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![<b>Written by a former private of the 34th New York Infantry who was wounded in the battle of Antietam
Captured at the battle of the Crater at Petersburg and confined in Danville Prison</b>
2 pages, 5 x 8, in pencil, written by Orlando R. Chamberlin. Comes with cover addressed to Mr. William Chamberlin, Pikeville, Allegany Co., N.Y., with C.D.S., Washington, Jun. 29, 1864, and 3 cents rose George Washington [#56] postage stamp.
<b><u>Camp near Petersburg, Va., June the 24th, 1864</b></u>
Dear Friends at home, it is with pleasure that I try to let you hear from me, and I am well and do hope this will find you well. We are under fire every day. We are in easy range of the Rebs. They pop off and once in a while the cannons roar from one day’s end to another, so you see we have active work all of the time. We have lost half of our Company on the 19[th] of this month between the hours of six and seven. We had ten killed and twenty five wounded in our Co. Oh, I should like to hear from home first rate now. Do write to me. Send me some postage stamps and a fine comb if you please. Now I am a going to send this with Mahala’s. We have got the advantage of the Rebs and are a going to keep it. I think before next winter this Rebellion will close. Oh! I hope so. Now I trust in God. I want you all to pray for me. I want you to write me all of the news. I would like to hear something about my bounty. As soon as I can get my discharge I can get seventy five dollars more State Bounty. I have got to send to the Paymaster General of N.Y. Now I should like to see you all first rate. Good by for this time friends.
Your ever loving Son and Brother,
O.R.C. to you all
Direct to me, Co. K, 14th N.Y. Heavy Artillery, Washington, D.C., Burnside’s Corps
Orlando R. Chamberlin (also spelled Chamberlain) was 18 years old when he enlisted on May 18, 1861, at Addison, N.Y., as a private, and was mustered into Co. E, 34th New York Infantry. He was promoted to corporal, but the exact date is unknown. He was wounded in action on September 17, 1862, in the battle of Antietam, and discharged as a results of his wounds on April 20, 1863. After a time convalescing at home, he re-enlisted and on December 28, 1863, he became a member of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery. He was captured on July 30, 1864, in the battle of the Crater, at Petersburg, Va., and confined in Danville Prison. He was paroled and mustered out of the Union Army on May 29, 1865, at Elmira, N.Y.
The 34th New York Infantry, were known as "The Herkimer Regiment," and they served in the 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac. They saw action at Yorktown; at Fair Oaks, where they lost 97 men, killed, wounded and missing; they lost heavily in the 7 Days Battles; at Antietam, they lost 154 men, killed, wounded, and missing; and they also fought at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
The 14th New York Heavy Artillery saw action in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1778a.jpg)
![<b>Written by a former private of the 34th New York Infantry who was wounded in the battle of Antietam
Captured at the battle of the Crater at Petersburg and confined in Danville Prison</b>
3 2/3 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by Orlando R. Chamberlin. Comes with cover addressed to Mr. William Chamberlin, Pikeville, Allegany Co., N.Y., with C.D.S., Washington, Jul. 11/64, and 3 cents rose George Washington [#56] postage stamp, with bullseye cancellation.
<b><u>Near Petersburg, Va., July the 11th, 1864</b></u>
Dear Brothers and Parents,
I now try to address a few lines to you to let you know that I am well and doing well. William I am much obliged to you for them postage stamps. I have received seven and the paper and envelopes too. Now I should like to see you all first rate. I am doing as well as can be expected. I have got my health, that is a good deal, for it is very warm here and is some sickly. We have rather tough times, but if the Rebellion is only put down is all I ask, and I think it is going down soon. Oh! I got a letter from Cornelia Bascon. She said she had been there on a visit. She praised up that big girl of mine. She said Ma that you and Mahala was getting along first rate and taking comfort. I hope so. I should like to see you all and hope it will soon be so I can. You say you can not pay Mrs. J. Well write to her that I shall soon get my pay, then she shall be paid. Now William do the best you can. Rosel I am sorry to hear that you are not very well. I hope you will doctor and soon be well. Be a good boy and write to me and you will not be sorry if I live to get home. Alonzo I am glad that you wrote me a letter. I hope you are well and I want you to be a good boy and write again. Ma, I am glad that you are well and hope you will still have your health. I am very thankful that you took so good care of Mahala. Best wishes and I will try and repay you if ever I come home which I hope shall soon. Do the best you can and write often. Pray for me and Pap. I hope the Lord will bless you and take care of all of you. Now I want you all to write to me. Give me all of the news all about home and its comforts. I imagine that it looks so pleasant up there in the woods. I will close by saying I hope soon to be with you all. Now good by for this time. Write soon.
From,
O.R. Chamberlin
Orlando R. Chamberlin (also spelled Chamberlain) was 18 years old when he enlisted on May 18, 1861, at Addison, N.Y., as a private, and was mustered into Co. E, 34th New York Infantry. He was promoted to corporal, but the exact date is unknown. He was wounded in action on September 17, 1862, in the battle of Antietam, and discharged as a results of his wounds on April 20, 1863. After a time convalescing at home, he re-enlisted and on December 28, 1863, he became a member of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery. He was captured on July 30, 1864, in the battle of the Crater, at Petersburg, Va., and confined in Danville Prison. He was paroled and mustered out of the Union Army on May 29, 1865, at Elmira, N.Y.
The 34th New York Infantry, were known as "The Herkimer Regiment," and they served in the 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac. They saw action at Yorktown; at Fair Oaks, where they lost 97 men, killed, wounded and missing; they lost heavily in the 7 Days Battles; at Antietam, they lost 154 men, killed, wounded, and missing; and they also fought at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
The 14th New York Heavy Artillery saw action in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1777a.jpg)
![7 3/4 x 9 3/4, in ink.
Columbus, Ohio
June 22d, 1866
P.A. Bishop, Esq.
Elyia, O.[hio]
Dear Sir,
I have to respectfully call your attention to the following:
Christian Bauman, Late Pri.[vate] Co. "A" 58th Ohio Vols. has left a claim in my office for extra duty as teamster of Co. "A" aforesaid Regiment from Feb. 20/62 to September 20/62 (inclusive) 213 days at 25 cents. $53.25. He has the necessary vouchers &c, & the certificate of his Captain of the Service, and now the Department. Your certificate that the account is correct and just, that the Services were rendered as stated; and that they were necessary for the Public Service, I write you now to find if you are in Elyia and to know if you will make the certificate whereupon I will send you the vouchers.
