Gail and Stephen Rudin Civil War collection, 1861-1865.
Collection Number: 4696
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Gail and Stephen Rudin Civil War collection, 1861-1865.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
4696
Abstract:
Civil War era letters
Creator:
Rudin, Stephen
Quanitities:
1.5 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
The Gail and Stephen Rudin collection of Civil War letters contains letters from Dr.
William Harrison Githens: twenty-three letters to his wife, Sarah P. Robbins, one
letter to his daughter Louise, two letters to an unnamed daughter, and one letter
to his granddaughter Sarah. Dr. Githens mentions studying medicine in Philadelphia,
various battles and the conditions for the soldiers, descriptions of battle wounds,
church services, concerns about his family and other matters relating to "this cruel
war" from Hamburg and Chattanooga, Tenn.; Philadelphia, Penn.; and near Rossville,
near Marietta, near the Chattahoochee River, near Atlanta, in Atlanta, Ga.; Holly
Springs, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; and Hamilton and Carthage, Ill. There is also an
obituary of Dr. Githens from the Carthage [Illinois] Republican, July 13, 1904. Also
included are 119 letters and other pieces from Civil War soldiers, officers, a wife
in a camp, a musician in a band, a chaplain, a nurse, and at least one civilian to
relatives, wives, friends, officers, pastor, and sweethearts re preparations for war,
homesickness, battles, President Lincoln reviewing the troops, executions, and the
surrender of General Lee. The writers of these letters were from much of the United
States: Alabama; Arkansas; Washington, D.C.; Delaware; Georgia; Illinois; Kentucky;
Louisiana; Maryland; Mississippi; Missouri; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Tennessee;
Texas; and Virginia.
Series I. Letters from various authors | Boxes 1-3 |
Series II. Letters from Dr. William Harrison Githens | Box 4 |
Collection contains some photocopies of items not owned by Cornell, these may not
be reproduced for publication.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Gail and Stephen Rudin collection of Civil War letters, #4696. Division of Rare and
Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Names:
Githens, Sarah P. Robbins.
Lee, Robert E.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Places:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Casualties.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Subjects:
Medicine -- Study and teaching -- United States.
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Series I. Letters from various authors
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Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Writer: C.F. Noething Writer's location: Belleville, ILWriter's Military Unit: Unknown Addressee: Brother
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4/17/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Discusses Sexual Prowess (with three other family letters - no date, 8/31/61, 4/12/62).Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Writer: Walter Writer's location: Nashville, TNWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, UnknownAddressee: Father
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4/20/1861 |
Scope and Contents
A week after Ft Sumter, the South prepares for war.Number of pages: 2
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Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Writer: Unsigned Writer's location: Pinckneyville, ILWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Sister
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5/11/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Passionate patriotic letter - "Never no Never" (Partial letter).Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Writer: Charles Ritner (Musician in Band) Writer's location: Washington Arsenal GroundsWriter's Military Unit: Union, Pennsylvania VolunteersAddressee: (Blank)
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6/15/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Document - Discharge for severe homesickness.Number of pages: 1
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Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Writer: Elmora Anthony Writer's location: Camp Trousdale, TNWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 7th Tennessee InfantryAddressee: Mother
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6/17/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Wife has chosen to live with husband in camp.Number of pages: 5
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Box 1 | Folder 6 |
Writer: Pvt. John G. Darling Writer's location: Washington, DCWriter's Military Unit: Union, 2nd New Hampshire VolunteersAddressee: Friend Dwight
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6/27/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Describes Washington D.C. and speaks of his negro beauty.Number of pages: 4. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 7 |
Writer: Wells C. Haynes Writer's location: Fairfax Court House, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 2nd New Hampshire InfantryAddressee: Wife
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7/17/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Letter written on captured colorized bookplate.Number of pages: 2. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 8 |
Writer: Thomas M.C. Hane Writer's location: Washington, DCWriter's Military Unit: Union, Company C 6th RegimentAddressee: Friend Dick
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7/25/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Regarding battle of "First Bull Run" plus error printed envelope.Number of pages: 4 and envelope. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 9 |
Writer: Chaplain Levi W. Norton Writer's location: Camp Caldwell, DEWriter's Military Unit: Union, 72 New York InfantryAddressee: Wife
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8/26/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Chaplain's letter describes services with sketch of tents and map.Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 1 | Folder 10 |
Writer: Charley Writer's location: Camp UnionWriter's Military Unit: Union, 1st Massachusetts CavalryAddressee: Wife
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9/8/1861 |
Scope and Contents
"I go forth without fear of trembling"Number of pages: 3
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Box 1 | Folder 11 |
Writer: Cadmus M. Amoss Writer's location: Camp Washington, Yorktown, VAWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, Cobbs Georgia LegionAddressee: Wife
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10/1/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Witnesses his first storm at sea - War has set him and thousands of others, ten years
behind in business.Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 12 |
Writer: A.A. Abernathy Writer's location: Bowling Green, KYWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, UnknownAddressee: Grandmother
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10/16/1861 |
Scope and Contents
"It is not my desire to kill any man"Number of pages: 1
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Box 1 | Folder 13 |
Writer: Francis W. Baker Writer's location: Falls Church, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Wife
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10/22/1861 |
Scope and Contents
"Killed on their own soil by their own countrymen"Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 14 |
Writer: Pvt. Thomas Williams Writer's location: HQ 1st RegimentWriter's Military Unit: Union, 1st Regiment, New York CavalryAddressee: Col. McReynolds
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11/19/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Re: Charges against an officer for violent conduct.Number of pages: 3
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Box 1 | Folder 15 |
Writer: Charles H. Mendell Writer's location: Annapolis, MDWriter's Military Unit: Union, 23rd Regiment, Massachusetts VolunteersAddressee: My Kind Pastor
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11/21/1861 |
Scope and Contents
One of the hardest temptations is a game of cards.Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 16 |
Writer: "C.C.N." Writer's location: Camp Benton, St. Louis, MOWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Wife
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12/1/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Describes life in the barracks - Makeshift Thanksgiving feast (Lithographed letterhead)Number of pages: 4. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 17 |
Writer: "A.K." Writer's location: Camp Barker, Cairo, ILWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Cousin Hattie
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12/8/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Describes scouting in Missouri - "Battles are not fought without the loss of life
and some must fall"Number of pages: 8
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Box 1 | Folder 18 |
Writer: Capt. William B. Alexander Writer's location: Camp AndrewWriter's Military Unit: Union, 23rd Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Wife
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12/27/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Officer and slave talk sex.Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 1 | Folder 19 |
Writer: 3rd Lt. William Nunnally Writer's location: Camp Ruffin, VAWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 13th NC InfantryAddressee: Brother
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12/29/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Mentions baseball, visit to CSS Merrimack, getting drunk on eggnog, kite flying.Number of pages: 2
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Box 1 | Folder 20 |
Writer: Mifflin Gilbert Writer's location: Camp GoodmanWriter's Military Unit: Union, 28th PA. Infantry VolunteersAddressee: Sister
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2/9/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Hide bottle of brandy in loaf of bread"Number of pages: 2 1/2. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 21 |
Writer: E. Henry Writer's location: Camp Sorthumberland?Writer's Military Unit: Union, 96th PA InfantryAddressee: Father & Sisters
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2/23/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Balloon Reconnaissance over Manassas (See also Balloon 2/27/63 and 6/18/63).Number of pages: 5
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Box 1 | Folder 22 |
Writer: Pvt. George R. Baldwin Writer's location: Fort Scott, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, Co. C - 1st Connecticut, Heavy ArtilleryAddressee: Friend Ellery
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3/29/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Whore House Escapades.Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 1 | Folder 23 |
Writer: J. W. Austin Writer's location: New Madrid, MOWriter's Military Unit: Union, 5th Iowa InfantryAddressee: Brother, Sister, Father
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4/4/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Damaging storm, cannonating at Island #10, soldiers being killed and injured playing
with shells.Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 24 |
Writer: E.S. Reed Writer's location: City, NCWriter's Military Unit: Union, 23rd Massachusetts RegimentAddressee: Friend
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4/5/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Fighting in knee deep mud. "I got struck twice with a ball"Number of pages: 4. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 25 |
