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13 June 1863
Dewey, Orville S.
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
Capt. Cornfield has died, charging at the head of his command. Unfortunaetely he was unable to pay his respects.
GLC02161.083
21 June 1863
to sister
He mentions the apathy and the copperheads amongst the North. He says the Southerners are a remorseless people who are willing to win or die. Recently they had a grand review by Gen. Barry.
GLC02161.084
5 July 1863
He mentions the irony of celebrating Independence Day when they are no longer a unified country. They are having bad luck with officers and cannot afford to lose any more. He saw Henry Hale.
GLC02161.085
8 July 1863
He mentions Meade. Lee's chances of getting out of Maryland intact are not very good. However, everything seems to look good for them.
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15 November 1863
He arrived Friday morning and everyone was glad to see him. He is hard at work now and will remain so until the middle of December.
GLC02161.100
19 November 1863
He has not yet seen Tom McCabe but is watching closely for his arrival. He is Cassie's brother and may decide he is unworthy of her.
GLC02161.101
22 November 1863
He saw Tom McCabe and liked him very much. The interview went very well. He was merely concerned for his sister's welfare. He asks if she has framed the group picture he sent yet.
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27 November 1863
to father
He describes life in his new battery. But he still asks if his uncle can get him an army appointment. He wants to join an artillery unit.
GLC02161.103
12 December 1863
He asks her for pillows, sheets and a quilt for Christmas.
GLC02161.104
13 December 1863
He says the captain and the other officers are very down to earth and do put on airs. They sleep with him and he kicks them out of bed in the morning. They are a family.
GLC02161.105
18 December 1863
He was appointed Post-Adjutant in the morning. He did not like having to leave the battery.
GLC02161.106
December 1863
He wants her to come visit, especially since Cassie will probably come in the winter.
GLC02161.107
23 December 1863
He received a letter from Tom McCabe giving him permission to carry off his sister. They have a grand review coming up.
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24 December 1863
to mother
Mr. Page came to see him yesterday. He took him to a grand artillery review. He is looking forward to carving the turkey tomorrow.
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30 December 1863
He complains that Cassie only writes him once a month and says Christmas was a dreary day
GLC02161.110
7 January 1864
He visited the Gardiners today and had a pleasant time. He liked the diary she sent. He wonders if Cassie will give him "the slip".
GLC02161.111
13 January 1864
Cassie wrote, apologizing for her silence. She hasn't written because her sister has been ill and this has required all her time.
GLC02161.112
4 February 1864
He sent her $20. He apologizes for being neglectful. It is only because he has so many business letters to write.
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17 March 1864
He is sorry to hear of his mother's illness. He sent his citizen's suit home yesterday. He will have his hair cut soon.
GLC02161.115
27 March 1864
He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.
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30 March 1864
He mentions several friends and acquaintances. One of the lieutenants is sick. Charley is in command of the 27th.
GLC02161.117
1 April 1864
He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.
GLC02161.118
12 April 1864
They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.
GLC02161.119
17 April 1864
He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.
GLC02161.120
20 April 1864
Hall, James A.
[orders for Orville S. Dewey]
Dewey is ordered to Washington on guard patrol.
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22 April 1864
He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.
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12 July 1864
to Harriet W. Dewey
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
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20 March 1867
Kelton, A. C.
[Commissions to Second Lieutenant]
Partially printed. The adjutant general officiallly offers Dewey the commission of 2nd lieutenant.
GLC02161.156
no date
Bennett, Samuel H.
to Angeline M. Bennett
Dated 26 December. He describes his dinner. He asks what regiment her brother is in because he wants to write him.
GLC02161.180
Blanchard, John (fl. 1862-1864)
to Esther Ann Kinney
re: Blanchard describes the skirmishes his regiment has with the Confederate troops around the Rappahannock River in the defense of Washington DC. He also describes his camp, saying, "the huts were constructed of bags plastered with mud…every thing...
GLC02162.05
27 February 1862
Edwards, Oliver (1835-1904)
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Edwards, senior aide-de-camp on the staff of General Darius N. Couch, writes to his mother, from head quarters, Couch's brigade. Remarks that he will take the train to Washington, D.C., on 28 February. Does not know his precise destination, but...
GLC02163.01
13 January 1863
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Location inferred from content. States, "You see I am back at last and that without seeing my mother that was too bad. I had a splendid time in Cleveland but it made...
GLC02163.06
20 March 1863
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and...
GLC02163.12
4 September 1862
Holly, William H. (d. 1864)
to Mary Ann Davis
Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Mentions rumors that Stonewall Jackson has been taken prisoner in Washington or that he has conquered Washington. Talks of gifts sent from home (one especially exciting was a piece of cheese.) In return, he sends...
GLC02165.10
10 September 1862
Hughes, Alfred
to Mary Hughes
His wife's overexertion; encouraging his daughter's study of music, and the proper conduct of all his other children; prescribing medicine for his wife; tales of wickedness and cruelty told in prison. With clippings from unidentified papers entitled...
GLC02166.062
1861-1864
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
[Collection of Witter H. Johnston, I company, 144th regiment, New York, infantry] [decimalized]
Letters written from South Carolina, Jacksonville, FL, and Washington. Includes 17 post-war items. Member of 144th NY Vols.
GLC02167
2 December 1861
to Mother
He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful.
GLC02167.05
2 May 1910
Davenport, J.L. (fl. 1910-)
Pension Certificate
Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.
GLC02170.61
1861-1877
Unknown
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
GLC02171.10
5 July 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Heather Henry
He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.
GLC02172.04
18 July 1861
to Father
He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.
GLC02172.06
29 November 1861
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano.
GLC02172.30
7 May 1863
to Brother H. (Henry)
They are about a hundred miles from Lousiville now. He says he has been very lucky the last few years. They have lost very few men to sickness and they have been lucky on the battlefield. He was disappointed to learn that a colonel of theirs was...
GLC02172.68
4 October 1863
Porter, Charles F. (fl. 1860-)
He went to a mass meeting out in Carthage. He saw several distinguished speakers including a poet. At the hospital, they are expecting a lot of wounded from Nashville.
GLC02172.74
25 October 1863
He had a good visit with his father. There are some very sick people at the hospital and this keeps him busy. He hopes his brother will escape the draft.
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3 November 1863
They had to stay in the barracks for a while and were not allowed to do much. However through the help of some friends they managed to get out every night. Theyw ere treated as straglers or deserters. He is sorry to hear his brother is drafted.
GLC02172.76
8 December 1862
Townsend, Edward Davis (1817-1893)
[Expense account and general order no. 201]
First two pages consist of a handwritten list of Eben Whittemore's expenses in service to the United States. Pages three and four are a printed copy of United States "General Orders No. 201" from Washington D.C.. The two documents are glued...
GLC02175.16
Morse, George F.
[envelope to C.G Morse]
GLC02180.49
29 September 1861
Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Berdille
He describes inspection. After exploring the city he calls a a "one-horse town." He visited the state house where Gen. Washington signed his commission.
GLC02182.22
18 December 1864
Gorman, Henry
to Isaac Cover
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