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to sister Kate

Will soon be leaving for Washington, North Carolina. Reports on the health of the soldiers; some are in the hospital but not in serious condition. Writes that he is suffering from diarrhea.

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Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

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to sister Kate

Writes that he spent Christmas on a boat in Washington, North Carolina with other soldiers, most of which were drunk. He had Christmas dinner with Phillip Forrester. Has befriended a widower in Washington who is originally from Pennsylvania....

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Invoice of arms and accoutrements

Refers to the delivery of seventy-two Austrian rifles by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

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General orders No. 81

Announces the death of Col. J. Richter Jones of 58th Pa Vols. Includes a short note written by Capt. John Buyers: " this action was the last of my service in the field."

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to sister Ella

Reports a skirmish with the rebels where one Union soldier was lost. Two companies from his regiment were ordered out after two soldiers had been discovered dead two miles from camp. Seven men, thought to have been responsible for the murders were...

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Official price list of clothing

Includes detailed charts of clothing, camp and garrison equipage prices. Also notes that volunteers are given an allowance of $3.50 a month for clothing or $42 a year. Notation in pencil on verso reads "Auditor for the War Department, Washington DC...

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to [Rebecca Frick]

Updates his aunt on the letters he's written home. Writes that the weather is changing and becoming cooler. Reports the same news to his aunt as he does to his sister Anna in the previous letter. States that he could really use some gentian...

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to sister Kate

Writes that he arrived at New Berne this morning. Reports that an expedition went to Elizabeth City and but didn't accomplish much there. Also reports that deserters are coming in daily at a great number. Hopes to hear good news regarding the...

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Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

An invoice of camp and garrison equipage delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania. Also signed by Thomas Birmingham as received by Captain Buyers.

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