Box 1
Contains 36 Results:
Jan. 18, 1862. Camp Franklin. He heard firing during the night, and thinks some ships were trying to break through the river blockade.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Jan. 31, 1862. Camp Franklin. Camp routine prevails, and he is well. He hopes to be paid by the end of February.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Feb. 15, 1862. Camp Franklin. He explains to his brother why he can’t send as much money as another soldier from home, who recently sent one hundred dollars.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Mar. 2, 1862. Camp Beal Relay House. His unit is guarding the Baltimore and Washington railroad. They are housed in good barracks.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
June 15, 1862. Mechanicsville, Va. His unit was on picket duty so close to the Rebel pickets that their voices could be heard, but no firing took place.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
July 4, 1862. Harrison's Landing, Va. He is well after seven days of battles. The regiment lost some eighty men, including the Lt. Colonel.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Aug. 9, 1862. Harrison's Landing. He is mad about getting no letters from home, and will write no more until he gets a response.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Jan. 27, 1863. Camp Whit Oak Church, Va. Burnside is stuck in the mud. His unit marched 25 miles in 6-inch deep mud, and returned to the same location.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Feb. 14 1863. Camp, 5th Maine Regt. He hopes Gen. Hooker will do something when the mud dries.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
Feb. 17, 1863. Camp. A large snow storm has made life in their tents uncomfortable.
The papers consist of twenty-five letters and thirty-four family photographs. The letters date from 1857 — when Berry served aboard a whaling ship in the South Atlantic — through his service with the 5th Maine during the Civil War.