Writer: Hank Lamereaux Writer's location: New Bern, NCWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Brother
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5/16/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Soldier struck by lightning.Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 1 | Folder 26 |
Writer: Capt. John N.Wiedemyer Writer's location: Camp Churchill Clark, Corinth, MSWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 6th Missouri InfantryAddressee: Wife
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5/16/1862 |
Scope and Contents
"Give one a patriot's grave but not a coward's name"Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 27 |
Writer: Unsigned Writer's location: Camp No. 7, near Corinth, MSWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Wife
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5/25/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Soldiers prick their ears only when bulldogs (cannons) bark. Regiment issued new clothing.Number of pages: 4. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 28 |
Writer: Capt. John M. Huntington Writer's location: Clarksburg, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 86th Regiment Ohio VolunteersAddressee: (Blank)
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7/9/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Whimsical Civil War BroadsideNumber of pages: 1
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Box 1 | Folder 29 |
Writer: Pvt. Isaac Newton Writer's location: Ft Morgan, N&C RR, TNWriter's Military Unit: Union, 37th Illinois InfantryAddressee: Sister
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7/12/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Soldiers falling in love with locals - Trading salt and coffee for whiskey with rebels
- deer hunt - (Original drawing on masthead) (See also Trading 6/25/63, 7/20/63, 8/10/64,
12/18/64).Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 30 |
Writer: Col. J. A. Mulligan Writer's location: Camp Comiskey, New Creek, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 23rd Illinois VolunteersAddressee: Major Naughton
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8/2/1862 |
Scope and Contents
"It is sad to think that through all this quiet and magnificence ... there shall be
blows and blood and ruin"Number of pages: 3
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Box 1 | Folder 31 |
Writer: Daniel Davis Writer's location: Near Culpepper C.H., VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 46th Pennsylvania VolunteersAddressee: Brother
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8/3/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Re: Counterfeit Confederate NotesNumber of pages: 3
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Box 1 | Folder 32 |
Writer: Major Clark S. Edwards Writer's location: HQ, Harrison Landing, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 5th Maine InfantryAddressee: Wife
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8/5/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Midnight artillary battle - "Had a merry drunk"Number of pages: 5 and envelope.
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Box 1 | Folder 33 |
Writer: C.S. Graham Writer's location: HeyworthWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Brother
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8/18/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Town buys a flag for its soldiers going off to war.Number of pages: 1 1/2
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Box 1 | Folder 34 |
Writer: Rebecca Wiswell Writer's location: Georgetown Seminary HospitalWriter's Military Unit: Union, NurseAddressee: Friend
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9/20/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Union nurse writes of a soldier's death after Antietam (See also Nurse 9/29/63).Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 35 |
Writer: Pvt. Edward J. Rinebold Writer's location: VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 141st Pennsylvania VolunteersAddressee: Friend
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9/26/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Soldier shoots himself in foot to try to get a discharge.Number of pages: 4 and envelope. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 36 |
Writer: E.T. Austin (sister of soldier) Writer's location: UnknownWriter's Military Unit: N/A, CivilianAddressee: Zadak Austin, 5th Battalion, NY Infantry
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10/15/1862 |
Scope and Contents
How the brave soldier was wounded at Antietam.Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 37 |
Writer: Pvt. Luther F. Davis Writer's location: Near Perryville, KYWriter's Military Unit: Union, Ohio 121st InfantryAddressee: Brother
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10/28/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Describes "camp houses" and drillingNumber of pages: 3 and envelope. Illustrated.
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Box 1 | Folder 38 |
Writer: Samuel F. Emerson Writer's location: Near Leesberg, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 3rd Maine InfantryAddressee: Father
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10/30/1862 |
Scope and Contents
"I have already fought on seven different battlefields and I have seen enough"Number of pages: 2
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Box 1 | Folder 39 |
Writer: J.J. Campbell Writer's location: Brooke's Station, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 42nd Pennsylvania RegimentAddressee: Friend
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11/23/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Describes foraging for food in a pig pen.Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 40 |
Writer: C.R.P. Rogers Writer's location: Port RoyalWriter's Military Unit: Union, U.S.S. WabashAddressee: Son
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12/20/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Father writes a moral code for his son.Number of pages: 4
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Box 1 | Folder 41 |
Writer: Pvt. Joseph H. Capen Writer's location: Camp Stevenson, NewbernWriter's Military Unit: Union, 44th Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Parents and Brother
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12/21/62-1/5/63 |
Scope and Contents
Lengthy description of all types of camp daily activities.Number of pages: 20 and envelope.
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Box 1 | Folder 42 |
Writer: Sgt. Lewis Sims Writer's location: Fort Pickeren near MemphisWriter's Military Unit: Union, 89th Indiana InfantryAddressee: Wife
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12/23/1862 |
Scope and Contents
In a state of alarm, waiting to do battle with the rebels - mentions he is teaching
a slave boy to read and write.Number of pages: 8
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Box 1 | Folder 43 |
Writer: Pvt. Albert C. Pray Writer's location: Fort Schuyler, NYWriter's Military Unit: Union, 20th Maine InfantryAddressee: Brothers and Sister
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1/7/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Comments on the war and on politicians and generals - Discusses forced march, Battle
of South Mountain.Number of pages: 10 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 1 |
Writer: Capt. Chief Quartermaster Charles G. Sawtelle Writer's location: Stafford Heights, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 2nd Corps. Army of PotomacAddressee: My dear Aurell
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1/14/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Officer apologizes for getting drunk (Name signed in artwork).Number of pages: 2
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Box 2 | Folder 2 |
Writer: J.C. Williams Writer's location: UnknownWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 7th South CarolinaAddressee: Parents
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2/1/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Snowball fight (See also Snowball 2/27/63).Number of pages: 2
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Box 2 | Folder 3 |
Writer: Lewis Writer's location: Near Murfreesboro, TNWriter's Military Unit: Union, 3rd Brigade 3rd Division 20th Army CorpsAddressee: Hettie
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2/4/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Describes a tour of the picket lines and the devastation around them - Plus slave
story.Number of pages: 5 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 4 |
Writer: William S. Campbell Writer's location: Near Fredericksburg, VAWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 5th Alabama InfantryAddressee: Bill
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2/27/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Snowball fight. Yankee balloons - "Fight them to the last" .Number of pages: 6
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Box 2 | Folder 5 |
Writer: Capt. Watson Sloan Writer's location: Headquarters Picket Post No. 4 Clarksville, TNWriter's Military Unit: Union, 102nd Regiment OhioAddressee: Friends at Home
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3/5/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Acts as a steamboat guard - using black labor for construction - a false alarm calls
the regiment out to battle.Number of pages: 8 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 6 |
Writer: "M" (a woman) Writer's location: New Orleans, LAWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, UnknownAddressee: Friend
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3/21/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Battle of the Parasols.Number of pages: 14
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Box 2 | Folder 7 |
Writer: Capt. John M. Weidemeyer Writer's location: Camp at Grand GulfWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 6th Missouri InfantryAddressee: Wife
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3/27/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Love Letter .Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 8 |
Writer: Sgt. J.E. Wallis Writer's location: Galveston, TXWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 20th Texas RegimentAddressee: Wife
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4/7/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Battle of Big Brothel.Number of pages: 2 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 9 |
Writer: Brother George Writer's location: Camp near Stafford C.H. VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 11th CorpsAddressee: Sister
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4/11/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Lincoln reviews the troops - "He looks haggard and careworn". Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 10 |
Writer: Pvt. Nathan Hallock Writer's location: Near Falmouth, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 124th New York InfantryAddressee: Father
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4/11/1863 |
Scope and Contents
"The President looks very careworn" - Review of corps by Pres. Lincoln and Gen. Hooker
Number of pages: 2
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Box 2 | Folder 11 |
Writer: Dennis Tuttle Writer's location: Camp Donna, Isabella, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Wife
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4/13/1863 |
Scope and Contents
A union corporal gives birth on the picket line.Number of pages: 4 1/2
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Box 2 | Folder 12 |
