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2013.70.73
Oxford Lafaette Co
Mississippi Dec 9/1862
Dearest Sister
I received yours of 30th day before yesterday and also one from [Seill] at the same time and
received one from her the day before that so you see that she is writing to me very often and I am
glad of it for as you say we are very glad to receve [sic] letters from home and as often as
posable [sic] I had not received one for some time before as we have been on the move and the
mob is very uncertin [sic] I do not think that we shall stope [sic] hear [sic] long but have to stop
on acount [sic] of provison [sic] we are
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living on half rations now but make out to get along very well we do not care as much about
theas [sic] things when we can be on the move and driving the enemy befor [sic] us as it loocks
[sic] then as though we wer [sic] doing something to wind this war up and you may be shure
[sic] that we are all anxous [sic] to put an end to it and go home I am in hopes that we shall be
trough [sic] by Spring. I wrote father a short letter at Holley Springs and answerd [sic] Sills
letters yesterday. We left Sea Grange one week ago last friday marched eight miles and camped
for the night we had no water at that place suferd [sic] a little for the want of it started
Page 3
in the morning and martched [sic] seven miles to cold water this is A beautifull [sic] stream and
the water is very cold it is the stream that the Rebbels [sic] said that we should not drink the
water of they had A large camp at this place but you se [sic] that they did not stay there long
after. we commenced to martch [sic] on them this stream is fifteen miles from Sea Grange and
six miles fro [sic] H.S. we left thare [sic] in the morning much refreshed and got to Holly Springs
at noon it commenced to rain just as we got to our camping place and rained all night with
thunder and lightning but we had our tents to shelter us and did not suffer from it. it cleard [sic]
off cold
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�in the morning and at about noon all the troops but our Regement [sic] had orders to martch [sic] and left
leaving us thare [sic] for Provost guard we was glad of that as we thought that we should stay thare [sic]
and it was very mudy [sic] to martch [sic] but we were damed [sic] to have worse martching [sic] we staid
[sic] thare [sic] that night and then were orderd [sic] to go to town and take quarters in the building we got
splended [sic] quarters and wer [sic] in the best of spirits fixed nice beds and had one good nights [sic]
sleep it had been raining all night and still rained in the morning but along towards noon it began to clear
up and at eleven O clock thare [sic] came an other Regament [sic] back with orders to releave [sic] us and
we wer [sic] to start right off to join our Brigade
Page 5
You may be shure [sic] that we wer [sic] mad then our Brigade had two days start of us and we had to
chetch [sic] them and the mud ancle [sic] deep well we got started at one O’clock and came as far as
Waterford whictch [sic] is eight miles this side of H.S. we felt in better spirits after we got on the road we
had just as soon [keep] with our Brigade as stay back but when we have to stay back A day an [time] and
then had to chetch [sic] up again the boys do not like it much we started in the morning and had to make
eleven miles that day which was four this side of the Talley Hatchy [here] was another place that they
were going to
Page 6
make A big stand and had fine brest [sic] works with A swamp and A River for us to cros [sic] before we
could get at him but Sherman was getting around on thare [sic] flank and they thought it was time for
them to be getting out of that. [Logans] Divson [sic] was at this last place that we stoped [sic] but our
Brigade had been sent out to this place in advance we had 11 miles to come that day whitch [sic] was
friday and the Davison [sic] was to start at the same time and our Regament [sic] was to take the lead but
they told us that they would let us know when they were going as it was raining and they thought that
they would not start vey [sic] early and when
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they sent us orders to start some of the Regiments had been started for A half an hour so that we got
mixed up and was so all day and it made it harder martching [sic] so when we got hear [sic] we wer [sic]
tired haveing [sic] had three days hard martching [sic] but we are rested now and redy [sic] to go on as
soon as they are redy [sic] for us to go this is the most Secesh town that we have been in yet thare [sic] is
A large State Institute hear [sic]. We have got from 12 to 14 (twelve and fourteen) hundred Prisoners hear
�[sic] and takeing [sic] more evry [sic] day and they are coming in squads of eight and ten and giving
themselves up and they all seam [sic] to agree that this western army cannot stand aganst [sic] us thare
[sic] is a Brother of Charlie Leach hear [sic] he gave
Page 8
himself up or as he says he says he was trying to surround our Pickets and was takeen [sic] up he
is from texes [sic] and has been in the servis [sic] three month [sic] and is glad to get out of it he
had to enlist under this conscript law I am glad to have you point out my mistakes in spelling and
hope that you and Father will correct all of them and I will try to profit by it I had found out my
mistake in Soldiers but was glad to have you point it out to me and hope that you will continue to
do so. how I should like to see you all and that little baby that I hear so much about I want to se
[sic] him so bad but I suppose he will be able to crawl abut [sic] before I see him I guess that
thare [sic] is enugh [sic] thare [sic] to spoil [sic] him now without me kiss him once in A while
for me tell Father that I wish he would write oftener and mother that
[Last page of the Letter is written vertically over the top of page 5]
I would like A five [lines] from her but I suppose she thinks that I ought to write to her but tell
her that I do not think the less of her because [sic] I do not write to her but I consider my letters
to one is for all and I am thinking of you all, all the time the cloves that you sent tasted very nice
to me as I had not had any for so long you do not any of you say any thing about Mothers [sic]
finger now so it [interly] well I beleave that I have written enough this time and am afraid that
you will get tired reading it so I will close give my love to all Father Mother Woodard Baby and
all theres. And I remane [sic] with much love to yourself your ever affectionate Brother Geo
Sealy
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.73
Oxford Lafaette Co
Mississippi Dec 9/1862
Dearest Sister
I received yours of 30th day before yesterday and also one from [Seill] at the same time and received one from her the day before that so you see that she is writing to me very often and I am glad of it for as you say we are very glad to receve [sic] letters from home and as often as posable [sic] I had not received one for some time before as we have been on the move and the mob is very uncertin [sic] I do not think that we shall stope [sic] hear [sic] long but have to stop on acount [sic] of provison [sic] we are
Page 2
living on half rations now but make out to get along very well we do not care as much about theas [sic] things when we can be on the move and driving the enemy befor [sic] us as it loocks [sic] then as though we wer [sic] doing something to wind this war up and you may be shure [sic] that we are all anxous [sic] to put an end to it and go home I am in hopes that we shall be trough [sic] by Spring. I wrote father a short letter at Holley Springs and answerd [sic] Sills letters yesterday. We left Sea Grange one week ago last friday marched eight miles and camped for the night we had no water at that place suferd [sic] a little for the want of it started
Page 3
in the morning and martched [sic] seven miles to cold water this is A beautifull [sic] stream and the water is very cold it is the stream that the Rebbels [sic] said that we should not drink the water of they had A large camp at this place but you se [sic] that they did not stay there long after. we commenced to martch [sic] on them this stream is fifteen miles from Sea Grange and six miles fro [sic] H.S. we left thare [sic] in the morning much refreshed and got to Holly Springs at noon it commenced to rain just as we got to our camping place and rained all night with thunder and lightning but we had our tents to shelter us and did not suffer from it. it cleard [sic] off cold
Page 4
in the morning and at about noon all the troops but our Regement [sic] had orders to martch [sic] and left leaving us thare [sic] for Provost guard we was glad of that as we thought that we should stay thare [sic] and it was very mudy [sic] to martch [sic] but we were damed [sic] to have worse martching [sic] we staid [sic] thare [sic] that night and then were orderd [sic] to go to town and take quarters in the building we got splended [sic] quarters and wer [sic] in the best of spirits fixed nice beds and had one good nights [sic] sleep it had been raining all night and still rained in the morning but along towards noon it began to clear up and at eleven O clock thare [sic] came an other Regament [sic] back with orders to releave [sic] us and we wer [sic] to start right off to join our Brigade
Page 5
You may be shure [sic] that we wer [sic] mad then our Brigade had two days start of us and we had to chetch [sic] them and the mud ancle [sic] deep well we got started at one O’clock and came as far as Waterford whictch [sic] is eight miles this side of H.S. we felt in better spirits after we got on the road we had just as soon [keep] with our Brigade as stay back but when we have to stay back A day an [time] and then had to chetch [sic] up again the boys do not like it much we started in the morning and had to make eleven miles that day which was four this side of the Talley Hatchy [here] was another place that they were going to
Page 6
