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to Ira Andrews

He quickly tells Andrews that he has survived a difficult battle [the Battle of Gettysburg], which he describes as being the "hardest fort Battle in this Rebellion."

GLC02158.18

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother that he spent Thanksgiving in Gettersburg [Gettysburg?]. They are now four miles from Harper's Ferry.

GLC02159.17

to Lile Miller

Discusses another man, Mr. Spates, who apparently cheated on his wife. Professes his undying devotion to Lile. Hopes that Lile and Charles (his son) are in good health.

GLC02155.109

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Notes that they will likely move toward the Rappahannock River. Reports that [General Samuel] Crawford took command of their division. Complains that his rations consist of wormy crackers, pork...

GLC02155.113

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Relates that he has been sick. Refers to the possibility that Lile may take their son, Charley, to be photographed. Discusses mutual acquaintances and his items of clothing. Recalls the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC02155.124

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.160

to mother

GLC02157.36

to mother

GLC02157.38

to mother

Undated.

GLC02157.68

School Records, No. 21 for G. Armstrong

GLC02157.73

to Ira Andrews

He describes the Mud March. Discusses morale and physical health of men he knew from Rhode Island.

GLC02158.07

to Ira Andrews

He discusses how the men are coping with the cold weather and the delay of pay.

GLC02158.09

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...i thought that I had seen hard times but I never did until i was taken prisoner...we fought them 3 days with 6,000 men and they had 45,000 with 84 pices of artirly we kiled 900 of them but they out winded us." Talks of the...

GLC02159.09

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.147

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.150

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.153

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.158

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.178

to Unknown

GLC02155.205

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.06

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.13

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.16

to mother

GLC02157.45

to friend Charles

GLC02157.55

to mother

undated.

GLC02157.62