1 10 83 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/19674165762e05e5e702fd16f64057f6.pdf 8361d188cf5e00aaf4a560c03cee0018 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/94d25dd8b7dd66e122231b7571cf4df8.jpg 087daa984a1b283f4504e9e802172cb2 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/e7cfe304975ca0f112b3e44788ad0afd.tiff 05a349a302f77c83b6441ee89b6573db 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 Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter 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 the NPS as well. 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 9, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Col. A.L. Long of Lee's staff to Mayor Slaughter. The letter is dated January 9, 1863, from a camp near Fredericksburg. It is in reference to Mrs. Catharine Levi's request to return to her home. He advises that in the future, Gen. Lee has no objections to loyal citizens entering the Confederate lines to return home and that the matter should be referred to officers commanding pickets. In ink on blue-lined paper. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 2nd VA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Camp near Fredericksburg Hd. Qtrs Army Northern Va. January 9th 1863 His honor M. Slaughter Mayor of Fredericksburg Sir Your note of yesterday enclosing an application from Mrs. Catherine Levi asking permission to return to her is received. In reply genl Lee desires me to say that he has no objection to any loyal citizen entering our lines in order to return to their homes. When such cases arise it will only be necessary (when you are assured of the good intentions of the parties) to refer the matter to the officer [cmdg]. the pickets and _____ ____ who will permit the person endorsed by you to pass within our lines. I am very Respy your Obt. Servant A.L Long Col. Mil. Lee -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. L. 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Title A name given to the resource Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter 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 the NPS as well. 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 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Ale DeBland, Major Commanding, to Lt. James P. Smith, Aide-De-Camp, dated January 5, 1863, Headquarters of the 8th Louisiana. Informs Lt. Smith that the regiment is sending $458.00 for the relief of people left homeless by the battle of Fredericksburg. In ink on blue-line paper. Bottom missing, entire letter badly faded. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Smith, J.P. UNIT ASSOCIATION: 8th LA Infantry -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Head qt. 8th La. Reg January 5, 1862 Lieut James R Smith, A.D.C. Lieutenant, I herewith transmit to you $458 amount subscribed by our Regt for the relief of the sufferers at Fredericksburg. It is very little, we know and we regret it, but ______ as we were at the commencement of the winter, and having had to purchase at the most extravagant prices, indispensable articles of clothing, we could not do more. Humble as it is, accept our contribution, accept it as of least as evidence that the sons of Louisiana deeply sympathize with those who suffer in the noble, the [chivalric], ____ dishonored itself by the unruly and criminal distribution of property, the insult which, to avenge their affront and regular defeat, they have been heaped upon the defenseless children and defenseless mothers of those who have so regularly defeated them. The day is not distant when the world history and the honest men of the North will chastise the leaders of a Government which, under the sting of a pitiful spirit has [taught,], [counseled] & justified the [raping] and murder _______ by its dispicable ______ by them who most certainly were robbers, ______ and murderers, before they had degraded the ______ and ______ of the soldier. Very respectfully, yr Obd. Srt. Ale De Bland Major C'ing 8 La. Hdqrts -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed. 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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. 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/9ac0166204a6c27e8e9b390454052cf2.pdf 8be9fedd708c6f2b3bf67390795e8aad https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/89d2a9aa7bc081cf19d7f41cf1546792.jpg be9b5fa06232e6e3ad8ae40331761478 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/5f4a4d413c0182f2bcdee15c1bd3600d.tiff a55688f850594711fe0c845e439a98a5 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 Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter 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 the NPS as well. 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 31, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Capt. Williamson, A.A.G. of Maryland troops, to Mayor Slaughter of Fredericksburg, dated 31MAR1863, Staunton. Encloses contributions from Maryland troops in the amount of $324.00 for the sufferers of Fredericksburg. In ink, slightly faded. