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Telegram books from the Treasury Department [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC03519

to Sister

Relays to his sister in a short note that she should "telegraph immediately" if something changes with their father's poor health. Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.78

to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his son that his mother is not well. Comments on the recent Democratic Party meeting, saying "I do not believe that any good results from such gatherings... One thing is very evident that the intolerant spirit manifested by the Republican...

GLC03523.10.102

to Amanda Wilkinson

Is excited to write that he is in Detroit, Michigan and much closer to her. He adds that he has been ordered to Port Huron, Michigan and will return either the last day of this week or the first of next week. Writes in a post-script that if she needs...

GLC03523.13.032

to unknown [incomplete]

His regiment is guarding a bridge between New Haven, Kentucky and Boston, Kentucky. Guerrillas (led by John H. Morgan) cut the telegraph lines in Boston and then stayed over night in the house of a noted secessionist. Also mentions Confederate raids...

GLC05241.01