make A big stand and had fine brest [sic] works with A swamp and A River for us to cros [sic] before we could get at him but Sherman was getting around on thare [sic] flank and they thought it was time for them to be getting out of that. [Logans] Divson [sic] was at this last place that we stoped [sic] but our Brigade had been sent out to this place in advance we had 11 miles to come that day whitch [sic] was friday and the Davison [sic] was to start at the same time and our Regament [sic] was to take the lead but they told us that they would let us know when they were going as it was raining and they thought that they would not start vey [sic] early and when
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they sent us orders to start some of the Regiments had been started for A half an hour so that we got mixed up and was so all day and it made it harder martching [sic] so when we got hear [sic] we wer [sic] tired haveing [sic] had three days hard martching [sic] but we are rested now and redy [sic] to go on as soon as they are redy [sic] for us to go this is the most Secesh town that we have been in yet thare [sic] is A large State Institute hear [sic]. We have got from 12 to 14 (twelve and fourteen) hundred Prisoners hear [sic] and takeing [sic] more evry [sic] day and they are coming in squads of eight and ten and giving themselves up and they all seam [sic] to agree that this western army cannot stand aganst [sic] us thare [sic] is a Brother of Charlie Leach hear [sic] he gave
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himself up or as he says he says he was trying to surround our Pickets and was takeen [sic] up he is from texes [sic] and has been in the servis [sic] three month [sic] and is glad to get out of it he had to enlist under this conscript law I am glad to have you point out my mistakes in spelling and hope that you and Father will correct all of them and I will try to profit by it I had found out my mistake in Soldiers but was glad to have you point it out to me and hope that you will continue to do so. how I should like to see you all and that little baby that I hear so much about I want to se [sic] him so bad but I suppose he will be able to crawl abut [sic] before I see him I guess that thare [sic] is enugh [sic] thare [sic] to spoil [sic] him now without me kiss him once in A while for me tell Father that I wish he would write oftener and mother that
[Last page of the Letter is written vertically over the top of page 5]
I would like A five [lines] from her but I suppose she thinks that I ought to write to her but tell her that I do not think the less of her because [sic] I do not write to her but I consider my letters to one is for all and I am thinking of you all, all the time the cloves that you sent tasted very nice to me as I had not had any for so long you do not any of you say any thing about Mothers [sic] finger now so it [interly] well I beleave that I have written enough this time and am afraid that you will get tired reading it so I will close give my love to all Father Mother Woodard Baby and all theres. And I remane [sic] with much love to yourself your ever affectionate Brother Geo Sealy
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George Sealy to his sister Mary Ann Sealy Woodward written December 9, 1862 from Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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December 9, 1862
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2013.70.73
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Mary Ann Sealy Woodward
Midway Village Museum
Oxford Mississippi
Rockford, Illinois -- History
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2013.70.72
Memphis Jan 24/63
Dear Father
Most all of the boys have gone on picket and Bob has gone out and I am alone in his tent so I
thought that I would write you A few lines as you say that you have not had any letters from me
for A long time but I have written every week or nearly so I have not receaved [sic] but two
letters from home since the rade [sic] on the rail rode [sic] one of them I receaved [sic] from
Mate at cold water on our way back and the other
Page 2
I received from you by George Bradley day before yesterday we arrived hear [sic] on
Wednesday and Bob saw him downtown We do not get mail very often now but I do not see
what the reason is now that we have got hear [sic] we ought to have one every day but we do not
get any more than once A week you say that you soon expect to hear of some promotions in our
Regament [sic] I told you what they had done when we was down below Oxford in one of my
letters but I suppose you have got it the Officers of the Regament [sic] electted [sic]
Page 3
Lut [sic] Col Maltby for Col and Capt Cowen Lut [sic] Col over Major Smith and they have sent
for thare [sic] Commissions but thare [sic] is A good deal of doubt hear [sic] wether [sic] the
Govener [sic] will give any one [sic] elce [sic] that Commission over the Major but he may and
then if he does they think that the Major will resign and then they will put in An other [sic]
Major that has been thare [sic] plans as they want to get the Major out of the Regament [sic]
Capt [Craven] is A very good man but he is no Milatary [sic] man
Page 4
We expect to get our pay now every day but shall not get but two month [sic] pay this time but
they say that we shall soon get the rest I shall not be able to send any home untill [sic] we get all
that is due and then I shall be able to send home about fifty dollars but it will take all of my two
month pay and A little more to pay the debts that I have Contracted in the past six month [sic] I
do not think that I shall owe so much in the next six month [sic] to come as I do now but
[remainder of letter is not extant]
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.72
Memphis Jan 24/63
Dear Father
Most all of the boys have gone on picket and Bob has gone out and I am alone in his tent so I thought that I would write you A few lines as you say that you have not had any letters from me for A long time but I have written every week or nearly so I have not receaved [sic] but two letters from home since the rade [sic] on the rail rode [sic] one of them I receaved [sic] from Mate at cold water on our way back and the other
Page 2
I received from you by George Bradley day before yesterday we arrived hear [sic] on Wednesday and Bob saw him downtown We do not get mail very often now but I do not see what the reason is now that we have got hear [sic] we ought to have one every day but we do not get any more than once A week you say that you soon expect to hear of some promotions in our Regament [sic] I told you what they had done when we was down below Oxford in one of my letters but I suppose you have got it the Officers of the Regament [sic] electted [sic]
Page 3
Lut [sic] Col Maltby for Col and Capt Cowen Lut [sic] Col over Major Smith and they have sent for thare [sic] Commissions but thare [sic] is A good deal of doubt hear [sic] wether [sic] the Govener [sic] will give any one [sic] elce [sic] that Commission over the Major but he may and then if he does they think that the Major will resign and then they will put in An other [sic] Major that has been thare [sic] plans as they want to get the Major out of the Regament [sic] Capt [Craven] is A very good man but he is no Milatary [sic] man
Page 4
We expect to get our pay now every day but shall not get but two month [sic] pay this time but they say that we shall soon get the rest I shall not be able to send any home untill [sic] we get all that is due and then I shall be able to send home about fifty dollars but it will take all of my two month pay and A little more to pay the debts that I have Contracted in the past six month [sic] I do not think that I shall owe so much in the next six month [sic] to come as I do now but
[remainder of letter is not extant]
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George Sealy to his father Richard Sealy written January 24, 1863 from Memphis, Tennessee.
Description
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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January 24, 1863
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.72
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Memphis, Tennessee
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
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2013.70.71a
Memphis Tenn Feb 10 / 186[3]
Dear Father and Mother
We were very much surprised yesterday morning by a Gentleman coming to our Camp and inquiring for
Capt Sealy and Serent [sic] Blake saying that there were two Sealys down to the River that wanted to
see them of corse [sic] we mistrusted who they were but hardely [sic] known how they could get hear
[sic] so soon we wer [sic] all in bed when we hard [sic] of them being hear [sic] the Capts boy was
blacking his boots and he stoped [sic] him before he had got half thrugh [sic] and was not going to stop
to eat any Breakfast but he soon got over his hury [sic] and stoped [sic] to let the boy finish his boots
and for himselfe [sic] eat some breakfast and then went down to meat [sic] them as soon as I got
through my Breakfast I got A pass to go down and see them you may be
Page 2
shure [sic] that I was Glad to see Nellie and then wished that I could see you all she unpacked her trunk
as soon as I got thare [sic] and gave me the things that you sent me and I was so Glad to get so many
good things from home for I had not expected anything as I thought that they would come off in such A
hurey [sic] that you would not have time to get any thing redy [sic] for me the Cake and Preserves were
very nice the Boys of my squad who shared them with me thought that thare [sic] could not be any thing
nicer but I suppose you wonder why I have not spoke about the wine I will tell you Nellie took it out of of
her trunk and found that it had leaked a little she handed it to me and I sat it down on the floor and as I
did so Crack went the bottle and out came the wine all over the floor we felt vary [sic] bad about it but
Nellie felt the worse oar [sic] it but I told her not to feal [sic] so bad as I was the onely [sic] luser [sic]
but I felt
Page 3
bad enough for I knew that it must of been so good for it smelt [sic] so nice the Hankerchief and socks
that you sent I neaded [sic] very much but I have not worn out the first pair of Gloves that Mother sent
me yet so you see that we have not had much cold wether [sic] but I feal [sic] just as thankfull [sic] for
them as though they done me as much good and I can sell them to some of the boys or send them back
until [sic] next winter but I guess that I had better let some of them have them as they nead [sic] them.
