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to his mother and sister

Writes about having to send George away and of the impression he made on the other officers. He is still unsure of why the regiment was moved.

GLC03603.210

to his family

Writes that he was regretful for sending George away so suddenly. He did so because of a rumor that the regiment might be involved in a battle. Some officers have their wives with them. Says that he has heard from Cousin Lemuel that George is very...

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to his family

Thanks his mother for sending the newspapers and clippings. Writes of experiencing a very bad snow storm and the poor conditions of the enlisted mens' shelters. Whiskey was served to the entire regiment for warmth. Believes that his regiment is...

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Charles Morgan Coit to George O. Coit

Writes that he wishes George could have come with him but that it was a very long, cold journey from Newport News to Suffolk. Asks that George write him from Baltimore, Maryland. Written at Camp Suffolk.

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to his family

Writes that General Harland has told him that there is a chance that he will be made Major of the Regiment. Requests that his family keep this a secret as he is sure that it is only a slight possibility. Says that he is relieved that General [Ambrose...

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to his family

Discusses the men from his regiment who have deserted and how they were punished. Describes being ill and of other officers sending for their ladies. "… wonder if mine would come if I sent for her…"

GLC03603.259

To his wife

"I am not disappointed much as to soldiers life it is easier if anything as yet than I expected...." Also, "Damn the schoolmaster but then you know I an't [sic] afraid of him caus[e] why I've got good faith in my little wifes constancy besides I...

GLC04558.003

To his wife

Drill, shooting guns, health problems of other men. "The inhabitants are a hard miserable looking set what I have seen of them and the contrabands say that most of them are rebels at heart for all they have taken the oath of allegiance." Rumors of...

GLC04558.014

to Bell Wharton

Maitland writes to Bell from a camp outside Memphis. Reports he received a pass to go into Memphis and visited the Union Chapel for services. Complains there was a choir and no one else sang. Remarks the service was too stiff and formal for him....

GLC03523.10.117

[to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister]

Writes that the rainy weather prohibits soldiers from drilling. Mentions that he visited the Christian Commission and got three or four papers (newspapers or writing paper; the duties of the Commission's delegates required them to provide reading...

GLC07460.049

Photographs of Atlanta and environs during occupation by Federal Troops

Unmounted photographs of Kennesaw Mountains, during Union occupation in the Fall of 1864. The photos are a composite photograph of Kennesaw Mountain, taken shortly after the battle

GLC04610.01

Photographs of Atlanta and environs during occupation by Federal Troops

Unmounted photographs of Marietta Georgia, during Union occupation in the Fall of 1864. The photos are a composite photograph of Marietta Georgia, taken shortly after the battle

GLC04610.02

Photographs of Atlanta and environs during occupation by Federal Troops

Unmounted photographs of Atlanta Georgia, during Union occupation in the Fall of 1864. The photos are a composite photograph of Alanta Georgia, taken shortly after the battle

GLC04610.03

Photographs of Atlanta and environs during occupation by Federal Troops

Unmounted photograph of the Railroad Depot in Atlanta Georgia during Union occupation in the Fall of 1864.

GLC04610.04

Photographs of Atlanta and environs during occupation by Federal Troops

Unmounted photograph of of unknown men and cannons taken in Atlanta Georgia during Union occupation in the Fall of 1864.

GLC04610.05

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

GLC07705.295

to Richard H. Jackson

She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.

GLC07705.325

to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is learning to skate. She tells Richard also of an incident in which she and other visited a soldiers' camp. One of the soldiers was drunk and insulted her.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She is glad he was not injured by the recent bombardment. She describes her Christmas which they spent with Richard's parents.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He describes his Christmas and mentions that he got a letter from James Armstrong.

GLC07705.329

to Richard H. Jackson

She hopes he comes out of every battle safe. Currently, she belongs to a linting party that meets three times a week to scrape lint for the wounded soldiers.

GLC07705.330

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions a letter from Charlie that describes a battle in Fredericksburg. He insists that Richard would like country life if he had not only experienced the hardships.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for finally sending a letter. He is glad he made Lieutenant and thanks him for his kindness toward Fred when he was sick.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.

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