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10 February 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.
GLC07705.342
21 February 1863
Martie, fl. 1861-1864
He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.
GLC07705.345
4 March 1863
She thanks him for the picture in which she says he looks exceedingly handsome.
GLC07705.347
10 June 1863
She has heard heard that Southern ladies possess more attraction than Northern ladies. Also, she received a picture from Richard's friend John Davis which she describes as a very handsome picture.
GLC07705.353
16 December 1861
Flinn, Sam, fl. 1861
He writes that they have been marching for a while. He likes their current stop (Frederick City) because there are several large stores and good-looking girls.
GLC07705.397
9 September 1864
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Henry Jackson
He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.
GLC07705.400
28 December 1862
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
to William F. Whitfield
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
GLC07205.026
19 December 1861
to Mrs. Wall
There is not enough to eat and people are sick with the measles.
GLC07205.033
23 May 1862
Horace, fl. 1862
to Unknown
He qoutes Shakespeare and asks the recipitent to relay a couple messages to Lydia and Bell.
GLC07205.035
9 July 1863
Hall, G.C., fl. 1863
to Sister
He mentions the Battle of Gettysburg and how they had a hard fight but it is all right now. He also mentions Edgar Crockett and John Cobble.
GLC07205.040
23 September 1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
They prepared to go to the Point of Rocks. He sent an ambrotype home to his mother. He tells his sister he would like to see her bird sing. Written at Camp Boston.
GLC07205.045
15 September 1861
Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area. He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have. Written at Camp Boston.
GLC07205.053
March 14, 1863
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 14, 1863. Provides updates of family and friends and that a friend fell in love with an unnamed girl in Huntsville. Henry mentions the goods he received from his mother, and...
GLC00653.01.15
circa 1861-1864
Henry tells his sister of the weather during his march to Culpepper. Of note is his grapevine knowlege through Colonel Sheffield (of the 48th) that General Ewell had caught several messengers from Union General Hooker to Slocum, and one of these...
GLC00653.01.20
June 8, 1863
They had an order to cross the Rappahannock and drive the enemy out but it was countermanded and they are now back at their old camp. Henry states that General Law had commanded the Regiments in his brigade to cross the Rappahannock and charge the...
GLC00653.01.21
3 January 1862
Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861
to Aunt
He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.
GLC07205.064
30 April 1863
Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861
to Br. John
He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.
GLC07205.093
26 July 1861
David, fl. 1861
to Mr. Whittford
No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.
GLC07205.073
16 March 1861
Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861
to Brother Frye
They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.
GLC07205.081
December 1862 - May 1863
Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853
1863 Diary
Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. On January 20th they find a man almost dead from drinking too much. On April 25the paymaster arrives causing the men to cheer. On May 13th, they arrive in Baltimore.
GLC03131.07.02
2 April 1904
Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904
Application for Copyright Registration
Copyright is claimed for The One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vounteer Infantry periodical. Library of Congress official registration.
GLC08284.122
12 March 1891
Gould, John, fl. 1891
to John A. Fox
He has questions about the battle of Antietam. He wants to know which flag they captured and where it was.
GLC02198.38
31 December 1864
Williston, Leander A., 1830-?
Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores
Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.
GLC02198.30
13 November 1862
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother
Rosetta came to visit him. He got a special pistol and had his name engraved on the butt of it. He does a battallion drill every day now.
GLC02751.05
26 May 1863
to Mother and Sister Elmira
Clark joined the regiment and shortly afterwards became ill and was taken to the hospital. He went to visit him and when he got back he found George Platts waiting for him. He is glad he now has a friend to keep him company.
GLC02751.35
5 July 1863
Wright, J. Clark, fl. 1863
to wife
Clark writes to his wife about the death of Serano. He appeared to recover for a while but was then taken ill again and after a night of suffering, died.
GLC02751.37
13 July 1863
He talks of how honorable Serano was and how his life was taken much too soon. He will pray that god spares the life of her other son.
GLC02751.39
1861-1877
Song of the Soldier
Selected for Mother and Sister.
I shine in the light of god/This likeness stamps my brow, Through the shadow of death my feet have trod...
GLC02751.41
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1860
Clark is well now. He has sent some of his money. He has started taking the medicine Rosetta sent.
GLC02751.43
1862
Casey, Silas, 1807-1882
Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...
An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.
GLC06245.01
16 November 1861
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
There was a report about a small fight in Western Virginia in the morning paper. He has been catching colds lately and has an awful one right now. But he can take it for he is as 'tough as a bull." Written in Camp Lyon
GLC02172.28
1 December 1861
The regiment is camped in support of a battery about half a mile from Frederich. Their pickets are on one side and the Rebels are on the other. He writes that if his brother had told him before he enlisted taht he could endure such hardship he would...
GLC02172.31
21 January 1862
They have been on picket guard for four days. They got paid but he hasn't had a chance to send him money yet. It has been very muddy because of the rains.
GLC02172.36
8 September 1862
He will soon rejoin the regiments. He has not received the box of things his brother sent yet. He plans to get a pass so he can explore the city of York.
GLC02172.55
27 February 1863
to Brother H. (Henry)
He encourages his brother not to miss out on opportunities like getting an education while he is young.
GLC02172.62
circa 1861-1865
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Catherine (Kitty)
Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.
GLC02170.65
29 September 1861
The Rebels have evacuated Munson's Hill. Most of the regiments were moving toward Fairfax. He mentions a Charley STevens who seems to have changed his mind about enlisting. Written in Camp Arlington
GLC02172.21
4 July 1865
Rouse, E.S.S., 1828-1913
The Soldiers' Welcome!
Broadside of a poem recited at a celebration of the Fourth of July at Mount Vernon. The poem mocks the defeated Confederates. It also mentions Copperheads, and people who fled to Canada to avoid the draft. There is also a section about Jefferson...
GLC09665
24 March 1864
Hackett, William C., fl. 1862-1865
to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Africa Railroad, March 24, 1864.
GLC04559.024
28 April 1864
to Rebecca E. Hackett
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Chase, Ohio, April 28. 1864. Assures her that he would never leave her unless he were to die.
GLC04559.025
15 May 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp Chase, Ohio, May 15. 1864. Expresses a doubt that he will be able to return home.
GLC04559.026
circa May 28, 1863-1865
One undated letter addressed to Rebecca E. and Mary Ellen Hackett from William C. Hackett.
GLC04559.028
5 June 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Chattanooga Valley, Georgia, June 5, 1864. Related to arriving in Chattanooga and expected to be sent to the front in a week.
GLC04559.029
10 July 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated July 10, 1864. States that there are many soldiers who will not likely return to Knoxville after fighting.
GLC04559.030
19 July 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Camp in Georgia, July 19, 1864. Wishes to see her and Mary Ellen.
GLC04559.031
31 July 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Atlanta, Georgia, July 31, 1864. States that contrary to newspaper reporting they have secured Atlanta.
GLC04559.032
12 September 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Decatur Near Atlanta, Ga., September 12, 1864. Pertains to her health and deciding whether to re-enlist or not.
GLC04559.033
27 September 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Decatur, Ga., September 27, 1864. Pertains to the possibility of the troops returning to Knoxville for the winter season. Mentions sending money home.
GLC04559.034
23 October 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated October 23, 1864.
GLC04559.035
27 October 1864
One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Cedar Bluff, Alabama, October 27, 1864. Related to the death of their daughter.
GLC04559.036
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