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to Parents

Many people are sick with fever and chills.

GLC02173.08

to Parents

He is writing from the hospital where there are over 200 patients. He has heard the hospital may be moved. He mentions Rebel Johnson and how he doesn't think they can catch him after the fall of Vicksburg.

GLC02173.09

to Father

He writes he is enjoying himself and has received the handkerchief.

GLC02173.14

to Parents

He is healthy and happy because he received a lot of mail recently. Their sharp shooters are within gun shot of Fort Morgan.

GLC02173.15

to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

They took the railroad to Brashies City. They will have about 200 miles to march. He requests socks.

GLC02173.19

to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister

The Rebels acknowledged a loss of 200 men while their side did not lose more than 20, but many were captured and wounded. He gives suggestions for boots and an overcoat he wants made for him.

GLC02173.20

to Parents

He went to the army church and enjoyed it immensely. They recently built a new fort and two companies have to sleep in it every night to be ready for an attack, but he is not alarmed, he does not think the Rebels would be dumb enough to attack.

GLC02173.23

to Parents

He describes being sea sick on the St. Mary. They landed and there is much washing going on, so he can't write much. Some say they will move again tomorrow.

GLC02173.26

to Father

Fort Spanish was evacuated after a siege of 12 days and capturing 500 prisoners and 33 pieces of cannon. The next morning they marched and soon they ran into heavy musketry. Their men were charging the fort. Over 3000 men were taken prisoner.

GLC02173.28

to Father

A fellow soldier, Bob, has something wrong with one of his legs and this will affect marching. Their lieutinant has applied for a furlough and if he gets it, he can visit them.

GLC02173.30

to Jemima Shifflet

Written on patriotic stationery. Shifflet was very thankful to receive the box of chicken, pies, and cakes she sent as he "had nothing fit to eat for three weeks" and "it puts me in mind of home." He expects to see the family very soon if all goes...

GLC02174.03

to Fanny Shifflet

Shifflet encourages his daughter to "be a good girl and mind your mother" and to "go to school ever chance you git." He asks her to look after the other children, Patsy, Mariah, and Jonney and promises to send money so that Fanny may have new...

GLC02174.04

to Jemima Shifflet

Shifflet received Fanny's ring and will keep it until he goes home, "if I live to git home." He will go home the next time he is paid "if I can git off enny way a tall." His division is "alooking for another big fight in a few days" and has "bin a...

GLC02174.07

to Jemima Shifflet

GLC02174.09

to Jemima Shifflet

Written in pencil. Dated November 22 but no year.

GLC02174.14

to Hillary Shifflet

GLC02174.15

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Zanesville to his wife. Talks of arrival at Camp Zanesville via steam boat ("smoke boat.") His goods were lost in shipping between home and the camp. Finally, tells his wife if she sends $100 quickly, he could come home, as he won't...

GLC02176.01

to Matthew Wood

Written to her husband. Wants him to return as he's doing "no good." Talks of lack of money, and the financial transactions with a Samuel Clift. Mentions a neighbor offering for her to stay at his house, another offering to haul her coal for free...

GLC02176.02

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Tells of a dream he had that he was at home again and that the war was over, though expresses certainty that the end will come soon. Is waiting for orders to march any day. Talks of how much a soldier values a...

GLC02176.06

to Sarah Wood

Written from Stanford, Kentucky to his wife. Is concerned that the $10 he sent won't get to her because 'it is such a secesh place." Observes "all armies is on the move it appears to be the grand rally now that is to decide the contest." Continues...

GLC02176.08

to Sarah Wood

Written from Nashville, Tennessee to his wife. Was sent to Nashville to retrieve a horse, but there are many cavalrymen waiting for horses. Compares the cold weather to Ohio winters. Describes the terrain of East Tennessee, the abundance of fruits...

GLC02176.14

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith to his wife. Describes spells of depression after sinning. Continues speaking of trust in God. Mentions receiving some old letters. Says the Colonel is determined to keep them there on duty, even if they have to ride mules...

GLC02176.16

to Sarah Wood and Lydia Jane Wood

Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife and daughter. Talks of reuniting with a friend from home named Dempsy. Speculates his regiment will move on to Atlanta. Is too ill to ride, so in free time will have another likeness taken with money...

GLC02176.22

to Catherine (Kitty)

Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.

GLC02170.65

to Alice

He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.

GLC02171.04