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William C. Nelson To Thomas Nelson (17 October 1864), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Apologizes for not writing sooner; mentions Anthony Whitfield; presidential campaign of 1864; mentions the shelling on Petersburg; mentions social life; weather very cold; asking Tom to abandon the idea of enlisting in the Army; talks about Tom's illness; John Bell Hood; talks about prices of food being very high

Introductory Address Delivered Before The Students Of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia., B. Howard Rand, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

No abstract provided.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 14): October 7, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 12): September 23, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 09): September 2, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 08): August 26, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

46. Letter To Abraham Lincoln - A. M. Gilford (1864), A. M. Gilford, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Gilford, A.M. A. M. Gilford to Abraham Lincoln: Does Not Want Her Son to be Drafted. Illinois: August 23, 1864.

Retrieved From: https://www.loc.gov/item/mal3550700/.

August 22, 1864: To John B. Cornell, Archives, Lucinda Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection – Letters

Letter to John B. Cornell from Lucinda Lenore Merriss; discussing Lucinda's greeting of the regiment and John B. Cornell potentially visiting them.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 07): August 19, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 August 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts tells that has moved to Pettus' Brigade with Maj Baylor because Capt Timberlake, whom he wanted to be transferred to, was relieved and his replacement, Capt. Scott had been dropped from the Rolls once for drunkeness and although he was reinstated, Roberts believed he was better to avoid.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (6 August 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie that since his last letter Roberts has been constantly on the move, lost his horse, saddle, & bridle in a raid, and is now camped near Atlanta within shelling distance of Federal troops. He tells that he will probably go with Maj Baylor to report to Genl Pettus' Brigade, Stevenson's Division.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (24 July 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie that they have been moved about thirty miles south in order to keep out of the way of the army and to lessen the work for the R.R. by foraging for themselves. Roberts says that there have been battles on the front that he has heard have gone well for Confederates, but knows no details. He also mentions that Capt. Timberlake has been relieved so he will not be transferred under him.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 03): July 22, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter From William To His Mother Julia On July 8, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this note to his mother Julia on July 8, 1864. He discusses his injury and other personal affairs in the letter.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 52): July 1, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

June 27, 1864: To John B. Cornell, Archives, Lucinda Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection – Letters

Letter to John B. Cornell from Lucinda Lenore Merriss; discussing her time in Westerville and her fond wishes of safety for John B. Cornell.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (20 June 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes to Maggie that besides heavy amounts of rain, there have not been many changes in Roberts's camp. He asks about everything at home and goes on about his love for his wife and children and how he is ready for the war to end so that he may be with them again.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 50): June 17, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

[Letter], 1864, June 12, Kate [Porter] [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A family correspondence written by Kate, sister of Allen Cameron, from Springvale, Wisconsin. Acknowledgment of Cameron's military advancement and poor health; familial updates including of brother Walter; updates on costs of everyday items.

One entry: dated June 12, 1864

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 49): June 10, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1864 May 30, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria May 30^th 1864 Dear Brother When I wrote you in January I did not think that I should allow so long a time to lapse before writing you again. But the prospect of my selling out here, and going home, which I fully advised you of at that time, has resulted in nothing but disapointment [disappointment], and has kept me in such a state of uncertainty and doubt that I had been expecting from week to week would be put an end to that I have delayed writing you much longer than I ought, or will again. The …

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (30 May 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts writes about his camp outside of Atlanta, where there have been skirmishes with Union troops; he awaits a great battle. He also writes about furniture arrangements at home and asks about his son Charley, who he claims was given laudanum by a "little black imp."

Letter: W.E. Johnson To W.E. Johnson, Sr., May 29, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Circular (21 May 1864), Kinloch Falconer (1838-1878)

Military Records

Concerning sending wounded and ill Confederate soldiers to rear lines

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 46): May 20, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

May 15, 1864: To Angeline B. Cornell And Alice J. Cornell, Archives, John B. Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection – Letters

Letter to Angeline and Alice Cornell from John B. Cornell; detailing life in the war camp and the weather.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 44): May 6, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

1864-04-22 Columbus Daily Sun, Columbus Daily Sun (Columbus, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

A short excerpt from the Columbus Daily Sun discussing the regiment station at Causton's Bluff just outside of Savannah, Georgia, published on April 22, 1864.

“Thirteenth Georgia Regiment.” Columbus Daily Sun. April 22, 1864.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 39): April 1, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 17, No. 38): March 25, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964