Very Respectfully,
Thos. M. Dye, Atty.
Please Address:
Thomas M. Dye, Atty.
Lock Box 1301
Columbus, O.
Very fine.
Christian Bauman (also spelled Bowman) enlisted on October 1, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. A, 58th Ohio Infantry. He was mustered out of service January 14, 1865, at Vicksburg, Miss.
The 58th Ohio Infantry, saw action at Fort Donelson, Shiloh (9 killed and 43 wounded), Chickasaw Bluffs (suffered 47% casualties), Arkansas Post, Deer Creek, and Grand Gulf.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/mem3601a.jpg)
![3 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, on patriotic letter sheet, trimmed in red and blue, with embossed shield with Union on it. Written by Henry C. Elson to his father. Comes with patriotic cover addressed to Mr. John Elson, Waynesburg, Stark Co., Ohio, with indistinct postmark. The envelope is trimmed in red and blue on the reverse and has an embossed American shield with spread winged eagle and motto, Union and Constitution.
<b><u>Dec. 13th/62, Camp near Nashville, Tenn.</b></u>
Well Pap,
I received your letter yesterday and was mighty glad to hear from you for I had not received a letter from home for a long time. Our Brigade went out foraging yesterday. We saw Old Gen. Jackson’s mansion. It is about 10 miles from Nashville and 8 from Silver Springs. The 23rd Brigade was out foraging about 4 days ago and the 51st Ohio Reg. and 35th Ind.[iana] got into a skirmish. They lost a few killed and wounded. There was none from about Waynesburg or vicinity hurt. I saw Harris yesterday morning. He was well. He was in the skirmish. The country around here is in a state of famine. Everything that is raised is taken. The corn, hay & oats is taken to feed the Army horses & mules. The chickens, geese & turkeys, if the citizens want, sell them to the soldiers. They will take them wherever there is camps. The rails are burned. They even tear down stables and barns to burn. Indeed years after the war closes the South will be in a state of desolation. A. Kitt from Canton is down here now & Williams of Massilon is also here. Monroe Ebi & Lewis Hurford have not yet arrived. They may be at Bowling Green, Ky. There is about 90 recruits there for our Regt. Capt. [Solomon J.] Firestone has them in charge. John Binkley belongs to a Regiment of Engineers and mechanics for the purpose of building bridges and so forth. There is 20 men detailed out of each Regiment in the Division. The boys from our neighborhood is all well. I am well, haven’t been sick a day since I came into the army. In regard to the war closing, I don’t think it will close for two years. I shouldn’t wonder but the South will gain their independence yet. Some of our Generals don’t care how long the war lasts. They are making lots of money. I will soon bring my letter to a close. Write soon.
H.C. Elson
Light age toning and wear. Very nice content.
Henry C. Elson, was 19 years old, when he enlisted on November 12, 1861, as a corporal, and was mustered into Co. H, 19th Ohio Infantry. He was promoted to sergeant on June 19, 1865, and was mustered out of service on October 24, 1865.
Monroe Ebi, one of the soldiers mentioned by Elson in his letter, was a 20 year old clerk from Canton, Ohio. He would rise to the rank of lieutenant and be severely wounded in the right shoulder, on September 22, 1864, at Lovejoy Station, Ga.
The hard fought 19th Ohio Infantry fought in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Stone's River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Rocky Face Ridge, Cassville, Pickett's Mills, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Lovejoy Station, Franklin and Nashville.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1776a.jpg)
![<b>Written by Captain Clark S. Edwards, future colonel of the regiment and Union brigadier general
He led the 5th Maine Infantry in the battle of Gettysburg!</b>
6 pages, 7 3/4 x 9 3/4, in ink.
<b><u>Camp Lyon, Va., Oct. 11th, 1861</b></u>
Dear Wife,
It is now Friday noon. All is still in camp. I have just ate dinner. We had a very good one. We had stewed chicken & duck. Jimmy cooked them very nice. We also had some nice potatoes, good bread & butter, coffee, pickles, &c, so you see that we get enough and that tis good. I am on the Fort to work today with the working squad of 315 men, so you see it is on fort or picket or camp guard all of the time. We do not drill any, only a dress parade every night after we come off of the fort. I shall not finish this letter till Sunday, but write a little every day.
Friday Evening, 11th- Come off work at five o’clock and ate supper. Had for supper baked potatoes, broiled mackerel, butter, coffee, bread, &c, made out a nice supper. Had Dell to supper. He came from the Hospital this morning, going back in the morning. He is very slim, but I do not think he will go home at present. I sent a paper this afternoon to you, Frank & Nelly. Tell the little rogue to grow all he can. I want to see all of them. I hope they all will get through this week well as there is to be, or has been the great muster. I think it must have been a splendid affair. I want you to give me a full description of it. I see by the paper that Kate’s picture is spoken of very highly. I am glad she done so well. Hope she will continue to improve. Tell her I will try to hunt up her miniature. I think it must be in the Lewiston Co. If I do not go home I will have mine taken and sent which will do quite as well and not half of the trouble that I should be. I am some expecting we shall move tomorrow, but cannot tell tonight, but think we shall move but a short distance. It will be towards Washington I think, but the movement of the Army is not known by only two or three at the head. I will write a little more in the morning so good bye for tonight.
Clark
Saturday Afternoon: Dear Wife, I just ate dinner. We had baked potatoes, boiled mackerel, beef, coffee, &c. Feel first rate. Weighed one hundred & fifty lbs. after, which I think is some lbs. more than I weighed before dinner. John is beside of me writing to his sister. I am officer of the day and have but little to do. It is all confusion around camp today. Some six or eight regts. moving. Col. Jameson’s brigade just moved past ours in advance. Two regts. of our brigade moved today over near Bailey’s Cross Road. We are to move tomorrow or next day. I do not think much of the change. We shall leave the best location we were ever in. It is a beautiful day, just warm enough to be pleasant. You can just drop your work and imagine yourself on top of a high hill overlooking the capital of the nation and the beautiful Potomac flowing between and in view for many miles, also the heights of Maryland for fifty miles. I can now sit and see thousands of troops in motion. All is activity in camp in the Army of the Potomac. I think there will be a grand move in a few days of nearly the whole Army, but cannot tell for certainty as all is kept secret as to moves. I hope the great blow will be struck against secession. It will be done soon. Our Army never was in so good a plight. The cold weather makes the boys feel good and they are asking for a fight, and I think it will come soon. Col. Jackson was out with a squad of our cavalry that belongs to this brigade last night. Had a little brush, did not do great things, but one or two horses, and one or two men wounded. I have not heard the particulars yet about it. I hear that Neal Dow is getting up a Regt. I think it must be a good Regt. if they are all temperance men which I hear it is to be. Hope he will fill up his Regt. in double quick time. Jimmy is just beginning to get supper. I will not write anymore until after supper.
