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to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister from camp. Reports that his new boots and stockings fit perfectly. Discusses how long a man named Knap will be able to stick it out in the services. Believes that Knap will have a hard time getting out of the service once he...

GLC03523.32.27

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister from camp. Comments that she looked quite lean in her picture, but he has never been fatter. Reports that the lieutenant bet five dollars that the war will be over soon and that they will be able to go home by June and that...

GLC03523.32.29

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister from camp. Informs her that it rained and snowed on the last day of the year and that it has been cold. Describes having a "first rate" oyster dinner for Christmas. Notes that everything has been first rate since they have...

GLC03523.32.30

to Isora Skinkle

Informs his sister that he is no longer with his company, that he has been detached to guard ordnance stores. Writes that he prefers it over staying with the company. Comments that he is not surprised that it takes two stoves to keep her and her...

GLC03523.32.31

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his cousin. Informs her that his regiment is on picket duty. Reports that his colonel is the acting Brigade General and believes that if he tries hard enough, he will receive a star. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner...

GLC03523.32.32

to his cousin

Reports that he has not heard from Sumner (likely his cousin Sumner Sayles) since he was in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Notes that his regiment received orders to go on a scout this Saturday. Comments that scouting is the fun part about soldiering....

GLC03523.32.33

to his cousin

Reports that they just returned from a scout where they were looking for "old forest" (General Nathan Bedford Forrest). Comments that they were close but he ran like a "white rabbit." Describes following General Nathan Forrest for 80 miles down...

GLC03523.32.34

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister. Reports on the casualties they received during a recent battle. Discusses the various men that were either killed or wounded, including their colonel. Describes his colonel as being one of the best and that "some of the boys...

GLC03523.32.35

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister. Mentions that the men are feeling rowdy for this Fourth of July. Comments that they want to have a good time while they have a chance to. Discusses how bad he felt when heard about Oney's (possible family friend) wife killing...

GLC03523.32.36

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister. Inquires after the folks back home. Reports that his and another regiment might be put on provo duty. Comments that if they are put on provo duty they will be staying in place for a while. Speaks of friends and family.

GLC03523.32.37

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister from camp. Mentions a lady, Mill, from back home being sour and pities the man who marries her. Inquires after the farm. Wants to know if his father will have a hard time working the farm this year. Letter has an image and...

GLC03523.32.38

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister from camp. Informs her that he received the stamps that she sent him. Mentions seeing her husband's cousin and that he sends his best. Reports that they are preparing for another expedition. Writes that he and the boys in...

GLC03523.32.39

to Isora Skinkle

Writes to his sister from camp. Mentions that he sent $50 home. Writes that they are building breastworks in case General John Hood attacks them. Comments that the general will receive a warm reception if he attacks for they have a large force of...

GLC03523.32.40

Dear Daughter

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Mary Ann

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[Carte de visite of Jabez B.Oles]

Carte de visite with GLC03523.33.

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Mary Ann

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Dearest Friend

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Wife and Family

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to unknown

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Wife and Family

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Wife

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Wife and Daughter

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Wife

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Wife

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Father and Mother

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Father and Mother

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Dear Family

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Dear Family

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Dear Wife

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Dear Sister Maggie

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Dear Wife

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Dear Wife

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Dear Wife

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Dear Wife

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Dear Wife

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To unknown

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To unknown

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to Parents

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to Parents

A unfinished letter

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to Parents

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to Parents

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to Parents

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to Wife and Parents

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to Parents

Written at Camp Carroll

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to Parents

Written at Camp Carroll

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to Family

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to unknown

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to Parents

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to Parents

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to Parents

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to Parents

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to Parents

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to Parents

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to Parents

Written at Poplar Grove Church

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to Parents

Written at Fort Berry

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to unknown

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to Mr William Personius

Postmark illegible

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to Mr William Personius

Postmarked April 25

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to Mr William Personius

Contains a few leaves, and a curled up twig. In not postmarked

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to Mr William Personius

Postmarked February 14

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to Wife

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to Kitson Shadrach

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Minerva Kitson

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Sister

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to Brothers and Sister

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to Wife

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to Wife

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to Cousin

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to Sister

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to Sister

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to Brother and Sister

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to Brother and Sister

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[Pension voucher for Shadrach Kitson]

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[Pension Certificate]

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[Postage Notification]

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[Probate Notice]

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Dear Brother

Bradbury writes to his brother about life in camp. He describes the food rations and the artillary, and he relays the rumor that they may be sent to join Frémont in Missouri.

GLC03523.39.01

Dear Brother

Writing from near St. Louis, MO, Bradbury describes the camp and the artillary, and he mentions that he was involved in the First Battle of Springfield. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).

GLC03523.39.02

Dear Brother

Bradbury describes the weather and the food rations in camp, as well as the soldiers' contruction of log huts. He mentions the movements of troops, and expresses frustration with generals who only aim to "line their pockets," rather than win the war...

GLC03523.39.03

Dear Brother

Writing from Little Rock, AR, Bradbury expresses his anger with Copperheads, and says that he stands "for the Union, and old Abe forever." He describes camp food and activity, including the construction of log cabins and stables, and suggests that...

GLC03523.39.04

Dear Brother

Bradbury writes that their regiment is lacking guns and horses, and thus has little to do but drill on foot. He also notes their camp fortification efforts.

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Dear Brother

Bradbury writes passionately about 1864 election politics, expressing disdain for the campaigns of Gen. McClellan and Gen. Frémont, and suggesting that Lincoln is "entitled" to reelection. He also comments on Union forces capturing Mobile, AL and...

GLC03523.39.06

Dear Brother

Bradbury writes that he has been in good health, and he gives the dimensions of the log cabins they have been constructing.

GLC03523.39.07

Dear Brother

Bradbury expresses his hope for speedy peace, while noting the regiment's ongoing fortification efforts.

GLC03523.39.09

Dear Brother

Bradbury writes that the war is over, but that he has not yet received his discharge. Most of the letter is given to begging his brother to stop his drinking habit.

GLC03523.39.10

to girls

He informs the recipients that A.J. [Archibald Jerome Stemple, son of Major David Stemple, Jr., by his first wife, Elizabeth Wotring] is doing well, and that the two men are four miles apart but meet almost every Sunday and "have a great time."...

GLC03523.40.01

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong describes having to sleep on the floor with only his coat to lie on and his carpet sack as a pillow. He reports that there is plenty to eat and drink, but adds that there is only water and coffee - no whiskey. Foglesong does not know how...

GLC03523.40.03

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Sam is still in Oakland, and does not know how soon he will be called to take the line of march, although he is going to get his arms this week. He describes the health of a few members of his company, and asks how his mother is doing back home. He...

GLC03523.40.04

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong is sick. He says he does not fear his past, but he admits that now is the first time he has cared about getting home. Foglesong describes the condition of various friends from home, including Dan Swisher (who is well again). Foglesong...

GLC03523.40.05

to sister [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Swisher reports that he has the measles, and is still in the hospital in the city. He expects to go to camp in a week or ten days. Swisher is sorry to hear that his [brother] Jim has fallen ill. Swisher tells Bishoff that he is also sorry to hear...

GLC03523.40.06

to sister [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Swisher describes his surprise upon receiving his most recent letter from Bishoff. He had not heard from Bishoff for a long time, and had resolved not to write until he did hear from her. He now understands Bishoff's reason for not writing: she was...

GLC03523.40.07

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong informs Bishoff that he arrived at Sleepy Creek Station, and from there, traveled to Martinsburgh yesterday evening. He and his fellow troops received new guns. According to Foglesong, a dispute is underway between the officers and some...

GLC03523.40.08