I toock [sic] Brads things to him he is in the Hospittal [sic] Nellie gave me Woodards Watch seh [sic] said
that he sent it down hear [sic] for one of us to sell and as I nead [sic] one very much now if he will set A
price on it I think that I will keep it myself. you see that we have charge of the guard and the releaf [sic]
each stand two hours and when we do not have the time with us it is very unpleasant as
Page 4
some think that they stand longer than the others and then they blame the Sargt for it but they cannot
do so when he has A watch so I think that I shall keep it and send him the money the next time that we
are paid off whictch [sic] will be some time this month I expect before this reaches you that we shall be
�on the boats to go doan [sic] the River at least that is the rumor hear [sic] now but we may not go quite
so soon.
Hear [sic] Nellie and Mrs Blake does [prase] up that Baby O they say it is such A nice one and has four
bath all redy [sic] I should think it was borne [sic] with teath [sic] now tell Mate that the first chance
that she has I want to have her picture with the Baby in her armes [sic] I do want to see it so bad now I
must close with much love and many thanks for the Goodeys [sic] that you sent me I remane [sic] as
ever your affectionate Son
P.S. I was Glad that you sent me Charlie's letter and although he owes me A letter I will write to him
again
George
�
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Description
An account of the resource
The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1861-1865
Rights
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Midway Village Museum
Title
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
Text
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2013.70.71a
Memphis Tenn Feb 10 / 186[3]
Dear Father and Mother
We were very much surprised yesterday morning by a Gentleman coming to our Camp and inquiring for Capt Sealy and Serent [sic] Blake saying that there were two Sealys down to the River that wanted to see them of corse [sic] we mistrusted who they were but hardely [sic] known how they could get hear [sic] so soon we wer [sic] all in bed when we hard [sic] of them being hear [sic] the Capts boy was blacking his boots and he stoped [sic] him before he had got half thrugh [sic] and was not going to stop to eat any Breakfast but he soon got over his hury [sic] and stoped [sic] to let the boy finish his boots and for himselfe [sic] eat some breakfast and then went down to meat [sic] them as soon as I got through my Breakfast I got A pass to go down and see them you may be
Page 2
shure [sic] that I was Glad to see Nellie and then wished that I could see you all she unpacked her trunk as soon as I got thare [sic] and gave me the things that you sent me and I was so Glad to get so many good things from home for I had not expected anything as I thought that they would come off in such A hurey [sic] that you would not have time to get any thing redy [sic] for me the Cake and Preserves were very nice the Boys of my squad who shared them with me thought that thare [sic] could not be any thing nicer but I suppose you wonder why I have not spoke about the wine I will tell you Nellie took it out of of her trunk and found that it had leaked a little she handed it to me and I sat it down on the floor and as I did so Crack went the bottle and out came the wine all over the floor we felt vary [sic] bad about it but Nellie felt the worse oar [sic] it but I told her not to feal [sic] so bad as I was the onely [sic] luser [sic] but I felt
Page 3
bad enough for I knew that it must of been so good for it smelt [sic] so nice the Hankerchief and socks that you sent I neaded [sic] very much but I have not worn out the first pair of Gloves that Mother sent me yet so you see that we have not had much cold wether [sic] but I feal [sic] just as thankfull [sic] for them as though they done me as much good and I can sell them to some of the boys or send them back until [sic] next winter but I guess that I had better let some of them have them as they nead [sic] them. I toock [sic] Brads things to him he is in the Hospittal [sic] Nellie gave me Woodards Watch seh [sic] said that he sent it down hear [sic] for one of us to sell and as I nead [sic] one very much now if he will set A price on it I think that I will keep it myself. you see that we have charge of the guard and the releaf [sic] each stand two hours and when we do not have the time with us it is very unpleasant as
Page 4
some think that they stand longer than the others and then they blame the Sargt for it but they cannot do so when he has A watch so I think that I shall keep it and send him the money the next time that we are paid off whictch [sic] will be some time this month I expect before this reaches you that we shall be on the boats to go doan [sic] the River at least that is the rumor hear [sic] now but we may not go quite so soon.
Hear [sic] Nellie and Mrs Blake does [prase] up that Baby O they say it is such A nice one and has four bath all redy [sic] I should think it was borne [sic] with teath [sic] now tell Mate that the first chance that she has I want to have her picture with the Baby in her armes [sic] I do want to see it so bad now I must close with much love and many thanks for the Goodeys [sic] that you sent me I remane [sic] as ever your affectionate Son
P.S. I was Glad that you sent me Charlie's letter and although he owes me A letter I will write to him again
George
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George Sealy to his Father Richard Sealy on February 10, 1863 from Memphis, Tennessee.
Description
An account of the resource
George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
Date
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February 10, 1863
Rights
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Midway Village Museum
Creator
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George Sealy
Identifier
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2013.70.71a
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Memphis, Tennessee
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
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2013.70.67
Kennesaw Mountain Ga
july 19th 1864
Dear Father
Yours of the 3d [sic] came to hand yesterday and I can assure you that it gave me A great deal of
pleasure to hear from home again and to [know] that you are all well I have not had A letter from
home before in three weeks so you can see that I was quite ancious [sic] to hear am glad that you
got my County Order and think that the best thing I can do is to keep it as it is as good interest as
money will fetch now
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We left our Camp at [Etawoah] on Wednesday morning and after two short days martch [sic] we
arrived at this place. we are at the foot of the Maintain [sic] that it toock [sic] Sherman so long to
get Johnson from and within two miles Merrietta [sic] I have been thair [sic] once since we came
hear [sic] after Rations and shall have to go again tomorrow it is A very nice place about the size
of west Rockford. Sherman is still after Johnson and the report is hear [sic] that he can take
Atlanta any time that he wants to but is holding off for some reason not known. I see that you
have been deceived about the Death of Hoocker [sic] the same as we wer [sic] he was not killed
nor eaven [sic] wounded as we have heard hear [sic]. I spoke to you in my last about sending me
two shirts I wish that you would ask Mother to make and send them as soon as posable [sic] as I
nead [sic] them
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very badly I was so raged [sic] that I had to buy one hear [sic] and had to pay six Dollars for it
but it is A very good one and A much better price A good many of the boys have had things sent
them and they come all right but want to be done up very tight I am affraid [sic] that it will not
be convenient for you to spair [sic] the money to get them for me but the first pay that we get
you shall have the money again tell mother to be shure [sic] and make them large enugh [sic] and
if you have not got them before this reaches you I would rather have somthing [sic] elce [sic]
instead of flannel [Ladys Cloths] or somthing [sic] like it but if you have got them it will not
make much diferance [sic] now I must close as we as we are going to have preaching hear [sic]
to night and I shall attend with best love to all I remane [sic] as ever
George
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.67
Kennesaw Mountain Ga
july 19th 1864
Dear Father
Yours of the 3d [sic] came to hand yesterday and I can assure you that it gave me A great deal of pleasure to hear from home again and to [know] that you are all well I have not had A letter from home before in three weeks so you can see that I was quite ancious [sic] to hear am glad that you got my County Order and think that the best thing I can do is to keep it as it is as good interest as money will fetch now
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We left our Camp at [Etawoah] on Wednesday morning and after two short days martch [sic] we arrived at this place. we are at the foot of the Maintain [sic] that it toock [sic] Sherman so long to get Johnson from and within two miles Merrietta [sic] I have been thair [sic] once since we came hear [sic] after Rations and shall have to go again tomorrow it is A very nice place about the size of west Rockford. Sherman is still after Johnson and the report is hear [sic] that he can take Atlanta any time that he wants to but is holding off for some reason not known. I see that you have been deceived about the Death of Hoocker [sic] the same as we wer [sic] he was not killed nor eaven [sic] wounded as we have heard hear [sic]. I spoke to you in my last about sending me two shirts I wish that you would ask Mother to make and send them as soon as posable [sic] as I nead [sic] them
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very badly I was so raged [sic] that I had to buy one hear [sic] and had to pay six Dollars for it but it is A very good one and A much better price A good many of the boys have had things sent them and they come all right but want to be done up very tight I am affraid [sic] that it will not be convenient for you to spair [sic] the money to get them for me but the first pay that we get you shall have the money again tell mother to be shure [sic] and make them large enugh [sic] and if you have not got them before this reaches you I would rather have somthing [sic] elce [sic] instead of flannel [Ladys Cloths] or somthing [sic] like it but if you have got them it will not make much diferance [sic] now I must close as we as we are going to have preaching hear [sic] to night and I shall attend with best love to all I remane [sic] as ever
George
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George Sealy to his Father Richard Sealy written July 19, 1864 from Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia.
