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1682James Parker Carte-de-visite
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Carte-de-visite
  • Other, Military, Civil War
Description:
Carte de visite of a man with dark hair, wearing some sort of military uniform: long dark coat with brass buttons, striped vest underneath. He rests his right hand on his thigh, left hand on table with printed tablecloth sitting next to him. Hat (civil-war-era) sits next to him. Inscription on back reads “James Ca...k...” or perhaps "Parker" Also the number “4” is written 7 times in purple ink on back. This is James Parker, as per Tim Garrity, 2/2013 (AB) [show more]
1004James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
1003James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-10-11
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1005James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1002James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-07-25
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1001James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-01-09
Description:
James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan