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18 April 1865
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.
GLC07705.390
22 June 1863
Gage, W.H., fl. 1863
to Bro. Sherman
He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.
GLC07205.029
4 April 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He describes the dead from the Battle of Bull Run. The bodies are spread out in deplorable condition and in many cases their bones are thrown carelessly over the ground. He also talks abotu the gorilla bands
GLC07205.041
1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
to Ann
Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.
GLC03047.02
24 December 1862
Rome, William O., ?-1863
to Mother
He sent a package with gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and a pin cushion. The regimentss have all taken their positions within the fort and are ready to attack.
GLC03131.09.03
1861-1877
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to Angel Darling (wife)
He regrets that he could not be with her during their boy's most important years of growth. He is glad she got a reliable stove though it is a poor subsitute for a husband.
GLC08284.106
26 November 1862
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother and Sister
They have set up their tents quite nicely with a stove and the right hay. The food is not as good as it was before but he is getting fat off it.
GLC02751.08
10 December 1862
They landed at Fort Jefferson. Recently he had the best meal he had since going to sea: soup and soft bread. He describes the coconut trees near the fort.
GLC02751.13
20 March 1863
to Mother and Sister Elmira
Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.
GLC02751.27
17 May 1863
He has been taking the medication that Rosetta sent and he thinks they have cured his diarrhea. He mentions Newell's death again. He also talks about the food he has been eating lately.
GLC02751.33
26 May 1863
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Father
They are camped near a small town called Columbia. He wishes his father could come visit. He thinks they will cross the river since the Rebel general is reported to be across the river.
GLC02172.69
5 July 1861
to Heather Henry
He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.
GLC02172.04
22 April 1864
Wadham, William, fl. 1864
to his parents
One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.
GLC03523.09.01
13 May 1864
Goss, H. Warren, fl. 1864
To Frances Davenport
One letter from H. Warren Goss to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864. Reports that he has sent for George's body hopes that he has done what she would have directed if she had been there. Suggests that she and her friends come over.
GLC03523.09.03
Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921
to Frances Davenport
One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.
GLC03523.09.04
Davenport, Frances, fl. 1864
One letter from Frances Davenport to her father dated May 13, 1864. Writes to her Father regarding her husband's funeral.
GLC03523.09.05
Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864
One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.
GLC03523.09.06
14 May 1864
Prenties, Mrs., fl. 1864
One folio containting two letters. The first letter is from Mrs. Prenties to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. The second letter is from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. The letter from Mrs. Prenties is regarding visiting...
GLC03523.09.07
Davenport, Willard, fl. 1864
One letter from Willie Davenport to Frances Davenport dated May 14, 1864. He expresses his grief at the loss of her husband George Davenport and describes his own injuries.
GLC03523.09.08
15 May 1864
Grant, L.A., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to Frances Davenport dated May 15, 1864. Offers sympathy to Frances for the loss of her husband in battle. Says that she can take consolation from the fact that he was a Christian and that he died for a glorious cause.
GLC03523.09.09
18 May 1864
One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 18, 1864. Regarding sending on letters from Mrs. Stevens, news of Willie in the hospital, and the body of George Davenport
GLC03523.09.10
19 May 1864
Wadhouse, Edgar P., fl. 1864
One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated May 19, 1864. Offers kind words to Frances upon learning of the death of her husband. Says never has it been more necessary to trust and submit to the will of God.
GLC03523.09.11
20 May 1864
Fish, M.E., fl. 1864
One letter from M.E. Fish to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. A response to Frances's request for more information regarding the death of her husband George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.12
Cady, Lucy, fl. 1864
One letter from Lucy Cady to Frances Davenport dates May 20, 1864. Lucy urges her to come home as soon as possible.
GLC03523.09.13
Cranford, J.M., fl. 1864
One letter from Chaplain J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Informs her that her husband, Captain Davenport was wounded in the head on the 5th and was brought in to field hospital of the 2nd corps where he died on the 12th. Tells...
GLC03523.09.14
Kingsbury, Charlotte M., fl. 1864
One letter from Charlotte M. Kingsbury to Frances Davenport dated May 20, 1864. Expresses sympathy and says that their heart is with her following the death of her husband on the battle field. Urges her to visit them soon.
GLC03523.09.15
21 May 1864
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 21, 1864. Reassures her that although he cannot sooth her terrible grief at the loss of her husband, he can offer her what she has always had, the ardent love of a brother.
