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[page 1] Camp 157 Reg NY Vols Adj. A. V Blodgett My dear brother I suppose you will be looking for a line from the Chaplain of the 157th about this time. You must give me credit for remembering your claim & my promise to write soon. We arrived here this afternoon after considerable of a time. I arrived at Albany next morning after leaving home, about six o'clock went to bed. About 10 or 11 o'clock I roused my- self & set out to see about my commission. The said documents were not ready, as the Governor was sick & could not sign the papers. I then went back & took breakfast or dinner, as you chose, & went over again to see if anything could be done, but there was no encouragement. They would send it on as soon as arranged. I have written to Mr Ballard from Washington & I think he will attend to it for me. Saturday it snowed all day. At 3 PM the train started for New York & on account of the storm, we were until 11 o'clock at night getting through, ought to have been there at 8 o'clock. I went to the Hotel Julian but no Randolph there. He caught me good. It was a hard, dirty place. Randolph left immediately for the St. Nicholas, but they forget what word he left & so I could not find him till Sabbath PM. As I stood looking over the St. N's Register, a gentleman came up & also began looking over. I apologized for looking [page 2] back so far, but he said he was looking for a name back, So when I came across Randolph's name I mentioned it, when he said that was the name he was after, so we looked at each other & he knew me, but I did not him. It was Henry Sage. Afterwards I saw [Mead Lee ?] Sabbath evening I went up & heard Dr Adams preach on Christian patriotism. It was a grand discourse. I saw Genl McClellan sitting near. Monday I called on Louise & Cara Dixon & had a right nice visit. I was much pleased with Mrs. Dixon. Louise was well. In the evening I at- tended a concert with Randolph who gave me a ticket. Maj C came in about 5 PM & at eleven at night we started for Washington where we arrived at about eleven AM. Judge Duell left the same morning (that was yesterday) so that I could not see him. I regretted it. But I saw Ogden & Alex Wall there. Visited Alexandria & called at the famed house where Ellsworth was shot. Alex- andria is a hard looking place. This morning at 8, we left for this place, taking a steamer down the river to Acquia Creek, & then the cars to within two miles of camp, where I now write in the Maj's tent by a good fire & a Sperm candle. Maj Waters has just been in. The boys are generally well though there has been some sickness & deaths of late. I rode about some this PM I think I shall conclude to like it here. My trunk came through safe. All glad to see the Maj & the new chaplain. I have been about some already getting acquainted. It looks like a log city about here with cloth roofs. Much love to all. Lee Maj wishes to be remembered Yours ever. O.H. Seymour [page 3] I closed the other sheet & laid it away till morning, but I thot I would begin this enough to say that I wish you cld be here just now & hear that splendid band that is playing in another brigade near us. This is a luxury I enjoy & they play every evening we are to have a band in our brigade. Will Nell & the boys let you come as Adj in our Regt? Much love to Dr's folks & tell them Ill try & write them some P McGraw will not probably come here again to accept of Quartermaster's dept. Newton of Homer will probably be installed therein. I find him very accommodating. I have written Mr Darwin. You may send me letters, but not circulars &c. Please send me two or three or more of my own pic- tures that I had taken before coming. The side view & I will make it right with you. [page 4] Monday morning If Mr Dickson pays you that money for the carriage you may pay it to Mr [Schenuerhon ?] if he will take it & I think he will. The note is $125. If he will take it & you can raise me $15 & so take up the note I will make it right with you as soon as I can. Perhaps Father will pay it & add it to his note. Any way that you see best. I have not yet gotten me a horse. Shall draw one from the Govt I think. I want one when we come to march & that may be soon, cannot tell. My long boots pay me every day. We have mud here. I met a team by a mud hole or sluice way & the driver said he had three of his horses down in it. You often see horses lying dead in the hole where he got mired. Half mile posts might be set up of dead horses or mules. You will keep watch of the monument will you. How much I think of those dear ones. I want to hear from baby – have not since sometime before I left home. Trust he is well. But good bye A beautiful morning much love to all at home & all who inquire OHS [written upside down at top of page 2] Remember me particularly to all the good friends who inquire. Met Mr Squires yesterday. Write me & tell me how home & how Ch matters get on [written upside down at top of page 1] Remembrance to [Len ?] & Jennie, Clara & [Aline ?] &c I'll write again about that lease unless you can arrange it with Mr [Schemlum ?] Perhaps Mr S had better make a new lease with Mr [Leanoria ?] [written sideways at left side of page 1] Have had no hard tack yet send to Washington D.C. 157 Reg N.Y. Vols
Object Description
Title | Seymour, O. H. Letters (1863) |
Creator | Seymour, O. H. |
LC Subject Headings |
Seymour, O. H. United States. Army. New York Infantry, 157th (1862-1865) United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 |
EOA Categories |
History – 1838-1874: Sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction Peoples -- Military Life Government and Politics -- Military |
Description | These are letters (14) O.H. Seymour wrote to his brother from stations in Virginia in the spring and summer of 1863. |
Digital Publisher | Auburn University Libraries |
Date | 1863-03-22/08-08 |
Original Format | 14 letters, various sizes |
Type | Text |
Format | |
Original Item ID | RG 0306 |
Rights | This image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732. |
Relation With | www.american-south.org |
Finding Aid | http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/findingaids,385 |
Language | eng |
Collection | O. H. Seymour Papers |
Repository | Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. |
Submitted by | Thorton, Linda; Galati, Leslie Ann; Coates, Midge |