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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July 19, 1864
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George Sealy
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Midway Village Museum
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2013.70.67
Civil War 1861-1865
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George Sealy
Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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March 20, 1862
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.66
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George Sealy to his father Richard Sealy written March 20, 1862 from Savannah, Tennessee. Letter is damaged, missing a portion of the paper.
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
Savannah Tennessee
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2013.70.65
Camp of the 45th Regt Ill Vol
Memphis Tenn Feb 17th 1863
Dear Sister
I received yours of the (8) eighth last night just as I was returning from town I have
seen Nellie every other day since she has been hear [sic] and shall go down to see her again
tomorrow and it may be the last time that I shall have A chance to see her as we expect to go
down the River in A day or two but it may be put off again as it was before. We received two
month [sic] more pay again today but I shall not be able to send any of it home this time I am
afraid that you will think that I spend A good deal more than it is nesesary [sic] for me to and so
I do but it is so long since we had any thing good to eat that it seames [sic] as though we ought to
have every thng [sic] nice that we
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can buy and we shall soon have to come down to hard Crackers and sow belly as we call the
bacon. but if Goverment [sic] had paid us all that was our due then I could of sent home considerable. I shall be ashamed to send home for any thing that I want anymore as I have not sent the
money for the shirts that you all wer [sic] so kind to send me but I shall pay it with interest one
of theas [sic] days I shall send (9) nine dollars by Nel for John Rose to pay him for the watch that
I got of him last spring and sold this is the first chance that I have had to pay him and I thought
althaugh [sic] Father may nead [sic] the Money that he would rather have me pay that now than
send the money to him I told father in my last that if Woodard would set the prise [sic] on his
watch that I would keep it but as I think that you nead [sic] the money that I will sell it as soon
and for as much as I can get
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for it but do not think that I can get more than (10) ten dollars for it as most of the boys do not
like an open face watch on accoant [sic] of the cristle [sic] getting broke and then we are so far
away from town that we cannot get an other on but I think that I can get that for it I will do the
best that I can for you you probably know by this time that I did not think to much of the Wine I
felt very sory to luse [sic] it but it could not be helped. I toock [sic] Nellies letter to her this
morning they have not been out to camp yet as it has been so muddy that it is most imposable
[sic] to get around they were going to fetch them out hear [sic] tomorrow but it is raining hard
now and I do not think that they will be out. I was proud to hear such A good discription [sic] of
the Baby and hope that you will soon send me its picture Nellie was laughing at us the other day
�Page 4
Because neather [sic] of us asked for the Baby until [sic] she spoake [sic] of it but I think it is not
to be wonderd [sic] at as neather [sic] of us was aquanted [sic] with the young gentleman onely
[sic] by reputation and then she did not give us time to ask for all before she spoak [sic] about
them. I expect before this reaches you that we shall be on our [way] to Vicksburg if we do start
in A day or two I will write as soon as we get thare [sic]. all the things that you sent came very
good to me except the gloves and thoes [sic] I do not nead as I have not worn out the first pair
that Mother sent me so that I shall send them back by Nellie and if Father does not want them
you can keep them for me until another Winter. and with this I will close hoping that it will find
you all well I remane [sic] with much love to you I remane [sic] your loveing [sic] Brother
I will send you A copy of Logans address to his trups [sic] and see what you think of it.
George
�
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
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1861-1865
Rights
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Midway Village Museum
Title
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.65
Camp of the 45th Regt Ill Vol
Memphis Tenn Feb 17th 1863
Dear Sister
I received yours of the (8) eighth last night just as I was returning from town I have seen Nellie every other day since she has been hear [sic] and shall go down to see her again tomorrow and it may be the last time that I shall have A chance to see her as we expect to go down the River in A day or two but it may be put off again as it was before. We received two month [sic] more pay again today but I shall not be able to send any of it home this time I am afraid that you will think that I spend A good deal more than it is nesesary [sic] for me to and so I do but it is so long since we had any thing good to eat that it seames [sic] as though we ought to have every thng [sic] nice that we
Page 2
can buy and we shall soon have to come down to hard Crackers and sow belly as we call the bacon. but if Goverment [sic] had paid us all that was our due then I could of sent home consid-erable. I shall be ashamed to send home for any thing that I want anymore as I have not sent the money for the shirts that you all wer [sic] so kind to send me but I shall pay it with interest one of theas [sic] days I shall send (9) nine dollars by Nel for John Rose to pay him for the watch that I got of him last spring and sold this is the first chance that I have had to pay him and I thought althaugh [sic] Father may nead [sic] the Money that he would rather have me pay that now than send the money to him I told father in my last that if Woodard would set the prise [sic] on his watch that I would keep it but as I think that you nead [sic] the money that I will sell it as soon and for as much as I can get
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for it but do not think that I can get more than (10) ten dollars for it as most of the boys do not like an open face watch on accoant [sic] of the cristle [sic] getting broke and then we are so far away from town that we cannot get an other on but I think that I can get that for it I will do the best that I can for you you probably know by this time that I did not think to much of the Wine I felt very sory to luse [sic] it but it could not be helped. I toock [sic] Nellies letter to her this morning they have not been out to camp yet as it has been so muddy that it is most imposable [sic] to get around they were going to fetch them out hear [sic] tomorrow but it is raining hard now and I do not think that they will be out. I was proud to hear such A good discription [sic] of the Baby and hope that you will soon send me its picture Nellie was laughing at us the other day
Page 4
Because neather [sic] of us asked for the Baby until [sic] she spoake [sic] of it but I think it is not to be wonderd [sic] at as neather [sic] of us was aquanted [sic] with the young gentleman onely [sic] by reputation and then she did not give us time to ask for all before she spoak [sic] about them. I expect before this reaches you that we shall be on our [way] to Vicksburg if we do start in A day or two I will write as soon as we get thare [sic]. all the things that you sent came very good to me except the gloves and thoes [sic] I do not nead as I have not worn out the first pair that Mother sent me so that I shall send them back by Nellie and if Father does not want them you can keep them for me until another Winter. and with this I will close hoping that it will find you all well I remane [sic] with much love to you I remane [sic] your loveing [sic] Brother
I will send you A copy of Logans address to his trups [sic] and see what you think of it.
George
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George Sealy to his sister Mary Ann Sealy Woodward written February 17, 1863 from the Camp of the 45th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers in Memphis, Tennessee.
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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February 17, 1863
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.65
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Mary Ann Sealy Woodward
Memphis, Tennessee
Midway Village Museum
Rockford, Illinois -- History
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2013.70.64
[Toons] Station Tenn Aug 17/62
Dear Sister
Another week [sic] has gone and still no word or letter from home what is the reason have you
all forgotten me or has thare [sic] something happened that you do not write to me it is most
three weeks since I receved [sic] A letter frome [sic] home and begin to think that I am not going
to get any last moday [sic] we wer [sic] ordered from jackson [sic] to guard rail rode [sic] and
came about twenty eight miles from jackson [sic] south and have been hear [sic] most A week
and shall probbelly [sic] go back this week bob is not with us as he has his business to attend to
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at jackson [sic] we have had the order rcd to us to take slaves to do our cooking and other work
and to confiscate Rebbel [sic] property we are aloud [sic] four blacks to A company we begin to
think that the preasident [sic] is in earnest now that he has called for so many more troops and by
the time that they git [sic] redy [sic] for the field we shall be redy [sic] for action and I do not
think it will take long to wind up this war when they git [sic] so that they can cary [sic] it on
without being afraid of hurting the dear little Rebble [sic] whitch [sic] they have been so afraid
of doing hear [sic] to fore will Wenebago [sic] Co furnish her full quota without drafting by the
accounts that we hear they will not have to draft any in Ill I hope not
Page 3
as I should like to have her troops all volinteer [sic] I am sory [sic] to hear that thare [sic] is some
contemptable [sic] cowards that tried to desert thare [sic] cuntry [sic] such men are not fit to live
I wish that Hurbut had enlisted we get all the fruit that we want and some times more as we eat
untill [sic] we can eat no more I am in first rate helth [sic] and geting [sic] fat every day I got a
letter from Charley day before yesterday he does not like throwing up brest [sic] works very
much he complanes [sic] of not hearing from home very often has mother got well yet I hope so
give her and father my love and the same to you and all the rest of the good folks and beleave
[sic] me as ever your loving brother
George
�
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Description
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
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1861-1865
Rights
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Midway Village Museum
Title
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
Text
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2013.70.64
[Toons] Station Tenn Aug 17/62
Dear Sister
Another week [sic] has gone and still no word or letter from home what is the reason have you all forgotten me or has thare [sic] something happened that you do not write to me it is most three weeks since I receved [sic] A letter frome [sic] home and begin to think that I am not going to get any last moday [sic] we wer [sic] ordered from jackson [sic] to guard rail rode [sic] and came about twenty eight miles from jackson [sic] south and have been hear [sic] most A week and shall probbelly [sic] go back this week bob is not with us as he has his business to attend to
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at jackson [sic] we have had the order rcd to us to take slaves to do our cooking and other work and to confiscate Rebbel [sic] property we are aloud [sic] four blacks to A company we begin to think that the preasident [sic] is in earnest now that he has called for so many more troops and by the time that they git [sic] redy [sic] for the field we shall be redy [sic] for action and I do not think it will take long to wind up this war when they git [sic] so that they can cary [sic] it on without being afraid of hurting the dear little Rebble [sic] whitch [sic] they have been so afraid of doing hear [sic] to fore will Wenebago [sic] Co furnish her full quota without drafting by the accounts that we hear they will not have to draft any in Ill I hope not
Page 3
as I should like to have her troops all volinteer [sic] I am sory [sic] to hear that thare [sic] is some contemptable [sic] cowards that tried to desert thare [sic] cuntry [sic] such men are not fit to live I wish that Hurbut had enlisted we get all the fruit that we want and some times more as we eat untill [sic] we can eat no more I am in first rate helth [sic] and geting [sic] fat every day I got a letter from Charley day before yesterday he does not like throwing up brest [sic] works very much he complanes [sic] of not hearing from home very often has mother got well yet I hope so give her and father my love and the same to you and all the rest of the good folks and beleave [sic] me as ever your loving brother
George
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George Sealy to his sister Mary Ann Sealy Woodward written August 2, 1862 from Tennessee.
