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to George May Powell

Merritt responds to Powell's inquiries about his real estate in San Francisco, offering to sell to Powell at low prices.

GLC00687.244

to George May Powell

He reports that Mr. Chester is making arrangements for rent. He looks forward to seeing him soon.

GLC00687.245

to George May Powell

Because only a portion of their desk room is occupied, he offers to let part of it to George May Powell during December, January, and February.

GLC00687.246

to George May Powell

He would like to visit with George May Powell and asks him to leave word when and where that could happen.

GLC00687.247

to father

Plans to enlist in 91st Regiment with his friend Chris Skelton, and receipt of bounty payment.

GLC02180.01

to father

successfully enlisting and medical examination.

GLC02180.02

to father

runaway substitute soldiers, camp conditions, bounty payment and general finances. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.03

to George F. Morse

Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus. Written at Fort McHenry.

GLC02180.04

to brother

gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.05

to George F. Morse

news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.06

to father

obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.07

to George F. Morse

his anxiety for Morse's physical and spiritual well-being, report on friends and the religous activites in Brooklyn.

GLC02180.08

to father

a visit from his mother, the request of writing paper and envelopes, report of conversation with Confederate soldier who, after being taken prisoner at Vicksburg, joined the Union Army; also includes a brief reply to his sister's letter. Written on...

GLC02180.09

to George F. Morse

expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday

GLC02180.10

to George F. Morse

advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.

GLC02180.11

to George F. Morse

the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.

GLC02180.12

to George F. Morse

assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.

GLC02180.13

to father

disappointment over not receiving a furlough, the possibility of a position as a clerk, and the expected visit from friends Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.14

to father

the receipt of package, inquiry about a coat for Chris Skelton, the observance of Christmas in the barracks, and the harshness of the weather. Written on Hart Island

GLC02180.15

to George F. Morse

struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.

GLC02180.16

to George F. Morse

Morse's new posting at Fort Federal Hill, news of family and friends, Morse's position as captain's clerk, developments at the Brotherhood.

GLC02180.17

to mother

acknowledgement of letters and parcel from home, anticipated arrival of the pay master, his engagement as captain's clerk in Company D, and anticipation that the current captain will be transferred to Company B.

GLC02180.18

to Cousin

Signed Francis. No last name.

GLC02197.045

to Nephew

GLC02197.046

to Brother

GLC02197.047