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to Mary
4 December 1862
McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963
His wife has been having problems with his mother. In a day or two they will have to move. He will try to get a furlough after six.
GLC03054.03
15 December 1862
He describes some fighting that took place around Cumberland River. He has heard the paymaster is around and is hopeful because he is out of money. He is looking out for a package she sent.
GLC03054.04
7 March 1863
Someone stole ten dollars from him. He sent a package to her. They hear good news to the East.
GLC03054.05
29 August 1863
They surrounded a Rebel camp and got 6 prisioners, 10 horses and some mules. Later they started catching chickens, geese and ducks. Today is the one year anniversary of when he left home. A lot of Rebel deserters are coming in.
GLC03054.06
to Carrie
2 October 1861
Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862
He really wants a picture of her. he says Gen. McClellan is in fear that the Rebels have crossed the Potomac. They are slowly advancing.
GLC03057.01
2 November 1861
He has been sick. He explains the problem with getting a furlough is that all these people have to sign it and by the time it's granted it will be expired.
GLC03057.02
23 December 1861
7 men came across the river and gave themselves up to them. Apparently 30 started out but the rest were caught. He hopes the war will end soon and he can come home.
GLC03057.03
March 23, 1862
The government has taken control of the telegraph and they will take control of the mail system where they stop soldiers from sending letters home once they get into Virginia. He wanted to join the Navy at first but somehow ended up here. He...
GLC03057.04
8 July 1862
Pages missing. A new regiment joined their division. Col. Marsten says they can get discharged when Richmond is taken. Gen. McClellan and Abraham Lincoln visited and it was a big affair.
GLC03057.05
to Sir (George Ladd)
10 July 1862
Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862
She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.
GLC03057.06
to Mrs. Abbott
25 October 1862
He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.
GLC03057.07
to Brother
21 October 1861
Partial letter. Only first few lines remain, rest is torn off. He begins by saying that he is writing to let his brother know he is well.
GLC03057.08
to Mother
December 21, 1862
Rome, William O., ?-1863
Includes a list of all the men in company J and whether they are on duty, sick or discharged. For the moment it is warm and pleasant Recently they had a very hard march.
GLC03131.09.02
24 December 1862
He sent a package with gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and a pin cushion. The regimentss have all taken their positions within the fort and are ready to attack.
GLC03131.09.03
to Father and Mother
March 13, 1863
Crowell, Frank G., fl. 1861-1865
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
2 December 1863
A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.
GLC03049.02
23 April 1864
The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.
GLC03049.03
William Crans
8 November 1863
Crans, Adolphus W., fl. 1863-1864
GLC06627.01.13
5 January 1864
GLC06627.01.15
January 17, 1864
GLC06627.01.16
20 Januray 1864
GLC06627.01.28
3 April 1862
GLC06627.01.11
26 May 1862
GLC06627.01.12
2 January 1864
GLC06627.01.14
25 May 1864
GLC06627.01.17
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