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25 December 1862
Ives, J.P., fl. 1862
to Capt. Majaw
He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.
GLC07205.001
1864
Soldier's Depot, Dining Room (1st Floor)
GLC09118.24
circa 1861-1864
Palmer, Rheua L., fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
Asks Richard to write again but has nothing interesting to say to him.
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3 March 1864
Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how...
GLC07705.417
2 June 1864
He is hoping to get a furlough. In other news he dreamt about Richard and saw the two of them having a great time in New York. He is currently with a splendid officer. The quarters he has built are excellent.
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circa 1865
Dome of the City Hall--Scene at Midnight
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29 December 1862
Austin, J.J., fl. 1861-1864
He mentions a letter from Charlie that describes a battle in Fredericksburg. He insists that Richard would like country life if he had not only experienced the hardships.
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26 November 1863
Hazelton, C.B., fl. 1861-1864
He thinks he may go to Washington in a week or two, if not he will try to get to where Richard is. He is hoping they will have Charleston within the month.
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20 July 1863
Sam, fl. 1861-1865
Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.
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3 December 1863
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Andy writes he has recently gotten a job making camera boxes. Their mtual friend William Bagwell was recently killed in the navy yard by falling from a scaffold.
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1 March 1863
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
He is currently very sick but hopes to get better soon. He is waiting for a response from Richard and will send a photograph of himself.
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16 April 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.
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6 March 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He is enclosing $500.
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21 May 1865
Jennie, fl. 1859-1897
She complains this is the most lonesome place she has ever been and they couldn't hire her to stay another Sunday.
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10 August 1863
Carrie, fl. 1860-1866
She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.
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03 August 1863
Judeus, L., fl. 1863
Captain Geo. Hawwoord
He informs him his company will be carried down on the steamer and he will confer with the captain of the "Shawsheeu" and he will land on the North side of Broad Creek. The purpose to capture some of the Whitefords men who are reportedly prowling...
GLC07205.021
1861-1877
Your Affectionate Son, fl. 1861
to Father
He recently heard that General Berry was killed.
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15 October 1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He talks about their picket duty in Virginia and the surrounding woods. One day a squad approached a Rebel pickett and a fight broke out. He describes an exciting scene during which none of the men on his side got hurt.
GLC07205.049
March 4, 1863
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate...
GLC00653.01.12
8 March 1861
Brown, Henry, fl. 1861
to Mrs. Sowell
No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,
GLC07205.100
20 March 1862
Thompson, F. J., fl. 1861
to Brother Frye
Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.
GLC07205.077
15 May 1862
He describes a march in which he drank from a spring and fell asleep under some trees. They continued onto Fredricksburg where they passed a house and a man came out and said "Hi Yankees." Letter contains dried flower. Missing pages. Written in a...
GLC07205.082
24 November 1863
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
General Orders No. 380
A catalog of various soldiers' crimes and the details of their sentencing.
GLC02198.04
30 July 1903
Special Notice from the Bureau of Pensions
Warns people not to be fooled by imposters who demand money for their duties with the pension bureau.
GLC02198.41
1 April 1865
Cussier, Simon P., fl. 1864
Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores
Reported by Leander A Williston. A catalog of articles.
GLC02198.17
1891
Map of Antietam
Goes with item GLC02198.38. Includes line of advance.
GLC02198.39
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother and Sister Elmira
He contracts the measles and is taken to the hospital. Some of the men have died from the measles. But he is sure he will get better.
GLC02751.24
12 March 1863
to Sister Rosetta
He tells her how he contracted measles. His friend Newell also has the measles so they have been keeping each other company. George came to visit.
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14 August 1861
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
He heard from father and his uncle asked him to write. He discusses picket guard.
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14 September 1861
Porter, William L., fl. 1860-1865
to Children
Henry talks of enlisting and like Charles he is trying to talk him out of it.
GLC02172.17
9 October 1861
They had an inspection the other day, A tough day of fighting followed. They are told to "come out in style."The papers say thier focres are doing great in Missouri. Written in Camp Lyon.
GLC02172.24
7 May 1864
Page, Enoch S., fl. 1864-1865
to Mahala F. Burke
One letter addressed to Mahala F. Page from Enoch S. Page dated Washing., Fort Totten, May 7, 1864.
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7 October ca. 1860-1865
Richards, Leonard H., fl. 1864-1865
to Hortensia Richards
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated October 7, circa 1860-1865.
GLC03523.29.001
3 November 1862
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated November 3, 1862.
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9 November 1862
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated November 9, 1862.
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13 December 1862
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 13, 1862.
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24 December 1862
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated December 24, 1862.
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18 January 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated January 18, 1863.
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23 January 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated January 23, 1863
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30 April 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated April 30, 1863.
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8 May 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated May 8, 1863.
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22 May 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated May 22, 1863.
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27 May 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated May 27, 1863.
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29 May 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated May 29, 1863.
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10 June 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated June 10, 1863.
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12 June 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated June 12, 1863.
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30 June 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated June 30, 1863.
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5 July 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated July 5, 1863. Written at a Confederate camp in the woods in Winchester, Tennessee.
GLC03523.29.021
9 July 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated July 9, 1863. Written at a Confederate camp in the woods in Winchester, Tennessee
GLC03523.29.022
13 July 1863
One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated July 13, 1863.Written at a Confederate camp in the woods in Winchester, Tennessee.
GLC03523.29.023
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