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Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...

GLC03523.18.06

to mother

Provides orderly duties and specific orders received from Captain Orville Bixby. Details work including the completion of muster rolls and vouchers. Mentions clothing, books and monthly returns. Inquires about town bounty, state pay, and the opening...

GLC03523.18.07

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Expresses confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's current plans and prays that "God may grant that this campaign may end this Hydra headed rebellion and cause the people of the south to see the error of their ways and return to their aliegance."...

GLC03523.18.08

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Describes fighting during Wilderness Campaign and the death of Captain Orville Bixby. Lists casualties and includes a description of battle. Praises and gives thanks to God for sparing his life during fighting, and provides an account of being...

GLC03523.18.09

to parents

Discusses "very hard fighting" in recent battles, and lists the names of the men from the regiment killed in action. Most likely referencing the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse that occurred on 12 May, though this is not indicated in the letter...

GLC03523.18.10