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circa 1861-1864
Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868
[York Woodward carte de visite]
GLC09327.18
26 March 1862
Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863
[to unknown]
GLC09354.04
March 1863 - July 1863
Wilber, Eseck G., fl. 1862-1864
Diary of Eseck G. Wilber
Entries are pretty regular from March 1863 to July of that same year. He mainly records the daily weather. but does mention being a prisoner and some of activities there.
GLC00653.15.01
Circa 1862
Aldrich, Henry B., 1833-1890
Photograph of unidentified boy
Boy is dressed in a suit and standing next to a table.
GLC00653.15.02
Photograph of unidentified woman
Woman is sitting down and wearing an everyday dress.
GLC00653.15.03
Photograph of unidentified girl
Girl is standing next to a table.
GLC00653.15.04
Photograph of unidentified man
Man is sitting down and wearing a suit. He has a beard.
GLC00653.15.05
July 8, 1863
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Father and Mother
He describes his movements until Gettysburg where he managed to escape unharmed. Then they walked through the mountains until it became too steep. Next day they went to Hagarstown. He is now acting as Adjutant General for the brigade. This letter...
GLC00653.01.23
July 18, 1863
to Sister
He describes their trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania. Lately they have all the food they want but were forced to kill a great deal of sheep they didn't use... He expects Will Ferris to be home soon. Very faded and difficult to read. This letter is...
GLC00653.01.24
July 31, 1863
to my dear parents
He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were yankees in Huntsville. Col. Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and negroes from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA. Henry describes his actions at Gettysburg.
GLC00653.01.25
Circa 1861-1864
[List of some men in the company]
Some have marked their names with an x. Scoggs, Harris, Leftwich, Timberlake, Franks, Furiss, Pillow, Hickman, Bradofrd, Coles, mastin, Winston, Robinson. List of names in Henry's regiment.
GLC00653.01.26
August 7, 1863
to my dear Ma
He expresses his sympathies toward his grandma.He does not think he will get to go home soon and asks which part of Huntsville his father wants to move to. Essentially this letter is family business. Henry wants to know how his family is and where...
GLC00653.01.27
September 5, 1863
He heard that Charlie Faris is going to Gaston's company. he knows his mother will take this very hard. Henry expects to come home the middle of December but is not sure. If Bragg "whips Reosencranz, he will.". Very, very faded. Henry discusses his...
GLC00653.01.28
October 6, 1863
He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible. Dissusses family business, as well as deaths in the area and in the regiment...
GLC00653.01.29
February 23, 1863
to Mother
He is currently on furlough and anxious to see his mother. He requests money and makes a list of all the clothing he needs. This is a list of articles Henry wants his mother to bring him now that he is on furlough. Written near Whitesburg, Alabama.
GLC00653.01.30
February 29, 1863
to Ma
He will be unable to see her after all and must leave in the morning. He borrowed clothes from a friend.
GLC00653.01.31
1867
M.F.A., fl. 1861-1864
An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes
He is described as a happy, healthy little boy who grew up attending Christian schools. He was ready to serve his country and said "If necessary, I am willing to die for it." First, he worked as a clerk and then begged permission to actually fight...
GLC00653.01.32
7 April 1867
Burial Notice for Henry Stokes Figures
Epitaph of Henry S. Figures.
GLC00653.01.33
May 29, 1865
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
There was a grand review of the two armies Tuesday and Wednesday and they did exceptionally well. There are two many rumors going around about their possible retention or discharge.
GLC00653.11.03
June 26, 1863
Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864
to Parents
The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.
GLC00653.03.01
May 23, 1864
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.
GLC00653.03.02
October 24, 1864
There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. he found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does...
GLC00653.03.03
May 8, 1863
Unknown
to wife and family
He says he lost his knapsack one night with all his clothes and and his blanket but that is nothing compared to his life which was spared. He has not seen Charles since the battle and fears he may have been taken prisoner. All their officers were...
GLC00653.04.01
May 10, 1863
Simeon, fl. 1863
to my dear Mother
He describes the battle in which the enemy opened fire, killing a horse and wounding one man. That man had his leg shot off and if he had not landed where he did, the author would have received the same wound. On Saturday and Sunday, the enemy...
GLC00653.04.02
July 24, 1864
Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894
to my dearest Liz
He describes a batttle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is...
GLC00653.05.01
August 23, 1864
There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. THings look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their rail road in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses...
GLC00653.05.02
June 9, 1865
He is on his way way home. He describes the journey so far. They are lucky the government aren't trying to keep them in service after the war, as they could have done. If they did,they would be breaking their trust. Was written near Louisville...
