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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 May 6, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource From Benjamin B. Wilson to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Murray, dated 06MAY1864,New Orleans. Would like to be in Washington where the action will be in the coming summer. Rebels rejoicing over news from Alexandria and Plymouth, NC. In ink on lined folder stationary, "Medical Director's Office, Headquarters, Defenses New Orleans" letterhead. "Carson's Congress" crest at top. Soiled along the folds. Good condition. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Medical Director’s Office, Headquarters, Defences New Orleans, New Orleans, May 6th 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Murray My Dear Friends, Your Very welcome letter was received in the due course of mail; we were very glad to hear of your being well and especially that George is recovering entirely from the effects of his wound. We are all very well, Mara has had an attack of fever and little Arthur a severe spell of cough but both have been entirely recovered and are in most excellent health and spirits. Mrs. Wilson was never so _______ as she now is, and Baby is almost as broad as he is long and is the life of our household. I had hoped that this spring the War Department would give me a change of location and permit me to come north, but I do not yet know how it will be. I should like very much to be with the army of the Potomac or in the City of Washington for that is no doubt to be the locality for active operations during the coming summer – The Medical Director of the Department, Doctor Alexander is very unwilling that I should leave it and claims that as he always placed me in positions of great trust and responsibility that I should be willing to remain – This is true as I have during the past year always been most pleasantly situated and have been furnished more opportunities of operating and seeing army practice than any medical man in the service for the same length of time – But I cannot keep longing for a change to the north and the desire not to keep my family here and anxiety for my dear little girls of _____ _______ it. Should I remain here during the summer I shall probably send Mrs. Wilson and the children up to the coast to the plantation of a friend of mine to stay through the warm weather – At present the weather is quite cool and pleasant and we enjoy riding in the afternoon on our magnificent shell roads very much. Sammy goes every day he returns from school, and hardly ever returns until sunset. We rebels of this city, whose name is legion are just now rejoicing over the chock which our army received above Alexandria. This together with the news from Plymouth N.C. had rendered them ultimately jubilant. Let them rejoice while they can, I think a few weeks will bring news that will cause them to elongate their visages, farther than they have ever yet had to – We have some black troops in N.C. that will remember Fort Pillow if they should be placed in action – I do not often hear from Bustleton, except from my father’s family. Please write often and tell us all the news. I was very sorry to hear of the death of little Joe Murray and of Maria Baues they were both favorite children of mine. Please remember me most affectionately to all my friends in Bustleton. I cannot mention names, but I often think of them with the warmest wishes for their happiness and prosperity. Mrs. Wilson and baby and Sammy join in love to you and George. Very sincerely and truly Your friend Benj. B. Wilson -Transcript provided by Kathleen MacIndoe Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Benjamin B. 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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 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. 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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 November 18, 1873 Subject The topic of the resource From Dept. of the Interior pension office, dated 18NOV1873, Washington, D.C. Informing George Murray that his claim for a pension has been allowed at $6.00 per month beginning 19JUN1873, with $20.00 to be withheld from initial payments to cover lawyer fees. In ink on standard form. Torn in three sections along the fold lines. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Department of the Interior Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 18, 1873 Description An account of the resource (No. 3 1⁄2.) ___________ Department of the Interior Pension Office Washington, D.C., November 18, 1873 Sir You are hereby notified that your claim for pension, No. 125794, has been allowed at $ 6 per month, commencing June 19, 1873, payable at the Pension Agency in Trenton, N J. Your pension certificate has been issued and sent to the Pension Agent at the same place, who will forward to you, upon receipt thereof, and quarterly thereafter, proper vouchers for payment thereupon. The note indorsed upon said vouchers will explain when and how they shall be executed by you, and how the payment thereupon will be made. The fee to be paid your attorney for the prosecution of your claim is $ 20, and no more, and the same will be deducted from first payment by Pension Agent. J.H. Barker Commissioner -Transcript provided by Kathleen MacIndoe https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/def710d392a1ec44371ccad89e5f900e.pdf cee784f941827d0fd4d1072f3175a525 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/94def2bdb238ab4ce4571fb3a19cfb5b.jpg 65137be123b6ef3118b16efa109ec9b1 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/d500dc7819061ce4529d864f1946f635.jpg 650d5635c2aca927417c3933787e7ea8 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/f522c4c8e5f47ee526198dc4a4b7ef15.tiff c649f35a97efaade839a3bb7cb19826e https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/27e30367f2d36fe936a28151afcb67f3.tiff 0b31c3cc83ea025a647b8c75a525c229 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 January 11 and 25, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his uncle, dated 11JAN1863 Falmouth. Received his letter and magazines, received new uniforms, balloons have been going up (in preparation for an engagement?). In pencil on lined folder stationary. Lower quarter of page torn away, but does not affect the text. Stained along folds. On reverse, letter from Maggie Murray to her Aunt, 25JAN1863, Phila. Sending on George's letter; hopes they can come visit soon. Smudge at bottom left. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Falmouth Jan 11th 1863 Dear Uncle. I received your letter of the 4th inst, and also the magazine that you sent last Friday, and was glad to hear from you. I am sorry that you have such a sick time at your house, but hope that they will soon get better. Pap was down here today, he went over to Baxter's and saw Charley Banes. He says he looks as well as he ever did. He has been down here several Sundays now, and it is very pleasant to me to see him. I am well at present. We received new uniforms today, and I think it is time as the whole regiment was in rags. For several days past the balloons has been going up, and for several nights we have seen signal lights, so that something is going to happen soon. I have no more news at present. Give my love to Aunt Sally Ann, and the children. Yours G. Murray. (on back of above letter is the following letter) Philadelphia Jan 25th 1863 Dear Aunt You will see by the dates of these letters that they are not very late. And I expect you have later news from both Uncle Josey and George but we thought you would like to see them once so we concluded to send them. We would have sent them sooner but some of us fully expected to come up to day, but Pap is not very well, and mother did not want to leave him to bother with all the children so you see neither of them could come. I wish you could come down, and stay with us for a while we want to see you and Alfred so much, and I do not think there is any danger of the measles now, if you do not come write and tell us how you are. We received Georges letter on Monday and Uncle Joseys on Friday, Mother says do come down if you can. She does not think the children will have any thing else. Ella has had a bad time with the ear-ache but she is better now. Write soon. Maggie Murray P.S. Pap says if you want any money or any thing else, or if there is any thing he can do for you to write and let us know, he would have come up to day if he had been right well. Please excuse all mistakes. Give our love to all. If you hear any news from Uncle Josey or George write and let us know. Yours affectionately Maggie Murray -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George and Maggie Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 11 and 25, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/048f336e1ae78fe142b0c717a26d9af8.pdf 36a973d300309168659d3c33e2174b4b https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/35455ac0603f007654bce5e1f0e13009.jpg 3043906cb699021603c711f8d781a4be https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/7897dda267a19b9bf5635b93c2ee4e2f.jpg bef0d7901bf002e757e07f2be90f99ed https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/bbf47ce021ff889e80a2c11cb06c4629.tiff 4714a354ff3764306e154edef63d9a2c https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/b12b28df543efc29717186429d62126e.tiff 40f1538e17cc616d02cf6a0388facd0d 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/. 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 September 3, 1862 Title A name given to the resource September 3, 1862 Description An account of the resource Camp near Fort Slocum Sept 3rd 1862 Dear Father & Mother. We started from the Camp at Nicetown, about 3 o'clock on Monday morning; started from the city, about 8 o'clock, arrived at Baltimore, about 5 o'clock P.M. We marched through a drenching rain from the Philadelphia depot, for the Washington depot; we were obliged to lie in the depot for the night, as there were three or four regiments, ahead of us, we started from Baltimore about 12 o'clock Tuesday morning, and arrived at Washington about 10 o'clock at night; laid out in the open air. Left Washington for our present camp, about 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. We