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to Mother

He is sick and tired of everything. He doesn't even care where he is as long he has enough to eat. It has been really hot.

GLC02831.38

to Mother

There is an emigrant train 200 miles west of where they are that is surrounded by Indians. They have sent in for reinforcements. Drake is wounded. They have had two fights with the Indians so far. Written at Fort Rice.

GLC02831.40

to Mother

Drake died. The emigrant train was surrounded for 2 weeks and they sent out 1,000 men and 200 cavalry as reinforcements. 45 men escorted the emigrants through the Indian country. Written at Fort Rice

GLC02831.41

to Mother

He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.

GLC02831.49

to Mother and Sister

He says not to expect him home even though the war is pretty much over since he is involved in another arrangement. Includes separate note to his siter in which he talks about his nephew.

GLC02831.50

to Mother

He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.

GLC02831.52

To unknown

Writes, "I beg to acknowledge with sincerest thanks, the receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, conveying to us the unanimous invitation of the Committee of Hungarian Veterans of 48 and 61, to preside at the mass meeting shortly to be held under...

GLC02869.02

[receipt for Abraham Harding]

GLC02891.004

[bill for preaching in new medfield]

GLC02891.010

[receipt for Mr. James Denison]

51 pounds toward medfield 100 pound settlement

GLC02891.015