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Letter From Horace Nelson To L. S. Joynes, 1864 August 31, Horace Nelson

Sanger Historical Files (1859-1865), Excerpts

Letter from Horace Nelson to L. S. Joynes enclosing his application for the position of hospital steward.

A Brief Note To Dr. And Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte From Their Son, Dirk, Dirk Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A brief note to Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from their son, Dirk, who wrote, "I am doing well. I write with my left hand and Benjamin holds the paper smooth. You must not concern yourselves about me." This is followed by a letter from son, Ben. "Dirk is a peculiar fellow he tells them what they must do for him and whenever his stump is dressed he takes a mirror and examines it, telling them what to do. He has an extensive knowledge of wounds. He has the courage of a lion and doesn't want to be …

A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben, who gives him the bad news that brother Dirk has been wounded and his right arm amputated. Ben suggests that his father come down and take Dirk home. Dirk is making good recovery, however. Dirk, while out riding, chanced upon a group of rebel soldiers who tried to take him prisoner. As Dirk spurred his horse suddenly, he was shot, but escaped from the enemy.

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.

Letter, S. H. Ross To Emmett Ross; 8/22/1864, Sarah Howard Ross

Emmett L. Ross Papers

Letter, Sarah Howard Ross at Piney Vale to her son, Emmett Ross, opening with a comment on his ''misfortune'' and telling him of her recent bad health. She writes that Colonel Cook might accompany her to Brookhaven, mentioning the train schedule. A soldier named Hartwell was in Jackson on sick furlough. Willy Curtiss and Leo joined Cowan's Battery (Company G of the 1st Mississippi Light Artillery). The legislature has passed a law that all men between sixteen and fifty-five must enlist. She asks him what command he will go back to, since there is ''no company left to go to.'' …

Letter From Leander Harris To Emily S. Harris, August 19, 1864, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912

Leander Harris Collection

A reproduction of the original and typed transcription of letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, dated August 19, 1864.

A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben., Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben. "We make frequent moves and we will take Atlanta sooner or later by flanking movements." He began his letter on the 19th and finished it on the 22nd.

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

[2013.070.W.R_Safford_Americancivilwar_1864-08-18_014] James B. Safford Civil War Correspondence

James B. Safford Civil War Correspondence Collection

This collection contains letters written by James Broderick Safford (1842-1930) to his father James M. Safford, during the American Civil War. This collection also contains newspaper articles, photographs, and ephemera relating to his life and death. Safford enlisted in 1862, into the 54th Indiana Infantry regiment and was made Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. After completing his first tour of duty, Safford re-enlisted in 1863 into the 10th Indiana Cavalry as a private. Safford was promoted to Sergeant Major and after the battle of Nashville, he was made Adjunct to the Regiment. He was mustered out of the service in August 1865, …

1864-08-18, James B. To James M., James Broderick Safford

James B. Safford Civil War correspondence

No abstract provided.

The Morning Star - Volume 39 Number 21 - August 17, 1864, Freewill Baptist Printers

The Morning Star

No abstract provided.

A Letter To Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte From Her Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from her son, Ben. He sends $12 for the clothing she sent him.

[2013.070.W.R_Safford_Americancivilwar_1864-08-15_013] James B. Safford Civil War Correspondence

James B. Safford Civil War Correspondence Collection

This collection contains letters written by James Broderick Safford (1842-1930) to his father James M. Safford, during the American Civil War. This collection also contains newspaper articles, photographs, and ephemera relating to his life and death. Safford enlisted in 1862, into the 54th Indiana Infantry regiment and was made Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. After completing his first tour of duty, Safford re-enlisted in 1863 into the 10th Indiana Cavalry as a private. Safford was promoted to Sergeant Major and after the battle of Nashville, he was made Adjunct to the Regiment. He was mustered out of the service in August 1865, …

1864-08-15, James B. To James M., James Broderick Safford

James B. Safford Civil War correspondence

No abstract provided.

A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben. He begins by saying that "Since we were paid today I will write a letter and enclose some money.... It has now been since the 7th of May that we have heard shooting every day with bullets whistling past our ears. When one thinks about it then it is surprising that anyone should still be alive with so much lead flying about...Encl. $40.00."

A Letter To A. C. Van Beane From His Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben. The battle for Atlanta continues. New recruits tend to get sick often.

Letter From Joseph H. Mccormick To L. S. Joynes, 1864 August 13, Joseph H. Mccormick

Sanger Historical Files (1859-1865), Excerpts

Letter from Joseph H. McCormick to L. S. Joynes asking for a catalog and information on transferring to Richmond to attend medical lectures.

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.

Letter From Leander Harris To Emily S. Harris, August 11, 1864, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912

Leander Harris Collection

A reproduction of the original and typed transcription of letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, dated August 11, 1864.

A Letter To Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte From Her Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from her son, Ben, who said that "Some people and newspapers seem to think that we are not making rapid enough progress. They should be here for a while and they would be talking differently. Not a foot of advance is made without heavy fighting and it is not very pleasant to fight continuously. The same diet becomes monotonous. Not that the old soldiers are complaining - on the contrary, they know that perserverance is necessary. But that criticism from home isn't very pleasant to hear."

Letter From James G. Hall And James H. Knox To J. B. Mccaw, 1864 August 9, James G. Hall, James H. Knox

Sanger Historical Files (1859-1865), Excerpts

Letter from James G. Hall and James H. Knox to J. B. McCaw requesting assistance in obtaining a transfer to Richmond to attend medical lectures.

[2013.070.W.R_Safford_Americancivilwar_1864-08-08_012] James B. Safford Civil War Correspondence

James B. Safford Civil War Correspondence Collection

This collection contains letters written by James Broderick Safford (1842-1930) to his father James M. Safford, during the American Civil War. This collection also contains newspaper articles, photographs, and ephemera relating to his life and death. Safford enlisted in 1862, into the 54th Indiana Infantry regiment and was made Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. After completing his first tour of duty, Safford re-enlisted in 1863 into the 10th Indiana Cavalry as a private. Safford was promoted to Sergeant Major and after the battle of Nashville, he was made Adjunct to the Regiment. He was mustered out of the service in August 1865, …

1864-08-08, James B. To James M., James Broderick Safford

James B. Safford Civil War correspondence

No abstract provided.

A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben, who reported heavy fighting. Our company lost three: Alexander Jonkheer, fatally wounded; Cornelius Den Herder, slightly wounded and Darwin C. Huff received a flesh wound. Through God's mercy, the rest of us came through and were spared but we feel deep sympathy for our boys."

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.

Letter From L. M. Henderson To L. S. Joynes, 1864 August 5, L. M. (Ludy M.) Henderson

Sanger Historical Files (1859-1865), Excerpts

Letter from L.M. Henderson to L. S. Joynes requesting assistance in obtaining a transfer to attend medical lectures.

Letter From Leander Harris To Emily S. Harris, August 3, 1864, Harris, Leander, 1833-1912

Leander Harris Collection

A reproduction of the original and typed transcription of letter from Leander Harris to Emily S. Harris, dated August 3, 1864.

1864-08-03, Hiram To Susan, H. Hiram Austin

H. Austin Civil War correspondence

No abstract provided.