Head Quarters, Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Gallatin, Tenn., June 28th 1863 Dear Wife Sunday has passed. I hoped to have time to write to the S. S. Pic Nic to-day, but was disappointed. After being relieved from guard … Continue reading →
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I greatly fear the shock will be too great for Father to bear
Head Quarters, Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Gallatin, Tenn., June 27th 1863 Dear Mary I have been on duty to-day & am to-night. I see by the papers this evening that Carlisle is in possession of the Rebels,1 & I greatly … Continue reading →
I hope you will give yourself no uneasiness about your trunks
Head Quarters, Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vol. Gallatin, Tenn., June 27th 1863. My dear Wife I recd. your letter of Monday last night.1 I hope you will give yourself no uneasiness about your trunks. I think they will get through … Continue reading →
Just as I was preparing to go to church I received orders to go on a Scout
Head Qurs., Co. “A”, 129th Ills. Vol. Infty. Gallatin, Tenn., June 22nd 1863 Dear Mary I delayed writing all day Saturday [the 20th] thinking that on Sunday I would write you a long letter, but just as I was preparing … Continue reading →
Online Interlibrary Loan Request System Unavailable Friday, June 21 9-11am
The online interlibrary loan request service, Illiad, that the University of Iowa Libraries uses will be unavailable on Friday, June 21 from 9-11am to upgrade the system. If you have […]
Culshaw named University Librarian
John P. Culshaw, senior associate dean of libraries at the University of Colorado, Boulder, has been named university librarian for the University of Iowa, effective Aug. 1. Culshaw joined the […]
I requested Mrs. King to write to you & tell you to come to Gallatin
Cumberland Gap near Gallatin, Tenn. June 2nd 1863 Dear Mary I requested Mrs. King to write to you & tell you to come to Gallatin. I will be in to-morrow or next day. There is but poor chance for you … Continue reading →
I feel entirely worn out and Frankie is very cross otherwise we are well
Pontiac Friday June 1863 My dear husband We arrived here safe and sound this morning at one o’clock I feel entirely worn out and Frankie is very cross otherwise we are well I will write you at greater length tomorrow. … Continue reading →
Main Library Flood Preparations, May 30
As the University of Iowa prepares for anticipated flooding of the Iowa River, some efforts have begun in the Main Library to remove books from lower level basement storage. These […]
UPDATE: Art Library to Close, Thu, May 30
With the closure of Art Building West (ABW) due to possible flooding, the Art Library will be closing sometime today (Thursday, May 30) until further notice. Art Reserve will be placed at […]