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to Elvira Winegar

They are currently under General McArthur and he is very good. There are 20,000 troops there. Their tents are too small but the General has promised larger ones. He wants the son of a mutual friend to stay with her in the summer. Their friend Bill is...

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to Elvira Winegar

He has not seen Bill yet. They send foraging parties out every day now and have built their own oven. They must bake their own bread. They build log huts and puts the tents over them for a roof.

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to Elvira Winegar

George has not got over his wound but he will not get a discharge. He hopes the war ends in the winter. He tells her not worry about him because there is not much danger there.

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to Elvira Winegar

They lost a man when the cavalry came in contact with the rebels, but have not heard from them since. Bill is not far away but he is in a different division.

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to Elvira Winegar

They just got marching orders. George cannot march, however. They have followed the rebels some distance. He has enough money for now. Yesterday the cavalry took 50 prisoners.

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to Elvira Winegar

He's been working on the railroad bridge that the Rebels burned and could not write her earlier. The weather is splendid. It is rumored they will guard the railroad, in which case they will not leave their present location anytime soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is worried because he has not heard from her in a while. They have been living pretty good lately, for there are sweet potatoes and molasses and meat aplenty. Bill will work on the Talahatchie bridge. He talks about the rate of cotton and says he...

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to Elvira Winegar

He is now working with Bill. He talks about what they should do with the old cow they own.

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to Elvira Winegar

He spilled something on the letter he wrote last night, but he will have to send it anyway.

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to Elvira Winegar

He writes that he will be joining a special mechanic corps. Their duties will be to build and repair railroads and bridges, and there is extra pay.

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to Elvira Winegar

General George Griffin is sick. They took some food from secessionists. He has not seen Bill since Jackson. They have about 1 million dollars' worth of cotton now.

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to Elvira Winegar

They have been on the move constantly. He has had picket duty since they arrived as which explains why he hasn't written as much as he could have. He not received any mail from her. They are currently camped along the Charleston and Memphis railroad.

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to Elvira Winegar

He mentions a General Price and his nephew. George is cooking for the Captain currently. There have been some cases of the measles. He has not seen Bill since Abbotville.

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to Elvira Winegar

Very faded.

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to Elvira Winegar

He writes that they have not been paid. Dick Emmonds died of the measles yesterday. He misses his family and hopes the war will end soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

There was a snowstorm that brought a foot of snow. Peter Carmen shot his thumbs off that morning while mishandling his gun. He will probably be discharged. They have orders to leave soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

They are at Memphis on board a boat and will be heading to Vixburg. He tells her to write to Loren to see if he will stay with her next summer. He is sick of the way the war is going.

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to Elvira Winegar

They left memphis on Tuesday and arrived there last night. They are near the shore at the mouth of the Yazoo River and there were three regiments on board the boat. He wants her to borrow some money for the property if she can since he is paid...

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to Elvira Winegar

The had a hard time on the boat. The captain has been very sick but he has been getting better, Col. Church is still alive. He asks what the taxes are on their property. He hopes they will have Vixburg before long.

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to Elvira Winegar

He quit smoking 2 weeks ago. Capt. Loop is sick so he is going home and Lt. Randall resigned. They are glad because no one really liked liked Randall.

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to Elvira Winegar

He describes his surroundings, and then goes on to talk about the stove in his tent. He talks about all the different food they make in the army.

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to Elvira Winegar

There is only one brigade up there now and he is hoping the mail will start to come more regularly. Ed Pierce will be their second Lieutenant.

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to Elvira Winegar

William Boyce is dead. George is sick. While the boys were out foraging, they were attacked by the rebels. The rebels took 17 prisoners.

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to Elvira Winegar

George is not doing well but he is getting better and should be ready for duty soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

George is getting better. They had to make a pair of crutches for one of the boys that was wounded. There are about three thousand contrabands there coming up from the swamps and countless numbers of mules.

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to Elvira Winegar

They are doing mostly mechanical work now and their big task is to move the boat from the river to the lake. They are fighting at Vicksburg now. The mortar boats are shelling them. He is sending his sis a handkerchief and some seeds.

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to Mary Hughes

Good health despite the cold weather; improved opinion of his children's pictures; confidence that authorities in Richmond will release him.

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to Mary Hughes

Resolve to return to his family; collection of a bill; more criticism of Judge Thompson; asking her not to send the Herald.

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to Mary Hughes

Requesting copies of the World; conversation with a fellow inmate regarding the Bible and their respective wives; speculation about how to secure a pass to Richmond.

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to Mary Hughes

Taking his wife's advice in responding to Judge Thompson; efforts by Thomas to secure his release despite that "terrible woman."

