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to Celicia Paul

Paul expresses a desire to come home and see his wife: "O if I Cold only see you wonst I have your Picture But that is not like the original". Paul describes the poor weather in the camp, and writes that he thought his regiment would switch camp...

GLC03058.07

to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.01

to Sister

They struck tents the day before yesterday and are now under marching orders and are told to be ready to go at a moment's later. He says the officers are are more interested in money than they are in the union.

GLC03047.01

to Ann

He is a bit sick and complains of the food they make him eat. Port Madison has been evacuated. They drill alot, about twice a day.

GLC03047.04

to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he is near Sharpsburg and has been ordered to be ready at any moment. He describes a pair of knee-high boots that he bought for $7.50 from a sutler at camp, and then asks here to pay part of his debt to Mr. Russel back in...

GLC03058.02

to Celicia Paul

Paul thanks his wife for the carpet sack of food and clothing that she sent him. He tells her that he enjoyed her pudding, and thanks her for the undershirt and tobacco that she sent. He informs Celicia that he sent her fifteen dollars by way of...

GLC03058.04

to Celicia Paul

Paul tells his wife about camp life, food rations and other Companies he came in contact with. He informs her that he doesn't know when he will get his bounty money, but that he will send money along once he gets it. He also advises her to take...

GLC03058.01

to Celicia Paul

Paul tells Celicia that he enjoys writing to her and that he thinks of her often. He says that he wanted to get a picture taken to send to her, but the paymaster has been held back and he does not have any money to pay for a photograph. Paul then...

GLC03058.10

to F. C. Foote

Written in camp near Brookes Station. Foote writes to his parents in Westport, Connecticut. Informs them that his captain, H. P. Burr, is held as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia, with a great number of his fellow Union soldiers. Reports "Scofield...

GLC08415.02

to John L. Manning

Discusses prospects for a battle before the spring, and is doubtful one will occur. Discusses both their health. Discusses officers in and out of camp. Mentioned are Beauregard's chief of staff David R. Jones, staff member John S. Preston...

GLC00028