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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.

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GLC07059.50

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

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GLC07059.52

to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.

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GLC07059.53

to: Montgomery C. Meigs.

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GLC07059.54

to: Mrs. Meigs.

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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: 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: sister.

Discusses the possibility of a regimental move, which has been mentioned at several times and yet has not occurred. He mentions the sighting of a balloonist as a scout, and the new regimental commander.
Written in a camp near Falmouth

GLC07164.45

to: sister Carrie.

Forwards his hopes for a victory based on cavalry strength, along with further prediction on the war. He requests news from home, and mentions that he no longer has any hope of a furlough.
Written in a camp near Falmouth

GLC07164.46

to: Carrie.

He discusses the new system of rationing, along with his observation of the execution of a deserter. He states his belief that the end of the war might be in sight, possibly as soon as January of 1864, along with own term of service being nine months...

GLC07164.47

to: sister Carrie.

Details his experiences on the picket line, including the discovery of a house full of food while on duty on the picket line. Written at Raccoon Ford.

GLC07164.48

to: sister Carrie.

Details of the town of Stevensburgh and General Meade. Mentions the rumor of a possible furlough, and complains at the lack of correspondence from home.
Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia

GLC07164.49

to: brother Newton.

Details his experiences in several skirmishes, along with the Battle of Stevensburgh. He mentions news of new regimental officers. Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia

GLC07164.50

to: sister Carrie.

He sends news of camp life, including the visit of the Colonel's wife to camp. Mentioned is the description of life in the tent. He requests news from home.
Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia

GLC07164.51

to: Carrie.

Explains life in winter quarters, especially how difficult it is to remain warm when the tents are made for shelter and not much in the way of insulation. He mentions his thoughts of possible re-enlistment, but hastens to mention that no one else...

GLC07164.52

to: brother.

Sends thanks to home for the sending of the box of items which he has just received, along with forwarding an invitation for his brother to come visit the camp. He requests news from home. Written in a camp near Stevensburgh, Virginia

GLC07164.53

to: John R. Meigs.

GLC07059.11

Appointment of John R. Meigs as 1st Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers.

Cosigned by Edwin Stanton.

GLC07059.22

Commission of John R. Meigs to 1st Lieutenant.

GLC07059.23

to:M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

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GLC07059.31

to: his father.

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GLC07059.12

to: his father.

GLC07059.13

to: his father.

GLC07059.14

to: his father.

GLC07059.15

to: his father.

GLC07059.16

[Maps of areas surrounding Staunton and Harrisonburg]

Hand-drawn maps in blue and red pencil of areas surrounding Staunton and Harrisonburg, Virginia.

GLC07059.17

Hand-drawn map in blue and red pencil, including towns of Newmarket, Hawkinsburg, and Woodstock.

Note on verso reads: "Field notes and maps found in pocket of J.R.M."

GLC07059.18

[Hand-drawn map]

Hand-drawn map in red and blue pencil.

GLC07059.19

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.20

to: his mother.

GLC07059.21

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.24

to: his father.

GLC07059.25

to: his father.

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GLC07059.26

to: R. Delafield.

GLC07059.27

to: F.E. Spinner.

GLC07059.28

to: J.H. Taylor.

GLC07059.29