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to Mary "Mollie" McLean
6 April 1863
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
He wrote to his uncle about Charley's horse. He has since recovered from his illness and feels great. Mrs. Bird and Nellie stopped by and they had a nice visit.
GLC02161.076
to Harriet W. Dewey
19 June 1864
He is very healthy and there is no sickness in the army. They are all full of fight for the campaign that will decide whether this "nation is one or two."
GLC02161.132
to Esther Ann Kinney
31 May 1863
Blanchard, John, fl. 1862-1864
re: Blanchard writes about how "Gen Hooker got whiped the Boys are feeling down hearted." He also writes about his view on the Confederate cause, saying that he would rather let the rebels have their rights than be led by inept Generals. He also...
GLC02162.09
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
January 31, 1863
Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904
Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Thanks his mother for a box from home, which he received on his birthday. Notes that Mr. Tiffany and a judge from Chicopee, Massachusetts were present for the opening...
GLC02163.10
to Fannie Schoonmaker
23 April 1862
Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862
Printed with a red white and blue stamp of a woman clad in the American flag. Received her letter a day ago. Many have been wounded since he last wrote. Will give a short account of what has happened. Rebels spotted two miles from camp. When they...
GLC02164.08
to Mary Ann Davis
16 August 1862
Holly, William H., ?-1864
Written at Camp Hubbard to a friend. Talks of the departure of "Doctor" for whom Holly most likely works and whom Holly is sad to see go. A man comes along and asks for whiskey; describes his practices of "prescribing" whiskey. Comments that though...
GLC02165.08
to sister
January 13, 1864
Cassie wrote, apologizing for her silence. She hasn't written because her sister has been ill and this has required all her time.
GLC02161.112
4 January 1862
Mollie has a touch of dysentary. He talks about how he spent his holidays. The prospect of a fight is good and he is looking forward to it. Written at Camp Niagara
GLC02161.013
11 September 1862
They are between the enemy and the river. Marching is very rough. The skin on his heels came off and he had to march the entire way in that condition.
GLC02161.056
to father
11 October 1868
Strong, Mary E., fl. 1868
He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.
GLC02161.162
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