I have just got dinner. We had baked potatoes, beef steak, butter, bread, coffee, &c, all very good. I intended to have finished this letter last night but had so much to do that I could not finish. We had orders last night to have one days rations cooked and in our haversacks, and forty rounds of ammunition, and be ready to leave this morning at five o’clock, so our cooks were up all night through the camp. We had but little sleep I can assure you. Some of the boys were up all night. I got up about four and ate breakfast and our boys got ready to march and waited till eight o’clock, and then went to guard mounting. After that there was an inspection and then came on the Chaplain service. The old man preached well. I like him very much. I think he is a fine old man. It is now three o’clock and pretty cold for this state. We have had no frost as yet, but it is cold enough tonight. I rec. yours of Oct. 9th last night. Was very glad to hear from you all. You write that Brackett has got home. I hope he will get well of his rheumatism as he has been so lame for the last two months that he had to walk with two canes, but to tell the truth, I do not believe he was ever lame. I think he made it all [up]. You write me how he gets along and how long it will be before he is well. J.B.H. I think was sick and did not make [up] his sickness. I hope he will get well soon. I had one man by the name of Maxwell, a brother to George, he was lame. We are to leave our camp at nine o’clock tomorrow morning. If I have a horse I shall come into camp once a day after my letters as we do not go only about four or five miles out from camp. When I got into camp tonight I found a letter from you and one from C. Kimball. Right glad was I to hear again from home. It was dated the 16th. I was sorry to hear that Mr. Hammonds was so low. Hope he will get better soon. When he is sick Wash says he is the worst man to take care of he ever saw, but still I think he is pretty sick, but I think he will get over his sickness. You write me about what Mrs. Gaines said about our Regt. Hospital. The government furnishes 4 pr. socks a year. It does not furnish any wipers or towels, or mittens, undershirts, [or] handkerchiefs. Some of the boys have but one pr. of socks. They loose a good many and wear them out fast. You write that the company that is enlisting are getting along well. I am glad to hear it. Hope they will leave soon. It will be but little loss to Bethel. It is a pity there could not be a few more go with them & then Bethel would be quite a decent place. You write you hope I shall come in November. If we are in this part of the State I shall try to go, but we may be away down South or in Kentucky or Mo., but will come if I can. You want me to answer all your questions in your two last. I always take your letters before me and answer all your questions and sometimes more than you ask. You have got answers to them before this as I have wrote two or three since the 10th. You say that Kate says she has laughed many times to see me ride. I think that must be a mistake as I never rode but two or three times till I came here, but I can beat the best of them now, but my A[ss] is very sore a riding today, but I shall try it again tomorrow. You write that the report is at B.[ethel] that W. Brown is dead. He has not been sick since he came here so to be off duty. That is one of your Bethel stories. He has wrote home of late since. Sanborn is about half sick with the jaundice, but will get over it soon. The boys in the camp are pretty smart. I will close this in the morning. It is now about nine o’clock and a little cold for this place. All is quiet in the camps. Good night.
Sunday Morning: All is still in camp this morning. We leave for picketing at half past eight. I hope we will have a good time. I have but little time to write this morning and but little to write. You need not send any pillow. I have one now. If you have any pillow cases send two by Warnwell in that box. The Society is a go to send the cotton bed. You can do as you please about [it]. I do not need it or at least I can get along without it. I would like the cases, bitter pills and that is all I need except a woman to keep house and to keep me warm this winter.
Love to all,
C.S. Edwards
Light age toning and wear. Very newsy and desirable letter from the future Colonel of the 5th Maine Infantry, who led the regiment in the battle of Gettysburg, and was promoted to brevet brigadier general in 1865.
Clark S. Edwards was 37 years old when the news of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter reached the small town of Bethel, Maine. He was high on a ladder shingling his roof and he immediately climbed down, obtained permission from the appropriate authorities to form a company of volunteers, and set out to gather recruits from Bethel and the surrounding towns. This group of men became Company I, 5th Maine Volunteer Infantry, with Edwards commissioned as their captain on June 24, 1861. He rose through the ranks and was appointed colonel of the regiment, on January 8, 1863, commanding the 5th Maine Infantry from that date forward. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general, on March 13, 1865, for his gallant and meritorious Civil War service record.
The 5th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry was one of the first Maine regiments to be mustered into the Union Army. They fought in many battles from 1st Bull Run to Petersburg. During the battle of Rappahannock Station the regiment is credited with capturing 4 Confederate battleflags and 1,200 prisoners. Known as one of Maine's best fighting regiments, it captured more prisoners than the entire number of men who served in the regiment, and three times the number of battle flags than any other Maine regiment. After three long years of hard fought service only 193 men were mustered out of the regiment when their term of service expired. Among their battle honors are written the names of 1st Bull Run, Gaines' Mill, 2nd Bull Run, Crampton's Gap, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Rapidan Crossing, Mine Run, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and Petersburg.
<u>Footnote</u>: The Neal Dow mentioned in this letter was future Union General Neal Dow of Portland, Maine. An advocate of temperance, Dow was known as the father of the Maine anti-liquor law. At the time Clark writes about him, Dow was raising the 13th Maine Infantry, and was appointed their colonel on November 23, 1861.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1775a.jpg)
![<b>Father tries to get his 16 year old son out of the Union Army!</b>
1 1/3 pages, 7 3/4 x 12 1/8, in ink, written by Phineas Eldridge.
<b><u>Caldwell, Warren Co., N.Y., Jan. 4th, 1864</b></u>
Maj. Wallace, Sir:
Being informed that you was the proper person to apply to, to have my son discharged from the service, I take the liberty to state the case. Viz- My son is a minor being 16 years old the 1st of June last & the 29th of July following he enlisted without my knowledge or consent in the 2d Vet. [N.Y.] Cavalry. I immediately then, & personally to Capt. Cameron afterwards, refused my consent & expressed my determination to hold my son as far & by all means legally in my power, but they took him to Saratoga, examined & passed him, gave him part of a suit of clothes & $10. in money. When he returned home on a furlough I acting on legal advice detained him at home, but a few days after he was seized by the deputy Sheriff & taken to Saratoga where he was mustered into the U.S. Service & again given a furlough to return home. I went to Albany to see Adjutant General Sprague who being absent his clerk Stonehouse gave me a letter to the mustering officer at the Springs to release the boy. I gave him the letter & he promised me no more trouble in the matter & I had none till lately when officers have been here three times to get him but acting on Judge Hurlbut's of the Springs advice refused to let him go & threatened to prosecute them for kidnapping if they took him. The money & clothes we have are ready for any one who may have a right to them, but I have not concerned myself as I expected the captain must loose them as he ought he having a full knowledge of the case from the first. I have my oldest son already in the service for three years & I wishing this son to remain at home. I wish to be acquainted what steps I must pursue to release my son & relieve my self from further trouble in the case. Will you please inform me and oblige.
