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September 29, 1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
They are enjoying a good rest. He has read that the price of gold is going down. The food is rather terrible lately. All they get is hard tack. Willard is ok.
GLC06588.165
7 October 1864
There has been a lot of fighting. Their corps is the only one left in Atlanta. The rest have gone to meet the enemy. He tried to get a furlough but it wasn't approved. He takes comfort in knowing that one day he will make it home without a furlough.
GLC06588.166
5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
GLC07705.427
28 March 1873
Hobbi, W.J., fl. 1873
Notification of a meeting of the Argonauta Rowing Association.
GLC07705.428
23 March 1885
H.S., fl. 1861-1885
"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within. please attend to my request..."
GLC07705.429
circa 1861-1864
From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson
Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.
GLC07705.430
3 November 1923
McCarl, J.R., fl. 1923
to Arthur L Jackson
Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)
GLC07705.431
24 March 1873
Fish, Ferdinand, fl. 1862-1873
He discusses the matter of a horse. Apparently Jackson has complained about the horse, but Fish points out, he took it for "better or for worse."
GLC07705.432
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."
GLC07705.433
6 July 1861
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.
GLC07705.434
18 January 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
GLC07705.435
April 10, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 10, 1861. Provides updates of his health and wellbeing. Asks for his siblings to write. Mentions that the capital may be relocated to Huntsville. Figures writes that 5 of...
GLC00653.01.01
April 25, 1861
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...
GLC00653.01.02
April 27, 1861
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 27, 1861. Recounts that he has been gone for two years and expresses concern for the safety of his family. Henry asks if the enemy has taken his father away, and wants any...
GLC00653.01.03
June 17, 1861
to my Dear Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated June 17, 1861. Pertains to possible evacuation of Harper's Ferry; Richmond, Virginia; the statues of Henry Clay and George Washington. Henry describes all he has seen in Richmond, and...
GLC00653.01.04
June 24, 1861
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated January 24, 1861. In the beginning of the letter Henry discusses family members and their welfare, as well as their behavior. Henry mentions quite a few young women back home by...
GLC00653.01.05
February 19, 1862
to My Dear Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Ala., February 19, 1862. Mentions that he requested shoes and $25. Henry tells his sister he has heard a rumor that there had been a "big fight in Kentucky" in which they [the...
GLC00653.01.07
March 31, 1862
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Bartow, March 31, 1862. Mentions a soldier named Mr. Robinson who abandoned the ran away from Union Army fire. Henry tells his sister he will be home in "four weeks at the...
GLC00653.01.08
January 22, 1863
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated January 22, 1863. Pertains to life while stationed in the camp. Mentions that furlough was only given to four men in the company. In this short letter Henry discusses the furloughs the...
GLC00653.01.09
February 1, 1863
One letter addressed to W.B. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Near Fredericksburg, February 1, 1863. Pertains to receiving an overcoat and that he had not been promoted. Also details that Will Biron had passed away. Henry is in winter camp...
GLC00653.01.10
February 9, 1863
to My Dear Mother
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated February 9, 1863. Mentions that he spoke to Colonel Foster recommending him for a furlough. Henry discusses the difficulty of getting a furlough and all the channels he must go...
GLC00653.01.11
March 4, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate...
GLC00653.01.12
March 1, 1863
to Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated 5 miles of Richmond, March 1, 1863. Pertains to furlough; the cost that enslaved people were being sold at in Richmond. Henry notes that Richmond is getting dull, mainly because there...
GLC00653.01.13
March 10, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 10, 1863. Mentions attending church, borrowing money to buy a gun and his ambrotype. Henry's gun made it back home alright, and he is longing for home. His shoes, gloves and...
GLC00653.01.14
March 14, 1863
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
March 23, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated march 23, 1863. Mentions their location and health of the men in his company. Henry states how his unit left camp in a hurry, and then doubled back and returned to the very same...
GLC00653.01.16
March 26, 1863
They drew for furloughs again and he got one of them. He hopes they will sign it and he can't wait to come home. Henry promises to telegraph from Richmond if he gets his furlough, of which he is still uncertain. Also, Henry mentions a march to...
GLC00653.01.17
May 20, 1863
He asks for a pair of shoes. He met a Col. Aldredge who knows his father and he saw two yankee prisoners. Henry apparently did not get the furlough, as he asks for the shoes and the gloves he would have received "had I got [it]." 5 soldiers deserted...
GLC00653.01.18
May 22, 1863
four men deserted but were caught and will be court marshaled. He asks his mother to make him new pants and a coat as the other coat she sent was 5 inches too short. Henry still hasnt received the appointment, and the missing soldiers, which now...
GLC00653.01.19
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
June 21, 1863
They crossed the Shenandoah the other day and they expect to go to Maryland and Pennsylvania next. Major Scuggs will deliver this letter because he has been discharged and is going home. This letter serves as foreshadowing of Lee's invasion into...
GLC00653.01.22
15 June 1864
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
GLC06559.161
31 December 1864
to Mrs. Edward Odgen
Year not visible.
GLC06559.167
3 September 1815
GLC06559.168
7 April 1815
GLC06559.169
30 April 1861
Chrisler, M., fl. 1861
to Hiram A. Blodgett
Chrisler writes that he is glad Blodgett is ready to fight for the Union He refers to some photographs he has included (not in collection). There is a note which indicates that Chrisler was a war photographer. The envelope has a seal in the image of...
GLC02248.01.01
This is the typed version of GLC02248.01.01.
GLC02248.01.02
31 August 1861
Sweetser, J. A., fl. 1861
The company has enclosed a few fabric samples withe prices marked on them. They will be used to make a uniform.
GLC02248.02.01
This is the typed version of GLC02248.02.01.
GLC02248.02.02
[blue fabric swatch]
Handwritten tag reads 1.95 Double 78 cents.
GLC02248.02.03
[blue fabric swatch #2]
Handwritten tag reads 1.37.
GLC02248.02.04
[black fabric swatch]
Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.75.
GLC02248.02.05
[black fabric swatch #2]
Handwritten tag reads Double Width 1.50.
GLC02248.02.06
[black fabric swatch #3]
Handwritten tag reads 1.50.
GLC02248.02.07
[black fabric swatch #4]
GLC02248.02.08
3 September 1861
Strong Brothers and Co., fl. 1861
They have enclosed a blue twill fabric sample.
GLC02248.03.01
This is the typed version of GLC02248.03.01.
GLC02248.03.02
[Blue twill fabric sample]
GLC02248.03.03
13 August 1863
Villarneau, A.D., fl. 1863
Villarneau says he will willingly grant him an authorization as a recruiting Captain.
GLC02248.04.01
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