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to "General Washburn"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.32

to "Healus"

Signed "J. N. Perkins"

GLC02181.33

to "Cousin"

Signed "George Sowers"

GLC02181.38

to "Powers"

Signed "George Gale"

GLC02181.40

to "Powers"

Signed "P. W. Ladd"

GLC02181.45

to "Dear Brother and Sister"

Signed "[Dayls?] Benton"

GLC02181.60

to "Powers"

Signed "S W C Farnsworth"

GLC02181.62

to "Rev. J Hale Powers"

Signed "E [Goudrws?]"

GLC02181.66

to "Powers"

Signed "W A Agard"

GLC02181.69

to Col. Maggis and Col. Morse

3 notes. One addressed to Col. Maggis requesting that Stone and others return on the 2 o' clock train. The other addressed to Col. Morse instructing him to have Corporal Stone return at 2pm. The last appears to be the top part of a letter. Only the...

GLC02182.02

to "Dearly Beloved"

He describes his recent activities. He and Mrs. Wheeler went to a lecture the other night. He and Mr. Bryant worked in the village one day and then had dinner with Mrs. Cook. He mentions other mutual friends and acquaintances.

GLC02182.03

to Berdille

He has gained experience in setting guard. He describes the process. He tells the story of a soldier that was found drunk in the guard house and was promptly taken to jail. He decribes the colorful Methodist preacher.Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.07

to Berdille

He saw some planters load tobacco the other other night and he describes the scene at great length.

GLC02182.17

to Berdille

He describes his new quarters which sound rather luxurious. There is even a bath house which he plans to to take advantage of.

GLC02182.18

to dearest wife

He is glad she has little Abby and she is taking her to meeting. He goes over all the various people he has heard that are sick and wishes them well.He writes that there is much sickness among the soldiers as well. Sadly many are wounded not in...

GLC02182.20

to "My dear friend"

Signed "J Hale Powers"

GLC02181.36

to Isaac Cover

Written at Campbell Hospital.

GLC02197.005

to Amos J. Harding

Yesterday, Lyon received Harding's letter containing vouchers; very glad to hear from Harding. Was pleasantly located at Rolla, Missouri for two weeks when they "received orders emanating from the War Department to report to Major General Grant at...

GLC02178.01

to Amos J. Harding

Just wrote a letter to Major General Schofield earnestly demanding the release of Mr. Bradley Bunch. Asks Harding to visit Bunch and tell him to not lose hope. Spoke to General Davidson, who said that the case was beyond his jurisdiction. Hopes...

GLC02178.03

to Amos J. Harding

States that he is under lasting obligations to Harding and to Mr. Padgett for the interest they are taking in his behalf. Writes that anything they may do toward accomplishing his release will be greatly remembered. Does not need anything at this...

GLC02178.04

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that they have "met the enemy and are out on parole, which occurred at Glasgow on the 15th after eight hours of constant and determined fighting." The Union had 600 untried soldiers against 8000 veteran Rebels. They had marched for three...

GLC02178.07

to Amos J. Harding

Does not feel much like writing this afternoon but remembered his obligation and will say a few words. Arrived at St. Louis one week ago this morning (Thursday) at 3 o'clock. His company had been mustered out the day before. Panicked about getting...

GLC02178.11

to father

successfully enlisting and medical examination.

GLC02180.02

to George F. Morse

assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.

GLC02180.13

to George F. Morse

struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.

GLC02180.16