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to Mary Hughes

Continued efforts to secure parole or exchange; release of 15-20 prisoners daily on oath and bond; urging her to protect her health and the children's health.

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to Mary Hughes

Details of Judge Foster's release; shooting of a fellow prisoner after a fight broke out.

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to Mary Hughes

Joy at the prospect of his speedy release; passing anniversaries and birthdays in prison.

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to Mary Hughes

Death of a young man named Cooper; verses for a song written after the death of a man named Rutherford; apologies for such a sad and gloomy letter.

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to Mary Hughes

Altered opinion of Rev. Dr. Baldwin's book Armageddon.

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to Mary Hughes

News of friends moving to the South.

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to Mary Hughes

Study of the Bible. With autograph note signed of Tiffany on page 4 about advising Mrs. Hughes to come to Columbus, as her husband has been paroled.

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to My Own Dear Mother

Death of their son Allie in a fire.

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to Alfred Hughes

Two women who arrived to be treated for consumption after his departure for Camp Chase. Fragment - remainder of page possibly removed by censor.

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[Second codicil to Alfred Hughes's will]

Also signed by Thomas W. Luckett, John H. Moss, and Abraham Gordon as witnesses.

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[Three newspaper clippings]

Three undated newspaper clippings from unknown publications: "A Willing Captive," "Be Careful with Fly Poison Papers," and "A Wrathful Order from the Rebel War Department: Gen. Pope and His Officers Not to be Treated as Prisoners of War."

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to Sir

"I cannot help feeling that I ought still to help the negroes a great deal, and so aid in settling affairs of the country to a permanent peace level"

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The Battle of Chickamauga

11 page letters

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To Mikell

An attempt by a confederate colonel to deliver a letter to Abraham Lincoln, which was not answered but "probably prevented the execution of the captives."

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To John Stone

"The subject of arbitrary arrests is certainly a very grave one. All my instincts are in favor of the largest liberty of this subject."

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to Sir

"The destruction of slavery by the rebellion of its propriety and advocacy, will be regarded in after times, as one of the most beneficent."

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The Great Seal of the Confederacy

Very rare silver medal strike from the original plate made ca. 1863. In original case

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to Elvira Winegar

The division is in the 17th army corps and they are going to guard the river along Natchez. If he gets a furlough, he could be home by September 10th.

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to Elvira Winegar

He thinks he should probably give up trying for a furlough. He tells her she shouldn't put Lt. Tarnkam's name on his letters anymore since they sent him back to the regiment because they did not like him.

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to Elvira Winegar

He says she can get George to look after things if he has not gone yet, if so get Philip. It is doubtful that he will get a furlough.

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to Elvira Winegar

He talks about the cost of butter. He has not received a letter from Waits' folks in a while. He would like to hear from Mr. Pier.

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to Elvira Winegar

He thinks the rebels will get their death blow this fall and winter so that the war will end this winter. He has been selling apples.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has the ague real bad and it has prevented him from writing to her sooner. He asks her to send him a a neck handkerchief and some butter. He is still selling apples.

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to Elvira Winegar

They have shut down on sick furloughs. Selling the apples pays for his butter and milk.

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to Elvira Winegar

He had ague again but not very bad this time. He broke his darning needle. He is waiting on some oysters.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is well again and is looking forward to working. Bill is working nearby and he went to see him yesterday. He had his picture taken the other day and will send it to her.

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to Elvira Winegar

He wants Burt to live with her this winter. The 95th is currently in camp about a mile from where he is. He asks for more butter.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has been working a little every day. Bill came to see him yesterday.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is sorry she is having such a hard time. He thinks she should buy her butter instead of taking care of a cow. Recently, they built themselves a fireplace.

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to Lelia Winegar

He assures his daughter he will not forget her. He can't come home now but he is thinking of her.

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to Elvira Winegar

He will send money as soon as he gets paid. He wants to go home badly. He thinks his health is improving every day.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has been having ague again but has been drinking quinine to break it up. They got 2 months pay and he sent 25 dollars to her. He expects to get paid again soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

He wishes there was some way she could come see him. He thinks George's health is improving.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is glad she got the well cleaned out. They have to work to bring three engines from the railroad to the river. He will send some more money soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

He won't send her the money just yet because it is expensive to send, so he may find someone to take it to her. George is well.

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to Elvira Winegar

He asks her to let him know when she receives the money he sent. Bill went to Tennessee and he hasn't heard from him since.

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to Elvira Winegar

Everyone is feeling good over the news from Chattanooga and he hopes the war will end soon. He doesn't work in the shop anymore so there is not much work to do now.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is glad someone is cutting her wood for her. There was a hard rain. He thinks he has enough money to send her so she can fence the garden.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is very healthy and fat now. He likes Lt. Keeler, a first-rate officer. He heard Ed wants his overcoat.

