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to Mother

They moved again and are about 50 miles above Yankton. There is not much to do there. He is sending her some money.

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to Mother

He is very well and getting very fat. He got all the things she sent via Judd Sanborn. He talks about the money they're allowed for clothing.

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to Mother

He notes she must be lonely now that Jane has left. He sends out so many letters that he is completely out of stamps. The papers have been coming regularly.

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to Mother

He mistakenly received a letter meant for his Aunt Betty. He is glad she received the money he sent even if a letter he wrote got lost in the mail.

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to Mother

He got a letter from Ed who had the small pox and neuralgia. He thinks Gustus Fredding should send his money to his stepmother so that she can buy land for him.

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to Mother

His mother doesn't want him to correspond with a particular girl but he is thinking to write her a letter just for spite.

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to Sister Hattie

He asks about Ed. They are having great weather.

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to Mother

They are back at Tacketts Station but not for long. They are under marching orders. They have not seen any Indians around but they will soon enough.

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to Mother

He had to go on a 45 mile horse back ride recently but as a veteran he was used to it. Includes separate note to Hattie complimenting her on her math skills and handwriting.

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to Mother

He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.

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William H. Alden

Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.

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to Mary Mayberry

Writing to tell her he is alright, even though it is not his turn. Says he is about 10 miles from Washington, North Carolina under batteries which have caused them a great deal of trouble for the past 3-4 weeks. It was the cause of them not going to...

GLC02829.08

to his sister

Written directly after the engagement with the "Alabama." Says one week ago while in Flushing, Holland, Captain Winslow received information of the arrival of the CSS "Alabama" at Cherbourg. Says they left immediately and remained sitting outside...

GLC02828.17

to Mary Mayberry

Written by Allen aboard the USS "Delaware." Says he has written to "all hands" and has not received any response. Says he will not write again if he does not get a response from her. Reports that "We had an engagement on a small scale which gave us...

GLC02829.05

to Mother

Everybody wants a furlough. 4 were granted one, then three more wanted one and left without saying anything. 2 were caught before they had gone fifteen miles.

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to Mother

They got 2 months pay. They are only a couple miles from the Indian reservation. He expects to be in Toledo in six months. He needs more news about the war. They are kept in the dark and he doesn't even know if Vicksburg has surrendered.

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to Mother

He does not like how the officers have them attack the Indians at night since that is their best hold. It gives the Indians a chance to get away from them. They do not know how many Indians they killed since the Indians dragged off their dead...

GLC02831.09

to Mother

He suggests she give things to Brad Ladow who is on furlough to give to him. There is a lot of sickness around Toledo. He has gotten taller since she saw him last.

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to Mother

The weather is wonderful. He complains about his old horse and says he is a poor boy. He imagines he will make his fortune one day.

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to Mother

They are now at Fort Rice and may stay there 10 days. He was not suprised to hear of Luisa's death. Written at Fort Rice

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to Mother

They finally moved into winter quarters. Getting there was an ordeal and they all got sore. Fred died and they buried him with military honors.

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to Mother

Everyone is getting sick and he is sitting up with one of the boys tonight. He thinks there will be an expedition against the Indians in the summer.He mentions Hattie and Norton.

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to Mother

The weather has been lousy. He asks her to subscribe to a good illustrated paper and send it to him.

GLC02831.08

to Mother

There was a terrible storm and a lot of their stock died. One man's tent blew away and he nearly froze to death. They came upon 700 Indians but did not attack. Instead they waited for reinforcements.

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to Mother

He gives her permission to use all the money he sends for Hattie's education.He hopes the war will end before he reenlists. Reading letters puts him in a good mood.

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