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to his wife

He is trying to cheer up his wife because she feels lonesome. Explains the evacuation of Corinth in detail.

GLC05981.04

to his wife

Gives a detailed account of a skirmish that happened earlier. Writes what happened after the skirmish in detail.

GLC05981.07

to his wife

Explains in detail what happened when he was leaving Jackson. Wants to get paid.

GLC05981.11

to his wife

Mentions serving the army for a year. Writes about the Emancipation Proclamation and Abraham Lincoln: "The name of Abraham Lincoln will be handed down to prosperity as one of the greatest benefactors of his country, not surpassed by the immortal...

GLC05981.09

to his wife

Explains the mail he has received lately. Tells his wife he is sending 33 dollars and writes on what to do with the money. Tells her that his family cares about her very much.

GLC05981.02

to his wife

Described his trip to Jackson. Describes the land. Discusses the situation of the Civil War in Jackson.

GLC05981.05

to his wife

He heard that the western army is in combat. Talks about the Negro Companies in the Civil War. Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation. Writes about a train accident. He hopes to be home by spring.

GLC05981.08

to his wife

Thanks his wife for the items she sent him. Describes the place where he is sleeping. Thinks about the end of the war. Writes about a rumor. Includes a detailed weather report.

GLC05981.12

to his wife

Discusses the Civil War.

GLC05981.03

to his wife

He says that July 4th (mistakenly written 1st) went quietly. He wanted at least a parade. Hopes to be back home by next year's 4th of July. Writes about the march.

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