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1861-1864
Brown, W.R., fl. 1861-1864
to James L. Botsford
"We are here ready to march we hasten for fear the attack will be renewed. Jenkins left towards [mud?] at 12 . . ."
GLC02414.328
Thomas, C. J., fl. 1863
to General
"The same part of Rebles [sic] were at Hurricane Bridge last week Encamped last night five miles below Winfield . . ."
GLC02414.330
Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863
to unknown
". . . show me game with four hundred & twenty (420) men of my command in that distance & I will show you a success. . . "
GLC02414.313
Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-?
"men in that county to mount all the secesh able to bear arms it is the opinion of Mr Baxter they should be attended to Immedy"
GLC02414.316
1862
[List of amount of pay received by soldiers in Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
Lists soldiers in Company "I", 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers and the pay they are due between the months of October 1862 and September 1863. Author unknown but possibly created by Captain Ethan A. Jenks, as he was the Commanding Officer of the...
GLC02750.445
Dove, David, 1839-?
to Eliakim P. Scammon
"All quiet here no news of any enemy . . . " Dated Mch 18 1860
GLC02414.290
Roberts, Benjamin Stone, 1810-1875
"Did you mean . . . that the twenty second (22nd) Rebel Virginia would strike east from Huntersville that would take them to the Shenandoah" Dated 19 186
GLC02414.302
5 July 1863
Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891
"Col Harris repulsed the Enemy at Beverly yesterday and is now pursuing him on the Huttonville road no particulars"
GLC02414.348
07 March 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
describes his sleeping quarters. He recently went to a party at Col. Chesney's. He met a Mrs. Eastman and a Mrs. Reed.
GLC02744.164
10 March 1864
He agrees to give up drinking. He writes at great length about the abuse of alcohol of which he will no longer participate in by abstaining entirely.
GLC02744.165
13 March 1864
He had Capt. Belden arrested for drunkeness and Lt. Brown for letting his men leave camp without permission. He tells Charley and Lucien to be patient.
GLC02744.166
17 March 1864
He talks about the weather and compares it to Conn. He says the climate is healthier where he is. He would like to have her come but says the enemy is too close right now. He mentions Aunt Armenia.
GLC02744.167
31 March 1864
He describes what he does on a daily basis. then describes her routine. calls her brave and self-sacrificing. He longs for a time when partings will be unknown.
GLC02744.171
06 April 1864
He describes the journey to Heateras. traveled with many men on furlough and on their way home to Conn. Mentions Lt. Stanley and his sea sickness.
GLC02744.172
05 April 1864
He is well in body and contented in mind. tells her to send the box of cakes express to newbern as they will not keep until they reach him.
GLC02744.173
07 April 1864
to Lucien Burpee
He tells him a story of how one night the officer-in-command summoned him and told him the enemy was preparing a trap for them for the morning and the mishaps that subsequently followed.
GLC02744.174
14 April 1864
He writes that they decided to have the troops grow vegetables for the use of the soldiers. He does not like the idea of planting the seeds himsehold. He might find a "good darkey and let him plant it..." Wonders if she misses "Factory Life."
GLC02744.175
15 April 1864
to Charley Burpee
He writes that he received his letter. is enclosing ten cents that John asked him to give to Charley. He tells him to love his mother and father.
GLC02744.176
He writes that he is glad Lucien tries to be a good boy and if he ever finds himself in the company of naughty boys to play elsewhere.
GLC02744.177
18 April 1864
He acknowledges that she is going to Wilbraham and Somers. writes that Capt. Leastham is under arrest for overstaying his leave of absence, Doctor Tennant wants to see his intended wife, and Lucius Fowler just found out his father died.
GLC02744.178
20 April 1864
He writes that he has sent her $615. He says Mr. Bissell ought to pay her more interest.
GLC02744.179
21 March 1864
Copy of faded letter, GLC02744.169, possibly by Burpee's son.
GLC02744.168
Report that the rebels are threatening Plymouth. Feeling lonely. Imagines they are having supper together.
GLC02744.169
22 March 1864
Pages appear to be missing. Describes a violent storm aboard the steamer. writes about Lucien. He worries he has not been as attentive as he should have been. He describes all of Lucien's characteristics.
GLC02744.170
28 February 1864
Mentions John. He writes that the men have been working on fortification. He received orders to go to "Little Washington."
GLC02744.160
01 March 1864
He currently camped in an area that is mostly swamp. does not think the Rebels will attack them soon. He wishes he could take all her burdens on himself.
