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11 May 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."
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11 September 1862
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
They will be leaving in the morning. He went to town today and had his picture taken for her. He says for her to keep the deed safe in case Chapman calls for it. If he doesn't she should burn it.
GLC02415.002
18 April 1864
He describes a funeral he attended of a new recruit who died of a heart disease. He will send her more money soon.
GLC02415.075
28 February 1865
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
to my dear wife
He wants her to write more. He talks of searching for beans for breakfast but coming up empty-handed. He draws a picture full of dots and says it represents kisses for her and the baby.
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26 March 1865
He describes a battle in which the Rebels lost 400 people.
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1865
He has a bad cough. He plans to send her a picture of gallups island and city point. He will soon witness a man getting shot. They plan to shoot him so that he falls into the coffin. He worries his heart will get hardened to such sights.
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7 April 1863
Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865
to Mother
They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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10 April 1863
They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.
GLC02743.18
7 June 1863
A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.
GLC02743.22
26 June 1863
He has not slept in a house in some time and he has no sleeping clothes. He talks about a fellow surgeon of his.
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1 May 1864
He talks about the current prices of different articles of clothing. He says he is getting lazy and doesn't know how long he will remain in Chattanooga. He still owes his uncle money.
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6 June 1864
He responds to the news that Mr. Benson has taken to drinking. He asks how his father and Jerome are doing. He thinks the army was never better than now and they will whip the Rebels. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga
GLC02415.085
6 August 1864
He is getting tired of having to write as it is a poor substitute for communication. He prides himself on how well he budgets. If the other boys thought of their families as much as he does they'd have more money. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
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28 September 1864
On Sept. 27th, they started for Chattanooga. From there they went to Tullahoma. They are now in Stephenson and he does not know how long they will be there. He was sorry to hear the children are not well.
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14 March 1865
Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864
to Alice
He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.
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4 June 1864
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
to Father
He talks of how the newspaper falsely reported the details of a battle. Gen. Moulton was killed during the battle. This morning the news is good: Gen. Grant is confident of capturing Richmond. He says the Rebels have brought everything on themselves.
GLC02173.29
1861
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865
to Dearly Beloved
In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.
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May 23, 1864
Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864
to Parents
He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.
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September 4, 1864
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
Atlanta is now in their possession. He describes the operation. Was written near Lovejoy, Georgia.
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26 August 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Kitty
He is still in the hospital acting as a nurse. The work is dull and he does not get to see what is going on.He describes how the ladies from the city come in often to visit the sick.
GLC02170.14
4 December 1862
He would love to be with her on Christmas and New Year's. He heard that his mother was sick. He is pretty sure, he, James and he will not be able to come to Monroe.
GLC02170.20
24 December 1862
They are celebrating. The boys are throwing sky rockets. He missed inspection the other day. He cannot afford to send her a Christmas gift.
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9 December 1863
to Respected Parents
He recently heard of his grandmother's death. It is doubtful again whether he will get to come home now. His fistula is not bothering him much.
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23 December 1863
to Miss (Kitty)
He wishes he could go to church withher.They plan to have a great Christmas meal but he would rather have it with her. He hopes to go skating later today.
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8 January 1864
to friend
he heard from Jim. He has a Christmas gift for her. He got Jenny a silk apron for Christmas.
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7 July 1864
to Miss Catherine (Kitty)
He forgot to give her the gloves he got for her so he will send them along. He heard from Jim and he is well. He tells her to use the money he sends her as she sees fit.
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8 November 1864
Bundy, E.B., fl. 1864
to Ira Cole
Letter for which the certificate for $106.80 is enclosed.
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15 December 1864
Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864
to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives
describes a run in with the yankees. they seem to have disappeared but he fears "they will cross the river above or below this place, cut us off , and capture us." Gen. Meloy said there would be a train in the morning to take them away, wherever...
GLC08270.06
6 November 1864
Treasury Department-Second Auditor's Office
A certificate for $106.80 payable to father of deceased. It was pay due Frank A. Cole.
GLC08291.23
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
writes that their rations have been reduced to crackers and beef. passed by the 22nd regiment the other day. they all appeared well and looked like they had been marching for 12 days.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg
GLC08300.11
14 January 1864
have been eating two meals a day.will have to go on picket duty down by the river soon. Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia
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8 June 1864
sick and tired. resting today but expects they will move again soon. has not heard from Rob in a while. the rations have been very good lately.
GLC08300.36
1864
they were in Maryland one day and and left there yesterday morning. marched a distance of 20 miles. is so, so tired of marching. the rations have been scant.
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21 February 1865
Frazer, Dorothy F., fl. 1865
to Aunt Ann E. Lowry
wants to hear from Aunt Sarah and the boys. heard that John is sickly.. Abner Walker's wife is likely to die
GLC08300.51
14 March 1862
Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863
to Annie
tired and homesick. has experienced desperate fighting. lists all the different regiments that are out there. writes they are expecting 2,000 more troops. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.
GLC09354.03
1861-1877
"Thou Wilt Think of Me"
features poem
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"Am Thinking, Sadly Thinking"
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"The Word"
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"Bend Softly Down"
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"Country Home"
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"Be Kind to Each Other"
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29 April 1865
Whitley, Albert, fl. 1865
to Sister and Brother
tomorrow they will start marching home.
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19 March 1943
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
to Sylvia Weiner
Alvin just learned that Moe is in Salem, Oregon. He also learned that Algerian Jews had their citizenship revoked. He says this bothers him greatly for if he fought alongside a Frenchman, he would have no regard for him.
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5 July 1862
Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862
To Nellie
Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman from Fort Albany, where he is stationed with the 14th regiment. After writing that he has never heard her name before, he decribes his Fourth of July celebration, a picnic and fireworks. He writes about the...
GLC02665.01
4 August 1861
Crans, Adolphus W., fl. 1863-1864
William Crans
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28 July 1861
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23 March 1862
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8 November 1863
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5 January 1864
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17 January 1864
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