Writer: S.C. Wilkerson (?) Writer's location: Allisona, TNWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 18th Alabama RegimentAddressee: Wife
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5/7/1863 |
Scope and Contents
A loving letter. Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 13 |
Writer: Lt. Martin Miller Writer's location: McNairy Station, TNWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Sister
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5/21/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Crossing Great Bear Creek - Ladies chew and smoke tobacco and have very large feet!Number of pages: 3 1/4
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Box 2 | Folder 14 |
Writer: Corporal Roland J. Cook Writer's location: Bell Buckle, TNWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 2nd Arkansas InfantryAddressee: Cousin
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5/25/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Discusses Negroes being carried off and conscripted by the Federals.Number of pages: 3
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Box 2 | Folder 15 |
Writer: H.R. Doud Writer's location: Camp at Banks FordWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Friend
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6/18/1863 |
Scope and Contents
"The rebs throwed shells at our balloon but did not hit it".Number of pages: 2 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 16 |
Writer: David M. Cushing Writer's location: Near Port HudsonWriter's Military Unit: Union, 53rd Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Brother
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6/25/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Yanks and rebels sing - Flag of truce. Number of pages: 2 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 17 |
Writer: "Benby" Writer's location: Port HudsonWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Brother & Sister
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7/14/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Fort Hudson surrenders-Rebels might have held on if they had not faced starvation.Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 17A |
Civil War Draft Notice
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7/14/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Draft notice sent to a resident of Salem, Massachusetts informing him that he is "legally
drafted in the service of the United States". Rudin # M-62A
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Box 2 | Folder 18 |
Writer: Pvt. John Black Writer's location: Sharpsburg Ford, Potomac RiverWriter's Military Unit: Union, 12 Penn. CavalryAddressee: My loving Friend
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7/20/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Union chats with Confederates and gives them whiskey after Battle of Gettysburg.Number of pages: 3
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Box 2 | Folder 18A |
General Orders No. 273
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8/7/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Court martial of six soldiers who deserted and were sentenced to be shot. However,
a compassionate Lincoln remitted all these sentences. Rudin # M-76B
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Box 2 | Folder 19 |
Writer: Herbert Writer's location: Union City, TNWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Mother
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8/23/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Excellent commentary on slavery and its ramifications.Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 20 |
Writer: Sgt. Sampson J.D. Whiteman Writer's location: Newbern, NCWriter's Military Unit: Union, 3rd New York CavalryAddressee: Cousin
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9/13/1863 |
Scope and Contents
All male cotillion- Advice on associating with friends.Number of pages: 8 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 21 |
Writer: Edward Henry Writer's location: New Baltimore, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 96th Pennsylvania InfantryAddressee: Sister
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9/14/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Drummed out of the Regiment.Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 22 |
Writer: Dr. Fossard Writer's location: Near Culpepper C.H., VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 146th Regiment New York VolunteersAddressee: Dan (?)
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9/25/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Union surgeon and his lady of easy virtue.Number of pages: 3
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Box 2 | Folder 23 |
Writer: Phebe J. Parker Writer's location: Washington, DCWriter's Military Unit: Union, NurseAddressee: Brother
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9/29/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Civil War Nurse discusses nursing activities, touring Washington and seeing Pres.
Lincoln (See also Nurse 9/20/62).Number of pages: 2 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 24 |
Writer: Capt. A.W. Alvord Writer's location: Camp Austin, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 109th New York VolunteersAddressee: Adjutant Jewett
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10/24/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Pleading for Whiskey-with response by Jewett on verso.Number of pages: 1
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Box 2 | Folder 25 |
Writer: James W. Bartlett Writer's location: Blain's Cross Roads, TNWriter's Military Unit: Union, 35th Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Wife
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12/25/1863 |
Scope and Contents
First use of barbed wire-soldiers wearing all kinds of clothing, including women's.Number of pages: 6
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Box 2 | Folder 26 |
Writer: Qtrmaster J.F. Andrews Writer's location: Washington, DCWriter's Military Unit: Union, 1st Rhode Island CavalryAddressee: Wife
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1/3/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Lincoln's New Year's Reception.Number of pages: 4 and illustrated envelope. Illustrated.
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Box 2 | Folder 27 |
Writer: Pvt. Lewis Josselyn Writer's location: Baton Rouge, LAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 38th Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Mother
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1/10/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Going to a "nigger ball"Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 28 |
Writer: Corp. Arthur M. Stone Writer's location: Cumberland, MDWriter's Military Unit: Union, 34th Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Mother
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2/4/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Drunk soldier claims he was captured by the ConfederatesNumber of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 29 |
Writer: Col. Charles W. Drew Writer's location: Port HudsonWriter's Military Unit: Union, 4th Infantry Corps d'AfriqueAddressee: Col. Charles Dwight
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3/10/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Hanky Panky in the Corps d'AfriqueNumber of pages: 6 1/4 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 30 |
Writer: Pvt. Benjamin M. Florence Writer's location: UnknownWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 17th Virginia InfantryAddressee: Miss Ellen
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3/18/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Love letter home.Number of pages: 2
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Box 2 | Folder 31 |
Writer: A.A. Winn Writer's location: Madison Station, VAWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, UnknownAddressee: Father
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3/25/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Fighting sham battle-Plus second brief undated letter.Number of pages: 6
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Box 2 | Folder 32 |
Writer: Capt. Charles R. Taylor Writer's location: Grove Church, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 2nd Pennsylvania CavalryAddressee: Col. Taylor
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5/2/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Pertaining to woman coming into lines with information on CSA troops in the area.Number of pages: 1
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Box 2 | Folder 33 |
Writer: Peleg Bradford Writer's location: Fort Sumner, MDWriter's Military Unit: Union, 1st Maine ArtillaryAddressee: Dearest Friend
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5/12/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Love letter to "Cynth" McPherson (See also Love Letters 3/27/63, 5/7/63, 3/18/64,
7/2/64, 7/27/64, 10/26/64, 10/27/64).Number of pages: 2 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 34 |
Writer: Pvt. John M. Lovejoy Writer's location: Near Spotsylvania Court House, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 121st New York InfantryAddressee: Mother
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5/17/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Battle of Spotsylvania - " a ball came so near to my head that I was knocked down
by the concussion of air"Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 35 |
Writer: Pvt. Henry Webb Writer's location: Point Lookout Prison, MDWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 50th Virginia InfantryAddressee: Mrs. Smiley
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5/26/1864, 6/10/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Two remarkable letters written to the mother of a soldier Webb killed at the Battle
of the Wilderness - Written on pages taken from a book.Number of pages: 2
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Box 2 | Folder 36 |
Writer: Lewis Hanback Writer's location: Camp on Good Hope BattlefieldWriter's Military Unit: Union, 27th Illinois InfantryAddressee: Darling Hettie
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6/1/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Confederate soldier jumps into Yankee rifle pits - "How are you Yanks?"Number of pages: 3 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 37 |
Writer: Major Thomas Norris Writer's location: In the field near Dallas, GAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 111th Ohio VolunteersAddressee: Mother (Rebecca Norris)
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6/6/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Recounts the horrors of war and the tragic death of his brother (James Norris).Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 38 |
Writer: Capt. Frederick B. Doten Writer's location: Hdqtrs Third BrigadeWriter's Military Unit: Union, 14th Connecticut InfantryAddressee: Darling Georgie
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7/2/1864 |
Scope and Contents
First two pages love letters to Georgie Welles. Picket firing ceases by mutual consent
so that both sides can cook their cakes and coffee. Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 39 |
Writer: C.C. Mobley Writer's location: Division Hospital near PetersburgWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 43rd Alabama InfantryAddressee: Wife
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7/5/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Written on Union Morning Report Form - Prepared to meet death and God - Mails delayed
- Paid 50 cents for this sheet of paper and much more.Number of pages: 2. Illustrated.
