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to Mother
19 May 1864
Alden, William H., 1844-?
He complains about the mail and wishes it would run more regularly. He mentions Norton and Museatine.
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to Sister Hattie
He asks about Ed. They are having great weather.
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20 May 1864
He gives her permission to use all the money he sends for Hattie's education.He hopes the war will end before he reenlists. Reading letters puts him in a good mood.
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24 May 1864
They saw a few Indians which quickly dispersed. They rode and rode but they couldn't find any more Indians though they saw signs. Everything is beginning to look green again.
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2 June 1864
They are back at Tacketts Station but not for long. They are under marching orders. They have not seen any Indians around but they will soon enough.
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1864
He is back in Yankton. There are about a dozen white men and 400 Indians there. Not much is happening. They will be marching in a few days.
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10 June 1864
Tommorow they will march again. His mother thinks a certain lady is too old for him but he says now that he is taller it should be okay.
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11 June 1864
He is busy rounding up some loose horses that got away. General supply went up day before yesterday. He is very healthy.
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24 June 1864
He is sick and tired of everything. He doesn't even care where he is as long he has enough to eat. It has been really hot.
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13 July 1864
They are now at Fort Rice and may stay there 10 days. He was not suprised to hear of Luisa's death. Written at Fort Rice
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