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to Miss Sue Johnston

They are on Aiken's Island and the weather is very nice. He heard some shots one day. It turned out to be the general who had been unable to get their attention. He gave orders to move back into the tide.

GLC02167.13

to Miss Sue Johnston

Charlie came to visit and he is well. All the things they sent arrived in good condition. The new Colonel arrived. Unfortunately he is profane and drinks too much.

GLC02167.17

to unknown

He describes a rainstorm in which they set up tents. He talks about how they dealt with it and every mishap along the way.

GLC02167.19

to Miss Sue Johnston

They have been ordered to go somewhere on boats with nine days rations. He saw Henry. Elliot and Charles are well.

GLC02167.20

to Miss Sue Johnston

They have regular meetings now and they are well attended. He saw Charlie and Elliot there. St. Graves' wife is ill. He heard the Rebels had over a hundred killed on July 8th.

GLC02167.25

to Miss Sue Johnston

They started drilling on the big guns again. The colonel has the authority to bring the regiment up to 1200 and if he does, they will stay where they are for some time.

GLC02167.27

to Miss Johnston

He thinks Elliot has improved since joining the army and is now a man. Seymour Graves is going to have a comission in a negro regiment. He had dinner with some exchanged prisoners

GLC02167.32

to Miss Johnston

He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.

GLC02167.51

to Miss Dora Johnston

He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.

GLC02167.53

to Miss Dora Johnston

He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..

GLC02167.54

to Sisters

The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.

GLC02169.03

to Respected Miss ( Kitty)

He has been marching and going back and forth in a boat. They were supposed to help take Fort Donaldon, but the other men took it before they got there. Theya re near Columbus but they won't go there because the Rebels have already evacuated there.

GLC02170.02

to Kitty

He is currently in the state hospital serving as a nurse. He claims he is pretty good about it. There is no fighting going on at present.

GLC02170.12

to Kitty

He was sorry to hear of her cousin's death. There was a snow storm recently. He can't afford to send her another picture right now.

GLC02170.17

to Kitty

There was a freak accident involving one of the men in the 11th corp. He was supposed to get on the train but somehow didn't and the cars ran over him crushing his legs and breaking an arm. He lived.

GLC02170.27

to Kitty

Someone stole his pocket book which carried a lot of postage stamps. He expects to stay where he is for some time to come and he likes it, as it is close to home.

GLC02170.28

to Miss (Kitty)

He wishes he could go to church withher.They plan to have a great Christmas meal but he would rather have it with her. He hopes to go skating later today.

GLC02170.35

to C.S. Siscoe (Kitty)

He was sorry to hear about his sister's death. He heard that Henry Reagers reenlisted, but he doesn't expect to reenlist himself. He will try to come home for a little bit soon.

GLC02170.40

to J Morse

She saw Henry Rogers and he was in good health. Uncle John Boruff died a couple weeks ago. Aunt Sallie is going to have a dinner next Thursday and he ought to be there. 2 years ago he was expecting to be in battle.

GLC02170.42

to Miss Catherine (Kitty)

He forgot to give her the gloves he got for her so he will send them along. He heard from Jim and he is well. He tells her to use the money he sends her as she sees fit.

GLC02170.50

to Miss (Kitty)

He will send her some more money. He is glad she is reading Paul in the Old Testament. There was a man that jumped out of the window of the third floor and is now recovering in the hospital.

GLC02170.54

to Unknown

Mentions Grandmother and other mutual friends and family. Te author writes that he/she has seven garments and a new pair of shoes and can go to school when he/she pleases.

GLC02170.62

to Catherine (Kitty)

He believe the men had a small fight out in coal water and 2 were killed and four wounded. The area where they are now is beautiful.

GLC02170.63

Pension Certificate

Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.

GLC02170.61

to Miss Sue Johnston

He received correspondence that one of his men is in the hospital. He tried to go to meeting but was unable to do so. He wants to get to know Charley better.

GLC02167.09