Description
Title | [no date]: Seymour, O. H., to Seymour, Lou, Letter |
Creator | Seymour, O. H. |
LC Subject Headings |
Seymour, O. H. United States. Army. New York Infantry, 157th (1862-1865) United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 |
EOA Categories |
History – 1838-1874: Sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction Peoples -- Military Life Government and Politics -- Military |
Description | These are letters (14) O.H. Seymour wrote to his brother from stations in Virginia in the spring and summer of 1863. |
Digital Publisher | Auburn University Libraries |
Original Format | 1 letter |
Type | Text |
Format | |
Original Item ID | RG 0306 |
Rights | This image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732. |
Relation With | www.american-south.org |
Finding Aid | http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/findingaids,385 |
Language | eng |
File Name | seymour letters_01.pdf |
Collection | O. H. Seymour Papers |
Repository | Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. |
Submitted by | Thorton, Linda; Galati, Leslie Ann; Coates, Midge |
Transcript | [page 1] Camp 157 Reg NY Vols Adj. A. V Blodgett My dear brother I suppose you will be looking for a line from the Chaplain of the 157th about this time. You must give me credit for remembering your claim & my promise to write soon. We arrived here this afternoon after considerable of a time. I arrived at Albany next morning after leaving home, about six o'clock went to bed. About 10 or 11 o'clock I roused my- self & set out to see about my commission. The said documents were not ready, as the Governor was sick & could not sign the papers. I then went back & took breakfast or dinner, as you chose, & went over again to see if anything could be done, but there was no encouragement. They would send it on as soon as arranged. I have written to Mr Ballard from Washington & I think he will attend to it for me. Saturday it snowed all day. At 3 PM the train started for New York & on account of the storm, we were until 11 o'clock at night getting through, ought to have been there at 8 o'clock. I went to the Hotel Julian but no Randolph there. He caught me good. It was a hard, dirty place. Randolph left immediately for the St. Nicholas, but they forget what word he left & so I could not find him till Sabbath PM. As I stood looking over the St. N's Register, a gentleman came up & also began looking over. I apologized for looking [page 2] back so far, but he said he was looking for a name back, So when I came across Randolph's name I mentioned it, when he said that was the name he was after, so we looked at each other & he knew me, but I did not him. It was Henry Sage. Afterwards I saw [Mead Lee ?] Sabbath evening I went up & heard Dr Adams preach on Christian patriotism. It was a grand discourse. I saw Genl McClellan sitting near. Monday I called on Louise & Cara Dixon & had a right nice visit. I was much pleased with Mrs. Dixon. Louise was well. In the evening I at- tended a concert with Randolph who gave me a ticket. Maj C came in about 5 PM & at eleven at night we started for Washington where we arrived at about eleven AM. Judge Duell left the same morning (that was yesterday) so that I could not see him. I regretted it. But I saw Ogden & Alex Wall there. Visited Alexandria & called at the famed house where Ellsworth was shot. Alex- andria is a hard looking place. This morning at 8, we left for this place, taking a steamer down the river to Acquia Creek, & then the cars to within two miles of camp, where I now write in the Maj's tent by a good fire & a Sperm candle. Maj Waters has just been in. The boys are generally well though there has been some sickness & deaths of late. I rode about some this PM I think I shall conclude to like it here. My trunk came through safe. All glad to see the Maj & the new chaplain. I have been about some already getting acquainted. It looks like a log city about here with cloth roofs. Much love to all. Lee Maj wishes to be remembered Yours ever. O.H. Seymour [page 3] I closed the other sheet & laid it away till morning, but I thot I would begin this enough to say that I wish you cld be here just now & hear that splendid band that is playing in another brigade near us. This is a luxury I enjoy & they play every evening we are to have a band in our brigade. Will Nell & the boys let you come as Adj in our Regt? Much love to Dr's folks & tell them Ill try & write them some P McGraw will not probably come here again to accept of Quartermaster's dept. Newton of Homer will probably be installed therein. I find him very accommodating. I have written Mr Darwin. You may send me letters, but not circulars &c. Please send me two or three or more of my own pic- tures that I had taken before coming. The side view & I will make it right with you. [page 4] Monday morning If Mr Dickson pays you that money for the carriage you may pay it to Mr [Schenuerhon ?] if he will take it & I think he will. The note is $125. If he will take it & you can raise me $15 & so take up the note I will make it right with you as soon as I can. Perhaps Father will pay it & add it to his note. Any way that you see best. I have not yet gotten me a horse. Shall draw one from the Govt I think. I want one when we come to march & that may be soon, cannot tell. My long boots pay me every day. We have mud here. I met a team by a mud hole or sluice way & the driver said he had three of his horses down in it. You often see horses lying dead in the hole where he got mired. Half mile posts might be set up of dead horses or mules. You will keep watch of the monument will you. How much I think of those dear ones. I want to hear from baby – have not since sometime before I left home. Trust he is well. But good bye A beautiful morning much love to all at home & all who inquire OHS [written upside down at top of page 2] Remember me particularly to all the good friends who inquire. Met Mr Squires yesterday. Write me & tell me how home & how Ch matters get on [written upside down at top of page 1] Remembrance to [Len ?] & Jennie, Clara & [Aline ?] &c I'll write again about that lease unless you can arrange it with Mr [Schemlum ?] Perhaps Mr S had better make a new lease with Mr [Leanoria ?] [written sideways at left side of page 1] Have had no hard tack yet send to Washington D.C. 157 Reg N.Y. Vols |