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25 April 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.
GLC07705.057
20 November 1864
Howe, Nathan, fl. 1864-1865
to Mary Reeser
Mentions that he received the ten dollars that Reeser sent him. Reports that Dan has not joined the Company yet and that he is at the dismounted camp on the other side of the river. Inquires after a pair of boots that he requested the "old man"...
GLC03523.43.19
8 October 1863
Kessler, Thomas J., fl. 1843-1868
to Elizabeth N. Kessler
Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Informs her the fruit she sent was destroyed and not to send him any more. Discusses soldiers who have not reported back to camp. Comments they will be listed as deserters if they do not report back soon....
GLC03523.52.16
11 October 1863
Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Informs her that they found some musicians to play in their band. Request that she not show his last letter to anyone. Writes that he was "pretty near whipped" when he wrote it. Relays an encounter he had...
GLC03523.52.18
29 October 1863
Writes to his sister from Camp Douglas. Comments about the rainy weather. Reports they marched almost five miles and played music most of the way. Notes the recent visitors they have had. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner....
GLC03523.52.20
5 October 1864
Wirt, Matilda, fl. 1864
to Cyrus Wirt
Writes to her brother and sister. Informs them that Elles, their brother, has volunteered for the service. Requests they come down and visit before he leaves. Asks them to send two gallons of molasses down with whoever comes. Discusses the cold...
GLC03523.52.69
31 July 1862
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Written near Harrison's Landing, Virginia. Is sad to hear that she has not received some of his letters. Reports that he was out on picket yesterday and comments that many of the men in his company are sick. Is afraid that he will not see her again...
GLC03523.13.053
24 November 1861
Writes that he is unwell but not unwell enough to prevent him from doing his duties. He says that there were about 10,000 infantry and cavalry along with 120 pieces of cannon. He thinks that he will be unable to come home this month but will try to...
GLC03523.13.025
16 January 1862
Davis, Samuel H., ?-1862
to Dolly Davis
Writes to his wife. Mentions a gentleman named Henry being ill. A portion of the document is damaged and mended causing text loss on page one. A draft transcript is available.
GLC02738.03
16 September 1863
Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863
to Carrie Holt
Writes to his wife. Describes soldiering, noting the marching they have done. Also mentions an upcoming "heavy battle."
GLC03061.03
25 May 1862
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to [Harriet W. Dewey]
He is glad his promotion has made them happy. He worries about them and the work they do. He thinks it is breaking them down.
GLC02161.023
5 July 1863
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He mentions the irony of celebrating Independence Day when they are no longer a unified country. They are having bad luck with officers and cannot afford to lose any more. He saw Henry Hale.
GLC02161.085
13 June 1862
to [Norman R. Dewey]
Some new officers in his company wrote a scathing letter to the paper attacking him. The primary culprit is someone at a country paper. Capt. Alberger and Capt. Cluney recommended him for promotion.
GLC02161.026
8 July 1862
He thinks McClellan could have cut his way through Richmond a month ago. But there would have been drawbacks. The North needs to come down to the South and just fight. But he thinks they are currently outnumbered.
GLC02161.032
23 July 1862
He wants his father to stop working so hard. He should be as comfortable as possible. He warns his father it may be a year before he can visit him.
GLC02161.038
25 July 1862
He sent money to father and told mother to send him some things. Capt. M.went down to Fort Monroe. It is hot and uncomfortable.
GLC02161.039
1 August 1862
The Rebels attacked the night before and he describes how the sky lit up because of the flash of the artillery. His theory as to why is that the attack drew their gunboats out, thus allowing the Rebels to follow them.
GLC02161.042
10 August 1862
to his sister
He is afraid he raised her hopes by talking of Will's probable release. Meanwhile, Capt. Albergen is trying to see if he can get him a furlough. He encloses a sketch of his quarters, not included here.
GLC02161.047
5 October 1862
They were reviewed by Lincoln on the third. Unfortunately, they've had to wear the same clothes since before Richmond. There is much description concerning their raggedy clothes.
GLC02161.060
21 January 1863
to father
He thanks his father for the $100 loan. From now on his pay will be $129 per month, an amount they can all live comfortably together.
GLC02161.073
22 July 1863
He says he'd rather shoot copperheads than Southerners because copperheads are disgracing the North. They are in Philadelphia and he thinks Philadelphians are the friendliest people.
GLC02161.087
30 July 1863
to mother
He is afraid he will never get his his back pay. Though if he gets mustered back to the 24th of January he'll get six months pay. This will be a big help to the entire family.
GLC02161.088
31 July 1863
He mentions Charley. He is glad they received the money for the horse. He asks Will Whedon to write his brother Al.