got our supper & breakfast in Baltimore at the soldiers relief association. We obtained our supper & breakfast in Washington at the Soldiers retreat, a government concern, conducted like all the government concerns, nothing to eat but bread and coffee without sugar, and in horse-buckets, at that. We had a pretty bad time in Baltimore, the rain fell in torrents, we had to lie down in our wet clothes. We laid just two or three hundred yards from the Capitol on Tuesday, and there were at least fifteen, laying near me. The Capitol is a fine looking building. The railroad is lined with encampments, and is guarded almost the whole length. We are encamped about five or six miles from Washington, just across the road from a fort called Fort Slocum mounting 10 or 12 big guns; we are surrounded by forts look which way you will you see forts. Fort Lincoln about 6 or 9 miles from us; but in sight, is said to have 5,000 men in it. We are said to be in the Harpers Ferry road. The ground around us is sandy, with plenty of peaches and apples. Secessionists are plenty. We have pickets placed out, three or four miles. Some of our men have started out after a spy, but they have returned yet. As we were coming down from the city of Philadelphia, one of our men got his legs very nearly cut off and he has since died from the effects of it; his legs were hanging out of the car, when he struck them against a post, and threw him under the wheels. I'm well at present and hope these few lines will find you the same. Give my love to all inquiring friends. Direct your letters to Zouaves De Afrique, 114 Reg. P.Y. Co. B Captain Bowen, Fort Slocum, Washington D.C. Yours G. Murray -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 03SEP1862, camp near Ft. Slocum. Describes journey to Washington D.C., and large number of troops camped in and around the city. In pencil on blue lined folder stationary, ""Dove"" embossed seal at top center. Soiled and stained. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/5df6400c1f4a89b077168ee58b51b029.pdf d06816968b0f19b0d379d5b5c520774b https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/4349d5e5932fa55dcb0bc97579e704d2.jpg 922367527a1dfc785271f86c7746c1da https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/b7ecf7f564559c8443d864169783574c.tiff eedb706ab99abd10a08037607056ffc4 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 September 6, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 06SEP1862, Camp Crossman. Camped on the road between Washington and Harpers Ferry (5 miles from Washington) with poor water. Asks his parents to get his city bounty and send him 3 or 4 dollars of it. Also if they got the likeness and certificate he sent. In pencil on lined paper. Creased,tear at upper left, ink scratches lower left, fingerprint along right edge. Treated 7/94 by Filter. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Camp Crossman Sept 6th 1862 Dear Father & Mother I sit to tell you that I am well and hope these few lines will find you the same. We like our camp very well with the exception of the water which is very poor. I have had as many peaches as I like. Our camp is situated about five miles from Washington on the road which leads to and from Harpers Ferry on the Maryland side of the Potomac river. Forts are plenty. I want you to go to Squires Gregg's office and get my warrant for my city bounty you are to take it to the Girard Bank where you will get the money. I would like you to send three or four dollars of it on when you get it if you can. Did you get my likeness and certificate as I sent it by Geo. Shugart. Direct letters to Zouave D.A. 114 Reg. P.Y. Company B Cap. Bowen Camp Crossman Washington D.C. 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 September 6, 1862 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/7c30e20fd596503bd8e5389302157480.pdf dd7ab525c9a5cf069cd53a475282a2c7 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/bd2a697fafc39953cb06ebfd0889f416.jpg 06b21aeb74cac0d788aa72c2ff6d10ec https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/34a1f0b12311c8342c857e30ccd24be2.jpg 0a7b329995e33db00353a2b74647ac63 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/d121c1686bb824e1dec64fd69e439a5c.tiff 116d9a97d1673750409f0d8ba28d17e2 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/9ce471582c9005eff6f8003681950b53.tiff d8de2cdf969ad90e1535d8e872660588 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 September 12, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 12SEP1862, Camp Crossman. Received the blanket and money they sent, and asks if they received his reenlistment bounty. Also talks about happenings in camp. In pencil on lined folder stationary. Creased, stained, and soiled. Faded in parts on the reverse. Two small pin sized holes down the center. 