Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865 [Collection of 5 letters to his friend and wife] [Decimalized .01-.05]

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Adam M. Hallidy was a Union Army soldier during the Civil War and was in Company K, 2nd D.C. Volunteers. He married his friend Maggie McClelland 19 March 1864.

GLC#
GLC05522
Type
Header Record
Date
1862-1864
Author/Creator
Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865
Title
[Collection of 5 letters to his friend and wife] [Decimalized .01-.05]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
5 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Hallidy, Adam M., fl. 1862-1865
Hallidy, Margaret McClelland, fl. 1862-1865
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Soldier's Letter
Union Soldier's Letter

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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Margaret McClelland

5 August 1862

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone....

GLC05522.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Margaret McClelland

19 May 1863

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Discusses their correspondence and his improving health. Asks about her stay at her aunt's house and whether she has begun work yet. Written from the Cliffburn Barracks. Includes an incomplete reply from Maggie on page two regarding her health....

GLC05522.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Margaret McClelland

31 July 1863

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Discusses the significance of their correspondence. Describes his daily activities. Reports accompanying rioters from the New York Draft Riots to the old capitol prison to await court martial. Writes that after they see their new quarters, the...

GLC05522.03
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Margaret Hallidy

6 July 1864

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Reports having received a letter from Maggie dated 5 February, when she was still Miss McClelland, not Mrs. Hallidy. Includes his transcription of that letter which announces the receipt of his ring and $50, and her acceptance of his proposal....

GLC05522.04
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Margaret Hallidy

February 11, 1865

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Replies to Maggie's letter about her serious cold and admits his deep fear of losing her to tuberculosis. Mentions his recent cold and his home remedy to cure it. Assures her that if she needs anything he will try to send her money if he can....

GLC05522.05