Yours very truly,
Phineas Eldridge
The following docket is on the reverse: Office Asst. P.[rovost] M.[arshal] Genl. Albany, Jan. 5, 1865. Respectfully returned. The only course to pursue is to make an application to the Secretary of War for the discharge. By order, Jacob F. Chin, Lt. & Actg. Insp.
Light age toning and wear. Very interesting and desirable letter.
The young man in question, Charles H.S. Eldridge, apparently lied and said he was 18 years old when he enlisted as a private, and was mustered into Co. A, 2nd New York Veteran Cavalry. He was mustered out of servivce on November 8, 1865, at Talladega, Alabama, so his father apparently was not able to get him out of the army. Ironically, the elder son, 22 year old, Edgar S. Eldridge, who also served in Co. A, 2nd New York Veteran Cavalry, was discharged for disability on February 2, 1864.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1773a.jpg)
![<b>Issued by order of Colonel John C. Tidball</b>
7 3/4 x 9 3/4, in ink.
Head Quarters Artillery Brigade, Second Army Corps
April 11th, 1864
Circular,
Battery Commanders who have horses in their possession which are troubled with lice, will at once procure burdock roots and use the decoction, which is a sure cure, as a wash.
This treatment is to be continued until the vermin disappear.
By Order of
Colonel Jno. C. Tidball
G.L. Dwight
A.A.A.G.
[to] C.[ommanding] O.[fficer]
Battery F, 1st Pa. Arty.
Docket on the reverse. Small paper chip at left edge which does not affect any of the content. Light age toning. Very fine.
Gamaliel Lyman Dwight, who signed this document, was a resident of Providence, Rhode Island, when he mustered into Battery A, of the 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, on June 6, 1861, as a corporal. He fought with his regiment in the 1st battle of Bull Run, and took part in the action at Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry, on September 16, 1861. Dwight was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on November 29, 1861, and he fought with his regiment at Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Savage's Station, and Malvern Hill. On September 17, 1862, the regiment fought in the bloody battle at Antietam, losing four men killed, fifteen wounded, and ten horses killed. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant, on November 4, 1862. The regiment saw action in the battles of Fredericksburg, and Marye's Heights, during the Chancellorsville campaign. At Gettysburg, they fought with distinguished bravery on all three days, losing five men killed, twenty three wounded, and had thirty horses killed. At the latter battle he served as ordnance officer and acting adjutant of the 2nd Corps Artillery Brigade. He was commended by Captain John G. Hazard, commander of the Artillery Brigade, "for the untiring energy displayed in supplying the brigade with ammunition, and the efficient service rendered in the field. Reposing the utmost confidence in this officer's abilities, I most respectfully recommend him for promotion." He fought in the Bristoe and Mine Run campaigns in the fall of 1863, was promoted to adjutant on May 1, 1864, and saw action in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, where he took command of Battery A. He saw action with the regiment during the Petersburg campaign, and was mustered out of the Union Army upon the expiration of his term of service, on July 17, 1864.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2028a.jpg)
![<b>20th Tennessee Infantry
Captured in the battle of Shiloh</b>
10 1/4 x 8 1/4, imprinted form, filled out in ink.
Officer's Pay Account. The Confederate States of America, To Col. Joel A. Battle. For the period Jan. 1, 1862, to Mar. 1, 1862. Itemized account shows that he was paid $195 per month for a total of $390.00. The document further acknowledges that he has received of Capt. H.T. Massengale, on the 18th day of October 1862, the amount of $390.00. Signed at the bottom, Joel A. Battle, Col. 20th Regt. T.[ennesee] V.[olunteers]. The document shows some scattered ink bleeding and age toning. Otherwise very fine.
Joel A. Battle, was a native of Tennessee, who raised and led a company of volunteers in the Seminole Indian War. He was appointed a brigadier general of the State Militia in 1835, and served in the Tennessee Legislature in 1851-52. In April of 1861, when the War Between The States broke out, Battle raised a company called the "Zollicoffer Guards," and was elected captain. The unit became Company B, of the 20th Tennessee Infantry, and in May 1861, Battle was elected colonel of the regiment. Battle led his regiment in the battle of Wild Cat Mountain, on October 21, 1861, and at the battle of Mill Springs, Ky., on January 19, 1862. At the latter battle, the regiment was armed with old flint lock muskets that fired buck and ball, but only one musket in ten could be fired. As the shots of the enemy began to sing among Battle's men, some of them began to duck their heads. Colonel Battle called out, "Don't dodge men, don't dodge!" About this time an artillery shell came screaming through the woods and passed uncomfortably close to Colonel Battle, and he dodged. As his men began to laugh, he said, "Boys, dodge the big ones but don't dodge the little ones." He went into the battle with 400 men and lost 220 killed and wounded. One of the wounded was his son and adjutant, Joel A. Battle, Jr., who was wounded in the arm and carried off the field on the shoulders of a comrade. Colonel Battle and the 20th Tennessee fought in the battle of Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862, where they were part of General John C. Breckenridge's Corps. Of the 380 men of the regiment who entered this fight, 158 were killed or wounded, including two of Colonel Battle's sons who were killed; Joel A. Battle Jr., who fought the entire battle with his arm in a sling because of his wound from Mill Springs, and William S. Battle. Colonel Battle was captured at Shiloh and confined at Johnson's Island Prison. After his exchange in September 1862, Governor Isham G. Harris appointed him Treasurer of the State of Tennessee, a position he held for the remainder of the war. After the war, he was appointed Superintendent of the State Prison, serving in that capacity until his death in 1872.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/cd566a.jpg)
![2 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by Captain E.F. Daland.
