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to Ruth J. Sheldon
February 7, 1864
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865
Writes that the weather is pleasant but that they cannot enjoy it because the rebels are moving about.
GLC02159.13
to his sister
13 May 1861
Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862
Writes, "The whites have allmost all left and the nigers have full swing at every thing they never dreamt of living in such stile before. The inhabitants left every thing but themselves when Burnside came and beat a hasty retreat."
GLC02160.01
to Mary Blackman
25 October 1863
Writes to his mother. "...had a rite smart battle here ...prisons had no arms so they sent them away out of danger..." Describes the hard time they had getting to Martinsburg. Mentions going through New London, Washington, Baltimore, Harpers Ferry...
GLC02159.11
to Lile Miller
31 October 1863
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Expresses his regret that Uncle Wills' son died. Writes, "O what misery and heart aches children have caused thousands of Parents since this wretched war has been in progress." Mentions his...
GLC02155.112
14 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Dislikes the country between the Rapidan and Rappahannock Rivers, noting that the Confederates have "too much chance to flank us here." Writes, "Dear Lile I should love dearly to Be home with you this winter for I...
GLC02155.114
16 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Sympathizes regarding "the difficulties" between Lile and "the girls." Reports on camp news, expressing enjoyment that he received fresh bread, beans, potatoes, and rice as part of his rations the previous day...
GLC02155.115
December 6, 1863
Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Complains that Lile, his wife, should write to him more often. Notes that his company crossed the Rapidan and continued on to Orange Court House. Further discusses troop movements, noting his corps is putting...
GLC02155.119
December 16, 1863
Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see...
GLC02155.123
February 19, 1864
Written in camp at Bristoe Station.
GLC02155.134
February 25, 1864
GLC02155.136
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