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to: sister.

Discusses the regiment's parade march through Washington, including the reviews by Generals. Speaks of the fear held by all of an attack on Washington.

GLC07164.12

to: Newton Millspaugh.

Sends thanks for the food sent to him, along with a description of camp life and a request for news from home. Lists names of friends from home (Alick, Sid Rose, Tom Young and Jim Smith), all of whom are acquaintances of Newton.

GLC07164.16

to: sister.

Describes how he was sworn into the army, along with his travels to the camp and the rations served. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC07164.08

to: sister.

Describes how the regiment was marched through Washington, and realizes the harshness of being part of a non-commissioned unit. Talks of the fight at Manassas (First Battle of Bull Run) in which 11000 union soldiers lost their lives. As letter was...

GLC07164.10

to: sister.

Discusses the reasons why the regiment is no longer in Washington, along with the details of a skirmish with rebels. Requests that he receive mail from home.

GLC07164.13

Letters 1st Cal. Regt. re: camp life; southerners; McClellan; slavery [decimalized]

Collection of 60 ALS by Foot Soldier, in first Ca. Regiment. "It is turned into a war to put money in political pockets and to free the niggers;" Lincoln: "His mind is not able to comprehend the simple game of checkers let alone the war like game...

GLC07164

to: sister.

News of a possible attack on Winchester, along with details of life while on the march, and a request for stamps.

GLC07164.19

to: sister.

Description of the regiments sickness of war, along with a detailing of the reorganization of the regimental officers. Sends news that the regiment has finally become recognized and commissioned, and details more skirmishes with the rebels.
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GLC07164.22

to: sister.

Describes skirmishes with rebels, along with life on guard duty. He sends news of a battle in which his regiment saved the day.

GLC07164.25

to: sister.

Forwards the description of the regiment's last battle, along with news of his own recent sickness. Sends a list of items he feels that he needs, including blankets, socks, stamps and other such items.

GLC07164.28