Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890 [Collection of George D. Davenport, B company, 5th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.62]

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Mainly concerns Davenport's death and his widow's efforts to learn details and arrange burial. Includes 62 documents, 45 envelopes, and 1 card.

GLC#
GLC03523.09-View header record
Type
Header Record
Date
circa 1860-1890
Author/Creator
Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Title
[Collection of George D. Davenport, B company, 5th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.62]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
63 items, 45 envelopes
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Union Soldier's Letter
Soldier's Letter
Infantry
Women's History
Marriage
Death

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to his parents

22 April 1864

Wadham, William, fl. 1864

One letter from William Wadham to his parents dated April 22, 1864.

GLC03523.09.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

George T Stevens to his Sister Frances with the grave news that her husband George Davenport has been killed

9 May 1864

Stevens, George T. (fl. 1864)

Describes her husbands death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have his grave marked. Hopes that God will be her strength.

GLC03523.09.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

9 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

One letter from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864. Describes her husband's death stating that he was shot in the back of the head and died shortly after. Says that he could not go to him but sent a chaplain to bury him and have...

GLC03523.09.02.01
Collection Item
Postcard

to Frances Davenport

9 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

One postcard from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 8, 1864.

GLC03523.09.02.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

To Frances Davenport

13 May 1864

Goss, H. Warren, fl. 1864

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
Collection Item
Telegram signed

to Frances Davenport

13 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

One telegram from George T. Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.04
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Father

13 May 1864

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

13 May 1864

Stevens, Hattie, fl. 1864

One letter from Hattie Stevens to Frances Davenport dated May 13, 1864.

GLC03523.09.06
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

14 May 1864

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

To Frances Davenport

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

18 May 1864

Stevens, Hattie, fl. 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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

20 May 1864

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

20 May 1864

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

20 May 1864

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

To Frances Davenport

21 May 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

5 June 1864

Stevens, George Thomas., fl. 1832-1921

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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Frances Davenport

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