Letter from John Brooks to his daughter, Mary Jane Brooks, dated September 6, 1862. In this letter, he discusses yellow fever, black vomit, his son's recovery from yellow fever, contrabands working in the hospital,
American Civil War; John L. Brooks; Brooks, John L.; Brooks, Mary Jane; Mary Jane Brooks; Isobell Brooks; Brooks, Isobell; 90th New York Infantry; Ninetieth New York Infantry; Key West (Fla.); James F. Brooks; Brooks, James F.; yellow fever;...
Diary of John Brooks, dated June 1, 1862 through September 24, 1862. In this diary, he discusses the weather, some men of the 47th New York Infantry murdering a civilian (June 9), a a soldier in the 47th New York Infantry murdering a 1st Surgeon...
American Civil War; John L. Brooks; Brooks, John L.; 90th New York Infantry; Ninetieth New York Infantry; weather; murder; death; civilians; rations; food; James F. Brooks; Brooks, James F.;
Letter from John Brooks to his daughter, Mary Jane Brooks, dated August 29, 1862. In this letter, he discusses yellow fever outbreaks, religion, the health status of his regiment, working in the hospital, and news from family and friends.
American Civil War; John L. Brooks; Brooks, John L.; Mary Jane Brooks; Brooks, Mary Jane; 90th New York Infantry; Ninetieth New York Infantry; Key West (Fla.); illness; yellow fever; religion; health; hospital;
Letter from James Brooks to his sister, Mary Jane Brooks, dated October 4, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's illness and resulting death.
American Civil War; James F. Brooks; Brooks, James F.; John L. Brooks; Brooks, John L.; 90th New York Infantry; Ninetieth New York Infantry;
Letter from John L. Brooks to his daughter, Mary Jane Brooks, dated July 23, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the death of a fellow soldier to diarrhea, the weather, and working in the hospital.
American Civil War; John L. Brooks; Brooks, John L.; Brooks, Mary Jane; Mary Jane Brooks; 90th New York Infantry; Ninetieth New York Infantry; Key West (Fla.); diarrhea; illness; weather; hospital;
Akins, Lewis | Male | Son | 21 | 1; Akins, Charles | Male | Son | 16 | 2; Akins, Arthur | Male | Son | 15 | 3; Akins, Walter | Male | Son | 13 | 4; Akins, Maud | Female | Daughter | 11 | 5; Akins, Rose | Female | Daughter | 8 | 6; Cooley, Jesse H |...