Report of Officer of the Day, Oct. 28th
Received from the Officer of the previous day two prisoners, Thos. Davenport of Co. K, awaiting sentence of Court Martial, A.P. Hatch, of Co. B, sentenced to four days fr.[om] date the 28th. James Power, Co. E, was given in charge for over staying his furlough, released at Guard Mounting, the 29th. J. Murphy, Private of Co. C, was brought in camp by the Provost Guard at 11 A.M. having stayed beyond his furlough, been found intoxicated, used insolent language to the Provost Guard. Charges are to be preferred against him by his Captain. The Sutler has complained that sundry persons are allowed within the camp who sell articles which he thinks he should have the exclusive sale of. I notice that many of the sentinels have the idea that females and children are allowed to cross the lines at any part of the camp. Respectfully, E.F. Daland, Capt. Co. F, Officer of the Day, Camp Meigs, Oct. 29/62. To Col. Chs. R. Codman, Comdg. 45th Regt. Docket on the reverse, Report of the Officer of the Day & Guard. October 28th, 1862. Very neatly written document with excellent content.
Edward F. Daland, was an 1856 graduate of Harvard, and a resident of Boston. He enlisted on May 26, 1862, as a private, and was mustered into the Boston Massachusetts Infantry Cadets, a 3 months unit, and mustered out on July 2, 1862, at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. On September 26, 1862, he was commissioned captain of Co. F, 45th Massachusetts Infantry, and was mustered out on July 7, 1863.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2025a.jpg)
![<b>Signed by lieutenant of the 15th Kansas Cavalry who at the time was the Post Quartermaster</b>
7 3/4 x 9 1/4, in ink.
Post Quarter Master's Office
Fort Leavenworth, July 7, 1864
Recd. the following described property from Maj. H.H. Heath, Prov.[ost] Mar.[shal] Genl., Dept. of Kans., to be held subject to his orders.
(56) Fifty Six Head Cattle
(9) Nine Wagons
(6) Six Sacks Flour
(4) Four Sacks Dried Fruit
(1/2) One half bbd. Molasses
(1) One Box Tobacco
(1) One Sack Beans
Several Lots Clothing
Blankets
Mess Kit
Geo. W. Carpenter
1st Lieut. & Post Q.M.
Light age toning and wear. Slight paper loss at top edge. Uncommon war date Kansas document.
George W. Carpenter, enlisted on September 1, 1863, as a 1st lieutenant, and was commissioned into the field and staff of the 15th Kansas Cavalry. He was discharged for promotion on September 29, 1864, and was commissioned captain, U.S. Volunteers Quartermaster's Department. He was dismissed on May 12, 1865.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2020a.jpg)
![2 pages, 5 x 8, in ink.
Jan. 1, 1887
Johnsville, Morrow Co., O.[hio]
Hon. W.C. [?]
Dear Sir,
Your postal received and contents noticed.
On the 8th of Oct. 1864, I volunteered at Indianapolis, Ind. in the 140th Regiment, Co. F, 23d Army Corps.
B.F. Witt of Indianapolis is the attorney of J.P. Carlin and from the card enclosed you may learn something of his case. Mr. Carlin was never notified of his claim being rejected, only through his attorney. Mr. Carlin wishes me to state that if you have forgotten him personally, he is the man you met at Williamsport, O.[hio] who claims to be the father of 7 sons, all vol. He thinks by this you will know him at once.
Mr. Carlin has worked a long time on his pension and is getting somewhat discouraged.
He wishes you to use your influence to the utmost in his behalf for which he says he will reward you most liberally.
J.P. Carlin
I have heard him enumerate and also have seen some of the evidence sent to the Department and having some little experience with pensions I can’t understand why his claim was rejected.
Dr. B.F. Rule
Light age toning and wear. Very fine.
John P. Carlin, was a resident of Pennville, Indiana, when he enlisted as a private, on October 8, 1864, and was mustered into Co. F, 140th Indiana Infantry. He was mustered out of the service on June 3, 1865.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/mem3592a.jpg)
![7 3/4 x 10, in ink.
Head Quarters 2nd Div., 3rd Corps
April 14th, 1863
The following medical officers are hereby detailed to the Division Hospital.
Surgeon [Andrew J.] McKelway, 8th N.J. Vols., Surg. in charge
Asst. Surgeon T. Fletcher Oakes, 1st Mass. Vol., Asst. to Surg. in charge
They will report immediately to this office for instructions.
By Command of Maj. Genl. Berry
J. Theodore Calhoun
Surgeon in Chief
2nd Div., 3rd Corps
[to] Asst. Surg. Oakes
1st Mass. Vol.
Through Commanding Officer, 1st Brigade & 1st Mass. Vol.
Light age toning and wear. Very fine. This is the actual order that was delivered to Assistant Surgeon Oakes, addressed to him in the hand of Surgeon-in-Chief Calhoun.
Included with this document is an 8 x 10, glossy black and white photograph, of Surgeon James Theodore Calhoun in uniform. This fine photo was acquired from the U.S. Army Military History Institute.
<u>James Theodore Calhoun</u>: (1838-66) Born in New Jersey, he was 23 years old, when he enlisted on June 26, 1861, at New York City, as an Assistant Surgeon, and was commissioned into the 74th New York Infantry. He was promoted to surgeon, November 1, 1862, and was discharged for promotion on April 13, 1863, and commissioned into the U.S. Army Medical Staff. He received the brevets of captain and major, March 13, 1865, and lieutenant colonel, July 19, 1866. He died of cholera in 1866, at Hart's Island, New York Harbor.
During the period that Surgeon James T. Calhoun served with the 74th New York Infantry, they fought at Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Oak Grove, Savage's Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, 2nd Bull Run and Fredericksburg.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2017a.jpg)
![31 x 9, two sided, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Muster Roll for Steward in the Office of Supt. of Hospitals, Cincinnati, Ohio, Army of the United States, from the First day of September 1864, when last mustered, to the Thirty first day of October 1864. For John D.W. Roberts, H.[ospital] S.[teward], U.S.A. Mustered into the Army, Feby. 5/63, at Washington, D.C., for 5 years. Includes account for his pay and clothing. Signed by John D.W. Roberts, and Wm. Baldwin, Capt. 26th Ohio Vol. Inf. Signed twice on the reverse by the Surgeon, in charge of Hospitals, who was also the Inspector and Mustering Officer. Light age toning and wear. Very fine.
William Baldwin, was 26 years old, when he enlisted on December 23, 1861, as a second lieutenant, and was commissioned into Co. D, 26th Ohio Infantry. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant, July 10, 1862, captain, March 6, 1863, date of discharge is unknown.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2016a.jpg)
![<b>Signed by Captain of the 98th New York Infantry who was wounded at Drewry's Bluff, Va.!</b>
7 3/4 x 9 3/4, in ink.
