Aurelius H. Piper, Jr. (Chief Quiet Hawk)
Family and Personal
Provided by the family from the obituary.
Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home
Posted: 2021
Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (June 19th 1981)
Business Transaction with Marsha's Dress
Chief Big Eagle saying he has sent multiple checks for different items like Marsha's dress and a baby cradle. He also mentions that everyone liked it so much that he is going to bring another Indian for Saygo to make another dress for the august Pow Wow.
June 19th 1981
Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (February 12, 1982)
Chief Big Eagle wrote a letter to Saygo, his friend who owns a store in upstate New York, with information about trade goods and a meeting that will be held to negotiate ancient Indian land claims. A New York senator is drafting a bill and Chief Big Eagle writes Saygo to visit New York.
Chief Big Eagle
February 12, 1982
Chief Big Eagle and Family
Chief Big Eagle
Augustine Sackett, U.S. Navy, November 2, 1863
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Navy. South Atlantic Blockading Squadron (1861-1865)
Augustine Sackett writes to his sister about his ship's recent misadventures, the importance of writing letters, changing fashions, and when he might be able to get home.
William Digby Smith, 14th C.V.I., December 4, 1862
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 14th (1862-1865)
Fredericksburg, Battle of (Virginia : 1862)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Health aspects
William Smith writes to his father about preparations for the Battle of Fredericksburg, sickness in the regiment, and complains about officers.
1862-12-04
William Digby Smith, 14th C.V.I., November 28, 1862
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 14th (1862-1865)
United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.
Operations rations (Military supplies)
William Smith writes to his wife about his current situation, the prospects for an early end to the war, frustration with Confederate tactics, and the loss of all of the regiment's possessions.
1862-11-28
Cornelius Gold, 6th C.V.I., March 20, 1864
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865)
Soldiers--Religious life
Cornelius Gold writes to his mother about Sundays at camp, religious practices, and his exploration of Hilton Head.
1864-03-20
William Digby Smith, undated
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 14th (1862-1865)
Prostitution -- United States -- History
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects
William Digby Smith writes to his wife allaying her concerns about his faithfulness and describing prostitution in the camp.
William Digby Smith, 14th C.V.I., January 8, 1864
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 14th (1862-1865)
William Smith writes to his wife of the latest news from the camp, the continuous skirmishing, and the state of the Confederate army.
1864-01-08