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1861-1865
Unknown (fl. 1861-1865)
to Mr William Personius
Postmarked July 28
GLC03523.36.31
Postmarked July 30
GLC03523.36.32
Postmarked April 22
GLC03523.36.35
Postmarked November
GLC03523.36.36
Postmarked February
GLC03523.36.38
Postmarked February 7
GLC03523.36.40
Postmarked February 28
GLC03523.36.41
Postmarked October 28
GLC03523.36.42
Postmarked October 26, also has a engraving of the Headquaters of the 50th Engineers on top left corner.
GLC03523.36.43
Postmarked August 8
GLC03523.36.44
Postmarked September 18
GLC03523.36.45
Postmarked October 1862
GLC03523.36.46
Postmarked February 11
GLC03523.36.47
Postmarked September 10
GLC03523.36.48
Postmarked January 12
GLC03523.36.49
26 September 1869
Kitson, Shadrach (fl. ca 1862-1894)
to Wife
GLC03523.37.01
14 August 1864
GLC03523.37.14
19 September 1864
GLC03523.37.16
25 June 1862
Unknown
to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]
Foglesong feels lonesome and sad, as he has recently received the news that his mother died while he was away. He claims he dreamt that she was sick, and ever since he had the dream, he was convinced that his mother was dead. He has only received...
GLC03523.40.10
25 June 1863
Swisher, Daniel
to Lydia A. Bishoff
Times are dull and lonesome, and Swisher has not received any news from home for the past two months. His regiment has continually been on the march, and has not stopped long enough for him to write a letter. He would like to know how Bishoff is...
GLC03523.40.27
1862
Foglesong, John C.
Foglesong writes that when the war will end is dependent on the "Big Battle at Richmond." He predicts that the battle will be in the Union's favor, since the Union has had success at every battle with the exception of Bull Run. He reports that there...
GLC03523.40.33
1861-1877
[envelope to Lydia A. Bishoff}
Envelope from Washington, DC, addressed to Miss Lydia A. "Bishop," Portland, Preston County, Western VA.
GLC03523.40.40
22 July 1861
Clark, Hank S. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Washington
He writes that the army has left Alton and are under marching orders to St. Charles, Missouri. The troops are ready to leave and waiting for the cars to arrive. The engineer was worried that the rebels had obstructed or damaged part of the train...
GLC03523.42.03
19 August 1861
Written at camp near Rolla, Missouri. Writes that is he sorry that Franklin Fuller's army was so "knocked up." He states that he cannot complain because things have not been bad in Missouri. The officers refused to move until they had been paid and...
GLC03523.42.04
1 September 1861
Written at camp near Rolla, Missouri. The scouting party has captured a secessionist who is now in the guard house. Thinks that the prisoner will be made to take an oath of loyalty to the Union then released. They may deal with him more harshly...
GLC03523.42.05
24 March 1862
to Mary
He is glad to hear that Emma is doing well. He writes that he is doing well also. Once he arrived in Washington, D.C. he is unsure of what the army's next move will be. On the march from Charlestown, Maryland to Berryville, Virginia there was a great...
GLC03523.42.09
13 May 1862 - 15 May 1862
to W
Writes that by keeping in contact with home the soldiers and those they left at home feel better. Explains the anguish felt while waiting to hear from loved ones or friends after a battle. Hopes that General Ulysses S. Grant will "hurry affairs" in...
GLC03523.42.11
22 June 1862
Jones, William B (fl. 1862)
to John Reeser
Jones writes from headquarters, Camp White House. Wishes Reeser well. Reports that he is within twenty miles of Richmond, Virginia and his company is fighting off Confederate guerrilla parties. Describes a skirmish in which the Confederates...
GLC03523.43.02
23 June 1862
to unknown
Signed G. J. H. Writes from Camp Alexandria. Thanks the recipient for the "interesting" letter he received. Mentions traveling 600 miles from Washington junction to Harpers Ferry, Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland by [train] cars. Describes the...
GLC03523.43.03
16 September 1864
Engberth, Jacob M. (fl. 1863-1864)
to [Syrs] Glowner
Writes that he is in the hospital and that he would like to see him and the boys. Complains about not being able to rest and looking over Washington and seeing all the action. Discusses the presidential race between "old Abraham" [Abraham Lincoln]...
GLC03523.43.13
Circa 1862
Simmons, George W (fl.1862)
To Lizzie Simmons
GLC03523.48.11
11 June 1861
Phelps, Diton (fl. 1861-1864)
to Edith M. Phelps
Writes to his sister from Camp Curtin, Pennsylvania. Mentions that they are under strict rules in the camp; two pages of paper are issued each day to a company and they can wash in the river every other day. Writes about a fellow who was court...