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 Camp Crossman Sept 12 1862 Dear Father & Mother. Your letter of 9 inst has just come to hand, I found the money you sent me all right. I forgot to tell you in my last letter, that I received your letter, and blanket. The blanket was of great use to me last night, as I was on guard, and the rain poured down in torrents; it almost floated some of the boys out of the tents. Last Wednesday we attended the funeral of one of our boys; he was accidentally shot by one of his comrades, he was buried back of the soldier's home, in a government cemetry; thousands have been buried in it. Send me word as soon as possible, whether you received my bounty. Last Sunday we marched twenty two miles up through the country, towards Rockville, the seat of war at present; but the government countermanded the orders. I expect it thought, we were most too green, to enter the field and were then ordered to Arlington Heights, we marched back to our old camp ground, where we have laid ever since. All the boys are well at present. The regiment is almost (broken?) up, there are, but about four hundred and twenty men in camp, all the rest have left for home; because they did not get their bounty. I wrote a letter to you as soon as I reached camp, but as you have not mentioned it, I suppose you did not receive it. This afternoon we went to take a swim, and we were obliged to pass the pickets; we brought back to camp about a bushel of fox grapes; we got the cook to stew them, and we had them for supper. I forgot to tell you that we passed Gen. Burnside and his division last Sunday; the road was lined with troops, wagon trains &c. all hastening to the scene of action. We were ordered to report to Genl. Geary's Brigade, Banks Division, last Sunday. I am well at present, and hope these few lines will find you the same. Direct as before until further ordered. Give my respects to all inquiring friends. I have not seen Stephen yet; but we passed the Penn. Reserves last Sunday. But I must bring my letter to a close as it is must time for tattoo. Write soon, and tell me all the news. 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 September 12, 1862 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/f2423b4dbe5e58b56d7e084b92dfa508.pdf 3417d6aa0ae0471f797442633fd57bf2 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/20e1f0efc13ff91d9504f92cd23a94b1.jpg 19bc8de9510b320a8bf6a2a1bc5bf41e https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/8701dceceba2dba7de69b9c80b2734d3.jpg 606b01e94209998bf93bf9a3828f5f32 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/490281b3705886673305f1c36ad33c93.tiff 6393d959753fe021593a394ce6b8bf89 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/5ee7e3d80504989a14e8c3d2efeda933.tiff 0c6b2d535d8c7f0e264f790642a95327 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 September 15, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents,dated 15SEP1962, Camp Crossman. Is sending home his 25.00 government bounty, and asks them to write often and send newspapers. Has just come from guarding 85 deserters from his regiment. Mentions also that 11 or 12 were captured by rebels and some will probably be shot. Mentions rumor that Jackson has been captured. In pencil on folder stationary, creased, faded, and soiled. Faint embossed mark at top center. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Camp Crossman Sept 15th 1862 Dear Father & Mother. I am well at present, and hope these few lines will find you the same. I herein send $25, the United States government bounty; and I wish you would send word right away, whether you received it or not. I want you to write as often as possible. I have just come off of guard in the fort, over some prisoners or rather deserters, from our regiment, there are 85 of them; they were captured in Baltimore. About eleven or twelve of our regiment were captured by the rebel picket, and are by this time in Richmond. One or two of them will be shot. A couple of them are chained together. I will send my bounty to the city by the chaplin of our regiment. All the boys from Bustleton are well at present. I lost all of my Jamacia Ginger, the cork came out, and it ran all over my clothes. George Williams has ran off, or made a start for home, but he will be captured, and put into a fort. I wish you would send some newspapers for me to read, as they are scarce. There rumors in camp that Stonewall Jackson is captured. Heavy firing has been heard in the direction of Harpers Ferry as if an engagement was going on. Write soon, tell me all of the news. Give my love to all inquiring friends. 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 September 30, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated 30SEP1862, Camp Prescott. Moved camp and had their large tents taken away, but were issued overcoats. Marching along the Bull Run Road came upon burnt out houses, dead horses, etc. Asks for postage stamps. Mentions a friend who may be discharged soon. In pencil on folder stationary, soiled, with a dark smudge on the right. Two tears at the top along the folds. Embossed ""F"" crest at top. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Camp Prescott Va. Sept 30th 1862 Dear Father & Mother. I now take my pencil in hand, to let you know, how I am, and to tell you how we are getting along. I am well and all the rest of the boys, except Charley Wilson who is in the hospital at Washington, he gave out before we got far from Camp Crossman. I am afraid that Charley will have to get his discharge, as I think he can not stand it. We have moved our camp about a mile back of our former camp. They have taken our large tents from us, and gave to us the small shelter tents, three men in a tent, and each man has to carry a piece along with him. Last Thursday we went out on picket duty, three or four miles beyond Bailey's Cross Roads, our company being on the left of the regiment, of course we were the farthest out; our company was on the Bull Run road. Such a sight along the road I never saw in all my life, horses had been gutted, and horses laid dead along the roads. We received our overcoats last Wednesday and they were of great use to us on picket, because towards morning it blew up cold. We put on what looked as if it had been an old camping ground, bricks &c were strewed around. Last Saturday we started out for to dig entrenchments, but when got back of Fort Blarney we were ordered back to camp. We crossed the Alexandria and Bull River Rail Road last Thursday, and last Saturday. I was on the advance guard yesterday, and I hope just come off. General Robinson reviewed his brigade yesterday. His Brigade is composed of the 63rd Pa. 68th Pa for Scott Legion 20th Indiana 14lst Pa 105 Pa 114 Pa and 6th Rhode Island battery, and a regular battery. There is an awful cloud of dust to the left of us, as if a large body of troops were passing. Direct as before. Write soon and let me know all the news. Please send me some postage stamps. Excuse the paper as this is all I have. I wrote a letter to Tommy and Aunt Sarah. Give my love to all inquiring friends. 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 September 30, 1862 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/12ea6a4ffc6a8836fbf62528bd30bcc7.pdf c44a7820d6c185e0af728d851d36f67f https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/b876f9de2f11b33cfbd6ad3b79d19d9b.jpg 5aa35f799eb88379dcfa4187c47f0bc4 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/b66750b0e6a93d131e84353a64aad9b6.jpg 87984734c263e5561caf4c7c2c974d2a https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/e05741daeca1830d5d75fe80f4506e1e.tiff 9da243d79cd6ddb85f12aed040a7c826 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/7439e31a72c6d9455f852a45772272d6.tiff 5dac324755f1c2a65b37df63c73fb561 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 September 1862 Subject The topic of the resource From George Murray to his parents, dated SEP1862, Camp Prescott. ""We are on the sacred soil of Virginia at last."" Describes marching through Washington past the White House, Smithsonian, Washington Monument, and down PA Ave. Currently camped 7 or 8 miles from Washington. In pencil on folder stationary, stained and soiled, especially on page 4. Small pinholes at the folds, ""F"" mark embossed at top. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 114th PA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Camp Prescott Va. Sept. 1862 Dear Father & Mother We are on the sacred soil of Virginia at last. We left Camp Crossman last Thursday, and arrived at our present camp about five o'clock. We marched pass the president's house, Smithison Institute, and the Washington monument. We marched down Pennsylvania Avenue. We marched past Gen Casey Headquarters, but I do not know where his division is stationed. We marched across the long bridge, this about a mile long; with gates and guards on the Virginia side. There are about 15,000 thousand troops stationed here at present. We are lying in the Scott's Legion Camp, they are stationed on picket duty about three miles off, a few of them are lying here, the most of them are sick. I saw James Louis in this camp when we reached here. We were ordered to Fort Lyon about four miles beyond, but we put up for the night and we do not know how soon we will leave it, but I hope it will be pretty soon, and I do not like it, because we dare not go out to get any water. It is a splendid sight after night, to look over the encampment and into Washington, and see the lights. Our encampment lays on high ground. There nothing but music from nine or ten o'clock at night, drum, fifes, and bands. Eighty eight of the deserters from our regiment were reprimanded before the whole regiment. Mr. Gentry & Mr. Helen left just before we started last Thursday, we sent out warrant for our other $25. I have just received a letter from James Fulmore, and I was very glad to get it. We received orders tonight to keep ourselves in readiness to march at a moments notice, and to carry one hundred rounds of cartridge and have three days rations in our haversacks. We were ordered to report to Genl. Stoneman. We are under Genl. Ruff at present. We were formerly under the command of Col. Gibson the former commander of Fort Delaware. I am well at present, and hope these few lines will find you the same. Write soon. But I must bring my letter to a close. Direct to Captain Bowen 114 Regiment P.V.I. Washington D.C., or elsewhere and it will follow us. We are not in Washington but we are seven or eight miles from it on the opposite side of the river. 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 September 1862