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to Brother Henry

He is now heading cattle. He talks about the land and how much each cow costs.

GLC02172.43

Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

to Amos J. Harding

Asks to be excused for not writing sooner, but he was waiting for the machine to run according to the notion of things. Thinks that Lieutenant Gannett is a gentleman; all his books and papers are in very good shape, but Sayne had to clean the office...

GLC02178.08

to Amos J. Harding

Mustered out of service on 13 July and finally feels like a free citizen. Has not gone into business yet and is not sure where and what business he will get into, but it will happen soon. In St. Louis, he saw a mutual friend, who looked fine as...

GLC02178.10

to father

Plans to enlist in 91st Regiment with his friend Chris Skelton, and receipt of bounty payment.

GLC02180.01

to George F. Morse

news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.06

to George F. Morse

expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday

GLC02180.10

to George F. Morse

the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.

GLC02180.12

to father

the receipt of package, inquiry about a coat for Chris Skelton, the observance of Christmas in the barracks, and the harshness of the weather. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.15

to brother

viewing the monuments and public buildings of Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill replacing Fort McHenry as the Regimental Headquarters, promises to send his picture, and acknowledgement of the receipt of his mother's fruit cake.

GLC02180.19

to mother

hardships of camp life, the surrender of Johnston, family matters, and Chris Skelton's letter from Hart's Island.

GLC02180.27

to father

the mustering out of troops, Morse's intention to purchase his Springfield Rifle musket, and the insufficiency of the food rations.

GLC02180.29

to father

delay in receipt of a box sent from home, back pay and bounty, warning his father against paying him a visit.

GLC02180.30

to George F. Morse

the purchaser of a farm in Farmingville, and a report on the religious activites in and around Farmingville

GLC02180.33

to George F. Morse

Morse's struggles with temptation while in service

GLC02180.34

to George F. Morse

meditation on faith and proselytizing

GLC02180.38

to George F. Morse

a possible expedition to the "frontier," women and marriage, thoughts of war-time companions

GLC02180.44

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G Henry Taylor"

GLC02181.06

to "Mr. Powers"

Signed "Emily R Thaddeus"

GLC02181.08

to "Friend James"

Signed "Jacob N Perkins"

GLC02181.10

to "Cousin Hale"

Signed "James M Parker"

GLC02181.16

[to "Halus"]

Signed [unknown]

GLC02181.17

to J. H. Powers

Signed J. N. Perkins

GLC02181.18

to Brother

unknown author.

GLC02181.20

to "Friend Powers"

Signed "G. F. Nightingale"

GLC02181.24