Description
An account of the resource
George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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August 2, 1862
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.64
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Mary Ann Sealy Woodward
Midway Village Museum
Rockford, Illinois -- History
Tennessee
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2013.70.63
5th Regt Georgia Vols
near Kennesaw Mountan [sic]
July 2d 64
Yanks
We leave your front to night [sic] have fun We shall retire I knew not We hearby [sic]
extend to you A [sic] cordial invitation to dine in our beautifull [sic] City of Atlanta on the 4th
day of July provided you can penetrate our invinceble [sic] line Which you will have to confront
go whare [sic] you will your leaders have led you to think that we are demoralized never before
have we been in better Spirits Woe be to you all when you again butt at our works which by the
Page 2
way We have learned to build to perfection come on We will Welcome you all with bloody
hands to hospitable graves
Con feds
Tell the dutch [sic] that we have an abundance Supply of leager [sic] beer and shall share with all
who come over
This was found Written on A Board throone [sic] from the Rebs lines over to ours the day that
our men toock [sic] the Reb works at this Mountain
George
Please show this to Mother after you you [sic] have read it
George
�
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Description
An account of the resource
The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1861-1865
Rights
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Midway Village Museum
Title
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
Text
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2013.70.63
5th Regt Georgia Vols
near Kennesaw Mountan [sic]
July 2d 64
Yanks
We leave your front to night [sic] have fun We shall retire I knew not We hearby [sic] extend to you A [sic] cordial invitation to dine in our beautifull [sic] City of Atlanta on the 4th day of July provided you can penetrate our invinceble [sic] line Which you will have to confront go whare [sic] you will your leaders have led you to think that we are demoralized never before have we been in better Spirits Woe be to you all when you again butt at our works which by the
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way We have learned to build to perfection come on We will Welcome you all with bloody hands to hospitable graves
Con feds
Tell the dutch [sic] that we have an abundance Supply of leager [sic] beer and shall share with all who come over
This was found Written on A Board throone [sic] from the Rebs lines over to ours the day that our men toock [sic] the Reb works at this Mountain
George
Please show this to Mother after you you [sic] have read it George
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George Sealy to his father Richard Sealy written July 2, 1864 from near Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia.
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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July 2, 1864
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.63
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
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2013.70.62
Vista Plantation
March 30th 1863
Dear Father
I received yours of the 15th inst on the 24th and was Glad to hear that you was doing so well and
hope that you will continue to do so am glad that you are geting [sic] your debts paid off. I was
sory [sic] to hear that you had to take old notes from Ford for I think that he was able to pay you
the Cash and I think that it was mean in him for not doing so but you can make good use of them
now and I should pay them back to him faster than he wanted them if I could let any one have
them that would make use of them but you
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never told me how much Ford paid you for the wheat and I should like to know. if Paint and Oil
are so high I suppose of corse [sic] you get A higher price for your work. I was glad to hear that
Nellie was so much better and she will soon be well does Mother have the sick headache much
now I hope not my helth [sic] is very good now I only weigh 171 lbs not much for me is it
considering we live on sow belly and harde [sic] tack talk about Uncle Sam not feading [sic] his
Souldiers [sic] well. we are last geting [sic] our sumer [sic] tan on now and if you could but see
us as we are in Camp you would think that you never see such A rough set and I guess that you
never did. the first thing in the morning you will see us around our fires Coocking [sic] our
breakfast which
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consists of A Coffee pot full of Coffee A few peaces [sic] of bacon hard Crackers socked [sic] in
water to make them soft and then fried in the bacon fat this is our Breakfast after we are thrugh
[sic] eating we fill our pipes and set or stand around smokeing [sic] and talking of our homes or
of the war and wonder when it will close when we get Papers all the Boys read them untill [sic]
they are worne [sic] out some times we get A yellow covered Novel to read but very seldom if
ever any goods Books reach our Camps well we lounge about until Diner [sic] time and then go
through the same process Cock [sic] the same eat the same except about once in five days we
have fresh Beaf [sic] and one mess of beans after Diner [sic] we Smoke set or lay around the
same as in the morning until [Dressperrade] which comes off
Page 4
at five O clock then we come in get Supper have the same as for Diner [sic] then smoke and set
around untill [sic] Bed time we generaly [sic] go to Bed at eight O clock and so it goes from day
to day except once in A while when we go on Picket. we have not got any nigers [sic] now to do
our Coocking [sic] as we got tired of them and have not one in the Company now I have not been
�writeing [sic] this to fiend [sic] fault but because I had nothing else to write and thought it would
interest you to know how we wer [sic] liveing [sic] just now. I received A letter from Hurbert
and one from John the same day that I got yours and answered them bouth [sic] and wrote
Charlie A long letter day before yesterdy [sic] I hope that He will receive it and answer it as I
should like to keep up A Corispondance [sic] with him. with kind love to all I remane [sic] your
affectionate
Son
[George Sealy written in all caps in pencil to the right of ‘Son’; appears to have been added later]
�
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.62
Vista Plantation
March 30th 1863
Dear Father
I received yours of the 15th inst on the 24th and was Glad to hear that you was doing so well and hope that you will continue to do so am glad that you are geting [sic] your debts paid off. I was sory [sic] to hear that you had to take old notes from Ford for I think that he was able to pay you the Cash and I think that it was mean in him for not doing so but you can make good use of them now and I should pay them back to him faster than he wanted them if I could let any one have them that would make use of them but you
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never told me how much Ford paid you for the wheat and I should like to know. if Paint and Oil are so high I suppose of corse [sic] you get A higher price for your work. I was glad to hear that Nellie was so much better and she will soon be well does Mother have the sick headache much now I hope not my helth [sic] is very good now I only weigh 171 lbs not much for me is it considering we live on sow belly and harde [sic] tack talk about Uncle Sam not feading [sic] his Souldiers [sic] well. we are last geting [sic] our sumer [sic] tan on now and if you could but see us as we are in Camp you would think that you never see such A rough set and I guess that you never did. the first thing in the morning you will see us around our fires Coocking [sic] our breakfast which
Page 3
consists of A Coffee pot full of Coffee A few peaces [sic] of bacon hard Crackers socked [sic] in water to make them soft and then fried in the bacon fat this is our Breakfast after we are thrugh [sic] eating we fill our pipes and set or stand around smokeing [sic] and talking of our homes or of the war and wonder when it will close when we get Papers all the Boys read them untill [sic] they are worne [sic] out some times we get A yellow covered Novel to read but very seldom if ever any goods Books reach our Camps well we lounge about until Diner [sic] time and then go through the same process Cock [sic] the same eat the same except about once in five days we have fresh Beaf [sic] and one mess of beans after Diner [sic] we Smoke set or lay around the same as in the morning until [Dressperrade] which comes off
Page 4
at five O clock then we come in get Supper have the same as for Diner [sic] then smoke and set around untill [sic] Bed time we generaly [sic] go to Bed at eight O clock and so it goes from day to day except once in A while when we go on Picket. we have not got any nigers [sic] now to do our Coocking [sic] as we got tired of them and have not one in the Company now I have not been writeing [sic] this to fiend [sic] fault but because I had nothing else to write and thought it would interest you to know how we wer [sic] liveing [sic] just now. I received A letter from Hurbert and one from John the same day that I got yours and answered them bouth [sic] and wrote Charlie A long letter day before yesterdy [sic] I hope that He will receive it and answer it as I should like to keep up A Corispondance [sic] with him. with kind love to all I remane [sic] your affectionate Son
[George Sealy written in all caps in pencil to the right of ‘Son’; appears to have been added later]
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George Sealy to his father Richard Sealy on March 30, 1863 written from Vista Plantation.
