Suchergebnisse

Armory Square Hospital card that lists Ingraham P. Smith's residence, military rank, date of injury, May 10, 1864, and admission, May 20, 1864. His diagnosis of injury is a gunshot wound to the left cheek. The card lists a 20 day furlough beginning June 12.

William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier, writes affectionately to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He reports that his furlough request was denied again due to his leg injury. He mentions a letter from Armenia.

William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier, writes to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He reports that his furlough request was denied again due to continuing complications from his leg injury. William also writes about voting for Lincoln in the Presidential election.

William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier, writes affectionately to his Cousin Annie Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. He writes generally of marriage and reassures Anna that he will not let her become an old maid. He reports that his furlough request was denied due to his leg injury.

William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier, writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. He tells her that his leg injury is healing but he is yet unable to walk. He mentions Leroy [Pike] is well and with the Army of the Potomac at Petersburgh.

William S. Pike, a Civil War soldier, writes to his Cousin Anna Wilcox from the Washington Street Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia, telling her that he was shot in the Battle of Cold Harbor on June 3rd. He reports on his injury and that he finds the hospital a pleasant place with good doctors and nurses.

Cameron, Simon ; Lincoln autograph endorsement on a letter dated 14 Sept. 1861. Letter is addressed to Senator Ira Harris of New York and regards the service of his son, Lieutenant William H. Harris, graduate of West Point in June 1861, and commissioned as second lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps. ; [To Simon Cameron] Let the appointment be made as within requested. A. Lincoln Sept. 2, 1861 Ordnance Office Sept. 14, 1861 Respectfully returned. As directed I have to report in this case. That Lt. Harris has not been in service three months, and is not eligible to this appointment, under the 36th paragraph of army regulations, until he shall have served with his corps at least three years. So urgent is the demand for the services of Ordnance Officers on their appropriate duties that none can be spared for detached service, without great injury to the operations of the Department which have been already much crippled by the withdrawal of officers for such service. It will be a lasting disadvantage to any young officer of the ordnance Corps to detach him from his appropriate duties, before he has had an opportunity to attain a practical knowledge of them and may injure him professionally for life. These are serious objections—both as regards the public interest and those of the officer himself—which were probably not known or considered, when this paper was endorsed. Jas. W. Ripley Brig. General ; Robert V. Bruce

Cameron, Simon ; Lincoln autograph endorsement on a letter dated 14 Sept. 1861. Letter is addressed to Senator Ira Harris of New York and regards the service of his son, Lieutenant William H. Harris, graduate of West Point in June 1861, and commissioned as second lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps. ; [To Simon Cameron] Let the appointment be made as within requested. A. Lincoln Sept. 2, 1861 Ordnance Office Sept. 14, 1861 Respectfully returned. As directed I have to report in this case. That Lt. Harris has not been in service three months, and is not eligible to this appointment, under the 36th paragraph of army regulations, until he shall have served with his corps at least three years. So urgent is the demand for the services of Ordnance Officers on their appropriate duties that none can be spared for detached service, without great injury to the operations of the Department which have been already much crippled by the withdrawal of officers for such service. It will be a lasting disadvantage to any young officer of the ordnance Corps to detach him from his appropriate duties, before he has had an opportunity to attain a practical knowledge of them and may injure him professionally for life. These are serious objections—both as regards the public interest and those of the officer himself—which were probably not known or considered, when this paper was endorsed. Jas. W. Ripley Brig. General ; Robert V. Bruce

8th We are having fine times and we anticipate quite a battle at this place, though I think we will come off victorious. 9th Our camp is behind a piece of woods. Thirty minutes walking would bring one to the Forts of the enemy. We are object to keep pretty quiet. 10th We can see the rebel forts from our camp, by peeking a little. Our sharpshooters pick off the Rebel so that they are afraid to man their guns. 11th It is the same thing as ever, some firing of course but the Rebels don�t seem to do much here; they can�t guess good enough. 12th The Rebs fire like fun but it don�t amount to much; they make a great noise but what do we care if it doesn�t do any injury. 13th Sunday � Another Sabbath day has come and we are yet spared from the dangers of enemy bullets and from disease and sickness. 14th We are throwing up Earthworks and rifle pits for the sharpshooters. The work is progressing finely 15th Things are the same as ever; firing like fun of course, while we look out for ( ) be one and let the rest go. 16th For any part I wish the taking of this place was ( ) along with and my opinion is that it soon will be. 17th This is the same old thing as before. We have considerable to do and for my part, I am about tired of working all the time. 18th This morning (fired?) us all �right side up: with care� and there are prospects of remaining for a seas if the Dr. takes good care of us. 19th I am in good spirits this morning; through some of the boys are complaining and I suppose my turn will come before long.