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Title: John Wheeler Letter : January 22, 1864
Creator: Wheeler, John L. (Of Cattaraugus County, N.Y.)
Date: 1864-01-22
Collection: John Wheeler Papers (c.00006)
Description: This is a letter from John Wheeler, a union soldier, to his family. Wheeler describes the awful conditions he's seen civilians go through during his time in the war. Many people are starving in towns occupied by the Union in the South. He mentions how women have to do a large amount of work in the absence of the men fighting in the war. Also, one of Wheeler's friends hurt himself by jumping over a creek and might be discharged.

Title: Mattoon Letter : May 15, 1860
Creator: Mattoon, Gershom W., 1842-1911
Date: 1860-05-15
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Gershom writes to Sarah (his sister) about the springtime weather and a frost that destroyed many of their crops. He then asks if her husband Edmond can bring a worker to help him around July 4. He closes by asking Sarah to send him a "receipt" for making an "egg cake" and "soft cake."

Title: Bradley Letter : August 15, 1864
Creator: Elliot, C., active 1864
Date: 1864-08-15
Collection: Thomas C. Bradley Papers (c.00236)
Description: C. Elliot writes to Thomas about his sickness with typhus and his hope that Thomas will still "have a place for" him. This may be in regards to a job with the River Police, but this is uncertain.

Title: Mattoon Letter : May 15, 1860 Page 1
Creator: Mattoon, Gershom W., 1842-1911
Date: 1860-05-15
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Gershom writes to Sarah (his sister) about the springtime weather and a frost that destroyed many of their crops. He then asks if her husband Edmond can bring a worker to help him around July 4. He closes by asking Sarah to send him a "receipt" for making an "egg cake" and "soft cake."

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : August 24, 1864
Creator: Marsh, Benjamin F.
Date: 1864-08-24
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin begins by describing his breakfast, then states he believes the Union will capture Petersburg soon. He notes that he has now earned eight dollars making pipes for the 9th Army Corps.

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : August 24, 1864 Page 1
Creator: Marsh, Benjamin F.
Date: 1864-08-24
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin begins by describing his breakfast, then states he believes the Union will capture Petersburg soon. He notes that he has now earned eight dollars making pipes for the 9th Army Corps.

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : August 24, 1864 Page 2
Creator: Marsh, Benjamin F.
Date: 1864-08-24
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin begins by describing his breakfast, then states he believes the Union will capture Petersburg soon. He notes that he has now earned eight dollars making pipes for the 9th Army Corps.

Title: Benjamin F. Marsh Letter : October 16, 1862
Creator: Marsh, Benjamin F.
Date: 1862-10-16
Collection: Marsh Family Papers (c.00047)
Description: Benjamin writes that he has been dealing with pain in his teeth and head for two weeks (apparently caused by neuralgia), and a doctor suggested binding his face with a whiskey soaked cloth. He notes that this condition made him go blind for a brief time on three separate occasions, so he hopes to be rid of it soon. Benjamin then writes about the kind of ingredients and food he prepares and eats. He tells his mother he will pay for a family friend to provide her with wood for the coming winter...
Show moreBenjamin writes that he has been dealing with pain in his teeth and head for two weeks (apparently caused by neuralgia), and a doctor suggested binding his face with a whiskey soaked cloth. He notes that this condition made him go blind for a brief time on three separate occasions, so he hopes to be rid of it soon. Benjamin then writes about the kind of ingredients and food he prepares and eats. He tells his mother he will pay for a family friend to provide her with wood for the coming winter. Benjamin directs the last portion of the letter to his sister Sarah and addresses several frivolous topics.
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Title: Mattoon Letter : August 21, 1862 Page 3
Creator: Lovell, Rosaltha
Date: 1862-08-21
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Rosa updates Agnes on family and friends' visits, employment, and future plans. She recounts watching Jean François Gravelet (better known as Charles Blondin or "The Great Blondin") carry his manager on his back across a tightrope that was strung across the Niagara River. Rosa goes on to discuss the weather, the state of the family farm, and her new bonnets.

Title: Mattoon Letter : February 28, 1862 Page 1
Creator: Mattoon, Vincent S.
Date: 1862-02-28
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Vincent, the second youngest child of Gershom P. and Nancy Mattoon, writes mainly about the logging business in Greenbush, Michigan. Vincent was almost 10 years old at the time of this letter.