Description
An account of the resource
George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
Date
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March 30, 1863
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.62
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
Vista Plantation
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2013.70.61a
City of Vicksburg
July 5th 1863
Dear Father
I am in the Court house at Vicksburg have just came [sic] down off of the top whare [sic] our
flag is proudly floteing [sic] before the brease [sic]. on the third we wer [sic] on picket when the
Rebels sent out A Flag of truse [sic] to make conditions for A surrender but all the conditions
that they could get out of Grant wer [sic] unconditional and they wer [sic] from ten O clock on
the third untill [sic] about the same time on the forth [sic] at half past ten
Page 2
O clock on the forth [sic] of july eightteen [sic] hundred and sixty three we marched in to the
City of Vicksburg tryumphant [sic] it was the best forth for the Souldiers [sic] that any of them
saw but it was very hot and Dusty we found the Souldiers [sic] and Citazans [sic] liveing [sic] in
Caves in the ground our Regement [sic] is on [Proov] duty hear [sic] and I am on duty now and
cannot write any more now but will write you A long letter soon best love to all and with the
same to you I remane [sic] your affectinate [sic]
Son
�
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Description
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1861-1865
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Midway Village Museum
Title
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
Text
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2013.70.61a
City of Vicksburg
July 5th 1863
Dear Father
I am in the Court house at Vicksburg have just came [sic] down off of the top whare [sic] our flag is proudly floteing [sic] before the brease [sic]. on the third we wer [sic] on picket when the Rebels sent out A Flag of truse [sic] to make conditions for A surrender but all the conditions that they could get out of Grant wer [sic] unconditional and they wer [sic] from ten O clock on the third untill [sic] about the same time on the forth [sic] at half past ten
Page 2
O clock on the forth [sic] of july eightteen [sic] hundred and sixty three we marched in to the City of Vicksburg tryumphant [sic] it was the best forth for the Souldiers [sic] that any of them saw but it was very hot and Dusty we found the Souldiers [sic] and Citazans [sic] liveing [sic] in Caves in the ground our Regement [sic] is on [Proov] duty hear [sic] and I am on duty now and cannot write any more now but will write you A long letter soon best love to all and with the same to you I remane [sic] your affectinate [sic]
Son
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George Sealy to his father Richard Sealy on July 5, 1863 from Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Description
An account of the resource
George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
Date
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July 5, 1863
Rights
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Midway Village Museum
Creator
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George Sealy
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jpeg
pdf
Identifier
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2013.70.61a
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
Vicksburg, Mississippi
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2013.70.60a
Camp of the 45th Milicans [sic] Bend
18 miles above Vicksburg April 24th 63
Friend John
I received yours of the 14th last Tuesday eavening [sic] and just as I had done reading it we had
orders to fall in and when we had got in the ranks the Colonel told us that [Logan] had sent over
for Volinteers [sic] to run the Blockade on some Transports about one half of our Regiment
Volinteered [sic] to go and we wer [sic] marched over to head quarters but when we got thare
[sic] they did not want any but Pilots Engineers and Firemen of course that put me out as I did
not understand any of theas [sic] and I would not
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undertake any such thing unless I understood it well although I wanted to go very much thare
[sic] was two went out of our Company Bil [sic] Trip and Charlie Flint went as Engineers they
had boath [sic] ran small Enjines [sic] when they wer [sic] at home. six Transports left hear
[sic] Wednesday night and at twelve O clock they went past Vicksburg and they all got through
safe except one she was sunk and burnt but all the Crew got of [sic] on our side of the River
thare [sic] was but two lives loss [sic] and but two or three wounded. what do you think of that
when we can run wash tubs by thare [sic] thare [sic] Baterys [sic] and not have them sunk.
Grant is bound to make A shure thing hear [sic] and when he has every thing
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fixed all right he will make the attact [sic] and when we do make it we are bound to take it I have
no more news to tell you this time except that they are going to Consoladate [sic] all old
Regiments together and I suppose that we shall soon be in an other Regt. hoping that theas [sic]
few lines will find you well I remane [sic] your Friend
George
thare [sic] is very heavy Canonading [sic] just Commenced in the direction of Vicksburg
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.60a
Camp of the 45th Milicans [sic] Bend
18 miles above Vicksburg April 24th 63
Friend John
I received yours of the 14th last Tuesday eavening [sic] and just as I had done reading it we had orders to fall in and when we had got in the ranks the Colonel told us that [Logan] had sent over for Volinteers [sic] to run the Blockade on some Transports about one half of our Regiment Volinteered [sic] to go and we wer [sic] marched over to head quarters but when we got thare [sic] they did not want any but Pilots Engineers and Firemen of course that put me out as I did not understand any of theas [sic] and I would not
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undertake any such thing unless I understood it well although I wanted to go very much thare [sic] was two went out of our Company Bil [sic] Trip and Charlie Flint went as Engineers they had boath [sic] ran small Enjines [sic] when they wer [sic] at home. six Transports left hear [sic] Wednesday night and at twelve O clock they went past Vicksburg and they all got through safe except one she was sunk and burnt but all the Crew got of [sic] on our side of the River thare [sic] was but two lives loss [sic] and but two or three wounded. what do you think of that when we can run wash tubs by thare [sic] thare [sic] Baterys [sic] and not have them sunk. Grant is bound to make A shure thing hear [sic] and when he has every thing
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fixed all right he will make the attact [sic] and when we do make it we are bound to take it I have no more news to tell you this time except that they are going to Consoladate [sic] all old Regiments together and I suppose that we shall soon be in an other Regt. hoping that theas [sic] few lines will find you well I remane [sic] your Friend
George
thare [sic] is very heavy Canonading [sic] just Commenced in the direction of Vicksburg
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George Sealy to his friend John at camp 18 miles above Vicksburg, Mississippi
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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April 24, 1863
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George Sealy
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2013.70.60a
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Rockford, Illinois -- History
Vicksburg, Mississippi
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2013.70.59
Willderness [sic] Tenn Feb 5/62
you will see by this that we have got in new quarters and in the rebble [sic] land
satturday[sic] night at about nine O clock we had orders to prepare for a march on sunday and at
about three O clock we went on A boat and staid [sic] on the boat till munday [sic] till noon and
then started for up the river and arrived hear [sic] about four miles below fort Henry and expect
to attact [sic] it at any time they have been firing guns from the gun boats all day to day some of
our advance
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pickets had A little scermish [sic] and killed three or four of thare [sic] men and they killed one
of our men and three or four of our horses I sleppt[sic] out dorse[sic] last night for the first time
in my life but we have got our tents up now but the grass is green hear [sic] in the woods I have
got interly [sic] well and feel better than ever we live interly [sic] on see buiscuit [sic] and myer
[sic] bacon thare [sic] is a house in sight of us that the man that ones [sic] it is a capttain [sic] in
the Rebble [sic] army and has got two suns [sic] with him but the Oficers [sic] will not lett [sic]
us take any of the chickens or any thing elce[sic] two of the boys
Page 3
killed a pig and have got to go on [extry] duty for three days and have two dollars and A half
taken out of ther[sic] pay on pay day so that they had to [dear] for it we shall probely [sic] see
fight before you hear from me again but I hope to go thrugh [sic] it safe when you write to me
direct to Cairo the same as before give my love to mother and all the rest and I remane [sic] as
ever your affectionate sun [sic]
George
�
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.59
Willderness [sic] Tenn Feb 5/62
you will see by this that we have got in new quarters and in the rebble [sic] land satturday[sic] night at about nine O clock we had orders to prepare for a march on sunday and at about three O clock we went on A boat and staid [sic] on the boat till munday [sic] till noon and then started for up the river and arrived hear [sic] about four miles below fort Henry and expect to attact [sic] it at any time they have been firing guns from the gun boats all day to day some of our advance
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pickets had A little scermish [sic] and killed three or four of thare [sic] men and they killed one of our men and three or four of our horses I sleppt[sic] out dorse[sic] last night for the first time in my life but we have got our tents up now but the grass is green hear [sic] in the woods I have got interly [sic] well and feel better than ever we live interly [sic] on see buiscuit [sic] and myer [sic] bacon thare [sic] is a house in sight of us that the man that ones [sic] it is a capttain [sic] in the Rebble [sic] army and has got two suns [sic] with him but the Oficers [sic] will not lett [sic] us take any of the chickens or any thing elce[sic] two of the boys
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killed a pig and have got to go on [extry] duty for three days and have two dollars and A half taken out of ther[sic] pay on pay day so that they had to [dear] for it we shall probely [sic] see fight before you hear from me again but I hope to go thrugh [sic] it safe when you write to me direct to Cairo the same as before give my love to mother and all the rest and I remane [sic] as ever your affectionate sun [sic]
George
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George Sealy to his father Richard Sealy from Wilderness, Tennessee on February 5, 1862.
