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Box 2

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Contains 62 Results:

Miscellaneous: Obituaries. Xeroxes only

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 140
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Consists of 129 Civil War letters of Carlos W. Colby of the Illinois 97th Volunteer Infantry Regiment written between 1862 and 1865 to his sisters, brother, brother-in-law, and niece. These letters describe in detail all aspects of Colby’s daily camp life as a common soldier including such topics as accommodations, food, clothing, health, weather, scenery, transportation and weaponry, as well as reflecting social and racial attitudes, moral and mental states, observations of the military...

Letter, Rowe, James to sister, Cynthiana, KY (recent marches and difficulties on the march-hills, broken down wagons, camp Cynthiana, soldier life, rations), Oct., 1862

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 141
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Oct., 1862

Letter fragment, Rowe, James to sister, near Vicksburg, MS (setting up camp near a rebel camp, payer/revival, mail, worn out clothes, prospect of new clothes, battle of Vicksburg, money), Jan. 1863

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 142
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Jan. 1863

Letter, Rowe, James to mother, Homes Plantation, LA (mother and father’s illnesses, religious faith, camp location and conditions, enclosure of fish scales), Apr. 23, 1863

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 143
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Apr. 23, 1863

Letter, Rowe, James, to mother, Bayou Teche, LA (mail, march to Texas, confusing marching orders, anti-Rebel sentiment, communication restraints), Oct. 10, 1863

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 144
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Oct. 10, 1863

Letter, Rowe, James to sister, New Iberia, LA (thanks for gift received, mail, possible new appointment, pay discrepancies, gossip about sister’s former fiancé), Oct. 16, 1863

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 145
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Oct. 16, 1863

Letter, Rowe, James to sister, New Orleans, LA (recent death in camp, new position, sister’s love interest, Rowe’s own love interest, photograph, regards to people at home), Nov. 19, 1863

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 146
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Nov. 19, 1863

Letter, Rowe, James to sister, Morganza, LA (possible upcoming orders and move, mail, death of friend’s father, sister’s illness, time in the regiment, personal item stolen, photograph, cost of items compared to home, women), Sept., 1864

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 147
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Sept., 1864

Letter, Rowe, James to sister, Morganza, LA (mother’s health, Carlos Colby’s visit to sister, package, mail, girlfriend), Nov. 16, 1864

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 148
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Nov. 16, 1864

Letter, Rowe, James to mother, near Blakely, AL (recent march, detail at Division Hospital, skirmish, injuries and casualties, duty), Apr. 7, 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 149
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Apr. 7, 1865

Letter, Rowe, James to brother, near Mobile, AL (recent skirmish near Mobile, wounded and casualties, details about battle, duty), Apr. 13, 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 150
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: Apr. 13, 1865

Letter, Rowe, James to mother, Mobile, AL (expression of affection, homesickness, upcoming march, city of Mobile, regards to people at home), May 14, 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 151
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: May 14, 1865

Letter, Rowe, James to sister, Galveston, TX (Independence Day, Battle of Vicksburg, in Texas, desire to return home, recent steam ship ride, water scarcity, Galveston, thoughts of girlfriend, regards to people at home), July 4, 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 152
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

Twelve Civil War letters written by James Rowe, friend in the 97th Illinois Infantry Regiment and future brother-in-law of Carlos Colby, to Rowe's sister, brother and mother between October, 1862 and July 4, 1865. Mustered in as an infantryman, Rowe was officially appointed as hospital steward of the 97th Regiment in Jan., 1864. Although they contain some descriptions of his battle experiences and hospital duties, the letters also dwell on Rowe's homesickness and family concerns.

Dates: July 4, 1865

Letter, Long, Abigail to Enoch Long (Carlos Colby’s mother), Hopkinton, MA, (Lucy’s death and subsequent mourning, writing class, town gossip, criminal convictions), Apr. 22, 1821

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 153
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Apr. 22, 1821

Letter, unknown soldier to “William,” on the east bank of the River Hatchie, (details of recent march, weather and conditions, mail or lack thereof, Rebel townspeople, Union loyalty), Sept. 16, 1862

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 154
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Sept. 16, 1862

Letter, Stout, Lucy Colby to Carlos Colby, Princeton, NJ (his recent enlistment, fond memories from childhood, father’s death, God, mail, pride in Illinois enlistees, farming, food, request for info about camp life, enlisted friends), Sept. 22, 1862

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 155
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Sept. 22, 1862

Letter, soldier Charlie Bingham to Amy E. Robbins (unidentified writer), in camp near Petersburg, VA (pen-pal, mail, possible end to war, rebel deserters, description of appearance, request of photograph), Feb. 24, 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 157
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Feb. 24, 1865

Letter, Colby, Caroline (later Thomas) to Carlos Colby, location unknown (news of wound, money, Sunday school progress, weather), Apr. 30, 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 158
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Apr. 30, 1865

Letter, Colby, Anne Rowe to Lucy C. Stout, Alton, IL (thank-you for bridal gift, expression of love for new family, mother’s health, mail), Feb. 5, 1867

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 159
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Feb. 5, 1867

Letter, Stout, Lucy Colby to Ida Colby (Mrs. Henry), Kingston, NJ (mail, Princeton, visiting, Christmas, upcoming inauguration, Happy New Year), Dec. 26, 1912

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 160
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Dec. 26, 1912

Letter, Stout, Lucy Colby to Ida Colby (Mrs. Henry), Kingston, NJ (postcard received, trip, request for pictures, age, death), July 27, 1913

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 161
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: July 27, 1913

Letter, Colby, Ida to “home folks” and includes copy of Henry Colby letter to “loved ones,” Landeck, Tyrol, Austria (travel through Europe, sightseeing, pictures, driving conditions, flora and fauna, dressmaking course, people from home), Aug. 28, 1913

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 162
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Aug. 28, 1913

Letter, Seward, Caroline C. T. to Carlos Colby (uncle), location unknown (name, age, death, relatives, weather, garden), May 11, 1922

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 163
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: May 11, 1922

Letter, Colby, Ida to “Florence and loved ones,” Walnut, IL (health, daughter Caroline’s health, babies, Christmas, son Henry, money, farming, relatives), Dec. 17, 1934

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 164
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: Dec. 17, 1934

Miscellaneous genealogical letters, various locations, 1912-1937

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 165
Scope and Contents note From the Series: Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper...
Dates: 1912-1937