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Box 2 | Folder 40 |
Writer: Thomas Jefferson Campbell (C ) Writer's location: Near Berryville, VAWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 48th Virginia InfantryAddressee: Cousin
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7/19/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Written on captured Union song sheet - has marched over 500 miles - unit has barely
enough men for a color guard.Number of pages: 2 and envelope. Illustrated.
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Box 2 | Folder 41 |
Writer: Unknown Soldier - Job Writer's location: Triana, ALWriter's Military Unit: Unknown Addressee: Flora
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7/27/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Refers to "I don't have any inclination whatever of dying" - Talks about "What a fine
thing letter writing is" - Mentions his loving attachment to Flora.Number of pages: 4
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Box 2 | Folder 42 |
Writer: Nason B. Will Writer's location: Camp 12th VA, Sussex County, VAWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 12th Virginia CavalryAddressee: Cousin
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7/27/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Women can fight with broomsticks, flat irons, butcher knives, etc.Number of pages: 2 and envelope.
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Box 2 | Folder 43 |
Writer: George B. Noyes Writer's location: Deep Bottom, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 11th Maine InfantryAddressee: Friend Emery
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7/29/1864 |
Scope and Contents
The regiment that never runs. "Honor lies on the field and disgrace in the gutter"Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 1 |
Writer: Joseph Henry Pierce Writer's location: Before PetersburgWriter's Military Unit: Union, 36th Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Friend
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8/2/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Many of the officers were known to be drunk at the Battle of Crater.Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 2 |
Writer: Pvt. Ezra P. Prentice Writer's location: Camp near PetersburgWriter's Military Unit: Union, 5th New York Veteran Volunteers InfantryAddressee: Mother
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8/10/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Life on the picket lines-Trading with the Rebels. Number of pages: 3
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Box 3 | Folder 3 |
Writer: Parris M Lauw Writer's location: Berryville, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 18th Connecticut InfantryAddressee: Wife
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8/19/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Pertaining to the guerrillas operating in the area and tactics against them.Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 4 |
Writer: Ensign J. Louis Harris Writer's location: Off Fort Morgan, Mobile BayWriter's Military Unit: Union, U.S.S. ChickasawAddressee: Dear Emmie
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8/20/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Fighting on board the ironclad "Chickasaw".Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 5 |
Writer: F. H. Bond Writer's location: Fort Federal Hill Baltimore, MDWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Mother
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9/2/1864 |
Scope and Contents
John Brown-Rebel prisoners-Other war content.Number of pages: 4. Illustrated.
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Box 3 | Folder 6 |
Writer: Asst Surgeon C. James Terrell Writer's location: East View?Writer's Military Unit: Confederate, UnknownAddressee: General William Taliaferro
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9/23/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Prays for victory and the relief of POWs - Mentions many taking the oath of allegiance
to the U.S.Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 7 |
Writer: Edward H. Daugherty Writer's location: Pine Bluff, ARWriter's Military Unit: Union, 28th WisconsinAddressee: Brother
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10/5/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Fighting rebels in Arkansas and hanging a Confederate spy.Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 8 |
Writer: Matthew McCann Writer's location: Camp before PetersburgWriter's Military Unit: Union, 132nd RegimentAddressee: Wife and Child
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10/9/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Fraternization - Pickets negotiate a cease fire at the front.Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 9 |
Writer: N. Palmer Writer's location: Martinsburg, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Parents
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10/9/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Description of camp life prior to battle. Number of pages: 3. Illustrated.
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Box 3 | Folder 10 |
Writer: "ALR" Writer's location: Fort Hayes, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Brother
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10/18/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Patriotic letter - "In order to preserve this union unsullied and untarnished, slavery
must become extinct"Number of pages: 3. Illustrated.
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Box 3 | Folder 11 |
Writer: Robert Taylor Writer's location: Camp Casey Washington DCWriter's Military Unit: Union, 45th Pennsylvania Regiment Co. BAddressee: Miss Rachel Ziza
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10/26/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Love Letter comments, see letter below from 10/27/1864 - 1. Seems that Haws wrote
the letter for Taylor. 2. Both letters seem to be written in the same hand. 3. Both
women live in Yelaington, Davis County, KY. 4. Both men are in the 45th PA Regiment.
5. Poetry is the same in both letters. Number of pages: 3 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 12 |
Writer: Thorton Haws Writer's location: Camp Casey Washington DCWriter's Military Unit: Union, 45th Pennsylvania Regiment Co. BAddressee: Miss Pegga Taylor
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10/27/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Love Letter comments, see letter above from 10/26/1864 - 1. Seems that Haws wrote
the letter for Taylor. 2. Both letters seem to be written in the same hand. 3. Both
women live in Yelaington, Davis County, KY. 4. Both men are in the 45th PA Regiment.
5. Poetry is the same in both letters. Number of pages: 3 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 13 |
Writer: Pvt. James E. Russell Writer's location: Point Lookout, MDWriter's Military Unit: Union, 5th Massachusetts CavalryAddressee: Friend Mr. Okson
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11/13/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Colored cavalryman warns the rebels that the black Yankees are coming.Number of pages: 4. Illustrated.
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Box 3 | Folder 14 |
Writer: Edward Minnie (?) Writer's location: Before Petersburg, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Miss. Mary Marsh
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12/18/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Trading sugar and coffee for tobacco - also trading hats for rebel caps.Number of pages: 3 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 15 |
Writer: 2nd Lt. Charles W. Smith Writer's location: Near Petersbury, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 1st Connecticut ArtilleryAddressee: Miss Emma Leach
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1/21/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Yankee deserts to the rebels.Number of pages: 3 1/2 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 16 |
Writer: Capt. S. Boyer Davis Writer's location: Johnson's Island, OHWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, UnknownAddressee: My Dear Friends
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2/15/1865 |
Scope and Contents
POW letter written the night before Davis was to be hanged as a spy.Number of pages: 1
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Box 3 | Folder 17 |
Writer: Pvt. E.A. Klipstein Writer's location: Camp 8th VA RegimentWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 8th Virginia InfantryAddressee: Son James
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2/23/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Goose shoot between Yankee and Confederate soldiers.Number of pages: 2
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Box 3 | Folder 18 |
Writer: James Henderson Writer's location: Camp 67th, OHWriter's Military Unit: Union, 67th Ohio InfantryAddressee: Brother and Sister
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3/2/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Exchange papers with rebels - Rebels keep constant firing at night to prevent desertions
but they still occur.Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 19 |
Writer: William H. Green Writer's location: Nashville, TNWriter's Military Unit: Union, 45th New York VolunteersAddressee: Father and Mother
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3/4/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Tenessee women spit tobacco and smoke cigars - 14 year old deserter.Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 20 |
Writer: H.D. Burr Writer's location: On the Weldon RoadWriter's Military Unit: Union, 2nd Connecticut ArtilleryAddressee: Sister
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3/7/1865 |
Scope and Contents
"What an ocean of blood it has taken to wipe out the stain of slavery"Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 21 |
Writer: Pvt. Charles B. Church Writer's location: Camp near Petersburg, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 122nd Ohio InfantryAddressee: Parents
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3/17/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Description of an execution.Number of pages: 3 and envelope. Illustrated.