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to Elvira Winegar

He bought a new overcoat. James Bennett came to see him and is on his way home because he is sick of the cotton business.

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to Elvira Winegar

George is mad because he hasn't received any letters. They are currently burning wood to run the engines. They will go to Black River and load them onto the cars.

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to Elvira Winegar

A move will be taking place soon but he does not know if he will have to go. Bill should be back soon. A lot of wives are down there right now.

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to Elvira Winegar

Gen. Hurlbut is there and they are organizing a large force to move somewhere. He saw Bill Gallagher and he sould see Bill Redfield in a day or two.

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to Elvira Winegar

He had dinner with Bill. Bill is going to work on a bridge. He heard that Phil is married now. George's eyes are getting better and he can go on picket now.

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to Elvira Winegar

They have not heard from the army since they passed Jackson. Phil owes him a letter. The weather has been cold. He has not seen Bill for days.

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to Elvira Winegar

He bought a new overcoat and blanket. He will send them home. It is hard to tell where they will go next.

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to Elvira Winegar

They are working on the fortifications. They do the mechanical work but the digging and lifting is done by the black men. George and Miller are well.

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to Elvira Winegar

He believes he will get paid soon. He sent her a ring. Bill is at Black River but he has not seen him. Mrs. Hill is enjoying herself.

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to Elvira Winegar

Bill came in with him and George the other day. Gen. Hurlbut returned from his expedition. He has not see Bill Gallagher yet. He mentions the ring he made for her again.

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to Elvira Winegar

Bill Gallagher was there last Sunday but has gone up the river again. Gunther Hathaway was either killed or taken prisoner. He doesn't know when they will get paid next.

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to Elvira Winegar

He describes Mrs. Hill's room. He received a letter from Uncle Ira and all are well. Nearly all of the old regiment reenlisted. He hopes Lincoln will be reelected.

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to Elvira Winegar

He knows they will go up to Tennessee when the Red River expedition is over but beyond that he doesn't know where they will go since the army is getting reorganized in the spring. He says the fortifications will be the strongest in the United States.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has not heard from the regiment in some time, but suspects they will go to Black River when they come back. They may not get any pay for a long time.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has had the ague but is feeling better this morning. The 95th is going up the river when they come back from the Red River expedition. He got a letter from Burt who is running for collector.

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to Elvira Winegar

The regiment is about 200 miles up Red River. They expect to go back to the regiment but no one knows when. William Stevenson is sick.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is still overseeing the building of the fortifications. All the flowers are coming up for spring.

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to Elvira Winegar

They got orders to take ten days rations with them.

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to Elvira Winegar

They have skirmished with the rebels nearly every day. When he gets his pay he will give it to his father to keep for him.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is trying to live so he can come back to his wife and children. He feels unworthy of loving her. He tells her to take it easy and that he has sent another ring.

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to Elvira Winegar

Jesse Hawes, navilla and Johnny are there. He has sent something home by Mrs/ Hill and 50 dollars. Bill should be home next fall.

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to Elvira Winegar

They came upon a large force of the Rebels. The Rebels marched them on the double quick for about five miles in the middle of the day. Lt. Tishel was wounded. Rollins and Williams were killed.

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to Elvira Winegar

There is another expedition starting from here to try to drive the Rebels out of the country. George and Bill are there. Fe have been killed or wounded.

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to Elvira Winegar

Gerell is getting along great and so is everyone that was wounded. It is getting very warm but he doesn't want to move until it is cooler. John Rolling is trying to find his brother that was killed.

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to Elvira Winegar

They are not doing much. Luther Lawrence was there yesterday. He has been going to meetings and listening to preaching twice on Sundays.

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to Elvira Winegar

They have a first rate camp and it is so warm they are not using tents. He goes over who has gotten better and who will be getting discharged soon due to injury or sickness.

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to Elvira Winegar

Billy Garret is doing better and will be getting a furlough shortly. He describes his bed. He received her picture.

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to Elvira Winegar

Will Brigg was wounded and taken prisoner. He has a cane head that was made from the tree that Vicksburg was surrendered under.

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to Elvira Winegar

They were married ten years ago and he says she is better than he deserved.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has not seen Bill Redfield since they went out. He got a photograph of Col. Humphrey which he is enclosing. George is very healthy and has charge of the cooking.

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to Elvira Winegar

Jesse Thawes was taken prisoner. He was skirmishing and got in the Rebels' lines before he knew it. He thinks Bill is out on the railroad. A man shot himself through the hand.

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