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Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 27, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 27MAR1863, Potomac Creek. On guard duty while rest of the regiment is at the marriage festival at Genl. Birney's Head Quarters. Reviewed by Gov. Curtin and Genl. Birney the day before. Describes the location of the camp, and rumors of a reorganization. In pencil on lined sheet, small tear at the bottom, embossed mark at upper left. Treated 7/1994 by Filter/Herrick. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Mar. 27th 1863 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter of the 22nd inst, last evening, and as all the rest of the regiment has gone to the marriage festival over to General Birneys Headquarters, and I was left behind as a guard, I thought it a good opportunity to answer it. Yesterday we were reveiwed by Gov Curtin and Genl. Birney. Our camp is on the same side of the railroad as it was before, about a mile from the bridge, but we can see it, because our street lays up on a high hill, (there is a regiment or two of cavaly encamped at the foot of the hill) it may not be quite a mile, but I think it is. The Corn Exchange lays about two miles from us on the other side of the railroad. All of the boys are well with the exception of Fred Helen. I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. Bill Gentry says that Has expects to get his discharge today. There are rumors in camp that each company is to have two pack mules, and that this division is to be the flying division. Each company in the regiment is divided into squads, under the control of a Sergeant who is held responsible for the appearance of the men under his control. Write soon. I almost forgot to say that I wrote to Grand pap. Hurray. Yours G. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 9, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 09APR1863, Potomac Creek. Received their letter and money, and asks for more as he has not yet been paid. Also asks for another box. New general arrived, but name is unreadable. In pencil on lined sheet, embossed mark at upper left. Stained slightly, nicked at bottom left. Treated 7/1994 by S. Filter/J. Herrick. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Apr 9th 1863 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter of the 29th inst last Friday evening but had not time to answer it. I have received the money and papers that you have sent to me. I wish you send a little larger amounts the army has not been paid off nor do we hear any tell of it being paid off. I have told you in several letters that my feet are not frosted. Do as you think best about Subser(?) for the youths Companion. I do not know for how long it had been paid for. I think the receipt was put up in my desk in one of the little drawers. All of the pack mules have been turned in again. We had quite a large snowstorm last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Gentry was down here last Friday after who has got his discharge but had left for home on Wednesday. Do you think it would do for you to send me another box if so please send me more butter than you did before. Our new General has arrived his name is General Graham he is from the ' Excelsior Brigade. We have just returned from four days picket. I received your letter of the 5th inst tonight and was very glad to hear from you. The talk is that we will lay around here all summer but I cannot tell whether it is so or not. I am well and hope this will find you the same. Write soon. Yours G. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 12, 1863 Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Apr 12th 1863 Dear Father & Mother As it is Sunday and I have nothing to do so that I thought that I would write to you. It is a splendid day outside it reminds one of spring. You ought to see our camp all of the streets are decorated with evergreens so that it looks very nice. We· were reviewed by the President and his family the other day. The Col. is going to have a house built. Our Chaplin has left us for good and all success to him. Today is very different from last Sunday about this time we were wading through the snow on our way to picket. Charles Wells expects to get his discharge in a few days. I received the comb that you sent to me in the newspaper. We have not seen or heard any tell of the paymaster and the boys are beginning to grow impatient. All of the Bustleton boys are well. Our General seems to be a nice fellow. I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. But I have run out of news so that I will have to stop for the present. Yours G. Murray -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 12, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 12APR1863, Potomac Creek. Camp and regiment reviewed by the President and his family. Mentions a friend who expects to be discharged soon, and no sign of the paymaster. In pencil on lined sheet. Stained. Lower left corner cut away slightly. Nicked in 3 places at bottom. Seal at upper left. Treated 7/1994 by S. Filter/J. Herrick. 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Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 18, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 18APR1863, Potomac Creek. Concerns packing up to move camp. Makes passing reference to Battle of Fredericksburg. In pencil on lined sheet, embossed mark at upper left. Tear at lower right corner. Stained along left corner. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Apr 18th /63 Dear Father & Mother I received your letter of the 12th inst last evening and was very glad to hear from you. We have not been paid off yet. I wish you would send me the papers with an account of the bombardment of Charleston. When you wish to send me anything you can do it by a man by the name of Swain who brings boxes and packages for the Scott Legion he has a room in Goldsmith's Hall on Library Street he is with the regiment waiting for them to get paid off so that he can carry it home. A few days ago we were packed up already to move they took away our blankets and all of our clothing but a change and give us eight days rations we had to carry five days in our knapsacks and three days in or haversacks they only left us have our overcoat to carry then it commenced to rain Thursday (so the) that the movement was either delayed or put off so yesterday they brought our blankets back to us and kept our other things. All of the Cavalry have left, and several regiments laying along the railroad have moved off. A cavalryman came along yesterday and said that the rebs have left Fredericksburg and that the pontoons are laid and that the women and children were passing backwards and forwards across the river but it will not do to believe all that you hear. We cannot tell whether we will move or not yet. All of the Bustleton boys are well. I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. Answer soon but I must close as it is after taps. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 23, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 23APR1863, Potomac Creek. Received their box (most of the contents were smashed or missing), possibility of moving again, and provost duty at General Birney's. Asks for stamps and envelopes. In pencil of lined folder stationary. Stained and faded, especially along the folds. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Apr /63 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter of the 16th inst last Sunday evening but as the box had not reached me yet: I received the box last evening the bottle of Jamaica Ginger was broken and it ran out the eggs were pretty well squashed as for the cakes I could not find any. I received the 1 dollar note that you sent to me in the letter. We have not moved yet but I do not know whether we are going to move or not. The sick have all been moved to the Division Hospital. Wells and several others have been sent on to Washington. Company H started over to General Birney's Headq. last night for to do provost duty. It is raining this morning. All of the Bustleton boys are well. I am well and hungry as I am eating all of the time. The Cavalry have returned to their old quarters. I wish that you would send me some paper envelopes and stamps as I am out of them. But I must close. Yours George Murray. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 23, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/7e27ace44a85713e50d511d4bd303876.pdf 4c1110acaff4d8fae20b5d0202741fb0 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/957d40fd5804f6ad96cb5b0570a19b0b.tiff 7b9333b2d5d605444e9b23b571c99567 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/aa8b0c4dfc73b07e3a6ba3024894c14a.tiff c69ff20e8e4081bb6412ac41aa93852f https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/4d7154561e23f422f13f1b08e8d48beb.jpg 3e513e24276ba617c88fa61cd0232217 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3ec07aa0da834a49731596849613b388.jpg bb6758cd2a1a1958cf697aaa2d50bba4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 26, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 26APR1863, Potomac Creek. Received their box (but not the cakes or candies), was paid his wages (47.00) and was reviewed by Maj. Gen. Sickles. In pencil on blue lined folder stationary, embossed mark at top center. Small tears along top and bottom edges. Faded and soiled, especially on the fourth page. 5 horizontal fold lines. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Potomac Creek Apr 26th /63 Dear Father & Mother. I received your letter of the 19th inst a few evenings ago but as I was on guard I had not time to answer it. All of the boys are well and I am well also. I received the box as for the cakes and candies I could not find them. Joe would not take any of the pickles and eggs I wanted him to but he would not. We were paid off yesterday write and tell me how I shall send it home to you. Last Sunday we were reviewed by Major Gen. Sickles and several Swiss officers from the Peninsula. We hear no tell of a move now but we might move all of a sudden. They took down the bake ovens ready to move and they have not got them up yet. I received forty seven dollars from the paymaster. I owed the sutler five dollars. I have received several presses which were quite acceptable. I forgot to tell you on what day I received the box it was on the 23rd. There are not much news about here to tell you so that I will have to close for the present. Write soon and tell me all of the news. It has been raining for the several days past. Yours G. Murray. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 26, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3f6112653ad4d0b48256caf10acee15a.pdf 7b9770f8089807b5b117f39849264efb https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/2e7ffc61985ac7cbf23a53ecf08cf7d6.jpg 184e3ff11eec7951bc7053abfa1cf6c6 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3bd4ad234b8f8e99227818964156f5c8.tiff 364a9e1f4479041c359b9a9695f3d264 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 18, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his uncle, dated 18MAY1863, Harewood Hospital. First letter since wounding, written with his left hand. Note to tell his mother not to come down to the hospital as she might miss him. In pencil on an unlined sheet, embossed mark at upper left. Stained at the foldlines, center section especially stained and also faded. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Harewood Hos. May 18th /63 Dear Uncle I have just received your letter of the 17 inst, and was very glad to hear from you. I am glad that pap got in time for the car; as I was afraid I kept him too long. Tell mother that she had better not come down, as she would be apt to miss me, as they talk of sending us all away soon as a new load comes in from the front. I cannot tell when I shall be sent away. You are very kind, but I think that I shall not need anything at present. My arm is in a better condition than it has been, for it does not pain me. Excuse my mistakes as I have to do all my writing, with my left hand. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource June 1, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From William Murray to his brother, dated 01JUN1863, Philadelphia. Concerns his trip to Harewood Hospital to see his nephew George Murray. George received a gunshot wound in the arm and collarbone, and had been hemorraging in his lungs due to improper treatment. Notes also that his mother is planning to stay with him until he shows some improvement. In ink on lined folder stationary, embossed mark at top center. Page 4 soiled. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Philad. June 1st, 1863 Dear Brother I returned from Harewood Hospital this morning. Margaret and I started at 12 o'clock on Friday night and got to the Hospital at 1/2 pass 8 o'clock on Saturday morning we found George at Barracks No. 4 Bed No 18 he having been removed from No 13 Barracks. It appears that the Chief Surgeon's attention was called to the fact that he was not receiving proper attention he having got very bad and having had a hemmorrage of the Lungs in consequence of mistreatment the Surgeon of the Barracks where he now is informed me that when he came under his treatment at first he thought he could not live. And on Saturday morning when we first saw him he looked very badly, but before I left which was about 1/2 past 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon he looked much better and the Surgeon said he considered him a good bit better, he says he does not suffer from pain except when his wound is dressed and sometimes from being bound up so tight, so as to compress his body and cause the discharge of the pus which must be got rid of otherwise it would affect the lungs and be very dangerous. It is a very severe wound indeed and it now proves upon examination by the Surgeon that the bone is somewhat shattered, it is called a gunshot wound with fracture of the clavicle, his mother intends to stay a few days until she sees some change should he continue to improve she will not stay long, but return home, as under the present circumstances it must be some time before we can hope to have him removed, on a/c of the danger of hemmorrage of the lungs which might prove fatal. It is impossible to tell for a few days what may be the issue, we must hope for the best but not raise our hopes too high. I would have staid longer if my money would have lasted, but if I staid then we both would have to return directly. I could leave Margaret but $15. out of which if she stays a week she will have to pay 6$ for her board. I got a place for her on 7th Street at a private house I think in a nice family on 7th Street a little distance along the Tavern, where you stopped. Should any thing occur to make her want more money before she returns she said she would write or telegraph to me, in which place I think one or the other of us would have to go on, but I sincerely hope George will get better so that she may soon return here. The Doctor and nurses are very attentive and I think are using every exertion to restore him. Margaret said she would write to me or you in a day or two and let us know how he is, she told me to tell Amy to go up to your place and get whatever clothes Alfred wanted. We are well as usual. As soon as I know or hear any thing from Margaret on George I will let you know. I remain yours affectionately Wm. A. Murray P.S. George had been removed to his present location but a day or two before we got there. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 1, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/b46e5d6e3716a74a36889c35c3cb34ff.pdf 5897fef8fb16f1e2503fda733905b806 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/c5d2c91c1e1f865e82723af46d69ff52.jpg 7113763d00af2e1af4c31fce5fc98146 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/3f4a08d60ecc312ab72ebde76438e82f.jpg 613f3d4b2fb0e481579560fd6e3ea5c5 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/265800e0bee740a694fbbc13c32fa865.tiff 13c96773d5145bf03e4dc79502cf6a4b https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/e58f44cc55365f5b3eb89a7b25849cdc.tiff bda3223cac463e3465cd728b900b7d76 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From Benj. B. Wilson to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Murry, 01MAR1864, New Orleans. Safe arrival of Mrs. Wilson, living in the Garden District. Receiving numerous invitations to receptions and parties. "... to my old house guard soldier George, I hope he has entirely recovered from his wound." In ink on lined folder stationary, "Head Quarters Defenses, New Orleans. Medical Director's Office" letterhead. Page 4 soiled. Good condition. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Headquarters, Defences New Orleans Medical Director’s Office New Orleans, March 1st 1864 My Dear Friends, I suppose that you will be gratified to hear of the safe arrival of Mrs. Wilson in New Orleans. She and my little boys arrived out after a rough voyage in good health and spirits. We have now gone to housekeeping in a rebel house in the “Garden District” of the city and are enjoying New Orleans life very much indeed. Our house is a very large one, and all the furniture with [trifling] exceptions remained just as when the owner left. There was a woman occupying it to protect and take care of it and I got an order from General Brooks for her to leave. The furniture is of the most elegant and costly kind, and when occupying and enjoying it as we do we cannot help realizing how mad were the authors, of this wicked rebellion. My duties at present almost entirely of an executive character, receiving reports, issuing orders ____ does not occupy more than four or five hours of my time daily and I have ample opportunity of contributing to the comfort and happiness of my family. Mrs. Wilson rides out daily either on horseback or in carriage and Sammy has as much riding as he wants, which he never had before I believe. My position as Medical Director on Genl. Reynolds staff brings me invitations to all the receptions and parties public and private (and their name is legion) that are given in the city, but the sorrow occasioned by the recent terrible death of my poor brother has made us feel indisposed to mingle in scenes that would otherwise have been gratifying. The public receptions given by Mrs. Banks and others given in a semi official capacity we felt it a duty to be present at. I send you programme of the grand masquerade of the 22nd of February. It was a most brilliant affair and was attended by probably eight hundred people. None were allowed upon the dancing floor except such as were in costume, but the entire seats of the opera house which is very large was filled by persons in plain dress who came as spectators. The sight was a novel one to me and very pleasing. The dress of every nation and class people and of every age was represented and many of the characters most excellently carried out. Please give my kind regards to all my old neighbors and friends in Bustleton. My thoughts always go back to my old home and to the many happy days I spent there. Remember me especially to Mr. and Mrs. _______ and their family and to Dr. and Mrs. [Kempton] and Mr. and Mrs. [Morgan] _________. And to my old Home [Grand Soldier] George, hope he has entirely recovered from his wound. Very sincerely your friend, Benj. B. Wilson -Transcript provided by Kathleen MacIndoe Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Benjamin B. Wilson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/ac2051b0ab0737f904d48f33fca1cada.pdf e3fcfe3937a5f0f8964a3d3f8f9d9b8b https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/2233b11795ac9b265243cf05bc58af73.tiff d76d34bd220681978cc96b4b4b1e511a https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8d76e88912490c9945772ae917ab7c0d.tiff debd2260f157d56cc55a80a9f8035d3f https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/d870c3ee2f7ea6756051bb1217466884.jpg db70080a6a0e25dc9f6f20027ac334b8 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8ca2f698b1b61c9afff5841252dd57f2.jpg 8e16bcae78628b303193d76c990e8211 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murray Letters Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Murray collection consists of archival and background information provided by the National Park Service to supplement and contextualize the original documents. Our thanks go to the NPS for sharing this information. The transcriptions in the "Description" heading and embedded PDF of each letter are provided by NPS, with the exception of March 1, 1864; May 6, 1864; and November 18, 1873, which were transcribed by Kathleen MacIndoe. Description An account of the resource This collection contains letters primarily written by George Murray addressed to his parents. Military service and medical records are also housed inside the collection. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 15, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 15APR1864, barracks, Washington, D.C., Head Quarters of VRC Cliffburne. Tells of arriving in Washington at barracks and the great number of men waiting to be assigned to companies and regiments. In pencil on blue lined folder stationary. Torn in four places along the bottom. Soiled. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource April 15th /64 Barracks D.C Headquarters of V. R. C. Cliffburne Dear Father & Mother. I now sit down to write you a few lines to let you know how I am getting along. We left the Hospital at half past two in the afternoon left Broad and Prime at 20 minutes of six got to Baltimore at two o'clock marched through it to the Washington Depot left for Washington at three o'clock in the morning got to Washington at six o'clock in the morning and on to the barracks at about seven o'clock very tired and sleeply. We found several hundred men here in both Battalions as this is the Headquarters waiting to be put into companies and regiments. The barracks are built on the top of a high hill we can see all over Washington. It is situated out of fourteenth St. I cannot tell how long we will stay here as they are forming the men into companies and regiments as fast as they can. I am well. Do not (not) write till I can tell you where to direct. But I am tired and sleeply and I must close. We have got very comfortable quarters all that I am afraid of is the bugs. Yours G. Murray. "Veteran Reserve Corps" is the title of the Humbug. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 15, 1864