22 July 1921

Dixon, Joseph K., 1856-1926

Typed letter

Title: To Earl Douglas Haig

GLC03911.07.16

23 May 1921

L., Maurin, 1919-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.17

1919-1924

unknown, fl. 1919-1924

Envelope

Title: To Joseph Dixion

GLC03911.07.18

23 May 1921

L., Maurin, 1919-1924

Typed letter

Title: To Joseph Dixion

GLC03911.07.19

28 June 1921

Petain, 1919-1924

Typed letter

Title: To Joseph Dixion

In French translation available as GLC03911.07.20

GLC03911.07.20

28 June 1921

Petain, 1919-1924

Typed letter

Title: To Joseph Dixion

English translation of GLC03911.07.20

GLC03911.07.21

1919-1924

unknown, 1919-1924

Envelope

Title: To Joseph Dixion

GLC03911.07.22

1919-1924

unknown, fl. 1919-1924

Autograph document

Title: [Quotes from a dinner]

GLC03911.07.23

circa 1864

Whitney's Gallery

Photograph

Title: Photograph of Fort Snelling and the Valley of the Minnesota.

Small image of Fort Snelling and the Valley of the Minnesota. Black & white. Printed by Whitney's Gallery, St. Paul, Minnesota. Originally with a letter (see GLC00203.10) by Edwin Jackson, a Private in Company D of the 6th Minnesota Volunteers during the Civil War.

GLC00203.10.01

9 November 1862

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He describes his journey from the Cedar Rapids all the way down to Davenport. From the houses they stayed in to the boats they took. He likes camp life.

GLC02831.01

3 March 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Everybody wants a furlough. 4 were granted one, then three more wanted one and left without saying anything. 2 were caught before they had gone fifteen miles.

GLC02831.02

14 April 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They turned a hotel into a hospital. He has a terrible toothache and will get it pulled soon. They've caught a lot of chickens and turkeys.

GLC02831.03

7 June 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They got paid but someone stole his money right out from under his head where he slept on it. They are now camped on a prairie between the Sioux and Mississippi rivers. Written at Camp Cook

GLC02831.04

9 June 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He was happy to hear from his brother, Uriah. He gives her a breakdown of his daily routine and says he likes soldiering as long as it is in pleasant weather.Written at Camp Cook

GLC02831.05

20 July 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They got 2 months pay. They are only a couple miles from the Indian reservation. He expects to be in Toledo in six months. He needs more news about the war. They are kept in the dark and he doesn't even know if Vicksburg has surrendered.

GLC02831.06

1 August 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He sent her money but does not think she will need it now since she just got married. He applied for a furlough. They are now in the Dakota Territory.

GLC02831.07

7 August 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The weather has been lousy. He asks her to subscribe to a good illustrated paper and send it to him.

GLC02831.08

14 September 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He does not like how the officers have them attack the Indians at night since that is their best hold. It gives the Indians a chance to get away from them. They do not know how many Indians they killed since the Indians dragged off their dead. Instead, they leave their wounded in the field.

GLC02831.09

31 October 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

There was a terrible storm and a lot of their stock died. One man's tent blew away and he nearly froze to death. They came upon 700 Indians but did not attack. Instead they waited for reinforcements.

GLC02831.10

22 November 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

The big topic is reenlisting. He thinks he will do it because it would only be one more year for 402 dollars. He is sick of Indian territory and would rather go south.

GLC02831.11

16 December 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They are now in the capital of Dakotah Territoty. He received a letter from E.M.S who says he is expecting a battle every day. The officers are sending for their wives.

GLC02831.12

19 December 1863

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has no desire to go home because if he was there it would be very hard to leave again. He takes care of the captain's horse for an extra 5 dollars a month. Lately they have great food.

GLC02831.13

11 January 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He is well except for a bad cold. It is very cold in the house. He wonders why he does not get Leslie's Illustrated papers anymore.

GLC02831.14

24 January 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They moved again and are about 50 miles above Yankton. There is not much to do there. He is sending her some money.

GLC02831.15

12 February 1864

Alden, William H., 1844-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He asks Louisa ro write to him because he wishes to have more correspondents. They have to haul their own hay and water. A mutual acquaintance started home and he expects him to see his mother while he is there.

GLC02831.16