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to Miss Dora Johnston

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.

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to My parents

He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.

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to Mother [Mrs. Delia Johnston]

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.

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to Sister

He hopes there will be a couple of new regiments coming to reinforce them.

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to Daniel Kestor

A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.

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to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are in Tennessee now and will most likey stay 4 or 5 days as they are being used as a guard. He got a letter from mary Dubois.

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to Miss (Kitty)

They are now in Memphis. The people there like to insult their army as they're going through town. Unfortunately, he can't come home now.

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to Unknown

The author writes she will have to plant corn without him. She will send him part of her dress and a lock of her hair. She tells him to write as often as he wants and not to wait for her.

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to Kitty

He gets anxious waiting to hear from her. A fight in their area is expected soon. Their sleeping quarters are very nice at present. He wishes he could eat peaches with her.

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to Kitty

He would love to be with her on Christmas and New Year's. He heard that his mother was sick. He is pretty sure, he, James and he will not be able to come to Monroe.

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to Miss (Kitty)

He enjoyed himself over Christmas and New Years but would much rather have spent it with her. He will get her Christmas present when he gets home sometime this winter. John Bakes has reenlisted.

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to Kitty

He offers to pay for her to go to school in Bloomington.He does not want her to waste herself. He tells her James Reagers is in Louisville, KY currently.

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to Miss (Kitty)

Unfortunately, he did not get his pay so she will have to postpone going to school for a while, at least until July. He wishes he could go horseback riding with her now that she has a new saddle.

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to J. Morse

She was sorry to hear of his chills. She expexts him to be coming home in about 4 months.

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to Miss (Kitty)

.He thinks she should not tell anyone he gave her money because they will not leave her alone if they knew. He would love to go to church with her but they will have to be patient.

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to Miss (Kitty)

He expects to be home by the Presidential election. He mentions breaking Mr. Baruft's buggy.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He is glad for the news about Sherman's grip on Petersburgh Farragut. Though he thinks it is unwise to enlist men for one year. Lt. Lohiske has been sick but is getting better.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

The weather is unpleasant and he has not gotten much mail lately. In the future he says she should see an improvement in his letters.

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to the Folks at home

School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.

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to unknown

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

He was admitted to the Angelica last night.

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[In Memorium of Mary Jane Aldridge]

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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