GLC00653.11.01
June 11, 1865
He continues to talk of the possibility of having to remain in service. He reiterates that he is tired of the service. Includes general orders No. 146, dated Sept. 30th, 1862 which says "no officer will hereafter be relieved of his command and sent...
GLC00653.11.02
January 31, 1865
The night before they left Savannah there was a fire, caused by incendiaries. Along the road between there and Savannah he describes it as the poorest he's seen. He hopes he received the watch and money he sent.
GLC00653.11.04
January 23, 1865
The third and fourth division of their corps broke up camp and crossed the river to Hutchinson Island. Bad times ensued for the third division. 300 mules were drowned and the wagons overflowed.
GLC00653.11.05
January 10, 1865
He requests several items. He notes that there is construction going on around him.
GLC00653.11.06
December 14, 1864
Even though Savannah is still in the hands of the Rebels, they recently gained a landing place for supplies and think it will only be a matter of time.He gives a summary of the march from Rome.21 miles outside of Svannah, they got into a skirmish in...
GLC00653.11.07
November 5, 1864
He notes the arrival of the paymaster.He is critical of the fact that they are dependent upon a railroad in the hands of the Rebels.
GLC00653.11.08
October 2, 1864
to Sister Ellen
He describes the town of Rome as an interesting place. It is mainly filled with the sick and wounded now. Apparently Gen. Sherman told General Corse to "make his men comfortable if it took every house in Rome."
GLC00653.11.09
September 11, 1864
to Sister Mary
They camped near Jonesboro and then they went up to Eastpoint. They are now camped inside rebel fortifications. During this time, they been without shelter but for a single rubber blanket. He tells a story of how Sherman manages to fool Hood. Written...
GLC00653.11.10
September 4, 1864
Atlanta is now in their possession. He describes the operation. Was written near Lovejoy, Georgia.
GLC00653.11.11
August 1, 1864
They are now in reserve but are constantly getting shot at. Gen. Dodge got struck in the head by a musket. A deserter came in the other day giving them information about Hood.
GLC00653.11.12
August 14, 1864
He reports all the fun they had for the past 9 days. They've had picnics and seen fireworks for the Fourth of July. But now they are back at work building an advanced entrenchment.
GLC00653.11.13
August 8, 1864
Last Thursday they managed to push back the rebel skirmishers but after two hours they were forced back to their original position. He heard that Clearland has Typhoid Fever and he will visit him. They expect to get paid soon.
GLC00653.11.14
June 15, 1864
The Rebels are well fortified from the base to the summit of the mountain and they have been skirmishing all the time. Hooker advanced. Written at Big Shanty Camp.
GLC00653.11.15
July 12, 1864
The fourth division suffered in the skirmishes. The rebels ended up retreating again. They picked up some prisoners but were unable to make an advance. Around the 9th, they camped near Marietta.
GLC00653.11.16
July 31, 1864
They were able to gain all the ground desired from the recent skirmishes. Even though they have used their artillery on the present camp they have not done much damage. Their accodations are a little better now. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC00653.11.17
June 7, 1864
They have been on the march through Dalton and Resaca. Fighting took place left and center. They skirmished until Kingston and then marched to Dallas.
GLC00653.11.18
May 30, 1864
He has been sick lately and even had to be taken away in an ambulance. He is feeling better however. They had a battle recently in which 10,000 volunteers came to help them. yesterday there was heavy skirmishing.
GLC00653.11.19
February 17, 1863
He just returned from a three day march. They marched through the dark and the rain and encountered fallen logs. He requests butter and dried apples. Pages missing.
GLC00653.11.20
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He does not think she will be able to make a hundred dollars off the farm this year but he thinks she has done the best she could possibly have done. He hasks her to tell him how much of the farm she has sold this summer.
GLC06588.167
22 October 1864
They have been having very good food lately. He requests another pair of socks. he worries about her health because she works too hard.
GLC06588.168
29 October 1864
They have been foraging and they have been successful in their efforts. Willard was sent to a hospital in Nashville. He continues to worry about her health.
GLC06588.169
2 November 1864
They have been preparing for a march for several days. They are hoping to gain a foothold before Lee's army can bother them. He hopes Libbie can sell the farm to that man. He is owed ten months pay.
GLC06588.170
8 November 1864
He speculates on when they will get paid and what he will do if he gets the money. They have marched out of camp and back again. While their pay is late, they were told to take their bonds.
GLC06588.171
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