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[Transcript of Letter from S. T. Trowbridge, 1863]
Transcript of letter from S.T. Trowbridge discussing how he should be addressed in letters And how he's still with General John A. Logan under fire in 9 battles during the Siege of Vicksburg.
Date:
1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge, 1863]
Letter from S.T. Trowbridge discussing how he should be addressed in letters And how he's still with General John A. Logan under fire in 9 battles during the Siege of Vicksburg.
Date:
1863
Creator:
Trowbridge, S. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]
Transcript of letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846]
Transcript of letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]
Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Date:
August 8, 1863
Creator:
Trowbridge, S. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846]
Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.
Date:
May 17, 1846
Creator:
McClure, Letitice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing a new captain him and the boys have. He also feels as though some of the men are too young in the army. Vanburen thinks he should be in the ground by now but he's still breathing.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing a new captain him and the boys have. He also feels as though some of the men are too young in the army. Vanburen thinks he should be in the ground by now but he's still breathing.
Date:
1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, February 17, 1865]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his father, Mr. Sargent discussing his regiment's movement through the Mississippi River toward New Orleans, Louisiana. He mentions sending his clothes and blanket to Mr. Sargent and instructing them to keep it until further notice.
Date:
February 17, 1865
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that his leg is doing better; giving his parents a health update.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that his leg is doing better; giving his parents a health update.
Date:
1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, February 17, 1865]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his father, Mr. Sargent discussing his regiment's recent movement through the Mississippi River toward New Orleans, Louisiana. He mentions sending his clothes and blanket to Mr. Sargent and instructing them to keep it until further notice.
Date:
February 17, 1865
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date:
1863?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 3, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing the possibility of being deployed in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his life in Keokuk, Iowa, and the distribution of wages to their and to his needs.
Date:
December 3, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing being stationed in Arkansas. He expresses that he doesn't understand why his regiment was stationed there and that he doesn't believe that they are there for a good cause given that there is "home guards" being formed by citizens of Arkansas.
Date:
1863?
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 3, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing the possibility of being deployed in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his life in Keokuk, Iowa, and the distribution of wages to their and to his needs.
Date:
December 3, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date:
November 17, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date:
November 17, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, August, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to his father discussing his desire to be furloughed and his life in Keokuk, Iowa standing guard at an Army Hospital.
Date:
1864-08-25/1864-08-28
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. Sargent, August, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to his father discussing his desire to be furloughed and his life in Keokuk, Iowa standing guard at an Army Hospital.
Date:
1864-08-25/1864-08-28
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, August 12, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that he will soon request a furlough, that he was transferred to another military hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, and that his health is good.
Date:
August 12, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to James Sargent, August 13, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his brother, James Sargent discussing his desire to get out of a military hospital as soon as possible in order to get back to his regiment.
Date:
August 13, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to James Sargent, August 13, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his brother, James Sargent discussing his desire to get out of a military hospital as soon as possible in order to get back to his regiment.
Date:
August 13, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, August 12, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent informing them that he will soon request a furlough, that he was transferred to another military hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, and that his health is good.
Date:
August 12, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History