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Box 3 | Folder 22 |
Writer: Samuel L. Graham Writer's location: Aunt Fanny Daniel's HouseWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 34th Virginia InfantryAddressee: Cousins
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4/8/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Evacuation and fall of Richmond.Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 23 |
Writer: Charles L. Fales Writer's location: Near Clover Hill (Appomattox 30 miles from Lynchburg, VA)Writer's Military Unit: Union, 11th Massachusetts. VolunteersAddressee: Sister
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4/10/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Lee's surrender.Number of pages: 4. Illustrated.
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Box 3 | Folder 24 |
Writer: Col. William McArthur Writer's location: Near Appomattox Courthouse in the field, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 8th Maine VolunteersAddressee: Father
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4/13/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Lee's surrender.Number of pages: 3 1/2
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Box 3 | Folder 25 |
Writer: Corp. Patrick Murphy Writer's location: Camp near Burksville, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, UnknownAddressee: Uncle and Aunt
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4/19/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Lee's Surrender and Lincoln's Assassination.Number of pages: 3. Illustrated.
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Box 3 | Folder 26 |
Writer: Capt. Samuel C. Pierce Writer's location: Suffolk, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 3rd New York CavalryAddressee: Dearest Ellen
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4/22/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Lincoln's Assassination.Number of pages: 8
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Box 3 | Folder 27 |
Writer: Corp. Arthur M. Stone Writer's location: Richmond, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 34th Massachusetts InfantryAddressee: Mother
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4/29/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Surrender of Johnston - Assassination of Lincoln - Appomattox captured flags sent
to Washington, DC.Number of pages: 4 and envelope.
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Box 3 | Folder 28 |
Writer: L.A. Jobe Writer's location: Gainsville, ALWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, 9th Mississippi CavalryAddressee: Dearest Kate
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5/5/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Surrender of General Canby and General Johnston.Number of pages: 3 1/2
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Box 3 | Folder 29 |
Writer: Col. William McArthur Writer's location: Near Richmond, VAWriter's Military Unit: Union, 8th Maine VolunteersAddressee: Father
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5/5/1865 |
Scope and Contents
War's End.Number of pages: 2
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Box 3 | Folder 30 |
Writer: John Allen Writer's location: Hoffman House, NYWriter's Military Unit: N/A, CivilianAddressee: Nephew
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5/12/1865 |
Scope and Contents
"What an eventful month has been the last in the history of the nation" - mentions
surrender of Lee and assassination of Lincoln.Number of pages: 4
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Box 3 | Folder 31 |
Writer: Thomas J. Moore Writer's location: U.S. Military Prison Johnson's Island, OHWriter's Military Unit: Confederate, UnknownAddressee: Cousin
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5/23/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Confederate prisoner hates to take The Oath of Allegiance.Number of pages: 1
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Box 3 | Folder 32 |
Writer: Pvt. Charles W. Wall Writer's location: Washington, DCWriter's Military Unit: Union, New York VolunteersAddressee: Capt. William Morgan
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6/5/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Requests leniency for having insulted the captain while drunk.Number of pages: 2 1/2
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Box 3 | Folder 33 |
Writer: Frank Writer's location: Brooklyn, NYWriter's Military Unit: N/A, Probably a CivilianAddressee: Mrs. Morehouse
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6/9/1865 |
Scope and Contents
"If anyone has wrongs to correct, the ballot box is the place to do it and not the
battlefield"Number of pages: 3 and envelope.
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Series II. Letters from Dr. William Harrison Githens
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Scope and Contents
Dr. Githens wrote most of these letters while serving as a surgeon with the 78th Regiment,
Illinois Volunteers, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division 14th Army Corps, and the U.S. General
Hospital Division No. 10.
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Box 4 | Folder 1 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Camp near Hamburg, TNAddressee: Wife
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4/23/1862 |
Scope and Contents
"Still in all this beautiful land is desolation -the desolation of war." "Our boys
seem determined - and most of them are anxious to fight."Number of pages: 3
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Box 4 | Folder 2 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Philadelphia, PA Addressee: Wife
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11/28/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Studying medicine in Phil.-Tours the city during Thanksgiving (Letter is incomplete).Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 3 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Bridgeport, ALAddressee: Wife
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9/11/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Describes crossing the mountains on a hard seven mile march with ambulances and twelve
hundred teams in the ambulance train.Number of pages: 3
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Box 4 | Folder 4 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Field hospital three miles north of Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife
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9/30/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Terrible battle on Sunday-"we had 90 ambulances and about 40 wagons loaded-estimated
at 700 wounded some of them very badly." "Sixty miles over the mountains"..."six days
going and coming"-"thousands of wounded here in tents"..."our boys have proved themselves
brave and noble soldiers".Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 5 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife
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11/20/1863 |
Scope and Contents
"Deserters still come in large numbers than ever. They say there is no use in fighting
us any longer that the country is alive with "Yanks"..."It requires a hard struggle
to decide between one's family and his country in danger"..."the hardships that may
follow are almost too much to be borne. Yet in after years those who live to see the
end will look back with pride" - Discusses his finances.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 6 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Camp near Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife
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12/19/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Back from almost a month long march - Describes the conditions on their return. "Our
poor boys were nearly naked-dirty and barefooted". Discusses a possible leave of absence.