GLC02161.089
13 August 1863
to sister
They went out among the mines yesterday and enrolled 500 people. Though they had to arrest 7 or 8 for attacking a quartermaster. They will probably have to stay until those men are drafted.
GLC02161.091
17 October 1863
He got a promotion as 1st lieutenant. He now has a better chance of getting his back pay as 2nd lieutenant. If so, he can come home for a week. He may have to put off his wedding for some time.
GLC02161.096
27 October 1863
He is finally to be mustered for his back pay He acknowledges all Al Wheeler is doing for him by offering him lieutenancy in his battery. He wishes Uncle S.P would offer him a commission in the regular army.
GLC02161.098
1868-1876 ca.
Lovelace, Fran, fl. 1672
Albumen print of U.S. Grant and his family
White mount with gold border. Stamp of Lovejoy on verso. Oval full length portrait of Grant, his wife, and their four children. Larger version of image #34 in this collection. Photograph likely taken during his presidency.
GLC07808.040
22 April 1861
Cliterall, Alex B., fl. 1861
To Hon. C.G. Memminger. [A tabular statement showing the rates of duty upon merchandise under the tariff act of 1857.]
GLC06745.246
1864
Debow, J.D.B., fl. 1864
Report on the condition of government cotton contiguous to the Mississippi and its tributaries.
GLC06745.257
19 December 1862
Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863
Apologizes for having not kept up contact with her, but sits down to write her a few lines. Letter is stamped with a shield covered with the stars and stripes. Is well; hopes she is too. Has "lots of fun" in New Orleans. Caught a young alligator on...
GLC08914.011
19 January 1862
to his aunt
He is camped near Washington and he is very interested in the town. He wants to get a pass and explore. He imagines a time when the great rebellion will end and the troops will go marching back to whoever is home.
GLC02161.016
1 June 1864
Confederate States of America. Congress
A bill to be entitled An act to provide for the settlement of claims against the confederate states, for property lost, captured or destoryed, while in the miltitary service of the confederate States, or which has been taken or impressed.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.102
26 November 1864
House Bill, No. 232. A Bill To be entitled "An Act to exempt from taxation the capital of bonds and certificates issued by the Confederate States."
GLC06745.107
13 December 1864
House Bill, No. 275. A Bill To authorize the employment of Instructors for the Acting Midshipmen of the Navy, and to regulate their rank and pay.
GLC06745.113
House of Representatives, No. 277. A Bill Making an appropriation for the removal of the naval rope walk and erection of the same.
GLC06745.115
House of Representatives, No. 278. A Bill To increase the number of acting midshipmen in the navy, and to prescribe the manner of appointment.
GLC06745.116
14 December 1864
House of Representatives. Substitute For the Bill (H. R. 229) to provide for more effectually for the reduction and redemption of the currency.
GLC06745.119
GLC06745.120
20 December 1864
House of Representatives. A Bill To be entitled An Act more effectually to provide for the reduction and redemption of this currency.
GLC06745.126
24 December 1864
House of Representatives, No. 285. A Bill To be entitled An Act to lay a tax for revenue to provide for the common defence and carrying on of the Government of the Confederate States.
GLC06745.127
House of Representatives, No. 286. A Bill To be entitled An Act to levy and collect taxes for the common defence [sic] and for the support of the government for the year 1865, and to repeal certain tax laws.
GLC06745.128
29 December 1864
House of Representatives, No. 307. A Bill To be entitled An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie, to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.
GLC06745.132
5 January 1865
House of Representatives, No. 322. A Bill To be entitled An Act repealing certain abatements from the property tax and income tax, and amending the said tax laws.
GLC06745.138
20 January 1865
House of Representatives, No. 344. A Bill To be entitled An Act to provide for auditing and paying for horses and equipments taken from dismounted cavalrymen for the use of the Government. 1865/01/20. 1 p. P & W: 792. C: 522.
GLC06745.150
January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904
to father and friends
re: cooking for the mess, naming a newborn after him (possibly his son)
GLC02179.01.020
18 February 1862
re: devastating battle at Fort Donelson, which McKinney missed, but was later assigned to helping the wounded and collecting the dead Written at Fort Donelson
GLC02179.01.025
17 January 1863
(House bill, no. 8.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to amend an act entitled "An act to regulate the destruction of property under military necessity and to provide for the indemnity thereof."
GLC06745.033
23 January 1863
(House bill, no. 8.) . . . A bill continuing in pay all discharged soldiers by reason of wounds and injuries received in the service.
GLC06745.039
31 March 1863
(House bill, no. 1.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to provide for keeping in repair the railroads of the Confederate States necessary for the transportation of troops and government supplies.
GLC06745.053
11 December 1863
(House of Representatives.) . . . A bill to raise a tax for the support of the government.
GLC06745.058
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