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Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Description:
Says hello to her family. Jimmy Lowell, likely the brother of the Civil War nurse Anna Lowell, has died. Appears to be serving as an army nurse in Winchester. Will travel to Point Lookout, an army prison camp that holds Confederate soldiers and also serves as a place of dwelling for civilians and Union soldiers.
Date:
1862-07-18
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Description:
Suspects her letters aren't reaching their recipients and distrusts the Post Master, who is a drunk and beats a contraband slave ("Contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines). While she respects Dr. Wagner, she is disappointed by his endorsement of the Post Master. Might be able to visit her family soon if she is summoned to testify in the case of their Steward, Mr. Geoffrey. Complains about the Prussian Dr. Drumacher [sp], saying "it is very unusual to find a man so cordially detested by any thing in human shape." Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. 312 patients arrived who were prisoners at Richmond, and there is a shortage of clothing for them. Cared for a black boy who was severely whipped, and she was outraged when he was returned to his master despite her argument to the commander against it.
Date:
1862-08-10
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Description:
Describes her arrival to Point Lookout, particularly the varying ways in which she and her daughter Sally Hopper Gibbons Emerson were received. Discusses Dorothea Dix's displeasure with her at length.
Date:
1863-02-21
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her daughter
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her daughter
Description:
Possibly writes from Point Lookout or Washington, D.C., or while traveling by boat. "Tell thy father...not to write again to Washington while his wife is here." Says to soldiers, May you be found true, loyal men - and never return a slave to his master.
Date:
1862
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her daughter
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her daughter
Description:
Describes serving as a nurse for the "Contraband" ("Contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines). Describes her discussions with senators about what she has been experiencing, and the general ignorance of these senators and other men in positions of power. Discusses at length the behavior of the Surgeon General, whom she finds to be ignorant and an abuser of his power - says that he "hates Protestant women."
Date:
1863-01
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Dr. Anthony Heger letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Dr. Anthony Heger letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Written on Hammond General Hospital stationery. Dr. Anthony Heger was the successor of Dr. Wagner as Medical Director of Point Lookout. Is happy that Gibbons' family and valuables were recovered safely from the New York City draft riot that destroyed her home. Hopes she will be able to return to the hospital soon, saying "you have become almost identified with its rise and progress." Discusses recent events that have transpired while she's been away; there have been multiple "visitors of high official character" who have approved of the hospital conditions, including Dorothea Dix. A prison camp for Confederate soldiers is going to be established at Point Lookout.
Date:
1863-08-04
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Dr. John Stearns, Jr., letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Dr. John Stearns, letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Written from the Hammond General Hospital, where Gibbons had worked as a nurse during the Civil War. Discusses recent events at the hospital, including the poor conduct of an officer [?] named Brown and the soldiers' treatment of the Contraband (a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines).
Date:
1863-03-20
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Frank Nichols letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Frank Nichols letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Written by a soldier in the army hospital at Point Lookout, where Gibbons had worked as a nurse. Briefly talks about the destruction of Gibbons's house during the recent New York draft riots. Expresses distrust of Democrats and dislike of many perceived traitors to the Union such as "Wood" and "Seymour" (perhaps Thomas H. Seymour, governor of New York). Reports that there are about 1100 African-Americans at Point Lookout. Talks about a visit of an "Old Angel, likely in reference to Dorothea Dix, and discusses conflict between her and Gibbons. Talks about a Contraband man called Uncle Willoughby (contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines).
Date:
1863-08-18
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
W. C. Buffington letter to Col. Robert S. Rodgers
Title:
W. C. Buffington letter to Col. Robert S. Rodgers
Description:
An affidavit concerning the actions of an African American woman named Charlotte Bert [sp], who was witnessed engaging in prostitution.
Date:
1863-05-26
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William M. Taylor letter to Col. Robert S. Rodgers
Title:
William M. Taylor letter to Col. Robert S. Rodgers
Description:
Requests a weekend pass for an African American man named Sandy Dorsey so that he may visit his wife. Col. Robert Smith Rodgers gives permission on the back of the letter.
Date:
1863-05-09
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William T. Chance letter to Col. Robert S. Rodgers
Title:
William T. Chance letter to Col. Robert S. Rodgers
Description:
Makes a statement about his on-duty actions regarding the deportation of an enslaved woman named Charlott Bent [sp], who he claims was a prostitute. Asserts that he has never returned a person to their enslaver nor received orders to do so.
Date:
1863-05-06
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to James Sloan Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to James Sloan Gibbons
Description:
Everyone at Point Lookout is excited to receive letters. Mentions keeping a diary of her experiences. Discusses Dorothea Dix and her opinions of the Surgeon General. Complains about the Catholic contingent of relief workers occupying too much space, stating "if there was ever an imposition practised upon our poor men, this is one of the greatest magnitude." Discusses the busy day resulting from the arrival of 280 wounded soldiers. Asks her husband to send supplies and not to publish any of the confidential information from her letters.
Date:
1862-07-24
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Written on stationery from the Point Lookout military hospital. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse and her interactions with General Gilman Marston, including his good treatment of the "Contraband" (formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines) and agreement to send several fugitive slaves to Washington. Is befriending the Woolsey sisters, who were influential figures in relief work and nursing.
Date:
1863-09-17
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Written on stationery from the Point Lookout military hospital. Discusses recent events concerning family/friends. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse, including interactions with Confederate prisoners. Her current area may soon be given over to Confederates, to her dismay. Mentions the "Home Legacy."
Date:
1863-10-02
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Discusses recent events concerning family/friends. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. Plans to return home in about a week. Talks at length about the "Contraband" (formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines), some of whom have asked her advice about getting married.
Date:
1862-10-16
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. Discusses recent events concerning family/friends, including Elizabeth Sedgwick, Sally and Julia's teacher. Hopes to have the military hospital at Point Lookout "thoroughly organized" soon. Discusses events at the hospital, including an inspection by a medical director.
Date:
1863-04-14
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Describes her experiences as a war nurse. Conditions are improving for the nurses and the convalescing patients. Currently caring for many soldiers from New York and Massachusetts. Inspections by the surgeon in charge conclude that their conditions are much better than those maintained by the Catholic contingent. Thankful for the supplies delivered. Is homesick and misses her family. Mentions Bedloe Island and articles written by her husband James.
Date:
1862-08-13
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Misses her family but doesn't know when she will return home. Discusses an article written by her husband James. Asks Julia for information about the men on Bedloe Island. Describes her experiences as a war nurse. Is thankful for the food supplies, including lemons donated by Mr. Choate (probably Joseph Choate).
Date:
1862-09-03
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Discusses recent events concerning family/friends. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. Was accused of coming to spread her religion. Mentions her feelings about music. Discusses finding clothes and spelling books for the "contraband" ("Contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines). Briefly discusses Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward.
Date:
1862-09-16
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Discusses recent events concerning family/friends. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse. Describes the birth of a child to a "contraband" woman ("Contraband" was a term used during the Civil War to refer to formerly enslaved people who had escaped to Union lines).
Date:
1862-09-29
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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