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February 5, 1862
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2013.70.59
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George Sealy
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
Wilderness Tennessee
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2013.70.58
Vicksburg Miss
Oct 31st 63
Dear Father
Nellie arrived hear [sic] on Wednesday at about noon and with her came your letter I had written
you on the Sunday before or I should of answerd [sic] it before this time and then she wrote that
same night.
She brought us very sad news about Charlie and I assure you that we felt very sory [sic] about it
we had supposed that he was sick and not in the Battle untill [sic] Brad got back and he told us
that Charlie was wounded in the foot but we wer [sic] in hopes that it was not so serious but
when Nettie came
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and told us that he had lost A limb and that you had not heard any thing direct from him it made
me feel very bad and I have thought A great deal about him and how you and Mother must feel. I
hope that you have heard from him direct before this time and that he is not so bad off as we
have feared.
The peaches and Horse redish [sic] was very nice you could not of sent us any thing nicer than
the Horse Redish [sic] it is so nice to eat on our meat I ate supper with Nellie at Mrs Blake’s the
first night that she was hear [sic] she made A very quick trip and was very fourtunate [sic] in
coming thrugh [sic] as quick as She did. I received A letter from John Rose by Brad and he says
that he is going into business by the first
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of Next week and that he would like me to send him the money ever since I got the letter we
have been expecting our pay every day and I did not answer his letter on that account we have
signed our Pay [Chekes] and sent them in and as soon as we are paid I will send his money but
cannot send yours this time as we do not get but two months pay this time but we wer [sic]
musterd [sic] for two more to day and shall probely [sic] get it soon and then I can pay you and
Bob
We have moved out of the City and are now about half A mile from it have got very good
Camping ground and are fixed up very comfortable. the Col just called me up and gave me A
Warrent [sic] for the office of Com Sergt I am to fill Henry Thomas’ place get four dollars more
A month and have A horse to
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ride it is A much better position than I have been in. I am to enter on my new duties tomorrow
morning. hoping that this will find you well & that you have heard from Charlie and with kind
love to you all I remane [sic] as ever your affectionate son
George A Sealy
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.58
Vicksburg Miss
Oct 31st 63
Dear Father
Nellie arrived hear [sic] on Wednesday at about noon and with her came your letter I had written you on the Sunday before or I should of answerd [sic] it before this time and then she wrote that same night.
She brought us very sad news about Charlie and I assure you that we felt very sory [sic] about it we had supposed that he was sick and not in the Battle untill [sic] Brad got back and he told us that Charlie was wounded in the foot but we wer [sic] in hopes that it was not so serious but when Nettie came
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and told us that he had lost A limb and that you had not heard any thing direct from him it made me feel very bad and I have thought A great deal about him and how you and Mother must feel. I hope that you have heard from him direct before this time and that he is not so bad off as we have feared.
The peaches and Horse redish [sic] was very nice you could not of sent us any thing nicer than the Horse Redish [sic] it is so nice to eat on our meat I ate supper with Nellie at Mrs Blake’s the first night that she was hear [sic] she made A very quick trip and was very fourtunate [sic] in coming thrugh [sic] as quick as She did. I received A letter from John Rose by Brad and he says that he is going into business by the first
Page 3
of Next week and that he would like me to send him the money ever since I got the letter we have been expecting our pay every day and I did not answer his letter on that account we have signed our Pay [Chekes] and sent them in and as soon as we are paid I will send his money but cannot send yours this time as we do not get but two months pay this time but we wer [sic] musterd [sic] for two more to day and shall probely [sic] get it soon and then I can pay you and Bob
We have moved out of the City and are now about half A mile from it have got very good Camping ground and are fixed up very comfortable. the Col just called me up and gave me A Warrent [sic] for the office of Com Sergt I am to fill Henry Thomas’ place get four dollars more A month and have A horse to
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ride it is A much better position than I have been in. I am to enter on my new duties tomorrow morning. hoping that this will find you well & that you have heard from Charlie and with kind love to you all I remane [sic] as ever your affectionate son
George A Sealy
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George Sealy to his father Richard Sealy on October 31, 1863 from Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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October 31, 1863
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.58
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Richard Sealy
Rockford, Illinois -- History
Vicksburg, Mississippi
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2013.70.56a
Caro jun 29/1862
Dear Mother
I received fathers letter yesterday morning and also one from Mate and one from lil this morning
but they found me rather under the wether [sic] I have had the disintary [sic] for the last four
days and it has run me down so that I can hardly Crawl along and have lost any amount of flesh
but I am better now I have the disintary [sic] stoped [sic] but am very week [sic] and can not eat
any thing I suppose that it is the river water that gives it to us for most of the boys have it but not
near as bad
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as I have had it but I hope that I shall be better after it I was sory [sic] that you hert [sic] your
selfe [sic] so bad and hope that you will soon git [sic] better it has been raining and snowing all
day to day but the most of the wether [sic] that we have had has been like spring but it is cold
and stormmy [sic] now I was very glad to hear that father had settled with M and hope that he
will have as good luck with the rest we do not see any signs of our going south as yet they keep
sending expiditions [sic] and they return but we dont hear any thing that has been done but thare
[sic] is troops coming hear [sic] every day so that they will do something in A short
Page 3
time the boys begin to talk of coming home they think that the war will be ended by harvest I
dont know wether [sic] they will be disappointed or not but think that they will this is no place
for A sick man this is the only time that I have been home sick but I have wished for home and
Mother to make me something that I could eat but if I am well I would as soon be hear [sic] as
any where else except home but I dont want you to think that I am tired of soldiering for I am not
onely [sic] at this present time we git [sic] very good rations hear [sic] and I hope in A day or
two to be able to eat mine again I was sory [sic] to hear [sic] that Charlie
Page 4
has been so sick and glad to hear [sic] that he is giting [sic] better now. Mother and All I want
you to consider this and all others of my letters as familie [sic] letters and not expect me to
answer them all indivigualy [sic] for that would keep me writing all the time but I will write to
one of you every weak [sic] and should like to hear from all of you as often as you can write to
me ask Mate how she likes matrimony for I would like to know I have no nuse [sic] to write for
thare [sic] is non [sic] I suppose that you git [sic] more of that artical [sic] at home than we do
hear [sic] give my love to all and beleave [sic] me as ever your loveing [sic] son
George
Good by [sic] dont feal [sic] bad becus [sic] I am sick for I shall soon be well again
�
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1861-1865
Rights
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Midway Village Museum
Title
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
Text
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2013.70.56a
Caro jun 29/1862
Dear Mother
I received fathers letter yesterday morning and also one from Mate and one from lil this morning but they found me rather under the wether [sic] I have had the disintary [sic] for the last four days and it has run me down so that I can hardly Crawl along and have lost any amount of flesh but I am better now I have the disintary [sic] stoped [sic] but am very week [sic] and can not eat any thing I suppose that it is the river water that gives it to us for most of the boys have it but not near as bad
Page 2
as I have had it but I hope that I shall be better after it I was sory [sic] that you hert [sic] your selfe [sic] so bad and hope that you will soon git [sic] better it has been raining and snowing all day to day but the most of the wether [sic] that we have had has been like spring but it is cold and stormmy [sic] now I was very glad to hear that father had settled with M and hope that he will have as good luck with the rest we do not see any signs of our going south as yet they keep sending expiditions [sic] and they return but we dont hear any thing that has been done but thare [sic] is troops coming hear [sic] every day so that they will do something in A short
Page 3
time the boys begin to talk of coming home they think that the war will be ended by harvest I dont know wether [sic] they will be disappointed or not but think that they will this is no place for A sick man this is the only time that I have been home sick but I have wished for home and Mother to make me something that I could eat but if I am well I would as soon be hear [sic] as any where else except home but I dont want you to think that I am tired of soldiering for I am not onely [sic] at this present time we git [sic] very good rations hear [sic] and I hope in A day or two to be able to eat mine again I was sory [sic] to hear [sic] that Charlie
Page 4
has been so sick and glad to hear [sic] that he is giting [sic] better now. Mother and All I want you to consider this and all others of my letters as familie [sic] letters and not expect me to answer them all indivigualy [sic] for that would keep me writing all the time but I will write to one of you every weak [sic] and should like to hear from all of you as often as you can write to me ask Mate how she likes matrimony for I would like to know I have no nuse [sic] to write for thare [sic] is non [sic] I suppose that you git [sic] more of that artical [sic] at home than we do hear [sic] give my love to all and beleave [sic] me as ever your loveing [sic] son
George
Good by [sic] dont feal [sic] bad becus [sic] I am sick for I shall soon be well again
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George Sealy to his mother Maria Louisa Champion Sealy on June 29, 1862.