GLC03523.09.16
5 June 1864
One letter from George Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 5, 1864. An emotional letter regarding the last time that he saw her husband George before his death.
GLC03523.09.17
6 June 1864
Lewis, Lilla, fl. 1864
One letter from Lilla Lewis to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864. Offers her prayers and sympathies to Frances upon hearing of the death of her husband. Apologizes for not writing sooner.
GLC03523.09.18
One letter from Edgar P. Wadhouse to Frances Davenport dated June 6, 1864.
GLC03523.09.19
7 June 1864
Grace, James, fl. 1864
One letter from James Grace to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Describes what happened when George Davenport was admitted to the field hospital after being shot in the back of the head during battle.
GLC03523.09.20
Folies, C.H., fl. 1864
One letter from C.H. Folies to Frances Davenport dated June 7, 1864. Informs her that he has had trouble finding information on the death of her husband as all of the wounded had been taken away by the time he reached the field. Reports that he heard...
GLC03523.09.21
9 June 1864
One letter from J.M. Cranford to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Apologizes for the delay in replying to her but informs her that he has just gotten out of hospital. Says that Dr. Stevens called to see him and he gave him all the information...
GLC03523.09.22
One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864. Regarding his visit to the Chaplain to find out information on the death of George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.23
One letter from an unknown Chaplain to Frances Davenport dated June 9, 1864.
GLC03523.09.24
17 July 1864
Shrieves, Chas D., fl. 1864-1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 17, 1864. Says it will be impossible for her to visit the grave of her husband at the present time. Informs her that is the army ever occupies Fredericksburg or the vicinity then she...
GLC03523.09.25
circa 1864
Fan, D.W., Mrs., fl. 1864
One letter from Mrs. D.W. Fan to Frances Davenport dated circa 1864.
GLC03523.09.26
18 July 1864
One letter from Chas D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated July 18, 1864.
GLC03523.09.27
19 June 1864
Thomas, H.H., fl. 1864
One letter from H.H. Thomas to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Tells Frances that now, with the Official Army and Navy Journal before him and the name of his oldest and best friend midway among the slain, he can no longer doubt that her...
GLC03523.09.28
20 June 1864
to Mr. J.A. Mead
One letter from Frances Davenport to Mr. J.A. Mead dated June 20, 1864. Admits that it is very hard for her to feel reconciled to "this severe affliction that God has brought upon me". Says that her husband was her all in this world and she cannot...
GLC03523.09.30
12 June 1864
Mead, J.A., fl. 1864
One letter from Mr. J.A. Mead to Frances Davenport dated June 12, 1864. Offering his sympathy after learning of the death of her husband
GLC03523.09.31
22 June 1864
Meyers, John T., flf. 1864
One letter from John T. Meyers to Frances Davenport dates June 22, 1864. He is sorry to say that he cannot give her any new information on the death of her husband. He remembers dressing the wounds of several men of the 5th Regiment during the battle...
GLC03523.09.32
25 June 1864
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated June 25, 1864. Gives Frances Davenport the facts surrounding the death of her husband to the best of his knowledge.
GLC03523.09.33
28 June 1864
McAdam, W., fl. 1864
One letter from W. McAdam to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864. Describes seeing George Davenport in hospital and says that he was occasionally conscious but his speech was incoherent. Was given orders by the general to take care of his watch and...
GLC03523.09.34
Hall, Chas. J., fl. 1864
One letter from Chas J. Hall to Frances Davenport dated June 28, 1864.
GLC03523.09.35
10 July 1864
One letter from Mrs. L.A. Grant to frances Davenport dated July 10, 1864. Contains a long quotation from L.A. Grant letter regarding George Davenport.
GLC03523.09.36
1 August 1864
Ormsbee, Ebenezer J., 1834-1924
One letter from Ebenezer J. Ormsbee to Frances Davenport dated August 1, 1864. Regarding the outstanding accounts of her late husband.
GLC03523.09.37
4 August 1864
One unsigned letter to FranDavenport dated August 4, 1864.
GLC03523.09.38
24 April 1865
One letter to Frances Davenport dated April 24, 1865. Offers any help that Frances may need regarding getting to the battlefield where her husband is buried. The signature is illegible.
GLC03523.09.40
25 April 1865
One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggest that she write to Washington to get the information she desires regarding her late husband.
GLC03523.09.41
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