Box 1
Container
Contains 43 Results:
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Clopper, Sturgeon to “Folks at Home,” Battle Creek. Misses home and thinks of it often; provides daily activities account from April 11th through 17th; Major Clopper was hurt in a hunting accident; Capt. Wilson brought in 14 prisoners from a scouting trip, among them was Capt. Hix; he may assist with the prisoner escort to St. Louis. , 15 Apr 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:
15 Apr 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Sturgeon to Father, Battle Creek. Recounts daily activities from April 27th to May 9th; more prisoners; went to home of Parson Gentry (Baptist clergyman) for forage, obtained wagons of corn; the company chaplain preached on Sunday; Cpl. Chilson went to Cushenberg; sent money home. , 10 May 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:
10 May 1862
ALS D. G. Harrington, Sturgeon to Father, Battle Creek. Weather is hot, hail storm; several men are in hospital; Cpl. Chilson is sick and may apply for discharge; Capt. Rogers is in St. Louis attending a court martial, thinks the company may follow; says “the soldiers have turned this town upside down;” have ten prisoners who work pumping water for troops from the railroad well. (envelope) , 28 June 1862
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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:
28 June 1862
ALS Elijah Hubbard, Pleasant Ridge, Warren, County, Missouri to Brother and Sister. He canvases northern Missouri recruiting troops to put down the rebellion in the state; holds rank of 1st Lt.; mentions Gov. Fox being for Davis and that farm land prices have plummeted., 12 Aug 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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:
12 Aug 1861
ALS Daniel Galusha Harrington, Camp Benton. Lists non-commissioned officers; estimates over 13,000 men and over 3000 horses. (fragment) , 7 Sept 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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:
7 Sept 1861
ALS D.G. (“Guy”) Harrington, Camp Benton to Mother, Battle Creek. Discusses the men trying to ride the horses; mentions his mess mates including George Rowell; his bed is a blanket laid on a board; will go to the city for Sunday services; plans to bathe in the Mississippi; note on last page to Brother., 20 Sept 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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 Sept 1861
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Benton to Brother [Joseph], Battle Creek. Talks of camp food; arrival of northwestern rifle regiment from Chicago; asks after girls at home and pigs and stallion , 20 Sept 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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 Sept 1861
ALS D.G. Harrington to Mother, Battle Creek. A company of Irish prisoners came in; Captain plans to take his horse; heard that Helen Ransford died; asks for news of home. (fragment) , c.21 Sept 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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:
c.21 Sept 1861
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Benton to Father [Rev. D. Harrington, Battle Creek]. Wishes his father could take the chaplaincy; shares news of friends and acquaintances from Michigan. (envelope) , 22 Sept 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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:
22 Sept 1861
ALS D. G. Harrington, Camp Benton to Mother, Battle Creek. Describes the fairgrounds at Camp Benton. Note on envelope by Major George C. Marshall: “Soldiers Letters, Merrill Horse, G. C. Marshall, Maj.” (envelope) , 22 Sept 1861
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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:
22 Sept 1861