Union soldier of the 7th New Hampshire Volunteers, Onville Upton's September 26th, 1862 letter to his sister. He describes improvements made to Fort Marion, Confederate guerrilla activity, and his resolve to write more letters home.
J. Henry Blakeman's 1863 letter initially details the arrival of packet ships in St. Augustine, and an upcoming general review and inspections within the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment. Later detail touches on a raid conducted by Colonel Noble…
Clarissa Anderson's 1862 letter to her son, Andrew Anderson, describing the procurance of newspapers, prisoners taken from General Crittenden's troops, and the Battle of Perryville. Additional detail is on visitors to the picket line near the San…
Onville Upton's 1862 letter to his sister, Mary, describing regimental dress parade routines, improvements to the St. Francis Barracks, and night patrols along St. Augustine's western picket line. Further detail is on a hunting party's success…
Nathaniel Brown's 1862; 2 page report concerning oaths of allegiance, written passes for leaving the city, drinking at the Magnolia Hotel, possible Confederate activity near the San Sebastian Bridge, and the discovery of a brothel.
Confederate St. Augustine resident, H.B. Jenckes' 1864 letter from Ellisville, Mississippi to Mary Martha Reid. She expresses condolences for the battlefield death of Raymond Reid, and admiration for Mary Martha Reid's efforts as a Confederate nurse…
Confederate St. Augustine resident H.B. Jenckes' 1862 letter to Mary Martha Reid detailing her asthma, day-to-day activities, opinion of the occupying Union soldiers, and the state of the church.
Nathaniel H. Brown's 1862; 2 page report concerning oaths of allegiance, drill procedures, possible Confederate activity on the road to Palatka, and provision shortages in St. Augustine.
Nathaniel H. Brown's 1862; 2 page report concerning oaths of allegiance to the Union, an escaped negro that was previously held at Fort Marion, and possible Confederate guerrilla activity east of the St. Johns River.