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to Miss Sue Johnston
13 November 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.
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They heard Lincoln carried every state but three. Elliot's uncle is sick. One of his fellow soldiers died. They will have monthly inspection on Monday.
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to Mother
December 18, 1864
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
GLC02167.38
December 8, 1864?
He was a little sick with diarrehea but is feeling better now. He wishes his mother could visit and describes the interior of his tent. He goes over the amenities it offers. Water damage.
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to the Folks at home
25 April 1865?
Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.
GLC02167.40
1861-1866
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
GLC02167.41
to unknown
There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.
GLC02167.42
They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.
GLC02167.43
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
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He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.
GLC02167.45
He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.
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to Miss Dora Johnston
27 May 1866
He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.
GLC02167.48
circa May 14, 1866
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
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circa May 16, 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
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to Miss Johnston
circa April 12, 1866
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
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February 12, 1868
He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.
GLC02167.52
6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
GLC02167.53
9 October 1876
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..
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to Father
11 April 1881
It has been snowing and raining. This winter has been hard because there has been a lack of fuel. He is sorry to hear that his parents are unwell. He is critical of Hayes but grateful for his administration.
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[Deed]
6 May 1903
Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.
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to My parents
January 28, 1851
He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.
GLC02167.57
18 May 1871
He talks about various activities at the college including lectures and commencement week.
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to Mr. Johnston
March 27, 1910
He tells him how he spent his Easter. Then goes on to talk about New Hampshire and gives some history of the town Londonderry.
GLC02167.59
to Mrs. Tueneer
February 12, 1923
Rangland, Anna, fl. 1923
She offers his condolences on the passing of her brother. She discusses Mollie's strength and character.
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to Mother [Mrs. Delia Johnston]
1861-1923
Johnston, Mary J., fl. 1861-1923
She has been to Uncle Hugh's and Aurnt Mary's. Laurens came down to visit. Uncle Hugh cave her a pattern for a dress while Eliza sent Laurens a nice book.
GLC02167.61
[In Memorium of Mary Jane Aldridge]
circa 1909
In memorium of Mary Jane Aldridge, printed. Includes a biographical sketch by her sister focusing on her humanitarian work and work with womens' groups.
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[Deed of land]
Partially printed deed. Witter Johnston gives a piece of land to Mary Johnston for the sum of 2 dollars. This is the official deed outlining the agreement.
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to Aaron Hobart
January 13, 1823
Hills, John, fl. 1823
GLC06313.04.219
January 14, 1823
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
GLC06313.04.220
January 1823
Holmes, Charles J., 1790-1859
GLC06313.04.221
Curtis, M., fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.222
January 24, 1823
Smith, Albert, 1763-1823
GLC06313.04.223
January 25, 1823
Hobart, Albert, 1792-1867
GLC06313.04.224
GLC06313.04.225
January 26, 1823
Brown, William, fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.226
January 30, 1823
GLC06313.04.227
February 6, 1823
GLC06313.04.228
February 11, 1823
GLC06313.04.229
February 17, 1823
Gurney, N., fl. 1823
GLC06313.04.230
February 21, 1823
Cottomoor, Anthony, fl. 1823
GLC06313.04.231
4 November 1823
Martin, Y., fl. 1832
GLC06313.04.232
[in French]
circa November 1823
GLC06313.04.233
17 November 1823
Turner, Charles, 1760-1839
GLC06313.04.234
25 November 1823
Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864
GLC06313.04.235
26 November 1823
Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853
GLC06313.04.236
3 December 1823
Torney, William, fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.237
December 8, 1823
Graham, George, fl. 1823
GLC06313.04.238
10 December 1823
GLC06313.04.239
December 11, 1823
GLC06313.04.240
December 19, 1823
GLC06313.04.241
20 December 1823
Robbins, Josiah, 1766-?
Includes a handwritten 'f' written on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.242
22 December 1823
Cotton, Roseter, fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.243
23 December 1823
Thacher, James, fl. 1823
GLC06313.04.245
February 8, 1824
Otis, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.273
February 9, 1824
Brown, O.B., fl. 1824
Written in the College Hill, neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
GLC06313.04.276
February 26, 1824
Noted as written from the Engineer's department in Washington. Signed by [A. Thaimb?]
GLC06313.04.287
2 April 1824
Gordon, Charles, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.307
3 May 1824
Sullivan, George, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.317
to his wife
circa May 1861
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
Describes the capture of a steam gun. "... we disembarked and took possession of the renowned Steam gun and four mules which was on its way to harpers ferry to the sesesion [sic] army there ... it is quite a curious machine and if it does what its...
GLC01898.01
December 28, 1823
Smith, J., fl. 1823
GLC06313.04.246
5 January 1824
GLC06313.04.247
Richardson, Joseph, 1778-1871
GLC06313.04.248
9 January 1824
Bacon, R., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.249
January 13, 1824
Anderson, Joseph, 1757-1837
GLC06313.04.250
January 14, 1824
GLC06313.04.251
Blue, Thomas, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.252
Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.253
January 17, 1824
GLC06313.04.254
Hobart, Albert, fl. 1792-?
GLC06313.04.255
January 19, 1824
Loldell, Ebenezer, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.256
January 20, 1824
Signed by Seth [Warhleurn].
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January 21, 1824
GLC06313.04.258
January 22, 1824
GLC06313.04.259
January 23, 1823
Signed by a William [Saull].
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January 24, 1824
Hobart, Nathaniel, 1758-1838
GLC06313.04.261
January 26, 1824
Doang, James, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.262
Davis, William, fl. 1824
Petition to Hobart and the United States government regarding the "claims on the French government, for the spoliation made on [their] property by the [corsairs] of that power..."
GLC06313.04.263
[Petition from the merchants of Plymouth]
Printed petition from the merchants of Plymouth, Massachusetts complaining of "depredations commmitted by the public and private armed vessels of France..."
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January 31, 1824
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February 2, 1824
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February 3, 1824
GLC06313.04.267
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
GLC06313.04.268
February 4, 1824
GLC06313.04.269
Signed by Wilkes [Shood].
GLC06313.04.270
February 5, 1824
Freeman, Russel, fl. 1824-1825
GLC06313.04.271
February 7, 1824
Thomas, John, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.272
Tyler, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.274
Signed by Thomas [Lusiusburg]. Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.275
February 11, 1824
Noted as written at the "Top Enginier [sic] Building".
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February 12, 1824
Stephenson, Thomas, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.278
February 15, 1824
Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1824
GLC06313.04.279
February 17, 1824
Signed by Zechariah [Edely ?].
GLC06313.04.280
Barker, Benjamin, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.281
February 18, 1824
GLC06313.04.282
February 19, 1824
Bartill, L., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.283
February 20, 1824
GLC06313.04.284
February 25, 1824
GLC06313.04.285
Hatch, Isaac, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.286
February 27, 1824
GLC06313.04.288
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