Shows concern for his wife's pregnancy (confinement). Reviews his finances. "I will
have the proud satisfaction of having done my duty for my country."Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 7 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife
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12/31/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Wife is about to give birth and Githens is anxious to know the result-Talks about
a Surgeon's position and the possibility of going home-Mentions a sudden storm and
very cold weather-Discusses use of churches and fine residences for hospitals, officer
headquarters and for defenses - "This country will bear the devastating marks of war
for many a year".Number of pages: 3
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Box 4 | Folder 8 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Near Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Louise (Daughter)
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Late 1863 ? |
Scope and Contents
Reminds her of the importance of writing and spelling, as well as music - Wants her
to be a good scholar -""Jack" (a black boy) has just come with his book wrong end
up to ask me what some little letters spell"..."He seems pretty sharp"..."some of
the Black Boys learn to read in a few weeks"... "if they only had teachers some of
them would make good scholars"... "you wish for me to come home - how will the poor
wounded boys get along - they must be taken care of"..."some of the poor fellows still
lay here in the field Hospitals - poor and pale" - Talks about family affairs. Signed
"Father"Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 9 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: U.S. General Hospital, Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife
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1/20/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Wife has given birth to a boy-Mentions children and family-Discusses a leave of absence
disapproved-Conditions at camp are much improved-Mentions Battle of Chickamauga and
Mission Ridge-Many people are returning, bands are playng as civilization returns.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 10 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: U.S. General Hopsital, Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife
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1/24/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Talks of church services, the singing, the sermon-Anxious to get home on leave of
absence-Thinks, for the children, "I could commence with new energies" and "make a
name for myself that they would be proud of". Closes by saying "I have seen enough
of battles and war-and have satisfied myself that I am not a coward-but a man is a
fool to want to see more than one battle". (See also 9/18/64).Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 11 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Brigade hospital, near Rossville, GAAddressee: Wife
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2/10/1864 |
Scope and Contents
He is very homesick and has received no letters- But "when I think how much is needed
and how much willing hands may do, I feel that there is no way but to gather fresh
courage and try a while longer" - Talks about deserters - "The desolation and sorrow
that they have caused will be a stain on them as long as they live"..."poor deluded
mortals they know not what they did".Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 12 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Headquarters, near Rossville, GAAddressee: Wife
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4/29/1864 |
Scope and Contents
May at any moment get marching orders and is sending most of his clothing to the rear-Went
out to the battlefields to take up the dead for burial in the new U.S. Cemetery in
Chattanooga-"we were glad to have a chance to put the poor fellows where they can
rest in peace-we must not think defeat after having gained so much". Also talks about
their financial position.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 13 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Camp, in the woods in the rail road about five miles from Marietta, GAAddressee: Wife
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6/15/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Discusses a potential battle for Marietta and is very positive about their military
position-Mentions the Southern corn diet-Wishes he could be home for the 4th of July-Describes
the band music that cheers the troops-Discusses the rebel deserters who are lied to
by their officers and keep coming every day-"the poor deluded folks keep on fighting
and sacrificing thousands of lives on both sides" - Army has complete confidence in
General Sherman and "we'll go wherever he tells them".Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 14 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Camp, three or four miles southwest of Marietta, GAAddressee: Wife
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6/26/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Writes about Church - "today being a beautiful Sabbath as calm and quiet as though
no such thing as war existed" - Wishes he was home - Mentions General Sherman's strategy
of "running around their (Rebel) ends" - Discusses his pay and his finances.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 15 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, Chattahoochee River, GAAddressee: Wife
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7/9/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Mentions "there has been but little fighting for a few days...we have a very large
force across the river and the prospect is very fair that we will be in Atlanta before
long" - Writes "ours and the Rebel picket lines are close together...will all have
some wonderful old soldier stories to tell if we get home".Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 16 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, Chattahoochie River, Trinings (?) Station, GAAddressee: Daughter
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7/12/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Writes "Don't think how anxious we soldiers are to get letters on anything from home
- reminding us of comfort and plenty-and the quiet times of peace" - Asks that his
daughter attend diligently to her studies - Talks about his son Willie - Hopes Ma
will have enough money to raise chickens and two or three pigs - Mentions that the
sick and wounded get plenty to eat and are well cared for.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 17 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, 4 Miles from the Chattahoochee on the road to Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife
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7/22/1864 |
Scope and Contents
"Atlanta is ours" - "We had quite a number wounded in the Division and a good many
sick"..." dressing wounded before sunrise-and worked til late in the day before ambulances
were sent - then we loaded and sent away load after load until late in the night"..."I
don't doubt that there is more rejoicing at home than here" - "the soldier soon becomes
indifferent to all joys and sorrows" - Describes John McGovern's roadside grave -
"How we long for the slaughter to stop"Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 18 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, 5 or 6 miles from Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife
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7/26/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Mentions that he was mistaken; Atlanta has not been taken but their forces occupy
strong positions-Writes about possible new hospital locations-Conditions are good
except for thousands of flies - "They are into everything-we hardly bother to skim
them out of our coffee or soup." Talks about how hard it is to replace clothing -
"Things are so enormously high that I can hardly afford them" (Letter is incomplete)Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 19 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, 5 miles S.W. Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife
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8/22/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Talks about the children, their finances, improvements on the house - He needs clothes
-"I am the shabbiest dressed Medical Officer here" - Comments on the campaign "our
Commander is not very keen to take Atlanta just at present" - Discusses in graphic
terms the treatment of battle wounds.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 20 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife
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9/8/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Mentions improvements to the house-His division is going to garrison Atlanta-He is
in charge of the Amputated Ward and the worst cases and gets a great many compliments
from the soldiers- Gen'l Sherman has issued orders to remove the rebel civilians-"it
seems cruel almost to require families to leave their homes and go, they know not
where" - Discusses distinctions in rank -Talks about a future medical practice and
that he will no longer accept any position in the Army.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 21 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Dept. Cumberland Medical College Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife
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9/15/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Mentions slowly entering Atlanta-Using bales of cotton for beds-"I suppose there was
a good deal of rejoicing all through the North at our success-but we took it very
cooly-one thing made it different, our sad losses-and the care of the wounded". Describes
the environment, train whistles, engine bells, various bands, etc. - "quite a contrast
to laying out in the woods for months and being treated to ten inch shells for music"
- Balance of letter is about getting paid and his finances; also about the surgical
skills he has developed.Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 22 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Medical College, Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife
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9/18/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Discusses a church service - Only thing missing is the female voice - Soldiers on
guard at the door - Soldiers are taking "a resting spell" - Working day and night
to build comfortable quarters - Mentions how homes are destroyed to get wood and brick.
Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 23 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Officers' Hospital, 24th and Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PAAddressee: Wife
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2/18/1865 |
Scope and Contents
"I feel like getting well rapidly-gaining strength quite fast"..."I expect it will
be several days yet before I am in condition to travel". Talks about getting home
and his plans for the future - "I shall count the hours until I am free once more
yet I would much prefer to see the war ended first-You know I would get a little credit
for the long years of hardship already endured if I should come home a few months
before the rest did. Still that would matter very little if my own conscience was
satisfied" Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 24 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Camp, Holly Springs, NCAddressee: Wife
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4/27/1865 |
Scope and Contents
"This cruel war is over at last and we are to start for home" - Talks about travel
arrangements to get home - Has ordered newspapers containing information about Lincoln's
murder - Closes letter by saying "when orders are read that all the rebel armies have
surrendered and that we are to go home, then the woods ring - old hats go up into
the air and every kind of noisy demonstration is resorted to"Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 25 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Headquarters, near Fort Slemmer, Washington, DCAddressee: Daughter
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6/2/1865 |
Scope and Contents
He is on his way home hopefully looking forward to a 4th of July welcome celebration
- "all these days of toil are over and I hope forever - still we do not regret what
we have endured when we think how much good it has done"Number of pages: 2
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Box 4 | Folder 26 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Headquarters, camp, near Fort Slemmer, Washington , DC Addressee: Wife
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6/6/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Disappointed that he has been detained so long and is going through such tedious paperwork
- "I shall be so glad when I am once more free - when I can call myself and my time
my own"..."I am more impatient at a week's delay than I used to be at a month"..."it
seems that I have grown so accustomed to excitement and danger that the dull monotony
of home life will soon tire - I hope not - for I used to love home as well as anyone"Number of pages: 4
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Box 4 | Folder 27 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hamilton, ILAddressee: Sarah (Githen's grand - daughter)
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4/8/1901 |
Scope and Contents
Congratulates his granddaughter on the fact that she is about to receive her teacher's
credentials - Talks about the weather and the and the local bird population - Mentions
family affairs - Signed "Gramps"Number of pages: 3 and envelope.
