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to: F. W. Stuart [wife].
1863/05/16
Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869
Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.
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to: father.
1863/6/9
He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.
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to: F. W. Stuart.
1863/6/28
Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.
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1864/1/8
The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."
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January 28, 1864
Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.
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1864/2/7
Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.
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1864/3/20
Explains what happened while he stood on picket.
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to F. W. Stuart.
1864/3/25
His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.
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to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.
1864/4/9
Asks the church for their prayers.
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April 21, 1864
He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.
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