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource March 31st Montgomery Slaughter Esq., Mayor of Fredericksburg Sir, I have the honor to enclose to you a check for three hundred and twenty four dollars ($324), the contribution of Cos B&D and of the field and staff of the M-Cavalry. The contribution of the ____ Maryland Battalion Infantry & of the Balt Lt. Artillery were forward to you some time [before] and here, I trust have been duly received. I am in ____ that the other companies of the Cavalry will do their part in aiding the heroic sufferers of your ancient [and] hospitable [city]. Availing myself of this opportunity to confere to you my admiration of the manner in which you have discharged the duties of your [sufferers' needs] I Your Obt Ser ____ Willamson Capt. & AAG ' Md Troops -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service. Additions bracketed Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Capt. Williamson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 31, 1863 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/038c30a37a5c06a05e4890209747c6c8.pdf e56b6fe268ec0c421556ddb6fe3d0fe3 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/714bf54d15b6e4cc2d8b9bdd37527390.jpg d5324f059c2fdc5a37de514d074c5240 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/dda4bb934a50af656479ba8e012b2452.tiff 9fd2ddfb5ee25fba54c7ef1064585d12 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 Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter 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 the NPS as well. 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 28, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Lt. Charles Minniguode, Jr., ADC, to Mayor Slaughter, dated 28APR1864. Written according to instructions of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, that certain citizens of Fredericksburg could be allowed to cross the river. This order was not to be affected by any others, specifically those given by General Winder. In ink on blue lined sheet, "Head Quarters Lee's Division, Cavalry Corps, ANVA." Faded, stained & torn at folds. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Minnegerode, C. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Head Quarters Lee's Division Cavalry corps, Army Northern Virginia April 28th, 1864 Mr. Slaughter Mayor of Fredericksburg My dear sir, I am instructed by Genl Fitz Lee today in answer to your communication which he received today that he has never seen Genl Winder's order, referred to by you. He has given instructions that loyal & discreet citizens vouched for by you, having urgent business across the river, be permitted to cross and recross. He requests me to say that no order Gen Winder could give unless by command of the Secy of War or Adj General would effect these instruction. He will not consider outside our military lines as outside the limits of the Confederacy. Most Respectfully Minniguode Lt. & ADC. -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles Minniguode Jr. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 28, 1864 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/d70c731be54ed94d0f997e713575e654.pdf 8d3d0a218c033f806a761185cfe402b0 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/b0494aa6ddb3cdee0df89381211ef91e.jpg 5fbdbdf95d78cf67cc8507c93d2e6f49 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/d62a411c79290b2d051ba2b6bd3885f6.tiff d6a2822e04a4f8353d7ce687ca1f79b4 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 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/952b346f88dc0fc81ae9535ca1762ee8.pdf 0e1129372fb06684b541d1b9e533f4a0 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/ca1a2baffe24b4a164144a7ef0dd8ff8.jpg d8e58f1c6317f1e1a8adcc2cb3da7815 https://slaughtermurray.umwhistory.org/files/original/536466b0d2a0d9446ddbbdadd79b362d.tiff c4d04e00feb291f4dc74ae668aeeb548 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 Slaughter Letters Description An account of the resource Welcome to the Montgomery Slaughter Letters. A few facts are worth keeping in mind as you browse the letters. Only one letter in this collection was written by Montgomery Slaughter himself, an 1862 letter he wrote to a Union general during a Federal occupation of Fredericksburg. The other letters were either addressed to him, or were forwarded to him due to their relevance to the matter of relief for the citizens of Fredericksburg following the destruction inflicted on the city in the wake of the December 1862 battle. With those facts in mind, happy reading! Subject The topic of the resource The "Subject" heading of each letter in the Slaughter 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 the NPS as well. 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 13, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource From George D. Fisher to Mayor Slaughter, dated April 15, 1863 from Richmond. He informs Mayor Slaughter of a deposit in the Bank of Virginia of $124.30 from the Reverend Dr. Jno. Bachman of Charleston, S.C., from friends in that city for the relief of the citizens of Fredericksburg. In ink on a blue sheet of paper. Stained. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - EMINENT FIGURE ASSOCIATION: Fisher, G.D. -Information provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Description An account of the resource Richmond April 13, 1863 Montgomery Slaughter Esqr. Mayor of Fredericksburg Dear Sir I have again the pleasure to inform you of a deposit today to your credit in the Bank of Va. Of $124.30 sent to me from Charleston, SC, by the hands of the Rev. Doct Jno Bachman of that place as a donation from friends for the relief of sufferers in and around your City; which you will please acknowledge in your usual way. I am Dear Sir most respectfully Your Friend and Obt. Sr. Geo. D. Fisher -Transcript provided by the courtesy of the National Park Service Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George D. Fisher Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 13, 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