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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 Brother Henry

He has just come back from picket where he has been on duty for days. They are not allowed to talk on both sides but when the officer are away the privates talk. Artillery, infantry and cavalry have passed. They expect to cross the river again...

GLC02172.59

to Sarah Wood

Talks of cut rations, but says they function better on half rations. Describes somewhat dangerous duty accompanying the engineer, and his duty. Also describes the unreliable news he gets, even when a mile from the action, but says there is a...

GLC02176.19

to Sarah Wood

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Describes the march through Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah, after receiving orders from General Judson Kilpatrick, and being harassed by guerrilla fighters. Describes the destruction in good detail: "All...

GLC02176.24

to Parents

He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.

GLC02173.35

to Sarah Wood

Written from Mt. Olive, North Carolina to his wife. Describes again the differences in climate between Ohio and North Carolina. Comments on the state of the Confederate cause, saying "Old Lee has got out of Richmond and a going round like a roaring...

GLC02176.26

to Isaac Cover

Written at Camp Couch

GLC02197.003

to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.004

to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.005

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.002

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.009

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.012

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.016

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.020

to Unknown

Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."

GLC02171.10

to ones at home

He calls the Confederate cause "desperate." He refers to his country as a "a precious jewel." As he writes a loud explosion is heard.

GLC02173.42

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.019

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.007

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.010

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.013

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.015

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.017

to Isaac Cover

"late" 1864.

GLC02197.018

to Elizabeth Cover

GLC02197.022

to Isaac Cover

Unknown creator.

GLC02197.021