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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

Morse's struggles with temptation while in service

GLC02180.34

to George F. Morse

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

GLC02180.44

U.S Armory Pass

GLC02180.48

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G Henry Taylor"

GLC02181.06

to "Dear Old Chum"

Signed "Jim"

GLC02181.26

to "General Washburn"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.32

to "Healus"

Signed "J. N. Perkins"

GLC02181.33

to "Cousin"

Signed "George Sowers"

GLC02181.38

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.40

to "Powers"

Signed "P. W. Ladd"

GLC02181.45

to "Dear Brother and Sister"

Signed "[Dayls?] Benton"

GLC02181.60

to "Powers"

Signed "S W C Farnsworth"

GLC02181.62

to "Rev. J Hale Powers"

Signed "E [Goudrws?]"

GLC02181.66

to "Powers"

Signed "W A Agard"

GLC02181.69

to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse

3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the...

GLC02182.02

to "Dearly Beloved"

He describes his recent activities. He and Mrs. Wheeler went to a lecture the other night. He and Mr. Bryant worked in the village one day and then had dinner with Mrs. Cook. He mentions other mutual friends and acquaintances.

GLC02182.03

to Berdille

He has gained experience in setting guard. He describes the process. He tells the story of a soldier that was found drunk in the guard house and was promptly taken to jail. He decribes the colorful Methodist preacher.Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.07