Invoice of Sub.[sistence] Stores transferred at Burkeville, Va., this 26 May 1865, by Capt. F.C. Beaman, 98 N.Y. Vols., A.C.S., Lieut. A.M.C. Smith, R.Q.M., 16 N.Y.H.A. & A.C.S. For a Barrel of Whiskey. Signed by F.C. Beaman, Capt. 98th N.Y. Vols. Light age toning and wear. Very fine.
Fernando C. Beaman, was 23 years old, when he enlisted on October 25, 1861, at Burke, N.Y., as a private, and he was mustered into Co. G, 98th New York Infantry. He was promoted to 1st sergeant, date unknown; 2nd lieutenant, January 13, 1863; 1st lieutenant, August 5, 1864; and captain, December 2, 1864. He was mustered out of service on August 31, 1865, at Richmond, Va. He was wounded in action on May 16, 1864, in the battle of Drewry's Bluff, Va.
The 98th New York Infantry took part in the siege of Yorktown, and in the battles of Williamsburg, Seven Pines, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor and Petersburg.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2012a.jpg)
![<b>Pair of letters written by a private captured in the battle of Gettysburg, and who died in 1865</b>
#1: 2 plus pages, 4 1/2 x 7, in ink, on patriotic stationary trimmed in red and blue, with embossed vignette of an eagle on an American shield. Written by John Aubin, to his sister Eliza.
<b><u>Camp Reliance, [?] Station, Virginia, June the 21, 1862</b></u>
My Dear and affectionate sister,
It is with great pleasure that I sit down to drop to you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope that these few lines will find you the same. I received both of your kind letters in the same time. I was very glad to hear that the money reached you safe. We have moved since I wrote to you. We have moved here to [?] Station. We have been over Bull Run 3 or 4 times. Eliza I wish I was out there with you the fourth of July, but as I am not you must enjoy yourself a little for me. Dear sister I have not heard from Clista yet. I guess that they are dead out there, I had a case of measles. In this letter it is the red or the blue one. Dear sister I have not much news to write this time so I must close for this time. Good by from your brother.
John Aubin to sister Eliza Aubin
Please excuse all mistakes. I am in old Virginia still.
#2: 2 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by John Aubin, to his sister Eliza. Comes with the original patriotic cover addressed to Miss Eliza Aubin, Victory Mills, Saratoga Co., N.Y., with C.D.S., Washington, Jul. 13, 1862, with 3 cents rose George Washington postage stamp [#56], and manuscript Due 3. The reverse flaps of the envelope are trimmed in red and blue, and it has an embossed vignette of an eagle on a shield with the motto Union and Constitution.
<b><u>July 10th/62</b></u>
Dear Sister E,
I take the present opportunity of writing you a few lines to let you [know] that I have not forgotten you. Eliza I received a letter from you some time ago which I have not answered. It was the answer of the money I sent you. Eliza I have no news to write at present except that we had just received orders to prepare ourselves to march at one hour’s notice. Our quarter master got orders to send everything to Alexandria except ammunition and 10 days rations. Some of our officers think that [we] shall go to either Charleston or Richmond and others think that we will be attacked here, and they think that is the reason why we get them orders, but I do not care where we go. I am willing to go where General McClellan wants us to. It is now getting quite dark so I will have to close for this time. Write soon. I remain your brother. Good by.
Very fine.
John Aubin, was 18 years old when he enlisted on October 16, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. A, 97th New York Infantry. He was captured on July 1, 1863, in the battle of Gettysburg. He died on May 1, 1865, at the Parole Camp, at Annapolis, Md. His brother, Francis (Frank) Aubin, who served in the 22nd New York Infantry, was mortally wounded in the 1862 Antietam campaign.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1739a.jpg)
![<b>While stationed in front of Petersburg, Virginia</b>
10 x 8, imprinted form, filled out in ink.
List of C.[lothing], C.[amp] & G.[arrison] Equippage, &c, Recd. by Lt. T.A. Barton, R.[egimental] Quartermaster 58th Mass. Vols., U.S. Army, of Lt. Lucius Field, 36 Mass. Vols., A.[ssistant] R.[egimental] Quartermaster U.S. Army, at Before Petersburg, Va., on the 15th day of March, 1865. Four Forage Caps, Two F.[lannel] Sack Coats, Four pr. Bootees, and One Haversack, all listed in new condition. I Certify that I have this day Received of Lt. Lucius Field, A.R. Quartermaster, 36th Mass. Vols., U.S. Army, at Before Petersburg, Va., the articles specified in the foregoing list. T.A. Barton, 1st Lt. & R. Quartermaster, 58th Mass. Vols.
Light age toning and wear. Very fine.
Theodore A. Barton, was a 21 year old clerk from New Bedford, Mass., when he enlisted on September 18, 1862, and was mustered into service as Quartermaster Sergeant, 3rd Massachusetts Infantry, a 9 months regiment. He mustered out on June 26, 1863. On August 25, 1863, he was commissioned captain, of the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. He was discharged for promotion on October 16, 1863, and was commissioned 1st lieutenant & regimental quartermaster, 58th Massachusetts Infantry. He was mustered out of the service on July 14, 1865.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2008a.jpg)
![3 pages, 7 3/4 x 12 1/4, in ink, signed by William H. Vallance, Quartermaster Harris Light Cavalry.
Head Quarters Harris Lt. Cav.
Camp Palmer, Feby. 7th, 1862
To Major Alfred N. Duffie
Commanding H.L.C.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge your reply to my communication of this morning (No. 2) and express the obligation under which I am for the information thus afforded to me.
Perceiving you have been misled by unfounded representations, I would respectfully endeavor to undeceive you in some matters dwelt upon in your above named communication.
You are made to say, "that until yesterday there has been no fixed hours for the delivery of Forage." I am yet to be made aware of any alterations that occurred yesterday of such a nature in my department. If such is the case it has been done without my orders, nor can I find that such has been done.
The example mentioned in your communication of Company L, having received a less quantity than their requisition called for has already been made a source of complaint- adjudicated upon by the Colonel Comdg. and the result proved that the same was owing entirely to the neglect of duty by Q.M. Sergt. Ellis of that company.
In answer to your statement marked 2nd, I would reply that upon application to Mr. Ensworth, Chief Property Clerk, at Arlington Ho.[use]. I have oftentimes met with the same response, that is to say as to the furnishing of transportation for that purpose, but as I believe with poor results from the "Wagon Masters" to whom I presumed now referred in your previous communication.
