Box Small Collections Box 14
Contains 108 Results:
Letter, 1862 May 29
[?], "neare Charlestown," to "Dear Farther," n.p. Explains why he did not send items of clothing with Capt. Hite; he is sorry that Wil was "publish as a deserter"; and tells of various "messes" he has gotten into. 2 pages. Incomplete.
Letter, 1861 September 9
[?], Nicholas Ct., [?], to Father [?], n.p. Gives account of a trip from Callaghans, through Sulphur Springs, and Lewisburg, and across Gauley River, W. Va.; draws diagram of the camp. 2 pages. Incomplete.
Letter, 1861 August 30
Drue [?], Camp Walker near Manassas, Va., to "Brother" Gill, n.p. Has just recovered from the measles which 30 of the boys had; received orders to prepare to march at any hour; "hard skirmishes" at Leesburg and Falls Church, Va. Tells his brother he should be here to see fine horses; asks him to look over his house and advise Mr. Ables where to build his house. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Letters, 1862-1863
The collection contains letters from Confederate soldier George M. Waddy to various family members. He discusses the details of camp life and anticipates impending action from the Union Army.
Letter, 1861 June 3
Letter from J.S.E. McGhee, Camp Carolina, Norfolk, Va., to his uncle [?], no place. The letter describes camp life and fortifications at Craney Island from where he could see the "Enemy". Other locations mentioned include Sewells Point, Spinners [Pinners] Point, the marine hospital and Fort Norfolk, which are "in good order for meeting the Northern vessels". He heard that Yankees had landed at Ocean View, Va. and he expresses his disrespect for them. He sends greetings to family members.
Letters, 1863-1864
One notebook of Civil War letters of Capt. Joseph B. Gorsuch, Ohio Volunteers, including an account of the siege of Vicksburg, dated 1863-1864. Typed copies. The location of originals is unknown.
Letter, 1865 October 1
Letter, 1861 June 18
Letter, 1862 May 5
A letter from R.H. Woolworth, Union soldier, Camp near Falmouth, Va. to his sister Anna Woolworth, Westchester, Penn. He relates news of troop movements, bridges, Fredericksburg inhabitants, and the rumored removal of General McCall.
Letter, 1862
Two letters from a Union soldier, S.L. Allen, to his mother, about the burning of Hampton, Virginia and fighting of the troops against the Rebels on the Peninsula. He worries that his mother is going alone to New York.
Letters, 1855-1864
Letters from William Woodville, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland written to his wife 'Nan' (Ann C. Schley Woodville) during the Civil War while serving as an aide to Brig. General Harry T. Hays, CSA. His letters describe camp life and military maneuvers mostly in Virginia, including the Peninsular Campaign. A marriage license of Woodville to Schley dated 1855 is also included. The collection contains original letters and typescripts of original letters.
Letter, 1862 June 14
A letter by William Humphreys, near Port Republic, to "My dear Mother" giving details of the Valley campaign with many references to Stonewall Jackson.
Letter, 1862 May 15
A letter by Johnston .H. Skelly, New Kent Court House, to his wife about the Battle of Williamsburg and the Peninsular Campaign. He witnesses the burning of the Merrimack [CSS Virginia].
Letter, 1862 May 5
Letter from Frank C. Park, an Union soldier, while in Williamsburg, to his family about the Battle of Williamsburg. He served with the 10th Massachusetts Regiment. He describes the fighting, the dead and the wounded. Typescript is included.
Diary, 1861, 1987
The diary of Edward Rush Young, Camp Island, Jamestown Island, Virginia, June 2-September 6, 1861, describes the challenges and minutiae of camp life and skirmishes. Typescript. The diary was transcribed by Morrison Bennett in 1987.
Photograph, Circa 1850's
Letter from Oliver H. Sargent in Yorktown Plains, Virginia to a friend, Hoyt, regarding a battle during the opening seige of Yorktown in which his unit, the 22nd Massachusetts participated. The collection includes a cabinet photograph of Oliver Sargent in uniform. Sargent was possibly killed in action by a Confederate landmine, one of the first Union soldiers to be killed in that manner.
Letter, 1862 May 20
A letter from Nelson Deraino, 20 miles from Richmond, Virginia, to his aunt and uncle, describing the Battle of Williamsburg. Deraino was a member of the 70th New York Infantry. A typescript is included.
Letter, 1862 May 8
A letter from James Calhoun, Williamsburg, to his wife and children describes the Battle of Williamsburg. Calhoun is a member of the 61st Pennsylvania Infantry. The text is written on "Confederate States of America" letterhead. A typescript is included.
Letter, 1864 January 11
A letter from a soldier, 1st Mass. Mounted Riders, Williamsburg, Va., to his sweetheart, Catherine G. Cooke, Richmond, Mass., regarding his reenlistment. He hopes that the war won't last any longer than 15 months more.
Letter, 1862 May 4
A letter from Martin Deland in Yorktown, Virginia, Camp Woodberry, to his "Dear Sis", discusses the evacuation of Yorktown.
Letter, 1864 October 13
A letter from George F. Shepley, Brigadier General, in Norfolk, Virginia to Lt. Col. G. A. Kensel, Chief of Staff, concerns rumors of a possible raid by Wade Hampton on Portsmouth, Virginia. He arrested William A. Moppin, who admitted he had been gathering information at the request of James Arthur. He has also arrested Arthur. He asks if he should send them up for Benjamin Butler to examine. A typescript is included.
Letter, 1862 January 23
Letter, 1862 April 29
A letter from a Union soldier, Charles C., at Yorktown, Virginia, to an unknown recipient, discusses his anxiety in preparation for the siege of Yorktown.