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Box 4 | Folder 28 |
Writer: The Carthage Republican Writer's location: Carthage, IL
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7/13/1904 |
Scope and Contents
The Carthage Republican - Githens' Obituary
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Box 4 | Folder 29 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: UnknownAddressee: Mr. President
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No date |
Scope and Contents
Discusses horticulture and gardening.Number of pages: 8 page photocopy
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Box 4 | Folder 30 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Nashiville, Tennessee and Macon City, Missouri Addressee: Wife
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1/1861-9/1861 |
Scope and Contents
Three letters, two are just dealer description not the actual letter, all are copies.
Discuss churches in Nashville TN, illness of soldiers, living conditions, Battle of
Platt City, MO.Number of pages: 5 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 31 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife
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2/1862-1862 |
Scope and Contents
Four letters, two are just dealer description, not the actual letter, all are copies.
Discuss Fort Payne, Kentucky, Bird's Point Missouri, drunkenness, buying a horse,
Pittsburgh Landing, Tennessee River, Cairo, illness of men.Number of pages: 8 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 32 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Philadelphia, PA Addressee: Wife
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4/1862-12/1862 |
Scope and Contents
Six letters, all are copies. Discuss taking musket balls from trees as keepsakes,
Continental Hotel in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Cousin Sammy Scull, taking classes
in Philadelphia and wondering about being able to afford a graduating, visiting the
mint to see money being made and the Academy of Sciences, also other sites of Philadelphia
including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Mentions church attendees in their
furs, wishing he and his wife were rich to travel, wanting to be home for Christmas.Number of pages: 16 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 33 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife and daughter Louise
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1863-7/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Nine letters, several are just dealer description not the actual letter, all are copies.
Discuss troop movements, homesickness, battle at Franklin Tennessee, botched hanging
of Confederate spies, taking over a confederate camp, with map, encouragement to daughter
to keep up studies,Number of pages: 17 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 34 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife
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10/1863-12/1863 |
Scope and Contents
Six letters, all are copies. Discuss wounded soldiers, hunger, measles, mumps, smallpox,
blistered feet, Confederate deserters, Chattanooga Tennessee, Chickamauga Station
battle, sketches of soldier life.Number of pages:21 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 35 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife
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1/1864-1864 |
Scope and Contents
Seven letters, several are just dealer description not the actual letter, all are
copies. Discuss a brother digging grave for another brother, re-electing Lincoln,
citizen rations, Georgia, bringing decaying remains in from the battlefield, church.Number of pages: 17 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 36 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife
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2/1864-4/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Five letters, several are just dealer description not the actual letter, all are copies.
Discuss Chattanooga, starving rebels, buying a house, bad vaccines causing the soldiers
sores, retrieving dead from the field.Number of pages:18 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 37 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife and daughter
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5/1864-7/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Nine letters, several are just dealer description not the actual letter, all are copies.
Discuss capturing several thousand pounds of tobacco and prisoners, amputations, women,
battle of Kennisaw Mountain, schoolwork of his daughter, Atlanta,Number of pages: 16 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 38 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife
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8/1864-9/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Five letters, all are copies. Discuss taking in rebel wounded and dead, severe wounds,
maggots in wounds, shot to the head of Colonel, Van Vleck, rebels destroying millions
of dollars of property as they retreated, people of the South relating to Yankees,Number of pages: 23 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 39 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife
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10/1864-12/1864 |
Scope and Contents
Six letters, all are copies. Discuss cold weather sleeping, soldier life, lack of
pay, occupying a wealthy plantation mansion, U.S. Christian Commission, Christmas.Number of pages: 12 pages of photocopies
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Box 4 | Folder 40 |
Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: VariousAddressee: Wife
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1/1865-5/1865 |
Scope and Contents
Nine letters, all are copies. Discuss camp life, battles, capture of Richmond and
Petersburg, end of the war,Number of pages: 23 pages of photocopies
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Series III. Documents
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Box 5 | Folder 1 |
Draft avoidance
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December 28, 1863 |
Scope and Contents
Commutation Money receipt for avoiding the Union draft by paying a $300 fee. Yonkers,
NY. Rudin # M-60
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Box 5 | Folder 2 |
Draft avoidance: certificate of substitution
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August 20, 1864 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Form used when one person paid another to take their place in the Military Service
during the Civil War. Newton Green pays Asathus A. Hart $400 to act as his substitute.
Rudin # M-61
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Box 5 | Folder 3 |
Draft avoidance
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October 1, 1863 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Certificate certifies that H.C. Gregerson is entitled to be paid $300 as a substitute
for a drafted NY Policeman. Additional document acknowledges receipt of the $300.
Rudin # M-62
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Box 5 | Folder 4 |
Substitute soldier bounty payment
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December 11, 1863 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Certificate names a substitute soldier with a bounty payment of $300. Additional document
releases NY Substitute Committee of claim. Rudin # M-63
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Box 5 | Folder 5 |
Substitute broker card
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Doc
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Scope and Contents
Business card for Haynes, Webb and Co. General Substitute Brokers - Bounties paid
to Substitutes and Volunteers to fight in Civil War. Rudin # M-63A
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Box 5 | Folder 6 |
New York Draft Exemptions
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October 16, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Commutation Money Receipt indicating commutation money received from 18 men exempting
them from the Federal Draft. Rudin # M-64
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Box 5 | Folder 7 |
Drummer boy discharge
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July 17, 1862 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Certificate of Discharge for a 13 year old drummer boy by reason of a physical disability.
Rudin # M-65
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Box 5 | Folder 22 |
General Orders No. 3
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February 6, 1865 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Act to provide for the appointment of a General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate
States. Rudin # A-139
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Box 5 | Folder 8 |
General Orders No. 4
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January 4, 1964 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Accused of desertion, Pvt. George Hoffer receives a sentence of 10 years at hard labor
with a ball of 24 pounds attached to his leg by a chain four feet long. Rudin # M-73A
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Box 5 | Folder 9 |
General Orders No. 24
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February 21, 1865 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
The restoration of the Union flag at Fort Sumter. Rudin # A-13B
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Box 5 | Folder 10 |
General Orders No. 32
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February 4, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Surgeon dismissed from the service for violation of 39th Article of War. (Fraudulent
accounts) Rudin # M-73
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Box 5 | Folder 11 |
General Orders No. 43
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February 13, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Court martial of Major McKinstry, Quartermaster, charged with neglect of duty (buying
in collusion with others) in 61 specifications. Lincoln approved sentence of dismissal
from the service. Inked signature of General Hiram Scofield. Rudin # M-72
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Box 5 | Folder 12 |
General Orders No. 53
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December 2, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Court martials of deserters - men ordered to have their heads shaved and branded with
the letter "D" and one man to be shot to death. Rudin # M-76
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Box 5 | Folder 13 |
General Orders No. 147
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May 26, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
President Lincoln changes sentences of three soldiers. Rudin # M-67
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Box 5 | Folder 14 |
General Orders No. 148
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May 26, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Lincoln approves sentence of dishonorable discharge for a soldier who pleaded guilty
to stealing from another private. Rudin # M-71A
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Box 5 | Folder 15 |
General Orders No. 149
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May 26, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Court martial of soldier for desertion and assault with intent to commit robbery and
murder. Lincoln approves sentence to be shot. Rudin # M-76A
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Box 5 | Folder 16 |
General Orders No. 190
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June 25, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Pay schedule for men enlisting in the Regular Army offering premium, advanced pay,
and bounty. Rudin # M-66
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Box 5 | Folder 17 |
General Orders No. 209
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July 7, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Court martial of a soldier found guilty of drunkenness on duty and conduct unbecoming
an officer. Rudin # M-68
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Box 5 | Folder 18 |
General Orders No. 230
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July 23, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Court Martial found four men guilty of desertion, violation of oath of allegiance,
and murder. Lincoln showed compassion and remitted all sentences. Two copies. Rudin
# M-70, 75
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Box 5 | Folder 19 |
General Orders No. 240
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July 28, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Court Martial of two soldiers found guilty of desertion. Rudin # M-69
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Box 5 | Folder 20 |
General Orders No. 267
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August 3, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
General Orders accusing eight different men of various charges punishable by a sentence
of "To be shot to death". Rudin # M-74
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Box 5 | Folder 21 |
General Orders No. 306
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September 13, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Lincoln approves sentence of hanging for a soldier accused of being a guerilla. Rudin
# M-71
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Box 5 | Folder 23 |
Engraving of the naval engagement between the Merrimac and the Monitor.
