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to: George M. Morris.

Wilmor's regiment is leaving Camp Johnston. He heard the Confederates "talking and whistling yankee doodle" on picket last night. The 63rd lost three men and one was wounded because Colonel Morgan thought the Confederates were "new york boys" when...

GLC06451.043

to: "Much Esteemed Friend."

Wilmor reports that "Niggerdom is a question that is talked over in camp verry much." The men think Congress had better find a way to pay the soldiers at the appointed times. He describes their line of defense, which is within a mile of the...

GLC06451.047

to: [Wilmor Morris]

Written on the back of an envelope addressed to Wilmor at the Army Square Hospital in Washington, D.C. re: "[T]his come to hand to day and I start it to you with out delay, I have not heard from you since you left but hope you got home safe, my...

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to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Wilson's regiment drills six hours a day when the cold snowy weather permits and he claims it is "the best in the brigade so far." As its officers are promoted, its position moves to the extreme left of the brigade. The area seems uninhabited...

GLC06451.059

to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Miller is at the "most delightful camp" at a former summer resort. Bernie's headquarters are at the springs and "his kids have their women and they enjoy themselves highly." Samuel Pedan has been sick and is in Washington. He wants to know when...

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