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[Pledge to form volunteer obligation to help those whose resources have been taken by the wolves]

GLC01450.600.078

Articles of agreement between Joab Lim and David Murphy of the district of New Bourbon.

GLC01450.600.079

to Sons

GLC01450.600.080

to Sir

Duane writes a letter to Murphy addressing the letter as "to Sir."

GLC01450.600.081

to unknown

Thanks an unknown "sir" for his words of sympathy: "Accept my thanks for the words of cheer & sympathy which you kindly write. I have tried to do my duty & shall continue unto the end."

GLC02095.08

[Note declining Charles Sumner's attendance at Mr. Lincoln's circle]

Signed in text. Dated 6 January, no year specified. States that Sumner regrets not being able to attend "Mr. Lincoln's circle," to be held that evening, due to the state of his health.

GLC02095.09

to Theseus Apoleon Cheney

Writes that he is glad Cheney is regaining his health. Comments on the upcoming presidential election and the Civil War: "The good news must stimulate you. Of the result, political or military I cannot doubt. Mr. Lincoln will be re-elected, &...

GLC02095.14

to Respected Friend

He wanted to see his friend, who is unwell, but was prevented by numerous obstacles. He talks about how the North will prevail and the South will go down. Includes 2 newpaper clippings with poetry entitled "A Prayer for Jeff Davis" and "The Flag of...

GLC02171.02

to Alice

He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power...

GLC02171.06

to Brother Henry

There was heavy firing going on down the river yesterday afternoon. They brought in the wounded this afternoon. Last night one of the third regiment shot his hand off. Written in Camp Lyon .

GLC02172.26