GLC02744.161
03 March 1864
He does not think the enemy will have time to attack Newbern at present. He worries about her taking care of the house and the children all by herself. Insists she get a girl to help her.
GLC02744.162
06 March 1864
to Bro Hold
He compares Sundays in the army to Sundays at home. He thinks especially of children on the Sabbath day and their connection to their parents. He thinks of how all soldiers are connected by the desire to see their loved ones again.
GLC02744.163
16 February 1864
He writes of how his faith in God gets him through the trial of being separated from her.
GLC02744.155
16 February 1919
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
Memo
Explains his father's pledge to his mother in a letter from February 16, 1864 (GLC02744.155) concerning alcohol.
GLC02744.156
20 February 1864
He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.
GLC02744.157
24 February 1864
He wishes he could have seen Henry before he died. glad she got her coal and flour. Jerry hurt his foot.
GLC02744.158
to Lucien
Glad Lucien is in school. reminds him that not only play is needed to to make him a man. Tells him to be like a father to Charley who is younger.
GLC02744.159
1862/8/4
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to his mother
The regiment is electing a colonel. He is still a quartermaster.
GLC04662.011
1861-1865
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
Business card.
"The Canton Weekly Register. James K. Magie, Editor, Canton, Illinois."
GLC05241.48
1863/1/26
to mother
Short letter sent with some artillery shells [not included].
GLC04662.025
1863/4/1
He resigned from his duties as Quartermaster in order to rejoin his regiment. He is sending home photographs [not included].
GLC04662.031
[1861-1865]
Pattee, John.
Verso contains ink signature of Pattee: "John Pattee, Lieut. Col, 7th Iowa Cav.," and pencil inscription in another hand: "Age 43, Iowa City, Native Canada, Bvt. Brig. General." Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform. Napoleonic pose.
GLC04506.34
Gurnsey, B.H.
Reamer, Ralph.
Verso contains stamp of Gurnsey, ink signature of Reamer: "Ralph Reamer, Oxford Mills, Jones Co.," and pencil inscription in another hand: "Ralph Reamer, Wagoneer, 7 Iowa Cav., Native- NY." Half length seated portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.41
April 1861
Osborn's Gallery
"Fort Sumter nach der Beschießung."
Osborn stamp on verso. Pencil inscription on verso: "Fort Sumter nach der Beschießung." View of Fort Sumter from across the water.
GLC04509.19
"Südseite von Fort Sumter vor der Beschießung."
Osborn stamp on verso. Pencil inscription on verso: "Südseite von Fort Sumter vor der Beschießung." View of the damage to the south side of Fort Sumter by Confederate guns firing from Cumming's Point.
GLC04509.20
View of the damaged sally-port
Osborn stamp on verso. View of the damaged sally-port, with officers' quarters visible at left.
GLC04509.21
View of the guns at Fort Sumter.
Osborn imprint on verso.
GLC04509.26
Crosby, E.
Verso contains imprint of Gurnsey, ink signature of Crosby ("E. Crosby, Q.m Seargent"), and pencil inscription in another hand ("Squire E. Crosby, 18, Quartermaster Sgt., Co. M, 7 Iowa Cav., Enl. Chaplin, Native of Ohio"). Oval bust portrait in...
GLC04506.11
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
"Cleaning the wreck."
Soldiers and civilians clearing wrecked trains and bent rails from a track.
GLC03029.25
[1864/05/30]
[Evacuation of Port Royal]
"9224" penciled on verso. Image shows the loading of horses onto steamers during the evacuation of Port Royal. One steamer bears the name "Young America." See also GLC 5111.01, image #1049.
GLC03029.36
20 May 1865
Thompson, S., fl. 1865
[Oath and parole of J. S. James]
Certifies that James, age 39, a farmer in Gloucester County, Virginia, "has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required by General Orders, Nos. 31 and 49, Current Series, for a Loyal Citizen of the United States, residing in a State ever in...
GLC03988.02
17 September 1865
Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy [signed by Ira S. Dodd]
A book of Army and Navy hymns signed by Ira S. Dodd on 17 September 1865.
GLC03523.01.042
2 February 1863
to Louise Walbridge
Tells of the Montauk's attack on Fort Pulaski. "I know my letters are very dull now a days but you must remember, that we are completely cut off from the outer world."
GLC04663.13
1863/5/4
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith
Describes the move from Falmouth to his current position on the battlefield. He writes of his units performance in the battle and notes "the old troops say it was the hardest Battle so far they was ever in..."
GLC04189.40
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