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to Brother Henry
22 December 1861
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
No more furloughs will be granted. The Colonel is confident there will be a forward movement of the grand army.
GLC02172.33
January 21, 1862
They have been on picket guard for four days. They got paid but he hasn't had a chance to send him money yet. It has been very muddy because of the rains.
GLC02172.36
to Brother H (Henry)
February 6, 1862
He says everything is dull lately. Dull and muddy. He tells him he received the box that father sent.
GLC02172.38
16 April 1862
Their campground was near the city of Hampton. He mentions some historical events that took place in town.He has talked to Edward a number of times.
GLC02172.45
2 June 1862
He describes another tremendous fight.
GLC02172.48
1 August 1862
There has been a lot of fighting near Richmond. It has been a tedious march from the swamp combined with fighting every day. There have been heavy losses.
GLC02172.51
17 August 1862
He has been sick for the last two weeks. He requests 5 or 10 dollars and a couple of shirts.
GLC02172.53
February 17, 1863
They learned of the capture of Fort Donaldson and 15,000 prisoners. He hopes his brother had fun sleigh riding and wonders if any of the fellows talk about him when they are hugging the girls. The regiment got new guns. Written in a camp near...
GLC02172.60
to Brother H. (Henry)
March 29, 1863
Two weeks ago they left camp. The journey to Baltimore was rough. Many men became sea sick. They then went to Louisville and are now in Bardsville. He sent his brother some money.
GLC02172.65
16 September 1863
He wanted to come home to the state fair but his horse was too tired. He went to see Ms. Castes to see if he could hire a horse, but her folks will be using all the horses. He may get home next week. He hasn't heard from Frank.
GLC02172.73
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