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to Kitty
24 December 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
They are celebrating. The boys are throwing sky rockets. He missed inspection the other day. He cannot afford to send her a Christmas gift.
GLC02170.21
1 March 1863
They are now in Mississippi. They will be marching again but he doesn't know where they are going. They should expect to meet Grant's Army on the road. He will send a picture as soon as he can.
GLC02170.22
18 October 1863
He's been having a dull time even though there was a circus in town complete with an animal show. A friend of theirs is coming home but he was shot through the mouth. He has been picking up apples lately.
GLC02170.29
to Miss (Kitty)
1 November 1863
He notes that she is making a gift for him and could have sent it up with his father who came to visit him. He says he has gotten fatter since she last saw him. He would like her to send a few bushels of apples.
GLC02170.31
9 December 1863
He had a great Thanksgiving. He lets her know of the death of his grandmother. He is due ten months worth of pay.
GLC02170.34
28 September 1864
He has been sick since he last wrote to her. But he assures her he will be alright in a few days. He is still waiting to go home.
GLC02170.59
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