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to: sister.

Wanting to know if the money he sent home has been received, tells of fears of going on guard duty, for he fears being wounded while on the picket line - "if I get through this I shall consider myself very lucky."

GLC07164.27

to: sister.

Forwards the description of the regiment's last battle, along with news of his own recent sickness. Sends a list of items he feels that he needs, including blankets, socks, stamps and other such items.

GLC07164.28

to: sister.

He again sends the list of items which he requires, stating that the items are exorbitantly priced at the suttler's tent. He describes the conditions of camp life, including sleeping in a corn field.

GLC07164.29

to: sister.

Details the breakup of the regiment, and states how he loves the experience of the war. However, he describes his dislike of officers who hold their black servants in higher regard than they do the white soldiers.

GLC07164.30

to: sister.

Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.

GLC07164.31

to: sister.

He requests that his sister sends him ten dollars. Warning of a big move by the union army, he describes the stupidity of General Patterson, and mentions that he ran into several acquaintances from home.

GLC07164.32

to: sister Carrie.

News of friends known to his sister, along with a plan of the regiment's camp and a description of the battle of Antietam, in which his regiment lost 300 of 500 men.

GLC07164.33

to: sister

Sends thanks for the items which she sent to him, detailing how items can be bartered at camp and their values. He also speaks of life in camp and his hope to be discharged.

GLC07164.34

to: sister Carrie.

Describes his sickness and how he hopes it will lead to a discharge. Mentions promise former regimental doctor who promised him a discharge, a promise which will not be held by the present doctor. Fearing that his sickness will kill him, Theodore...

GLC07164.35

to: Guardian.

Detailing the loss of his personal effects, and the failure of his efforts at obtaining a discharge, Theodore requests money form the recipient, who is most likely Egbert Millspaugh
Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC07164.36

to: Egbert Millspaugh.

Having given up all hopes of a reply from Mr. Millspaugh, fearing that "you care nothing for me," Theodore has decided to desert.
Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC07164.37

to: sister.

A list of items that he request be sent to him, including pins, needles, towels, handkerchiefs, thread, buttons, food and clothing.
Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC07164.38

to: sister.

Details how he will attempt one last shot at a discharge, claiming that if he fails then he will desert. He also describes the "bitter cold" which he is experiencing in the field.
Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC07164.39

to: sister.

Describes his need of a proper wash, along with his lack of money which causes him to request that she send some more. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC07164.40

to: sister.

Describes conditions which led to the delay of his regiment's move from their present position, along with its contempt of General Burnside. He mentions the prevalence of desertions, along with news of a possible upcoming battle with the rebels...

GLC07164.41

to: sister.

He sends thanks for his sister forwarding the four dollars to him, and requests news from home. He mentions how he is contemptuous of Captain Crist, along with his dislike of the bad rations.
Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC07164.42

to: Carrie.

Sends his beliefs of a possible defeat at Falmouth, and that the war will end in a Union victory. However, he believes that all the politicians involved are making bad decisions which have prolonged the war, which explains how he can write "Lincoln...

GLC07164.43

to: sister Carrie.

Discussing furloughs, he asserts that he wants his pay before he decides to return home of any length of time. Refers to times of guard duty when the union and rebel picket lines exchange papers across a creek. Discusses training for a regimental...

GLC07164.44

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.35

to: [Montgomery C. Meigs]

GLC07059.36

to: Mont[gomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.41

to Montgomery C. Meigs

GLC07059.42

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.43

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

.

GLC07059.47

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

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GLC07059.51

to: her father.

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GLC07059.56

Resolution of the clerks of the Quartermaster General's office.

Death of John R. Meigs.

GLC07059.37

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

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GLC07059.38

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.39

to: [Montgomery C. Meigs].

GLC07059.40

to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.

GLC07059.44

to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.

GLC07059.45

to: [Montgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.46

to: [Montgomery C. Meigs].

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GLC07059.48

to: [Montgomery C. Meigs]

. Written in Bleak Hill

GLC07059.49

to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.

b v .

GLC07059.50

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

.

GLC07059.52

to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.

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GLC07059.53

to: Montgomery C. Meigs.

.

GLC07059.54

to: Mrs. Meigs.

.

GLC07059.55

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

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GLC07059.57

to: Mrs. J.H. Taylor.

GLC07059.58

"In Memorian."

Poem composed in memory of her brother.

GLC07059.59

to: Louisa [Meigs]

GLC07059.60

to: "My Dear Miss Mary."

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GLC07059.61

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.63

[Report of a campaign]

Extract from a report of the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley dated July 11, 1866.

GLC07059.69

Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Captain.

Cosigned by Edwin Stanton.

GLC07059.70

Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Major.

Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Major. Cosigned by Edwin Stanton. Dated August 4, 1866.

GLC07059.71

to: sister.

Describes his travels with the regiment from Camp Hampton to Washington, along with the daily life in camp.

GLC07164.09