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to Kitty

There was firing of the cannons that morning. There has not been any infantry fighting, only a slight skirmish earlier. The country is beautiful around them.

GLC02170.23

to true and devoted friend (J. Morse)

On Wednesday morning he learned that Sister Margot was dead. There are five men currently sick. He saw his folks recently. Morse's father has a cough.

GLC02170.39

to J. Morse

They are done with the harvesting. She does not tell her parents that he sent her money. Mr. Heppert's house and property burned up.

GLC02170.52

to Miss (Kitty)

He writes that if it had been his fate to fall on the battlefield he would have been ready to die. But her letters always kept him going and made him stronger. He told his father he wants him to put in some wheat.

GLC02170.55

to Miss (Kitty)

He looks forward to the future when she will be his companion but they must endure some hard times first.He was ainvited to a party he did not attend and he was glad because it turned out to be a dance.

GLC02170.57

to Mary Hughes

Making a ring as a memento of his imprisonment.

GLC02166.011

to Mary Hughes

Health of his wife and children; financial matters at home; cramped conditions in prison; discouraging his wife from sending items from home.

GLC02166.022

to Mary Hughes

Cautioning her against developing a "nervous" condition; self-preservation; arrival of political prisoners from Louisville.

GLC02166.058

to Mary Hughes

Receipt of the Wheeling Intelligencer; Rev. Dr. Baldwin.

GLC02166.092

to Miss Johnston

He thinks Elliot has improved since joining the army and is now a man. Seymour Graves is going to have a comission in a negro regiment. He had dinner with some exchanged prisoners

GLC02167.32

to Miss Johnston

He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.

GLC02167.51

to Kitty

He is currently in the state hospital serving as a nurse. He claims he is pretty good about it. There is no fighting going on at present.

GLC02170.12

to Kitty

There was a freak accident involving one of the men in the 11th corp. He was supposed to get on the train but somehow didn't and the cars ran over him crushing his legs and breaking an arm. He lived.

GLC02170.27

to Unknown

Mentions Grandmother and other mutual friends and family. Te author writes that he/she has seven garments and a new pair of shoes and can go to school when he/she pleases.

GLC02170.62

to Mary Hughes

Sending four rings for those at home.

GLC02166.017

to Mary Hughes

News in the Cincinnati Gazette pertaining to exchange of prisoners.

GLC02166.025

to Mary Hughes

Thanking her for the shirt she sent; advising her on various matters at home (ie. school for the children, the horse and buggy, accounts, etc.)

GLC02166.040

to Mary Hughes

Departure of the POW's for Vicksburg; criticizing the political prisoners who chose to take the oath; deciding the fate of those who choose not to take the oath.

GLC02166.049

to Mary Hughes

Darning and mending; prescriptions for headache and sore throat trouble; dental work.

GLC02166.064

to Mary Hughes

Soldiers who neglected to visit his wife while in Wheeling; various issues with their children; his wife's health.

GLC02166.072

to Mary Hughes

The weather; discussion with Rev. Dr. Baldwin about the origin of the races; photographs of his children; low opinion of Judge [Thompson] for not writing or assisting them.

GLC02166.082

to Mary Hughes

Resolve to return to his family; collection of a bill; more criticism of Judge Thompson; asking her not to send the Herald.

GLC02166.101

to Mary Hughes

Joy at the prospect of his speedy release; passing anniversaries and birthdays in prison.

GLC02166.106

to Mary Hughes

Altered opinion of Rev. Dr. Baldwin's book Armageddon.

GLC02166.108

to Miss Sue Johnston

He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.

GLC02167.09

to Miss Sue Johnston

They are all detailed to go to Savannah but but will not leave until morning. He picked up his new coat.

GLC02167.12

to Miss Sue Johnston

He mentions Aunt Jule and Cousin Henry. He thinks the election will come out all right. He heard Mr. Marvin preach.

GLC02167.35

Morning Report Book of Company G 1 Fla Vols

Covers a number of periods. Book was first used as a morning report book by Company G of the First Florida Volunteers in the summer of 1862. Counts number of present and absent members of the company and gives their rank. Used from 9 June 1862...

GLC02168

to Sisters

No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like...

GLC02169.08

to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are close to the Rebels now and there should be a fight soon. The only reason there wasn't one before is because they didn't have guns.

GLC02170.03

to Catherine (Kitty)

He has joined his regiment in the field again. They are sleeping in log cabins and it is really quite nice. He has no hope of getting back home any time soon.

GLC02170.18

to Kitty

He got a letter from Jim the other day. He is sorry to hear that she still has a cough. He does not know wwhen he is coming home since they are not granting many furloughs.

GLC02170.30

to Mary Hughes

Detailed description of the prison.

GLC02166.007

to Mary Hughes

Sending provisions and personal effects to Camp Chase.

GLC02166.015

to Mary Hughes

Explaining his appeal to Mrs. Thompson for parole; enclosing a clipping from the Cincinnati Gazette; numbering of letters.

GLC02166.027

to Mary Hughes

Keeping track of sent/received letters.

GLC02166.034

to Mary Hughes

Lack of vegetation in prison; Fifty-first Psalm and other devotional texts; concerns about his family's health in his absence.

GLC02166.038

to Mary Hughes

News of his wife's diphtheria; vows to take the oath if necessary to return and nurse her back to health; receiving dispatch with news of her improved condition.

GLC02166.041

to Mary Hughes

Moving to Prison No. 2, and possible discharge; restrictions placed on outgoing mail.

GLC02166.047

to Mary Hughes

Hopes for release or parole; appointment of Judge Hitchcock to investigate cases of political prisoners at Camp Chase; Gen. Halleck's orders indicating release is inevitable; offers medical advice for her various ailments.

GLC02166.055

to Father

Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses. Written at Camp Delaware

GLC02167.04

to Miss Sue Johnston

He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.

GLC02167.06

to Miss Sue Johnston

He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.

GLC02167.23

to Miss Sue Johnston

He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.

GLC02167.45

to Mother [Mrs. Delia Johnston]

She has been to Uncle Hugh's and Aurnt Mary's. Laurens came down to visit. Uncle Hugh cave her a pattern for a dress while Eliza sent Laurens a nice book.

GLC02167.61

to Sister

He hopes there will be a couple of new regiments coming to reinforce them.

GLC02169.02

to Daniel Kestor

A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.

GLC02169.06

to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are in Tennessee now and will most likey stay 4 or 5 days as they are being used as a guard. He got a letter from mary Dubois.

GLC02170.05

to Kitty

He gets anxious waiting to hear from her. A fight in their area is expected soon. Their sleeping quarters are very nice at present. He wishes he could eat peaches with her.

GLC02170.15

to Kitty

He offers to pay for her to go to school in Bloomington.He does not want her to waste herself. He tells her James Reagers is in Louisville, KY currently.

GLC02170.45