Box 1
Container
Contains 43 Results:
ALS D. G. Harrington, Sedalia Camp in the woods to Mother, Battle Creek. Gives daily account of activities from Nov. 14th; had a letter from cousin Stephen Manchester; note on last page to Sister, Eva. , 20 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:
20 Nov 1861
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Marshall, Sedalia to Parents, Battle Creek. Troops eat well; not likely to get a furlough to visit home; regiment has companies in northern Missouri, Jefferson City, and Sedalia; no religious services in Georgetown or Sedalia, no chaplain; his diary has been his constant companion; plans to send money home. , 03 Jan 1862
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:
03 Jan 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Marshall, Sedalia to Father, Battle Creek. Expects to leave Sedalia once horses are shod; gives daily account of activities and weather from Jan. 14th through 18th; enclosed $25; part of regiment involved in a fight covered by the papers, no details. , 18 Jan 1862
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:
18 Jan 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Marshall, Sedalia to Brother [Joseph Harrington]. Leave tomorrow for parts unknown; tells of Major Marshall’s death while scouting; as he was dying he told the men to take no more prisoners., 25 Jan 1862
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:
25 Jan 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Marshall, Sedalia to Father, Battle Creek. Under doctor’s care; weather cold and snowy, delayed their departure; his horse ran away; thinks they might go to Boonville or Columbia. (envelope), 31 Jan 1862
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:
31 Jan 1862
ALS Jesse Harrington, Medina, Ohio to Brother [D. Harrington, Battle Creek.] Tells of Stephen and Andrew Harrington in the war; inquires after Galusha. (envelope) , 19 Feb 1862
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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 Feb 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Mason, Fayette “To the Old Folks at home.” Explains the daily camp routine of inspections and roll calls; Lt. Aikin arrested for keeping “secesh” horses; while looking for stolen lead searched a wagon train bound for California and arrested one man for the theft., 09 Mar 1862
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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 Mar 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Clopper, Sturgeon, Boone County to Father, Battle Creek. Major Clopper in command; tells of moving the company to Sturgeon over muddy trails/roads; have prisoners in custody; ordered new boots. (envelope), 20 Mar 1862
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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:
20 Mar 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Clopper, Sturgeon to Brother, Battle Creek. Talks of boots and inventories his clothing. (envelope) , 21 Mar 1862
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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:
21 Mar 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Clopper, Sturgeon to Father, Battle Creek. Days blur together, no Sabbath; Lt. Aikin left the company, going home to Michigan; speaks of missing home; runs down daily routine. (envelope) , 30 Mar 1862
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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 Mar 1862