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Letter to Kate, Brashear City, 1863 October 4
title
Letter to Kate, Brashear City, 1863 October 4
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-10-04, 1863-10-04
Name
Howie, J. C.
Abstract
A letter written by J. Harvey Brown's friend, J. C. Howie, to Kate Brown during the Civil War, in which he tells her her husband is in poor health.
Letter to Kate, Brashear City, 1863 October 4
title
Letter to Kate, Brashear City, 1863 October 4
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-10-04, 1863-10-04
Name
Howie, J. C.
Abstract
A letter written by J. Harvey Brown's friend, J. C. Howie, to Kate Brown during the Civil War, in which he tells her her husband is in poor health.
"...I protected my legs thoroughly..." (To Elizabeth from Lansing), February 11th
title
"...I protected my legs thoroughly..." (To Elizabeth from Lansing), February 11th
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military life, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-02-11, 1863-02-11
Name
Porter, Lansing
Abstract
Correspondence (starting on page 2) from Lansing Porter to his wife, Elizabeth, describing how he protected himself from a terrible thunderstorm while he was the "Officer of the Day." Lansing tells her about having to look for a missing man who was supposed to relieve a guard from duty and finding him asleep in an unauthorized area protecting him from the rain. He writes that he arrested him for his behavior and was commanded by Colonel Brown to "prefer charges against that man without delay." Lansing goes on about Mr. Griswold and how he was court-martialed and proven guilty for cowardice and disobedience. Lansing announces the appointment of Major Arnold to Brigadier General and mentions that Colonel Brown has asked to be discharged due to his poor health.
"I received your letter of April 11th to 24th of May," 1862 June 15
title
"I received your letter of April 11th to 24th of May," 1862 June 15
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military life, Soldiers
Date created ms
1862-06-15, 1862-06-15
Name
Parmenter, Alfred A.
Abstract
Correspondence from Alfred A. Parmenter to his family. Letter is missing pages.
"I wonder I am ever so foolish..." (To Lansing from Elizabeth)
title
"I wonder I am ever so foolish..." (To Lansing from Elizabeth)
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military life, Soldiers
Name
Porter, Elizabeth
Abstract
Correspondence from Elizabeth Porter to her husband, Lansing regarding their children. Elizabeth writes that Libbie's spelling has improved and comments on her strong sense of moral value, however, mentally and physically, she is developing very slowly. According to Elizabeth, Annie is "lawless" and unpredictable. She writes her letters in one swift stroke and never looks at them again. Making sure to add that Annie does not always enjoy writing. As for young Lansing, Elizabeth assures her husband that their son is a second edition of him. She is particularly referring to how Lansing, Jr. is a very careful and determined writer, but only when he feels like it.
Letter to Elizabeth, 1862 September 3
title
Letter to Elizabeth, 1862 September 3
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military life, Soldiers
Date created ms
1862-09-03, 1862-09-03
Name
Porter, Lansing
Abstract
A letter from Lansing Porter informing his wife, Elizabeth, that he is presently on the "Ocean Queen" at the docks of New Orleans. He recounts his journey and his "forced and fatigued march," and describes the excited spectators on shore when they arrived.
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
An envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1800s, 1800s
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
An envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett at Big Sand Station, Vinton County (Oh.).
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1800s, 1800s
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
An envelope addressed to Mary S. Bartlett in Portsmouth, Ohio. Writing on the envelope is extremely faded and barely legible.
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett, 1862 July 27
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett, 1862 July 27
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1862-07-27, 1862-07-27
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
An envelope addressed to Mary S. Bartlettin Big Sand, Vinton County, Ohio.
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett, 1864 June 1
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett, 1864 June 1
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1864-07-01, 1864-07-01
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
Letters between various members of the Bartlett family sending greetings.
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett, 1865 July 6
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett, 1865 July 6
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1865-07-06, 1865-07-06
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
An envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett sent from Nashville, Tennessee, to Portsmouth, Ohio.
"For a boquet - Composed of Rose-bud, Rose Geranium, [Myrtle ?], Arbor Vitae"
title
"For a boquet - Composed of Rose-bud, Rose Geranium, [Myrtle ?], Arbor Vitae"
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1800s, 1800s
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
A poem about flowers written for Sister Mary S. Bartlett.
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 April 13
title
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 April 13
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-04-13, 1863-04-13
Name
Mason, Daniel P.
Abstract
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason from Daniel P. Mason, postmarked April 13, 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 March 12
title
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 March 12
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-03-12, 1863-03-12
Name
Mason, Daniel P.
Abstract
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason from Daniel P. Mason, postmarked March 12, 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 March 21
title
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 March 21
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-03-21, 1863-03-21
Name
Mason, Daniel P.
Abstract
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason from Daniel P. Mason, postmarked March 21, 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 March 7
title
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 March 7
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-03-07, 1863-03-07
Name
Mason, Daniel P.
Abstract
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason from Daniel P. Mason, postmarked March 7, 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 May 15
title
Envelope addressed to Mary E. Mason, 1863 May 15
Subject
Civil wars, Families, Military, Soldiers
Date created ms
1863-05-15, 1863-05-15
Name
Mason, Daniel P.
Abstract
Envelopd addressed to Mary E. Mason from Daniel P. Mason, postmarked May 15, 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1800s, 1800s
Name
Bartlett, Mary S.
Abstract
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett, Big Sand Station, Vinton County, Ohio.
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
title
Envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett
Subject
Civil wars, Correspondence, Families, Military
Date created ms
1860s, 1860s
Name
Bartlett, William L.
Abstract
An envelope addressed to Miss Mary S. Bartlett.

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