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16 November 1863
Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865
He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)
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5 March 1863
They received orders to start for Baton Rouge. He says to tell Charley it will be impossible to get a furlough at this time.
GLC02743.15
10 April 1863
They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.
GLC02743.18
6 June 1863
They are in Carrollton again and they are camping in a very beautiful spot. He mentions an Eliot Bundy and a Capt. Hopkins.
GLC02743.21
17 June 1863
He would like to stay in the field but he may be ordered to establish another hospital in which case he won't be able to write. He asks her to save the Plymouth Paper.
GLC02743.24
12 August 1863
There are a lot of crickets lately and he is afraid they will eat through everything. They are camped about a half-mile from the river. He would like to have 500 dollars.
GLC02743.27
January 18, 1863
He talks about how much each of the newspapers are worth, depending on their region. He talks about the cost of living. He reiterates that he is in excellent health. They say the army is demoralizing but he is drinking no more than before he joined.
GLC02743.10
February 2, 1863
They have orders to move somewhere else but have not gone anywhere else. He has a cousin that works for Adams Express and he will make sure "N" is forwarded. He was in a sugar mill the other day and got to see the whole process of making sugar and...
GLC02743.09
February 6, 1863
He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.
GLC02743.11
February 15, 1863
He was ordered to go on the boat in charge of the Generals' bodyguard. He describes his experience and the bayou.
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