Mr. Ensworth has always most courteously aided me in all my endeavors and to him I am grateful.
On Monday last, I directed a note to Arlington House requesting the use of twenty teams for one day’s service as they were absolutely requisite for the good order of the Regiment. I have not yet received one.
The remark attributed by company quartermaster Sergt. Ellis to Mr. Ensworth that there has always been ample quantity of Forage unhesitatingly pronounce to be a misunderstanding on his part.
I regret that your communication comments not upon the matters of the supply of wood and transportation as by me respectfully suggested this morning in my previous communication. I ask not any indulgence from the strict performance of my duty, but if officers see not that the organization and administration of their companies is not complete and efficient, it is very difficult for me to think as well as act for them.
I am Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your obedient Servt.,
Wm. H. Vallance
Q. Master Harris Light Cav.
Light age toning and wear. Very fine. This document came from the personal papers of General Alfred N. Duffie. It is addressed to him in 1862 when he was major of the 2nd New York Cavalry, the "Harris Light Cavalry." Rare.
<u>General Alfred N. Duffie</u>: (1835-80) Born in Paris, he was the son of a French count. He graduated from the military college of St. Cyr in 1854 and won four decorations in the Crimea. Wounded in the battle of Solferino against the Austrians, he took leave of absence to come to the U.S. in 1859, where he met and married the daughter of a prominent Staten Island family. When the Civil War broke out he resigned his commission in the French army and offered his services to the U.S. On August 2, 1861, he was commissioned captain of the 2nd New York Cavalry and was promoted to major in October. In July 1862, he was appointed colonel of the 1st Rhode Island Cavalry which he led in the 2nd Bull Run campaign. In March 1863 his distinguished services at the battle of Kelly's Ford got the attention of General Joe Hooker who requested his promotion to brigadier general which was granted. He commanded a division of the Cavalry Corps under General Alfred Pleasanton during the Chancellorsville campaign and the early phases of the Gettysburg campaign. After this he was ordered to the Department of West Virginia and his subsequent service was in that department under Generals' Benjamin F. Kelley, Franz Sigel, David Hunter and George Crook. In October 1864, he was captured by Confederate partisans near Bunker Hill, Va., and was not paroled until the end of February 1865.
William H. Vallance, who signed this document, enlisted on August 1, 1861, at New York City, and was commissioned 1st lieutenant and quartermaster of the 2nd New York Cavalry. He was discharged for promotion, June 10, 1862, and was commissioned captain, U.S. Volunteers Quartermaster Department. He was dismissed on November 11, 1864.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2006a.jpg)
![<b>Scott's 900 Regiment</b>
4 pages, 4 3/8 x 7 1/2, in ink, written by Silas W. Baxter, to his family.
<b><u>February 22nd, 1862, Camp Relief, Scott’s 900</b></u>
Dear Brothers, sisters and mother and Mike,
I received your letter today and was glad to hear from you and that you was all well. I am well also and enjoying the comforts of camp life with plenty to eat and drink and a soft fine board to sleep on and one blanket. We have more clothing than we know what to do with. There was a man stole all of my citizen’s clothes and run away and has not been caught yet. We had a grand parade here today and marched to the church in double file where [General] Washington’s farewell address was read, and after that prayer, and then marched back in line of battle in close column to the barracks, and then formed in line for dinner. Our captain says that this company is learning to drill the fastest of any company in the regiment. We expect to get paid off the first of March but can’t tell for certain till it comes, and expect to leave here for Washington the fifteenth of March, but that is uncertain too. When you write again write if there is anyone out there that would like to come and join this regiment. Write how the horses came to run away and how far they run and if they was either of them hurt or if they broke anything. There is no snow of any amount here nor hain’t been since I came here. There has not been one week sleighing here since I came here. One of our barracks was burnt down in January. There is about 450 cavalry here, about 300 of the 78[th] New York, and about 80 of the marines. Our barracks are all close together inside the government walls. You would like to see us march for dinner once. The cannon is just booming for three o’clock in honor of [George] Washington. 100 guns was fired at noon. I wrote in my first letter for one dollar but pay day is so near at hand that I can get along now. Write how everybody is a getting along. Write all of the news. The cannon had just accidentally gone off and tore one of the marines’ hands all to pieces with the rammer. Write as soon as you get this. Write more than you did this time. No more at present. Your affectionate brother, son and friend. Give my respects to all inquiring friends. Good bye for the present.
From,
S.W. Baxter
To S.S. Baxter, D.H. Baxter, M.A. Baxter, M.T. Callahan, M. Callahan
For right is right, since God is God. And right the day must win. To doubt would be disloyalty. To falter would be sin.
Direct to Tompkinsville, Scott’s 900, Staten Island, N.Y., as before and it will come right. Tell all to write, that I don’t think to write to them all till I get letters and then I will answer them. Write how B.H. Canfield and folks get along. Give my respects to them all, Polly in particular. Write how many logs you have got in and what kind of weather it is out there. Tell old Dan Smith to write and Sam Griffis. Tell them that we don’t sing that good old tune any more. No more this time.
S.W. Baxter
Light age toning. Bold and neatly written, newsy letter written on George Washington's birthday. Scarce "Scott's 900" cavalry letter.
Silas W. Baxter, was 28 years old, when he enlisted on January 7, 1862, at Binghamton, N.Y., as a private, and he was mustered into Co. C, 11th New York Cavalry, who were also known as "Scott's 900." He was promoted to corporal, February 1, 1863, and re-enlisted in the regiment on January 27, 1864. He was mustered out of service on July 21, 1865, at Memphis, Tenn.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1736a.jpg)
![<b>Signed by Colonel Thomas G. Bacon</b>
14 x 9, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Provision Return for Captain B.M. Talbertson's Company, 7th Regiment of S.[outh] C.[arolina] V.[olunteers], for three days, commencing May 27th, 1861, and ending May 30th, 1861. Itemized account for 40 men, and 6 women, for pork, rice, coffee, sugar, vinegar, candles, soap and salt. Signed, Thos. G. Bacon, Commanding Officer. Scattered age toning and wear, edge tears and chipping.
