various types of lists, reports, and writings. Fragile.
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27 May 1863
He describes his daily activities. They heard that the Union took possession of Vixburgh. Their regiment is sometimes derailed on the fortifications they work to strengthen each day. In other news he expects to have a new general tomorrow.
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2 June 1863
He is sorry to hear Mamie has been sick. Willard is sick as well. Once again, he admonishes Kniffin, this time for thinking he has the right to hire out any pasture to her or anybody else. He mention Webb Hill and Benny Marshall.
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21 March 1863
He tells the story of a sad accident when some men were sent to load a train of cars with wood. While going around a curve they hit some mules that were standing in the track. Three men were killed instantly.
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24 March 1863
They are working on building fortifications. The Rebels have made another raid. RIght now Dwight is the only commissioned officer they have because everyone else is away.
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27 March 1863
Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.
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29-30 March 1863
There is very little probability that Dwight would be going home anytime soon since he is the only commissioned officer with them now. Last night two of the regiment of their brigade were ordered out, probably to meet a Rebel brigade.
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3 April 1863
He has time for little else besides the fortifications. He is glad she had a good visit with Aunt Sally. He guesses they will stay right where they are for some time.
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circa April 1863
to Libbie Elmore [incomplete]
The Colonel is now on furlough due to illness. He explains to Libbie that it is difficult to get a furlough and even if you get one they don't grant them for more than ten days unless there is some extenuating circumstance like sickness.
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7 April 1863
The weather is bad which makes it hard to move artillery. Troops are landing near Charleston and this makes an attack seem imminent.
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14 April 1863
He has been in service for eight months and he has not been paid for five and a half months. He has enclosed a portrail of Col. Gurney (not included here) who is not well-liked by the men.
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18 April 1863
They left camp last Wednesday and came to Norfolk. Very faded.
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20 April 1863
Their gunboats are currently attacking the Rebels. He talks about selling the farm and what price she may actually be able to get for it.
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22 April 1863
He changes his mind about the lowest price he will accept for the farm. He warns her to trust Kniffin. He lets her in on the news that there is a large Union force where he is and it is increasing.
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23 April 1863
There has not been so much firing of the gunboats lately. There is no immediate prospect of the Rebels making an attack.
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25-26 April 1863
He had a great dinner recently but is sorry she sent him money because he expects to get paid soon. Things are quiet and he does not expect to fight soon. He brings up selling the farm again.
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circa 1861-1865
He again reiterates what his lowest price for the farm would be and warns her not go below that figure.
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29 April 1863
He expects to be paid within 2-3 days. He hears the Rebel army has little to eat. He mentions Kniffin again and the selling of the farm.
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1 May 1863
He finally got paid yesterday. It's been quiet lately except for a little sharpshooting. He mentions paying Reynolds and getting the wagon fixed.
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6 May 1863
Written on board the Swan. There has been excitement around Suffolk. They are on the move. They ran into the Rebels who fired shots, killing several of their horses. Their battery soon fired back. They are now sailing and he does not know where they...
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May 6, 1863
He writes that if he lives and they have good luck they can continue to reduce their debts. They have spent time drilling lately. Lastly, he says his new clothes look good on him.
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8 May 1863
The cavalry lost one officer and in return they took 2 officers and three privates prisoners. They feel very secure for the moment because they have one of the strongest rifle pitts. He mentions Kniffin again.
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He doesn't know how long they will be at their present stop. It looks as thoough they may establish a base of operations.
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