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Scope and Contents
Rudin # M-77
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Box 5 | Folder 24 |
Fort Sumter Note
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April 15, 1861 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Twenty-five cent note - The Bank of the State of South Carolina - Fort Sumter on fire.
Rudin # A-13A
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Box 5 | Folder 25 |
Bounty: "Statement of Volunteer"
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March 14, 1864 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Soldier receives a $300 bounty for enlisting. Rudin # M-41
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Box 5 | Folder 26 |
Bounty Payment Bond
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October 6, 1864 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Payment Bond for $100 "on the call by the President for 500,000 men". To James Payne.
Rudin # M-42
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Box 5 | Folder 27 |
Bounty Receipt
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October 8, 1864 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
County Bounty Receipt for $6000 for fifteen union soldiers who signed up for the Civil
War for three years. Rudin # M-44
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Box 5 | Folder 28 |
Bounty Receipt
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August 20, 1864 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Bounty receipt for $800 for two union soldiers who signed up for the Civil War for
three years. Rudin # M-45
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Box 5 | Folder 29 |
Bounty Fund Bond
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February 15, 1865 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Bond used to raise funds to pay bounties to volunteers. ($300 bounty fund, interest
6%). Rudin # M-45AA
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Box 5 | Folder 30 |
Civil War Recruiting Broadside
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Doc
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Scope and Contents
Enlistment Recruiting Broadside for Mass. 2nd Regiment Heavy Artillery. Rudin # M-55
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Box 5 | Folder 31 |
Confederate Circular
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July 21, 1862 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Circular regarding officer's behavior in the field, by order of Brigadier General
P.O. Hebert. Rudin # M-55A
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Box 5 | Folder 32 |
Wallpaper Book
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1865 |
Booklet
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Scope and Contents
Confederate "Chaudron's Spelling Book" - Front and back covers printed on double-folded,
ornate fancy wallpaper (see inside back cover and also "To the Public" preface referring
to "scarcity of materials".) From the Henderschott Collection of Confederate Imprints.
Rudin # M-97
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Box 5 | Folder 33 |
Wallpaper envelope plus letter
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January 11, 1863 |
Scope and Contents
Wallpaper envelope (no stamp) with letter from Sgt. Baker hand-carried to wife regarding
clothing and naming of their baby. Rudin # M-98
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Box 5 | Folder 34 |
Necessity Paper
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ALS
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Scope and Contents
Being short of paper, soldier, Elisha O. Drake, writes on Soldier's Eagle Discharge
Form. Discusses paying bills, re-enlisting, and photographs of Generals. Rudin # M-101
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Box 5 | Folder 35 |
Necessity Paper
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September 11, 1863 |
ALS
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Scope and Contents
Albert R. Whitney writes letter on Magnus hand colored patriotic song sheet discussing
the campground, the lack of water, and the need for a box of clothing. Rudin # M-101A
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Box 5 | Folder 36 |
Necessity Paper
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January 1, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
CSA North Carolina 25 Cent Note printed on back of 1863 North Carolina $20 Note. Rudin
# M-101B
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Box 5 | Folder 37 |
Necessity Paper
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January 1, 1863 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Five Confederate Georgia Treasury Notes in denominations of 5 cents, 10 cents, 25
cents, 50 cents, and 75 cents, all printed on reverse of $4 note (not a popular denomination)
because of the scarcity of paper. Rudin # M-101C
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Box 5 | Folder 38 |
Necessity Stationary
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1860 |
Scope and Contents
Confederate Patriotic Stationery with cannon, flag, and patriotic verse printed on
brown Confederate necessity paper. Two different size letter sheets unused plus one
envelope. Rudin # M-83
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Box 5 | Folder 39 |
Necessity Paper
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March 16, 1862 |
ALS
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Scope and Contents
Letter written by Union soldier to his sister on captured Confederate post office
ledger. Rudin # M-83A
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Box 5 | Folder 40 |
Necessity Paper
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March 15, 1865 |
Doc
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Scope and Contents
Statement for a deceased Confederate soldier on necessity paper printed on official
Republic of Mexico paper. Rudin # M-84
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Box 6 | Folder 1 |
Necessity Paper
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October 21, 1864 |
Scope and Contents
Hand made envelope from a printed sheet of a piano songbook. Postally used. Capt.
HL Van Eaton. Rudin # M-85
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Box 6 | Folder 2 |
Necessity Paper
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Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Confederate Soldiers' Pass printed on verso of a Mississippi government form. Rudin
# M-86A
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Box 6 | Folder 3 |
Necessity Paper
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February 2, 1863 |
ALS
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Scope and Contents
Soldier's letter (T.A. Taggart) on mocha colored necessity paper. Rudin # M-86B
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Box 7 | Folder 2 |
Wallpaper newspaper
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February 12, 1863 |
Scope and Contents
"The Junior Register" - Rare wallpaper edition printed on the back of wallpaper due
to shortage of newsprint. Rudin # M-100
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Box 7 | Folder 3 |
Necessity paper newspaper
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April 14, 1864 |
Scope and Contents
Houston Daily Telegraph printed on tan corn husk paper. Rudin # M-100A
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Box 7 | Folder 4 |
Wallpaper newspaper
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October 2, 1863 |
Scope and Contents
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph printed on green corn husk paper. Rudin # M-100B
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Box 6 | Folder 4 |
Civil War Pass
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July 18, 1861 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
Civil War Pass allowing "F. Pool 3 days over the Bridges within the Original lines"
signed by Captain Drake De Kay. Rudin # M-87
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Box 6 | Folder 5 |
Password (confederate)
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May 16, 1861 |
Doc S
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Scope and Contents
An original password paper signed by Phinney Adjt. Rudin # M-88
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Box 7 | Folder 1 |
Davis, Jefferson
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1867 |
Lithograph
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Scope and Contents
The Capture of Jeff Davis lithograph. Rudin # A-59
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Box 6 | Folder 6 |
Davis, Jefferson
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October 22, 1877 |
Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Insightful letter into the thinking of Jefferson Davis. Rudin # A-60
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Box 6 | Folder 7 |
Program for the second Inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens
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February 22, 1862 |
Pages: 4
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Scope and Contents
Rudin # A-58
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Box 6 | Folder 8 |
Davis, Jefferson
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November 6, 1861 |
Election ballot
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Scope and Contents
Rudin # A-57
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Box 6 | Folder 9 |
Miniature of Lee's General Orders No. 9
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Scope and Contents
Lee's Farewell Address in a 1" square in the top left corner with hand-colored flags
on a miniature cover. Written by Edward Pollard. Rudin # M-78
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Box 6 | Folder 10 |
"Dix" Note
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Scope and Contents
Famous Dix Note that caused the South to be called "Dixie". Rudin # M-59
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