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Date Created
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to father

February 8, 1862

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

father [ C. Parrott] "Is Sophia better? Answer today. Unable to get home." John is unable to return home and anxiously inquires if his sister is improving.

GLC03858.01.04
Collection Item
Autograph letter

to sister

November 23, 1862

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

He was unable to use his hand for a time but has been well since he was hurt last spring. The regiment's next move may be to Alabama

GLC03858.01.10
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to sister

16 June 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

sister [Margaret Parrott] John is proud of his sister and he reminds her to be respectable and honorable, for he wants her to feel equally "as good as those who are we[a]lthy…And if you conduct yourself properly you will soon be a great deal more...

GLC03858.01.16
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to father

8 September 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

father [C. Parrott] John has been back "in Dixey" for about a week. They are guarding a pontoon bridge and he explains what one is to his father. "Boats are anchored in the River and stringers placed from one boat to another and covered with plank...

GLC03858.01.19
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to sister

8 November 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

sister [Sophia Parrott] He is glad that she is feeling better. He is anxious for his sister to meet his wife. He believes he will be able "to stand the service till the balance of the Regt is muster out" on 1 September, a "day of rejoicing."...

GLC03858.01.22
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to sister

8 July1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

John is sorry to hear that their sister is so sick and he hopes to be able to visit her in the nest few days. A verse follows in another hand and Sophia's name appears below it.

GLC03858.01.17
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to sister

17 October 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

He was almost killed by Bushwhackers on his way back from visiting Henry with the 75th and "had to run the gauntlet" for four miles and "just before I got through I was compel[l]ed to leave my horse & take to the mountains" and walk over 15 miles....

GLC03858.01.20
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to brother

14 November 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it...

GLC03858.01.23
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to sister

13 April 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

His health is improving and he hopes to be able to rejoin his regiment soon. He does not think it wise to go home if there is a small pox outbreak there. He would like to know if Dunham has been dismissed.

GLC03858.01.15
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to father

20 August 1863

Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877

father [C. Parrott] He is going to join the regiment next Monday. He is married and gives news that his wife is going to New York to stay with family. He may resign if his health does not improve but stands "on the top of the pile here now and I...

GLC03858.01.18

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