1863/08/04 - 1864/06/11

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1863-1864

Pages numbered 193 - 382 April 22: Author's mother's birthday June 8: The author's mother dies.

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1864/06/12 - 1865/01/24

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1864-1865

Pages numbered 383 - 664 In this volume, the author describes efforts to help freed slaves. 21 January 1865: "…brought an appeal for aid for the poor Negroes liberated by Sherman who are suffering in great need of everything. It is a gigantic undertaking but the north ought to do it or giving them freedom is a farce…busy after breakfast in taking out clothes for the poor Negroes at Savannah…"

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1865/07/10 - 1866/02/17

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Gilpin

Pages numbered 857 - 1139

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1867/08/06 -1868/03/16

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Sarah Lydia Gilpin Diary 1867-1868

Pages numbered 1444 - 1675 Note: Last page not numbered August 21, 1867: The author records this date as "my birthday and my dear father's death-day."

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1868/03/17 - 1868/12/31

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1868

56 p. numbered 1676 - 1732 32 p. blank 103 p. Unnumbered diary pages

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1869/09/02 - 1870/05/26

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1869-1870

Pages numbered 193 - 433

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1871/01/01 - 1871/08/21

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1871

Pages numbered 646 - 862

GLC06846.10

1871/08/22 - 1872/05/18

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1872

Pages numbered 863 - 1095

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1874/10/23 - 1875/06/12

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1874

Pages numbered 1817 - 2032

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1879/05/13 - 1879/12/25

Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894

Diary

Title: Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1879

Pages numbered 4020 - 5087 Note: Break in numbering. 4099 followed by 5000

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22 May 1862

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Explains the mail he has received lately. Tells his wife he is sending 33 dollars and writes on what to do with the money. Tells her that his family cares about her very much.

GLC05981.02

2 June 1862

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

He is trying to cheer up his wife because she feels lonesome. Explains the evacuation of Corinth in detail.

GLC05981.04

22 October 1862

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

His family is thinking about moving to the west. Received a few letters. He is asking his wife to teach in a certain district. Describes his colonel. Wants to know about Edwin, his brother.

GLC05981.10

22 June 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Writes from the "rear of Vicksburg." Notes that he is happy to receive a photo from Mary (his wife). Reports on the Civil War. Gives his opinion on African American regiments. Discusses the adventures of a man who went to jail. Mentions how grease was put on the letter.

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23 September 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Complains about all the dust. Feels lonesome. Writes about an incident he had with a woman he met.

GLC05981.34

2 October 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Has been feeling very lonesome. Mentions when he first met Mary. He has been promoted to quartermaster in his regiment. Reports that a boat was burned and 40 people died in the fire.

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29 October 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Has not been able to write because he was on an expedition. Writes about a woman with 6 children. Promises to send Mary some money as soon as he can.

GLC05981.36

1864/2/7

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

1864/8/16

Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

April 9, 1869

Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: James Stuart.

Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.

GLC06268.22

1862/1/31

Wensel, Kessiah, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

February 5, 1821

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a land deal, informing Hobart that the sale's entry will be made in the name of Elizabeth Valcan, Priscilla Fillmore, and Jane Fillmore. Suggests that the sale should be "320 acres, that is two quarter sections of 160 acres each." Mentions the death of John Turner and Judge Thomas. Notes that he has no news from his eastern friends, but that may be because they are inattentive in sending it.

GLC06313.04.106

1773 and 7 March 1774

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Lucy Knox

Later copy of two love letters from Henry Knox to Lucy Flucker (Knox) written during their courtship. In the first, Knox complains of not receiving a message from Lucy, expresses his affection, and attempts to solidify plans for a meeting at a coffee house the following day. The second is an even more impassioned love letter in which he longs to see Lucy, asks if she has spoken with her father about their relationship, expresses anxiety over the unknown, and urges Lucy to…

GLC02437.00125

1863/05/16

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

7 June 1862

Williams, George M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Asks whether she and his aunt have received the supplies he sent. Hopes to get two weeks leave soon so that he can visit. He contradicts rumors that the south will soon be conquered, writing that "our people can never be subdued, unless our leaders prove false or incompetent."

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