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3 October 1864
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
They have been on the move since he last wrote. They left Stephenson on Sept. 28th, then camped in Tullahoma and went on picket. They are now in Nashville.
GLC02415.108
17 April 1862
Bald, B., fl. 1862
to Enoch Q. Fellows
He is sorry that he was ordered to go to Charleston to join the blockade and will be unable to see him after all. But he will not forget. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"
GLC02745.012
12 August 1865
McKinn, John, fl. 1865
List of Quartermaster's Stores
Lists 3 field desk tables.
GLC02745.032
24 February 1865
Crozier, J., fl. 1862-1864
to Alice
He has seen Cousin Ellie, Aunt Jane and Mary and tells ALice she would have an even better time if she were there too. He mentions his brother's wife.
GLC02171.03
28 January 1863
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
to Parents
He was sick for the last two weeks but is now feeling quite well.
GLC02173.02
25 June 1863
Many people are sick with fever and chills.
GLC02173.08
7 June 1864
to Father
A fellow soldier, Bob, has something wrong with one of his legs and this will affect marching. Their lieutinant has applied for a furlough and if he gets it, he can visit them.
GLC02173.30
14 August 1861
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865
to dear wife
There was no military duty that day nd there are too many people in his tent. Sleeping is very uncomfortable. It has been boring lately. Je wishes he could see henry Paige. Written in Camp Lincoln
GLC02182.10
30 August 1861
to dearly beloved
They received orders to move. They were to replace a Pennsylvania regiment. Their duty is to watch the railroad. If they are ordered to move again, he will give her all the details. Written in Camp Lincoln
GLC02182.15
18 September 1861
to Berdille
Recently the officers sent out troops to search for contraband goods. At one point they discovered two men missing. One of them came in after they fired a gun, the agreed upon signal. The other showed up around ten covered in mud and briar.
GLC02182.19
August 24, 1862
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
to Sister
He talks about mutual friends and acquaintances. He is glad Robert did not enlist because he wold not have liked a soldier's life all. He also notes that chaplain returned. Written in Camp Montgomery
GLC00653.11.24
November 30, 1861
to Mother
They got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with hiim. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
GLC00653.11.28
December 18, 1861
On Thursday night they were taken out of their tents to go to Stewratsville. Theye were expected to have a major skirmish there. But nothing happened. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
GLC00653.11.29
17 June 1863
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
to Sisters
He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.
GLC02169.04
6 August 1864
Mays, Wesley, fl. 1862
to Daniel Kestor
A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.
GLC02169.06
July 26
Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.
GLC02169.09
May 10, 1863
Simeon, fl. 1863
to my dear Mother
He describes the battle in which the enemy opened fire, killing a horse and wounding one man. That man had his leg shot off and if he had not landed where he did, the author would have received the same wound. On Saturday and Sunday, the enemy...
GLC00653.04.02
2 November 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Catherine (Kitty)
The hospital has moved down on the banks of the river. The nuns left but not before converting a couple of the boys. He thinks she must be lonesome now that most of the boys have left.
GLC02170.16
1 March 1863
to Kitty
They are now in Mississippi. They will be marching again but he doesn't know where they are going. They should expect to meet Grant's Army on the road. He will send a picture as soon as he can.
GLC02170.22
circa 1861-1864
Reminisces of the Snowball Brigade
The author tells a story about how they were given permission to talk to the ladies and hold their umbrellas for them. They got into some kind of battle and couple men were wounded and killed. A soldier called "Carrot Top" passed away and they had a...
GLC02745.106
21 October 1863
He got a letter from Jim the other day. He is sorry to hear that she still has a cough. He does not know wwhen he is coming home since they are not granting many furloughs.
GLC02170.30
12 June 1864
C.S., fl. 1861-1864
to J. Morse
She was sorry to hear of his chills. She expexts him to be coming home in about 4 months.
GLC02170.49
16 March 1861
Cole, J., fl. 1861
to Frank A. Cole
from his father. illegible.
GLC08291.03
11 August 1862
Cole, fl. 1862
From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.
GLC08291.08
4 October 1862
illegible. mentions [ten day application...]
GLC08291.09
30 September 1862
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
started up for Petersburg with the expectation of going to Richmond but when they got there, there was no transportation, so they stayed in a camp opposite Drury's Bluff, recovered their ground and ended up three miles north of Richmond.
GLC08300.05
25 May 1864
now in Hanover, Junction, VA. there is some pretty hard fighting over in Pennsylvania. never been so tired in his life. has been marching day and night for some time.
GLC08300.35
20 November 1861
The Fence that Uncle Abe Built
features B&W picture of Abraham Lincoln and poem beneath
GLC08482.4
20 August 1861
Washington
features picture of Washington and reads "A Southern Man with Union Principles."
GLC08482.6
21 May 1862
The Girl I Left Behind Me
features woman crying on a soldier's shoulder.
GLC08413.17
2 July 1862
Our Only Argument with Traitors
features picture of cannon and flag
GLC08414.2
1861-1877
Lincoln and Cabinet
GLC08484.2
1 October 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria
sent back in the wagon train from Woodstock to attend to the loading of the supply train. describes Martinsburg as a lively town.
GLC08311.21
1862-1863
Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910
Carte de visite
A carte de visite of a man and a woman most likely "Mr. & Mrs. T. Otis Baker"
GLC03134.02
Calling Card
A calling card for "Mr. & Mrs. T. Otis Baker"
GLC03134.03
1862-1865
Barnard, George N., 1819-1902
Engineer Mills Chattanooga
Pencil inscription, "James F. Rusling. Nash[ville]" on front. The image shows a cluster of sheds situated between two larger buildings, along the banks of a river. Outside the buildings are large piles of lumber and planks. The nearer building...
GLC03588.13
1861-1865 ca.
Envelope
The envelope has a image of Abraham Lincoln, and "The Fence that Uncle Abe built"
GLC06627.03.001
5 May 1864
Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865
Dear Brother
Bradbury writes that their regiment is lacking guns and horses, and thus has little to do but drill on foot. He also notes their camp fortification efforts.
GLC03523.39.05
7 February 1865
Bradbury expresses his hope for speedy peace, while noting the regiment's ongoing fortification efforts.
GLC03523.39.09
1865/01/30
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
To: Joseph Barnes.
Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.
GLC07963.01
1861-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Vignette of Abraham Lincoln and son Tad]
Reproduction of a photograph taken by Brady. Lincoln and his son are looking at an album of cartes.
GLC07963.02
The envelope has a image of Abraham Lincoln, and "The Fence that Uncle Abe built", similar to GLC06627.03.001
GLC06627.03.094
24 November 1864
Doyle, John H., fl. 1864
to Sir
He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.
GLC07205.009
1864
Soldier's Depot, Hospital (4th Floor)
GLC09118.42
22 April 1865
Becker, J., fl. 1865
President Lincoln Riding through Richmond Admidst the Enthusiastic Cheers of the Inhabitants
From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
GLC09118.47
28 January 1864
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.
GLC07705.413
17 February 1864
Vandhart, D., fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.
GLC07705.415
circa 1865
Procession Passing Fifth Avenue Hotel
Black and white with yellow shading. Depicts Lincoln funeral procession.
GLC09118.09
1865
Departure of the Remains (of Abraham Lincoln)
GLC09118.12
20 October 1862
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
He requests his knapsack.
GLC07705.317
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