Box 1
Container
Contains 43 Results:
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Annie, Warrenton to Father, Battle Creek. (fragment) Explains his debts and clothing expenses, why he cannot send so much of his pay home; talks of his brother’s plans. (envelope; part of p.2 missing) , 04 Feb 1863
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
04 Feb 1863
ALS James B. Miller, Camp Annie, Warrenton, Missouri to Brother [Hamilton] and Sister. Condolences on death of baby; received letter from Wesley Clark, will be an ambulance driver; Charlie Clark has been ill; he and John are going into Co. L with Capt. Preston. , 07 Feb 1863
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
07 Feb 1863
ALS George A. Holly, Camp Blair [Ironton, Missouri] to “My old friend Rolling” [Rolling Alger] The Captain believes they will be ordered south soon; he is among few left in camp as most of the company is out guarding a railroad bridge; speaks of Gen. Hooker. , 04 May 1863
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
04 May 1863
ALS George A. Holly, Quincy to [Rolling Alger], Boston Corners, Erie County, New York. Is going with a girl he met when he arrived in July; talks of mutual friends marrying at home; the 18th Regiment arrived, approximately 400 men; does not plan to reenlist when his three years are up; five or six smallpox cases in the hospital. (envelope) , 18 Jan 1864
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
18 Jan 1864
ALS D. G. Harrington, Arkansas to Parents, Battle Creek. No recent letters from home; asks about sale of the family farm; Capt. Rowell still with Co. H; has not heard anything more about the veterans corps but has almost served his three years. (envelope) , 30 May 1864
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
30 May 1864
ALS D. G. Harrington, Little Rock, Arkansas to Parents, Battle Creek. (fragment) Gen. Biekles and other officers reviewed the troops last week; a rebel was shot attempting to escape the penitentiary; funeral processions pass by their quarters; muster roll was wrong and will have to be done again. (envelope) , 09 June 1864
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
09 June 1864
TLS George Rowell, Battle Creek, Michigan to Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Harrington, Strasburg, Colorado. Sad to hear of the Harrington’s impaired health; gets many visitors from the Soldier’s Home; news of his family including the death of his oldest daughter; is 81 years old. , 06 May 1913
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
06 May 1913
ALS Joshua Bell, Camp Benton to Sister [Miss Mary Bell, Cincinnati]. His regiment has left but about 15 men remain to take care of the quarters; asks that she direct letters to Capt. C. B. Hunt. (envelope) , 07 Oct 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
07 Oct 1861
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Mason (Syracuse, Missouri) to Father, Battle Creek. Glad to have the third blanket sent by his mother; tells of movements since leaving Camp Benton on October 3rd: to St. Charles, took two steamboats to Jefferson City (Camp Lilly), Camp Curtis, Camp Marshall, Camp Hunt; beautiful scenery along the river route; several horse stampedes; another company brought a wagon of “seceshion” corn for the horses; the men eat well. , 19 Oct 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
19 Oct 1861
ALS Nathan J. Aikin, Benton Barracks to Rev. D. Harrington, Battle Creek. Tells of regiment being well in Springfield; is pleased with his son’s conduct; will return to duty tomorrow after a leave of absence. , 10 Nov 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is comprised of letters written by six Civil War soldiers who served in Merrill’s Horse and one letter written by a relative of a soldier. The letters are arranged chronologically, most of which date from 1861 to 1862, with fewer letters written in 1863 and 1864. A large gap exists in which there are no letters from 1865 to 1912. The only letter written after the end of the Civil War is dated 1913.
Thirty-two of the letters are...
Dates:
10 Nov 1861