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Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 August 25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Call Number: MS 3929
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Offers his fatherly wisdom upon Weillington's departure for war.  Expressions of deep pride in Wellington's service and hope that he will retain his "moral courage" through his time of service.  Includes postscripts from his brother, William Bowdlear, and a friend, Thomas Green. 2 s. (4 p.) With transcription.s

Dates: 1862 August 25

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 September 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Call Number: MS 3929
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News of daily life from Boston, including details about the flour business.  Names of other soldiers and civilians  Wellington might visit while in Baltimore in order to keep him company. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 September 6

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 September 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Call Number: MS 3929
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News of a City Hall meeting called for the purpose of encouraging voluntary nine month enlistments and discussion of said volunteers' pay. Enumerated roster of recently departed local Regiments and Batteries. Accounting details and discussion of Wellington's replacement at the flour business. 1 s. (4 p.) With transcription.

Dates: 1862 September 8

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 September 11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Call Number: MS 3929
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Discussion of local and state soldier quotas and anxiety about the possibility of an impending draft. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 September 11

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 September 13

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Call Number: MS 3929
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News of the Steamer Rhode Island, commanded by Captain Trenchard, arriving from the Gulf with Yellow Fever on board.  Detailed news of a Texan named "Pasquill or Pasquin" and his newly freed slave.  Includes a clipping providing news of the movements and engagements of Wellington's Regiment. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 September 13

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 September 19

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Call Number: MS 3929
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Intimate discussion of Wellington's photograph and painted portrait. Brief news of Boston's reaction to the battle of Harpers Ferry. 1 s. (4 p.) With transcription.

Dates: 1862 September 19

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 September 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Call Number: MS 3929
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Close details of his visit to the Camp in Readville and the Regiments stationed there.  Includes a post-script that briefly discusses Boston's political reaction to the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.  1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 September 26

Bowdlear, Samuel G.  A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 October 3

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Call Number: MS 3929
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Much news of mutual acquaintances.  Lengthy discussion of one particular acquaintance, Adoniram Judson Littlefield, which he uses to facilitate a more general or abstract discussion of morality.  Brief mention of Major Key's dismissal and General McLellan's strategic choices after the battle of Antietam. 1 s. (2 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 October 3

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 October 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Call Number: MS 3929
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News of the draft commencing in Boston and the city's reaction to it.  News of a boost in the flour trade.  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 October 18

Wellington, Austin C. A.L.S. to Samuel G. Bowdlear; Baltimore, 1862 October 19

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Call Number: MS 3929
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Description of his encampment and service to date, an account full of reassurances of his health and good cheer.  Description of a nearby Baltimore mill and the flour business in Maryland. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 October 19

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 October 21

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Call Number: MS 3929
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Detailed description of a Haversack sent to Wellington by him and a list of its contents.  News of more Regiments leaving and acquaintances who have left Boston recently, either to fight or aid the wounded. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 October 21

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 October 31

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Call Number: MS 3929
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He expresses, at length, a loving, fatherly pride in Wellington's growth and maturity since they first met.  Detailed news of departing Regiments. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 October 31

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 November 4

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Call Number: MS 3929
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He expresses fond wishes for Wellington upon the rumor that Wellington's Regiment had received marching orders.  Asks Wellington, if possible, to introduce himself and keep close watch on a man named Charles H. Nichols in order to provide friends of his some news of their son, some comfort. 1 s. (3 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 November 4

Wellington, Austin C. A.L.S. to Samuel G. Bowdlear; Baltimore, 1862  November 5

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Call Number: MS 3929
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He expresses deep thanks of Bowdlear's gift of the Haversack (see Bowdlear's letter, penned October 21, 1862) and provides an upbeat description of soldier's reactions to packages arriving in camp.  Detailed description of his experience on Picket Duty.  He confirms the rumor of his Regiment's departure to whereabouts as yet unknown. 2 s. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862  November 5

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 November 12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Call Number: MS 3929
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Brief news of the recent Massachusetts election.  Detailed news of the 43rd, 45th, and 46th Regiment's fighting in North Carolina.  Attached is a Committee Report from the Boston Corn Exchange regarding "Overcharges, Damages, and Short Delivery on Flour." 1 s. (2 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 November 12

Bowdlear, Samuel G.  A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 November 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Call Number: MS 3929
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He acknowledges Wellington's departure from Camp Emory via the Steamer Baltic and requests to know as soon as possible where he will ultimately arrive. Reiteration of his request for news of Charles H. Nichols of Marshfield (see his letter, dated November 4, 1862). News of the 44th and 47th Regiment's fighting. News of a New Hampshire doctor who had been taken prisoner at Manassas and who, eventually, escaped back to New England. 1 s. (4 p.) With transcription.

Dates: 1862 November 18

Wellington, Austin C. A.L.S. to Samuel G. Bowdlear; Steamer Baltic, Hampton Roads, 1862 November 21

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Call Number: MS 3929
Scope and Contents

Details of his parents' visit to Camp Emory. Details of his departure from Baltimore and his Regiment's travels, via steamer, to Hampton Roads. 2 s. (2 p.) With transcription.

Dates: 1862 November 21

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.LS. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 November 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Call Number: MS 3929
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His reflection of the 47th Psalm and its resonances with respect to the Civil War.  Discussion of the cause of freedom, as well as where that causes intersects with prayer, and the retention of morals and virtue within the individual soldier.  Bullet point news of various war movements and goings on (e.g., political prisoners, ships, local Regiments, current news of shared acquaintances, etc.). 2 s. (8 p.) With transcription.

Dates: 1862 November 28

Bowdlear, Samuel G. A.L.S. to Austin C. Wellington; Boston, 1862 December 3

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Call Number: MS 3929
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He relates the Massachusetts Governor's vote and news of the city election in Cambridge. Passing reference to Lincoln's annual address to Congress. Bullet point news regarding the price of goods such as flour, buckwheat, and white sugar. 1 s. (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 December 3

Wellington, Austin C. A.L.S. to Samuel G. Bowdlear; Steamer Baltic, Hampton Roads, 1862 December 3

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Call Number: MS 3929
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He briefly relays news that his steamer should be ready to sail at a moment's notice, to parts unknown.  Relays news that he did find and introduce himself to Charles A. Nichols, per Bowdlear's request.  Enclosed is a small insert listing the current staff of Major General N.P. Banks. 1 s. (3 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1862 December 3