Description
An account of the resource
George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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June 29, 1862
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George Sealy
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Midway Village Museum
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2013.70.56a
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
George Sealy
Maria Louisa Champion Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Rockford, Illinois -- History
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2013.70.55
Etowah Crossing Ga
july 4th 1864
Dear Mother
I have not received any letters from home this week and so have none to answer. but I thought
that I would write you A few lines and tell you what little news we have hear [sic] to tell before I
go to bed. I have been thinking to day what A diferense [sic] thair [sic] is betwen [sic] to day and
one year ago to day. then we enterd [sic] Vicksburg and thought
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that we wer [sic] Celebrateing [sic] the forth [sic] as well as it could be very well. but to day we
have been laying in Camp not doing much of any thing except A few speaches [sic] that some of
the Officers made to the men I suppose that your [sic] are haveing [sic] A big time in Rockford
to day how I would like to drop in on you for the day but I suppose that would not satisfy me. I
have drawn Rations the same to day as any day it does not make much diferance [sic] to us hear
[sic] weather [sic] it is Sunday or the forth [sic] of july we have to do our work the same I was at
the front yesterday our forces have posetion [sic] of Marietta and the Rebs have
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retreated [sic] to the other side of the Chatahoochee [sic] River and we expect that our forces are
acrost [sic] to day if they are they will not be long in takeing [sic] Atlanta and then whare [sic]
the Rebs will go we do not know. we do not get much news from Grants Army and do not know
what he is doing but suppose that he is at work all the time and will soon have Richmond at least
we hope so. how are you all at home has your helth [sic] been good this Summer I suppose that
Father has all that he can do is Mrs Alverson any better than she was. I do not yet A letter from
Herbert do not know what the reason is but suppose it is becaus [sic] his
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mother has been so sick I guess that Jennie has received lots of letters from me by this time. I
cannot Pay the Postage on this as I have no Stamps but hope to receive some from home soon
now I must close and go to bed as I am very tired and have to get up early to go into the Country
in the morning. with kind love to all and hopeing [sic] to hear from home again soon I remane
[sic] as ever your Affectionate son
George A Sealy
�To his Mother and Father
Mate Baby and all
�
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The Bittle Civil War Letter Collection includes letters written between 1861 and 1865 by brothers Robert (Bert), George and Charles Sealy, their sister Mary, and another relative, Christopher T. Dunham.
The Sealy siblings - Charles, George, Robert, and Mary Ann - were all born in Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England to Richard Sealy and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy. The family moved to Rochester, New York around 1843, finally settling in Rockford, Illinois in 1855.
When the Civil War arrived, Charles Sealy enlisted in the Company G 44th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry from Winnebago County. Meanwhile George and Robert Sealy each enlisted in the Company G 45th Illinois Volunteers. Charles was injured and eventually captured during the battle of Chickamauga. He was taken to Andersonville Prison where he died June 10, 1864.
Robert and George Sealy were present at the Battle and Fall of Vicksburg and survived to see the end of the war and beyond. George returned to Rockford, Illinois and worked for Emerson, Talcott & Co. He died in 1909. Robert moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1868. He died in 1888.
Christopher T. Dunham (connected to the Sealy family through his daughter’s marriage), lived in Freeport, Illinois starting in 1856 and worked as county surveyor. He enlisted in the 11th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army and served on and off throughout the Civil War. He and Sarah Cummings married in 1862. After the war he returned to his surveying work in Freeport, but was admitted to the Elgin Insane Asylum in 1872 where he died 6 years later.
The letters speak of their experiences serving in the army, of their camp sites, and plans, and are a record of the confusion and stress families back home felt during this time.
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1861-1865
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Midway Village Museum
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Bittle Civil War Letter Collection
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2013.70.55
Etowah Crossing Ga
july 4th 1864
Dear Mother
I have not received any letters from home this week and so have none to answer. but I thought that I would write you A few lines and tell you what little news we have hear [sic] to tell before I go to bed. I have been thinking to day what A diferense [sic] thair [sic] is betwen [sic] to day and one year ago to day. then we enterd [sic] Vicksburg and thought
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that we wer [sic] Celebrateing [sic] the forth [sic] as well as it could be very well. but to day we have been laying in Camp not doing much of any thing except A few speaches [sic] that some of the Officers made to the men I suppose that your [sic] are haveing [sic] A big time in Rockford to day how I would like to drop in on you for the day but I suppose that would not satisfy me. I have drawn Rations the same to day as any day it does not make much diferance [sic] to us hear [sic] weather [sic] it is Sunday or the forth [sic] of july we have to do our work the same I was at the front yesterday our forces have posetion [sic] of Marietta and the Rebs have
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retreated [sic] to the other side of the Chatahoochee [sic] River and we expect that our forces are acrost [sic] to day if they are they will not be long in takeing [sic] Atlanta and then whare [sic] the Rebs will go we do not know. we do not get much news from Grants Army and do not know what he is doing but suppose that he is at work all the time and will soon have Richmond at least we hope so. how are you all at home has your helth [sic] been good this Summer I suppose that Father has all that he can do is Mrs Alverson any better than she was. I do not yet A letter from Herbert do not know what the reason is but suppose it is becaus [sic] his
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mother has been so sick I guess that Jennie has received lots of letters from me by this time. I cannot Pay the Postage on this as I have no Stamps but hope to receive some from home soon now I must close and go to bed as I am very tired and have to get up early to go into the Country in the morning. with kind love to all and hopeing [sic] to hear from home again soon I remane [sic] as ever your Affectionate son
George A Sealy
To his Mother and Father
Mate Baby and all
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George Sealy to his mother Maria Louisa Champion Sealy written July 4, 1864 from Etowah Crossing, Georgia.
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George A. Sealy was born in the town Castle Cary, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841 to Richard Sealy (born c. 1804 in South Welton, England) and Maria Louisa Champion Sealy (born c. 1803 in Wells, England). His family (including 2 brothers & 1 sister) moved to Rochester, New York around 1843. They later moved to Geneva, NY and final settled in Rockford, IL in 1855. He and his 2 brothers served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. George (along with brother Robert) served in Company G, 45th Illinois Volunteers. He enlisted September 17, 1861 as a private and was later promoted to sergeant by his brother Robert. He was involved in both the siege and the occupation of Vicksburg, and was mustered out July 12, 1865. He married twice. His first wife was Jennie A. Paxson, who died of consumption at age 33 May 4, 1876. His second wife was Fannie E. Zimmerman (died in 1908), whom he married August 5, 1877 in Winnebago County. After the war, George worked for Emerson, Talcott and Co. in Rockford, acting as their superintendent. Upon leaving Talcott Emerson in 1896 he spent a short while working for Henry Sears Cutlery in Chicago before retiring the next year and moving to San Jose, CA. It was there he passed in November 15, 1909 suddenly, while dancing at a social gathering.
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July 4, 1864
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Midway Village Museum
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George Sealy
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2013.70.55
Civil War 1861-1865
Correspondence
Etowah Crossing Georgia
George Sealy
Maria Louisa Champion Sealy
Midway Village Museum
Rockford, Illinois -- History