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to Charles J. Hutson

Encloses a copy of a dispatch from Marion Colcock informing Charles that his request for an extended furlough has been rejected by the Confederate Secretary of War Leroy P. Walker. Explains how William, Colcock's son, was informed of his sister...

GLC08165.39

to Charles J. Hutson

Comments on Charles' regiments movements. Remarks that a man named Willie Martin has decided not to become Charles' substitute for military service. Discusses their recent hardship, referring to the death of Colcock's daughter Emmeline earlier that...

GLC08165.40

to Charles J. Hutson

Letter of condolence from a pastor upon the death of Hutson's fiancee, Emmeline Colcock, who died of typhoid fever earlier that month. Suggests that comfort can be found in the knowledge that this was God's plan and advises him to seek God. Axson...

GLC08165.41

to Charles J. Hutson

He takes comfort in writing to someone who is mourning as he is. Laments the loss of his daughter Emmeline, and extols her virtuous nature. Gives information about his six other children. States he has been to McPhersonville and found out that...

GLC08165.42

to Emily McLeod

Discusses life at Camp Huger. Reports that Alston's men are in bad condition due to inactivity. Talks about his philosophy that educated men who lived inactive lives and are unprepared for hardships make better soldiers. Remarks they read only...

GLC08165.43

to Mary Anna Colcock

Writes he would love for her to write to him at camp. States her brothers Cornelius and William are lucky because they can visit home while serving which he cannot do stationed in Virginia. Talks about getting accustomed to the "barbarous" lifestyle...

GLC08165.44

to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father that they have moved camp again. The Union forces came up the Blackwater River and attacked Confederate forces in Winton so his company expects them to strike soon. Reports that the officers did not think they could hold and...

GLC08165.45

to Richard W. Hutson

Writes to his father from Camp Anderson, Guinea's Station near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Talks of the train trip to Fredericksburg and mentions that Adams Express would not allow him to take his boxes. Reports that Orr's Regiment has joined them....

GLC08165.46

to Richard W. Hutson

Written to his father from Gregg's Brigade camp near Richmond. Discusses the possible death or imprisonment of Charles W. Hutson who served in Hampton's Legion. Writes that Hampton's Legion has been dissolved and discusses re-appointments of various...

GLC08165.47

to Richard W. Hutson and Sarah McLeod Hutson

Written to his mother and father from Chimborago Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. States he was wounded at the skirmishes at Ellison's Mill and Gaines's Mill but he is well now. Mentions that Marion (possibly Marion Hutson, his brother) helped him...

GLC08165.48