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to J. Morse
12 June 1864
C.S., fl. 1861-1864
She was sorry to hear of his chills. She expexts him to be coming home in about 4 months.
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to Miss (Kitty)
21 July 1864
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
.He thinks she should not tell anyone he gave her money because they will not leave her alone if they knew. He would love to go to church with her but they will have to be patient.
GLC02170.53
16 October 1864
He expects to be home by the Presidential election. He mentions breaking Mr. Baruft's buggy.
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to Miss Sue Johnston
February 19, 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.
GLC02167.15
18 May 1864
One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.
GLC02167.18
4 July 1864
They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.
GLC02167.21
12 September 1864
He is glad for the news about Sherman's grip on Petersburgh Farragut. Though he thinks it is unwise to enlist men for one year. Lt. Lohiske has been sick but is getting better.
GLC02167.31
27 October 1864
The weather is unpleasant and he has not gotten much mail lately. In the future he says she should see an improvement in his letters.
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to the Folks at home
1861-1866
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
GLC02167.41
to unknown
He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.
GLC02167.47
to Sisters
8 August 1863
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
Right now they drill for an hour and a half each day. They do a skirmish drill and a battalion drill. He describes each to his sisters. He was sorry to hear that his mother was sick. Gen. Rosy and Gen. Garfield stopped by.
GLC02169.05
circa 1861-1864
He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.
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to Kitty
24 June 1862
He likes being on guard because he gets to see the city. He wishes she could see it with him. They are having very easy times now.
GLC02170.10
to Catherine (Kitty)
December 1, 1862
The cold is as bad in the South as it is in the North. Nothing new is happening. A mutual friend of theirs is sick.
GLC02170.19
20 November 1863
He might get to come home in the winter. A fellow soldier who saw her picture has fallen in love with her.
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to friend
8 January 1864
he heard from Jim. He has a Christmas gift for her. He got Jenny a silk apron for Christmas.
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to C. Sciscoe (Kitty)
February 21, 1864
He would love to be home while Henry and J. are at homebut he is not sure now if he will actually get to come. He describes his surroundings as dry and there is hardly anything worth speaking about.
GLC02170.41
13 March 1864
Henry wrote to her that there was a party at their house recently and there were the prettiest girls he ever saw there.He tells Kitty that ladies like her who are looking to get married had better be looking around now.
GLC02170.43
4 June 1864
He has the chills. He is glad she is not taking the postponemnet of her school too hard. He does not expect he will get to come home any time soon. He tells her not to work too hard planting the corn.
GLC02170.48
21 August 1864
She is glad it makes him happy that she has embraced Christianity.
GLC02170.56
20 September 1864
He is thinking they should get married in the fall. But they will keep it a secret for now. He's afraid he will catch the "Fatal Disease" when he goes home but he has been exposed to most diseases in the army.
GLC02170.58
to Miss D[o]ra Johnston
19 October 1861
They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.
GLC02167.03
January 29, 1864
He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.
GLC02167.11
to Friends at home
February 7, 1864
They will make a diversion in favor of another movement under Gilmore. Her will let her know where they move as soon as possible.
GLC02167.14
to Mother
1 August 1864
He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.
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