Brigham, George, fl. 1861-1863 [Collection of George and Bart Brigham] [Decimalized .01-.08]

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Letters are from George Brigham and H. B. Brigham to their sister Lucretia. With a hand-drawn "Plan of the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA."

GLC#
GLC03607
Type
Header Record
Date
1861-1863
Author/Creator
Brigham, George, fl. 1861-1863
Title
[Collection of George and Bart Brigham] [Decimalized .01-.08]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
8 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Brigham, George, fl. 1861-1863
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Union Soldier's Letter
Soldier's Letter
Children and Family
Battle
Battle of Fredericksburg

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GLC03607.01
Collection Item
Letter

to Lucretia Bingham

November 21, 1861

Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862

Sending home part of his wages for her to keep for him. Asks for newspapers including Lesley's, Harpers Weekly and The True Flag. On patriotic stationery with the title "The Shield." Features the Union shield between the dates 1776 and 1861.

GLC03607.01
GLC03607.02
Collection Item
Letter

to Lucretia Bingham

3 January 1862

Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862

Comments, "The Rebels Show themselves once in a While along the banks of the River but they all leave as soon as We give them a shot they Will not fight unless they have the advantage and then they fight like Bull Dogs and I whish that they were all...

GLC03607.02
GLC03607.03
Collection Item
Letter

to Lucretia Bingham

16 May 1862

Bingham, George F., fl. 1861-1862

They are attached to McDowell's Corps and will advance soon to cooperate with McClellan's army. The one year enlistments of two Indiana regiments have expired and the regiments have been sent back to Washington. Direct his letters to "Geo. T...

GLC03607.03
GLC03607.04
Collection Item
Letter

to Lucretia Bingham

November 17, 1862

Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863

He wrote a letter to George. Also discusses the weather. He tells her to direct her letters to "H. B. Bingham 2nd Co. Heavy Artillary [sic]. Capt. Niebuhr. Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. "

GLC03607.04
GLC03607.05
Collection Item
Letter

to Lucretia Bingham

December 7, 1862

Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863

He arrived in camp two weeks ago. The regiment received their uniforms and expect to be issued their weapons with in the week. They drill four hours a day and spend the rest of their time playing cards or laying in their quarters. Written at Fort...

GLC03607.05
GLC03607.06
Collection Item
Letter

to Lucretia Bingham

December 22, 1862

Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863

He received the box she sent. Mentions the cold weather and that he has not heard from their brother George for a while. He is not worried though because George's name has not appeared on the list of killed. On patriotic stationery and with a...

GLC03607.06
GLC03607.07
Collection Item
Letter

to Lucretia Bingham

1 January 1863

Bingham, H.B., fl. 1862-1863

Signed Bart, but probably H. B. due to location. He discusses George's letter about the Battle of Fredericksburg. Place from post mark on envelope.

GLC03607.07
GLC03607.08
Collection Item
Map

[Map of Fredericksburg]

circa December 1862

Bush, George, fl. 1862

A fairly complete and accurate map of the Union position at Fredericksburg. Shows federal positions, pontoon bridges, geographic features, roads and houses used as hospitals. The position held by Gibbon's Division is slightly exaggerated.

GLC03607.08