1858

McBlair, William, ?-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to V. McBlair

Letter to his wife discussing life at sea and his visit to Liberia. Upon arrival in Liberia, McBlair's ship "Dale" gives the young nation a twenty-one gun salute. In Monrovia, the Liberian capital, McBlair meets with President Benson and former President Roberts, both of whom he speaks highly of. Discusses the "sleepy disease," which has killed one of his men. Also discusses family matters. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea. Stephen A. Benson served as president of Liberia from 1856-1864. Joseph Jenkins Roberts was the first president of Liberia, from 1848-1856, and again served…

GLC00722.59

2 April 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Hichborn

Writes that though he has written only once since he left Boston, his affection has not diminished for Hichborn. Is happy to hear all his Boston friends, including Hichborn, are well; this is frequently reported to Knox by his "valuable chronicle" Henry Jackson. Relates that his wife Lucy is in poor spirits as her mother [Hannah Waldo Flucker] died the previous December, and she now only has one sister left [Mrs. Hannah Urquhart]. Due to this circumstance he is interested in renewing his attentions to the "eastern estates," likely the Waldo Patent properties belonging to Lucy's family.…

GLC02437.03259

28 July 1862

Reifsuyder, J. Henry, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Signed and initialled by Reifsuyder, who was previously the clerk to Captain Donaldson of the USS "Sciota," the ship where McSherry was the assistant surgeon. Asks for his pardon in not writing sooner, but was "totally unable" to respond until now. Says he was ill when he arrived at home, and was also so excited to go home he forgot to pack Henry's previous letter. Has wondered how he got through his sickness (Henry had malaria previously). Hopes he enjoyed himself at his house in Baltimore. Says he has written to Donaldson to be reassigned as clerk to him when he gets a new commission.…

GLC03523.21.17

7 May 1890

Dorian, fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Asks if all the cases of Roanoke Fever in Floyd have proven fatal. Says that he hopes she will come to visit.

GLC02715.136

circa mid 1861

McSherry, Anna, 1833-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

Letter is faded with water damage and mold. Written by Anna to her brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Henry seems to have contracted malaria. Says through the tone of his letter she assumes his health is better. Asks if he has taken the quinine. Says their father feels badly for not giving him some before he left. Says that their father reported to her that Henry would not be well enough to travel by Saturday, at least not comfortably. Says 27 prisoners from Back Creek Valley were brought to town yesterday. She thinks a large force is around Winchester. Sends updates on family and friends. Name…

GLC03523.21.10

19 August 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Anna

Writes that there will be no mail going north for the next week, so he is taking the opportunity to write before the last ship leaves so as to relieve his family of any worries regarding his welfare. Reports that many of the men in the company are sick with malaria, including Lieutenant Birmingham and Captain Jackson. Also reports that Major General Peck is now in command of the department. Discusses the change in weather. The department has been relatively quiet except for the capture of five cavalrymen across the river from camp. There was another attempt to capture some soldiers in…

GLC02016.036

19 August 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Rebecca Frick]

Updates his aunt on the letters he's written home. Writes that the weather is changing and becoming cooler. Reports the same news to his aunt as he does to his sister Anna in the previous letter. States that he could really use some gentian bitters, which would help during the current climate and season.

GLC02016.037

1901/06/15

Swift, A. J., fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Apologizes for not writing sooner but his loss of sight made writing very difficult and his life very miserable. He enquires about the well-being of his "dear Cousin," reports that Mag has been sick with "cold pains in all her limbs" [symptoms of malaria] and the prospects for leaving New Orleans for Alabama on the advice of their doctor who claims that a "change of air" will cure "Mag's" malaria. Mentions news of family and aquaintances.

GLC01896.142

1900/07/02

Hobson, Fannie, fl. 1890-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the health of Maimie and Aaron [Jeffery], and their baby boy--all of whom are recovering from illness. Also, family members going to Mrs. Morris' funeral, the death of Pem Crenshaw who died from "malarial fever" [malaria], Aaron's bout with "Cholria [sic] Morbus" [Cholera], and Fannie's anxiousness to read the contents of Edward [R. Archer's] last letter to Maimie. Also mentions Fannie's family trip planned to Europe with Richard [Jeffery] and the Archer children [Virginia and Edward], and Mamie Lacy's sugery for her broken nose.

GLC01896.133

1862

Cook, Henry, fl. 1862-1864

Diary

Title: 1862 Diary

Henry Cook writes daily entries on camp life, including rations, illness, gambling, picket duty, construction projects, pay, and promotions. He includes information on military actions (battles at Fort Donelson, Fort Macon, and [Pea?] Ridge), as well as on desertion, scouting expeditions, contrabands, weapon distribution, and spies. His daily entries, written in ink, inlcude brief weather reports, and each month ends with a slightly longer reflection.

GLC03958.01

1861-1877

Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853

Autograph document

Title: Evidence Required

Affidavit of a commissioned officer as to when and where and under what circumstances the alleged Malarial Fever was contracted.

GLC03131.07.04

9 January 1888

Clewell, L., fl. 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank Stout

He asks Stout to fill out the enclosed affidavit, as he caught malaria while on picket duty and has had pain ever since. he also asks for the name of his surgeon.

GLC03131.07.05