GLC03523.49.01
11 August 1861
Writes to his sister from Camp Gibson. Says that they are placing a masked battery about a mile from camp. Writes that they are clearing an area of trees that is about a mile in width. Says that 14 men out of his company were chopping down trees...
GLC03523.49.04
9 February 1862
Writes to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Describes trying to get a furlough to go home but says that they stopped issuing all furloughs except for officers. Comments that Lieutenant Forrest has been home three times since they started marching and...
GLC03523.49.08
1 January 1864
Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868)
to his friends
Writes to his friends from Camp Douglas. Complains about not receiving any letters from home. Reports not hearing any news from Washington, D.C. yet (possibly regarding a discharge). The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner. Letter...
GLC03523.52.28
24 February 1864
to A. P. Kessler
Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Discusses his and other soldiers' requests for a discharge. Notes they have most of the officers signature on a petition and their lawyer is still waiting to hear from Washington. Comments they should know...
GLC03523.52.37
19 May 1864
to Henry Kessler
Writes to his brother from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Reports there will be a grand review of the entire army next week and a review of their division this afternoon. Hopes troops will be sent home after the review. Writes it may be some time...
GLC03523.52.55
17 September 1864
Writes to his father from camp. Reports it is quiet in camp. Notes they are still waiting to hear from Washington, D.C. regarding their case. Discusses his fathers offer to take his place in the war. Comments he does not believe his father would...
GLC03523.52.65
5 October 1864
to Elizabeth N. Kessler
Writes to his sister from camp. Expresses his joy in hearing about the copperheads getting drafted. Comments about the wages being less when one is drafted versus volunteering. Notes he would like to see "some of them Baby Boy's" get drafted from...
GLC03523.52.70
24 September 1844
Gaines, Edmund Pendleton (1777-1849)
to R. Opues
Writes to the Adjutant General of the United States Army in Washington, D.C. regarding the physical properties of the Mississippi River and how it has influenced the development and history of America. Discusses using the river for the defense of the...
GLC03542
23 July 1864
Coverdale, Robert Todd (fl. 1861-1890)
to James William Denver
Coverdale, Lieutenant and Assistant Quartermaster for the Military Division of the Mississippi, replies to a letter from Union General Denver discussing the death of Frank Johns, a mutual acquaintance. Writes "The Army is a great school for finding...
GLC03544
1853 to 1875
[Correspondence relating to John Cripps and James Gadsden] [Decimalized]
Collection of letters to John Cripps, General Gadsden's Secretary. The set contains 46 letters and 5 miscellaneous envelopes. The collection deals mainly with the state of affairs in Mexico post-Mexican War and wresting power away from Gadsden's...
GLC03587
7 March 1853
Gadsden, James (1788-1858)
to John Cripps
Writes to his Secretary regarding a successful journey. Encloses public documents that require attention (not included). Is disappointed because Secretary of State William Marcy has not drawn up a Treaty of Extradition. Gadsden feels that his...
GLC03587.01
6 January 1854
Writes to his Secretary regarding an upcoming reception at which he does not want to be present. Forwards a letter from J.B. Crocket of San Francisco (not included) who he wants Cripps to assist in deciphering a grant. Is still awaiting the notes...
GLC03587.07
5 February 1854
Annoyed with his Secretary regarding the conference notes he has been expecting since possibly March 1853 (see GLC03587.01 and .07). He has exposed Ward, and President Pierce has taken Gadsden's side. Gadsden is only disappointed that the provision...
GLC03587.08
22 February 1854
Writes to his Secretary reporting that the treaty is before the Senate Committee of Foreign Relations and expects a favorable decision which he hopes will upset Ward. Recaps the road to their success but adds a few caveats relating to unwanted...
GLC03587.09
9 March 1854
Scolds his Secretary for not writing by the last mail. Expresses disappointment over the Committee on Foreign Affairs' slowness in passing the treaty due to the "absorbing" Nebraska debate. Feels that the President's amendments will return an...
GLC03587.10
22 March 1854
Tells his Secretary that the treaty is still being decided upon by the Committee on Foreign Relations and hopes for a speedy decision. Rants about politics and opines as to the way things should be done. Discusses personal news. Postmarked 22...
GLC03587.11
7 May 1856
Writes about his voyage back to Charleston and how the sea air reminds him of home. Reports having received a letter from Washington discussing "angry correspondence on both sides-this must either be Marcy or Pickett." Asks Cripps to store his...
GLC03587.16
23 May 1856
Writes to his Secretary about his longer-than-expected journey from Vera Cruz. Discusses his family and personal news. Mentions an upcoming lecture given by Dr. Lynch on the Toleration of Catholicism. Mentions the possibility, and fear, of a war...
GLC03587.17
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