The hard fought 7th South Carolina Infantry was organized at Columbia in the spring of 1861 and moved to Virginia in June. After serving in Bonham's Brigade at 1st Manassas, they fought under Generals Kershaw, Kennedy and Conner. It participated in the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days Battles to Gettysburg, then accompanied Longstreet to Georgia. They saw action at Chickamauga and Knoxville, then returned to Virginia to fight in the Wilderness, at Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor, and in Early's Shenandoah Valley campaign. During the 1862 Sharpsburg, Md. campaign they lost 36 killed and 227 wounded. At Fredericksburg 4 were killed, 57 wounded, and 61 missing in action. Out of the 408 men present at Gettysburg, 27 per cent became casualties.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/cd565a.jpg)
![7 7/8 x 5 3/4, manuscript in ink.
Camp near Pelham, Tenn., Aug. 27th, 1862. Received of Capt. J.M. Ellington, Company K, 41st Regiment, 2nd Cavalry, Ind.[iana] Vol., all the Government property now in his care consisting of (34) Thirty Four Horses, (37) Revolvers Colt Patent, (35) Thirty Five Sabres, (14) Fourteen Carbines Burnside Patent, (25) Twenty Five Saddles, and also Company Books & Papers.
Thomas Barr, 1st Lieut.
Comdg. Company
I assume all liabilities or indebtedness of J.M. Ellington that has accrued with the Qr. Masters department to the present date, Aug. 27th, 1862.
Thos. Barr, 1st Lieut.
Commdg. Compy.
Alpheus Lay
A.Q. of Second Ind.
The following is written on the reverse of the document:
Camp near Pelham, Aug. 27th, 1862
Capt. Ellington was last paid by Maj. Wilson to include the 31st day of April 1862.
Maj. Saml. Hill, Comding.
2nd Bat., 2nd Ind. Cavy.
Light age toning. Irregular bottom edge. Fine.
Jeptha M. Ellington, enlisted on Dec. 20, 1861, as captain, and was commissioned into Co. K, 2nd Indiana Cavalry. He resigned on Aug. 18, 1862.
Thomas Barr, enlisted on Dec. 7, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. E, 2nd Indiana Cavalry. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant, May 4, 1862; captain, Aug. 19, 1862; and was mustered out on Oct. 4, 1864.
Samuel Hill, enlisted on Nov. 1, 1861, as a 2nd lieutenant, and was commissioned into the field and staff of the 2nd Indiana Cavalry. He was promoted to major, April 30, 1862; wounded and captured, Dec. 7, 1862, at Hartsville, Tenn.; died on April 6, 1863, at Lebanon, Ky.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2003a.jpg)
![4 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by L. Sargent, to Mrs. Moses Dudley. Comes with the original postal cover which is addressed to Mrs. Moses Dudley, Greenwich, N.Y., with C.D.S., Boonville, N.Y., Jan. 8, 1866, with 3 cents rose, George Washington postage stamp [#56] with bulls eye cancellation.
<b><u>Boonville, Jan. 7, 1866</b></u>
Dear friend,
I received a letter from you some time since and from negligence have failed to answer it. Calista received one from you since you buried your little one. I must say that I know not how to sympathize with you in your trial, but we trust she is far better off than she could be here. It is sweet to think that she had no sin, but is a treasure in heaven waiting to receive you. Oh, that we might be prepared to meet those loved ones in heaven. Be ye also ready, for in an hour when you think not, the Son of Man cometh. Aunt Lucy Millar is dead and Uncle Ezra is very feeble. Irish Margaret is dead. Calista’s family is well now. Franky is as smart as a whip and one of the best children you ever saw. Your Mother is getting over one of her poor turns now, and begins to work around the house. She has them oftener than she did. I wish you could come up and see her. I think it would be a benefit to her. She has lost her mind a great deal. I think it is hard to make her know anything when she is not herself. I think she feels as though she was living on Calista and dwells on it so much that it makes her have these poor turns. I hope she will get something from the boys soon to take care of herself with. I think she will get the back pay and bounty and a pension from Frank and be enough to support her. Mr. Sargent applied for it last July. It takes some time to do such business. I suppose you have learned that John died the 30th of last March. Your Mother would not be capable of taking care of any property herself. She must have someone to care for her. I think it would be best to put it at interest for her. It would not do to let Ella have the care of it. I wish you could come up. I would like to talk with you. I will not tire you any more, but hope to see you soon. We are all at home now and usually well. I have ten in the family. Mr. Sargent’s business is good, more than he can do. The children go to school, all but Augustus. I will not write much more this time as I fear this is more than you can read. Our respects to all. I hope to hear from you often.
From your friend,
L. Sargent
Very fine.
Mrs. Moses Dudley was the former Eliza Aubin. She lost two brothers during the Civil War, Frank, of the 22nd New York Infantry, was mortally wounded in September 1862, during the Antietam campaign. Her other brother, John, a member of the 97th New York Infantry, was captured at Gettysburg, on July 1, 1863, and died in 1865 in the parole camp at Annapolis, Md. Both brothers are mentioned in the letter. Her father Francis Aubin, Sr., served in the 146th New York Infantry.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1732a.jpg)
![<b>Written by private wounded in the battle of Cold Harbor, Va.</b>
3 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by Hubert E. Carpenter, to Martin L. Roberts.
<b><u>Emory Hospital, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19th, 1864</b></u>
Friend Martin,
Thinking more or less of you today, I will take my pen in hand & write you a few lines. In so doing I may pass off some of the time though it may be of little interest to you. I don’t know as I have any news to write you. I will simply say that I arrived here last Wednesday morning in accordance to previous calculations. John H. Selden accompanied me from Middle Haddam to New York City. I also came across one of our old members of Co. H on the train. You know him, Harry R. Young. Simon Clark went from Middletown to Meridian with us. He told me that Aunt Nancy died that morning. It was the first that I had heard of it. When you write will you give me the particulars concerning the funeral. When I got back here I found a letter written by you, but the question you asked me I answered while at home. I can truly say that no one ever wrote or spoke to me in the way of [?] me against you & I hope there never will be Martin. It would take a pretty strong angerment to convince me that you are anything but a near & dear friend to me & I hope we shall always be on as friendly terms as we are at the present. I have got my old place here in the hospital, but how long I shall stop here I cannot at the present tell. There is to be an examination of the patients here in a few days. Give my respects to all who may inquire and I remain as ever,
Your Affectionate Friend,
Hubert E. Carpenter
To Martin L. Roberts
Please write as soon as you get this.
Very fine.
Hubert E. Carpenter, enlisted on August 14, 1862, as a private, and was mustered into Co. H, 21st Connecticut Infantry. He was wounded on June 3, 1864, in the battle of Cold Harbor, Va. He was discharged from the Union army on April 13, 1865.](http://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul1731a.jpg)
