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[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

GLC08362.04

[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

GLC08362.05

[Diary of Simon Mower Whistler]

GLC08362.06

to Father

writing from the hospital where 350 are wounded. gives him the names of the soldiers his father knows that wounded and assures him that mmost of these are not dangerous.

GLC08413.28

to Paymaster

asks paymaster to please forward his pay immediately to the above address. has not been paid since he was taken prisoner and desperately needs to pay his family's bills.

GLC08413.29

to Arthur L. Devens

informs him that his brother leaves tonight, although slightly wounded.

GLC08413.36

to Sammy

on picket. tells the story of another night on picket when he heard some men coimng toward him. he shot and missed them all. writes that he likes soldiering and would rather be there than at home.

GLC08413.37

to Miss Margaret Sheild

Discusses the South Carolina campaign. Written on Keystone Zouaves stationery and patriotic cover. Sneys was a member of the Pennsylvania 76th Volunteers.

GLC08415.01

to F. C. Foote

Written in camp near Brookes Station. Foote writes to his parents in Westport, Connecticut. Informs them that his captain, H. P. Burr, is held as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia, with a great number of his fellow Union soldiers. Reports "Scofield...

GLC08415.02

to his mother

Written on board the U.S.S. Mohican near Wilmington, North Carolina. Replies to his mother's letter from 11 December. Discusses the Mohican's participation with Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter's North Atlantic Blockading Squadron at the close of...

GLC08470.01