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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 dealy beloved

His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.

GLC02182.28

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

to father

missing letters, receipt of Brooklyn and religious newspapers, attendance at the Seventh Baptist Church and an enthusiatic report of Mr. Fuller's sermon, his sister Mary's religious development, the payment of his washwoman, food, and his overall...

GLC02180.22

to father

reports of the death of men in his company, the capture of Confederate forces, Morse's brief hospitalization with a fever, anticipation of going to St. Petersburg.

GLC02180.25

to George F. Morse

report of mustering out of troops from the 91st Regiment in Albany, and expressions of sorrow over the death of Frank Doane.

GLC02180.31

to George F. Morse

expressions of friendship, the challenges of faith

GLC02180.36

to George F. Morse

reminiscences about the war

GLC02180.42

to "Dear Sister"

Signed "George Ham Pyle"

GLC02181.28

to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.42

to "Powers"

Signed [Gorin?]

GLC02181.44

to " J Hale Powers"

Signed "John B. Kirly"

GLC02181.48

to "Powers"

Signed "C S Winchester"

GLC02181.51

Oratis Triumphalus

GLC02181.54

to "Powers"

Signed "Gale"

GLC02181.57

to "Powers"

Signed "M T Mallalieu"

GLC02181.65

to "Dear Friend"

Signed "W A Agard"

GLC02181.68

to "J Hale Powers"

Signed "W J"

GLC02181.70

to Brigadier General John P Hatch

Officers of the 1st Vermont and 5th New York presenting a sabre to Brigadier General John P Hatch.

GLC02181.71

[Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]

Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.

GLC02182.01

to Dear Brother

He talks about his upcoming wedding and various people he's invited. He asks several favors of his brother.

GLC02182.04

to dearly beloved

They received orders to move. They were to replace a Pennsylvania regiment. Their duty is to watch the railroad. If they are ordered to move again, he will give her all the details. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.15

to Berdille

He refers to a Charley that died and he hopes the disease does not spread to his compsny.. He is sorry a Mr. Young could not find work in Templeton. He describes how they stand guard and what they might encounter. Was written near Annapolis Junction...

GLC02182.16

to Berdille

Recently the officers sent out troops to search for contraband goods. At one point they discovered two men missing. One of them came in after they fired a gun, the agreed upon signal. The other showed up around ten covered in mud and briar.

GLC02182.19

to Berdille

He tells a story of how they poked fun at the Colonel who has an ornery horse. The horse would not go, so he started spatting her with the flat of his sword. At some point he broke off four inches of his sword and they have a good laugh every time he...

GLC02182.23

to Berdille

It looks like they will have one pitched battle in N. Carolina. The brigades will march in different directions. All sorts of rumers are flying about such as the Rebels declared peace and whatnot. He mentions little Abby and what songs she should...

GLC02182.25

to Berdille

He is now at a hospital and is resting comfortably. He asks her to visit.

GLC02182.27

to Berdille

He lays in bed all day and night and this aggravates him. He says the Rebels do not take suck good care of their wounded and left one man with his leg cut off alone to die.

GLC02182.30

to Unknown

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone.

GLC02182.31

to Berdille

He describes the unbearable pain in his foot. If the inflammation does not go down they will have to amputate.

GLC02182.33

to Berdille

He has his good days and his bad days. He mentions the food which he is getting sick of. Once his leg heals, he can head North.

GLC02182.35

to Berdille

He describes an event in which he and others were housed in the La Farce House There were several speakers including Mr Charming, Mr. Eliot and Dr. Bellows..

GLC02182.36

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 George F. Morse

Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus. Written at Fort McHenry.

GLC02180.04