Title: Mattoon Letter : February 28, 1862 Page 2
Creator: Mattoon, Vincent S.
Date: 1862-02-28
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Vincent, the second youngest child of Gershom P. and Nancy Mattoon, writes mainly about the logging business in Greenbush, Michigan. Vincent was almost 10 years old at the time of this letter.

Title: Mattoon Letter : March 30, 1862
Creator: Bolt, W. W.
Date: 1862-03-30
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Bolt writes to Agnes' parents, Charlotte and David Lindley, and Charles A. Lindley (who may be one of David's brothers). Bolt mostly discusses the possibility of collecting a large pension and his hopes that he and Elizabeth (most likely his wife) can visit Michigan soon to go hunting and make sugar.

Title: Mattoon Letter : March 30, 1862 Page 1
Creator: Bolt, W. W.
Date: 1862-03-30
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Bolt writes to Agnes' parents, Charlotte and David Lindley, and Charles A. Lindley (who may be one of David's brothers). Bolt mostly discusses the possibility of collecting a large pension and his hopes that he and Elizabeth (most likely his wife) can visit Michigan soon to go hunting and make sugar.

Title: Mattoon Letter : March 30, 1862 Page 2
Creator: Bolt, W. W.
Date: 1862-03-30
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Bolt writes to Agnes' parents, Charlotte and David Lindley, and Charles A. Lindley (who may be one of David's brothers). Bolt mostly discusses the possibility of collecting a large pension and his hopes that he and Elizabeth (most likely his wife) can visit Michigan soon to go hunting and make sugar.

Title: Mattoon Letter : August 21, 1862
Creator: Lovell, Rosaltha
Date: 1862-08-21
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Rosa updates Agnes on family and friends' visits, employment, and future plans. She recounts watching Jean François Gravelet (better known as Charles Blondin or "The Great Blondin") carry his manager on his back across a tightrope that was strung across the Niagara River. Rosa goes on to discuss the weather, the state of the family farm, and her new bonnets.

Title: Mattoon Letter : August 21, 1862 Page 1
Creator: Lovell, Rosaltha
Date: 1862-08-21
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Rosa updates Agnes on family and friends' visits, employment, and future plans. She recounts watching Jean François Gravelet (better known as Charles Blondin or "The Great Blondin") carry his manager on his back across a tightrope that was strung across the Niagara River. Rosa goes on to discuss the weather, the state of the family farm, and her new bonnets.

Title: Mattoon Letter : August 21, 1862 Page 2
Creator: Lovell, Rosaltha
Date: 1862-08-21
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Rosa updates Agnes on family and friends' visits, employment, and future plans. She recounts watching Jean François Gravelet (better known as Charles Blondin or "The Great Blondin") carry his manager on his back across a tightrope that was strung across the Niagara River. Rosa goes on to discuss the weather, the state of the family farm, and her new bonnets.

Title: Mattoon Letter : May 15, 1860 Page 2
Creator: Mattoon, Gershom W., 1842-1911
Date: 1860-05-15
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Gershom writes to Sarah (his sister) about the springtime weather and a frost that destroyed many of their crops. He then asks if her husband Edmond can bring a worker to help him around July 4. He closes by asking Sarah to send him a "receipt" for making an "egg cake" and "soft cake."

Title: Mattoon Letter : February 28, 1862
Creator: Mattoon, Vincent S.
Date: 1862-02-28
Collection: Mattoon Family Papers (LC.00019)
Description: Vincent, the second youngest child of Gershom P. and Nancy Mattoon, writes mainly about the logging business in Greenbush, Michigan. Vincent was almost 10 years old at the time of this letter.

Title: O.G. Dunckel Letter : March 11, 1864 Page 4
Creator: Dunckel, O. G. (Oshea G.)
Date: 1864-03-11
Collection: O.G. Dunckel Papers (c.00024)
Description: This is a letter from O.G. Dunckel to his wife Elizabeth and their children. Dunckel asks for a certificate to be sent from home in order to obtain his State Bounty. He also says he will not get a furlow like he hoped bfore marching to Jackson, MI in a few days. A few business matters are mentioned, and he also talks about the harsh winter weather in Grand Rapids.

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