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to George F. Morse

reminiscences about the war, and news of old friends

GLC02180.43

to George F. Morse

work in a telegraph office, general poor business prospects in the south, intention to go West, and regards to relatives.

GLC02180.45

to George F. Morse

expressions of optimism about Morse's new position, a report of his recent buggy accident, the exchange of photographs.

GLC02180.47

[envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.50

[envelope to George F. Morse]

GLC02180.52

to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

GLC02182.06

to dear wife

He found a friend's shawl safe in the officers' tent. Many soldiers were sworn in to service. One boy tried to get a discharge because he never expected to go and only joined because the other boys taunted him. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.11

to dear wife

Serens became violently ill while on guard. They thought it was cholera but in the morning he was feeling just fine. In other news, The Captain was questioned about the non-comissioned officers. Letter includes a short poem that begins: "Juliana...

GLC02182.12

to Berdille

He apologizes for not having come up to see him. Too many people were on furlough and he couldn't get away. But in 2 weeks, he plans to stay with him anyway, Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.13

to dear wife

He describes the service and the biblical text that was read. He also describes a man named Cutting wo spent more money that anyone else. His days are filled with drilling and picket duty

GLC02182.21

to dearly beloved

They still haven't managed to find the bullet. The not too badly wounded have already been sent home and he feels bad about this.

GLC02182.29

to Lt. Col. Clark

A letter of introduction for Mrs. Stone who will be coming to take care of her husband.

GLC02182.32

to Berdille

They decided to amputate his foot and it is healing well. It may be a few more weeks before he is allowed to return home.

GLC02182.34

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.007

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.010

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.013

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.015

to Isaac Cover

GLC02197.017

to Isaac Cover

"late" 1864.

GLC02197.018

to Elizabeth Cover

GLC02197.022

to Amos J. Harding

Asks Harding to purchase $5 worth of Smoking Tobacco for him. Only wants good Tobacco and thinks it is 75 cents per pound, but Harding should not pay more than that price. Tells Harding that he is the "judge of the article." Harding should send it...

GLC02178.02

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 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

a shipment of coats and blankets to his father, news that the 91st Regiment will be leaving for City Point, and anticipation of service.

GLC02180.23

to George F. Morse

avowal of love for Frank Doane, and devotion to God.

GLC02180.35