[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy] (open access)

[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]

Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Parts of the diary were written in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Date: 1862/1863
Creator: MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy] (open access)

[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]

Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Parts of the diary were written in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a list in the back of the diary has the names of soldiers and whether they had died or deserted.
Date: 1864/1865
Creator: MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy] (open access)

[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]

Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Also included in the back of the diary are lists of other soldiers.
Date: 1860/1863
Creator: MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 16, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 16, 1865]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 16, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about a doctor being transferred back home, relates some war gossip, and mentions his 34th birthday a few days prior.
Date: April 16, 1865
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 21, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 21, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 21, 1864 and sent from Houston, in which he writes about the recent news of the war and how it might impact the orders of his company.
Date: April 21, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 29, 1865]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 29, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his concern for her health, mentions the death of President Lincoln and his presumptions about its effect on the war.
Date: April 29, 1865
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 10, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 10, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the theft of tobacco by some men in his company and states that he was not a part of it, as well as describing the conditions of life on the island.
Date: August 10, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 19, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 19, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how much he misses her and tells her about some of their acquaintances that are in his company.
Date: August 19, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 25 and 27, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - August 25 and 27, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated August 25 and 27, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about some rumors of news related to the war.
Date: August 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 3, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 3, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 3, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about receiving the tobacco and shirts that she sent, and excitement about possibly being home soon.
Date: December 3, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 10, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 10, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about not being able to return home as soon as he had planned.
Date: December 10, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 5, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 5, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated July 5, 1864 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his difficulty in writing her long letters and mentions some of their acquaintances that have been transferred to his company.
Date: July 5, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 27, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 27, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated July 27, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the island on which his company is stationed, off the coast of Texas near Galveston Island.
Date: July 27, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 6, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 6, 1865]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 6, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about an issue for which he was arrested and is awaiting trial, although he is completely convinced of his innocence.
Date: March 6, 1865
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 21 and 24, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 21 and 24, 1865]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 21 and 24, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his desire for her to write longer letters, and his acquittal before court martial.
Date: March 1865
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 2, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 2, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 2, 1864 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about his position of authority in the company and the burden that it is, describes the favorable living conditions in Galveston, and relates some recent news related to the war.
Date: May 2, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 3, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 3, 1867]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 3, 1867 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about the business, which he left to take care of and when he plans to return home.
Date: May 3, 1867
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 6, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 6, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 6, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the possibility of his next furlough and expresses concern over her sickness.
Date: November 6, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 12, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 12, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 12, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the yellow fever in Galveston and about his need for shirts.
Date: November 12, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 26, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 26, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about his excitement in hearing about her health improving and mentions briefly his feelings about the re-election of Lincoln.
Date: November 26, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 4, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 4, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 4, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the weather and his need for food and tobacco, and speaks of returning home for Christmas.
Date: October 4, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 5, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 5, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 5, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about being home by Christmas and sends her some envelopes so she can write to him.
Date: October 5, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 12, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 12, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 12, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about the yellow fever in Galveston and asks her to send him shirts.
Date: October 12, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 18, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 18, 1864]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 18, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about some confusion as to the name of their new daughter, and updates her on the possibility of his coming home in December.
Date: October 18, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History