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to J. Morse

She is glad it makes him happy that she has embraced Christianity.

GLC02170.56

to Miss (Kitty)

He is thinking they should get married in the fall. But they will keep it a secret for now. He's afraid he will catch the "Fatal Disease" when he goes home but he has been exposed to most diseases in the army.

GLC02170.58

to Miss D[o]ra Johnston

They organized a new company and he is getting to know more about military science. Ellen read a composition on stage. Clifford is trying to establish himself in law.

GLC02167.03

to Miss Sue Johnston

He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.

GLC02167.11

to Friends at home

They will make a diversion in favor of another movement under Gilmore. Her will let her know where they move as soon as possible.

GLC02167.14

to Mother

He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.

GLC02167.26

to Miss Sue Johnston

There is a recruiting agent whose job it is buy colored troops to fill up their qouta. He talks about the difficulties of the draft and the reservations of the one-year men.

GLC02167.30

to Miss Johnston

When he heard the glorious news that Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania went into the Union, he shouted outloud. He refers to some of the officers' wives. They are finally getting paid tomorrow.

GLC02167.33

to Mrs. Tueneer

She offers his condolences on the passing of her brother. She discusses Mollie's strength and character.

GLC02167.60

to friend

There was fighting at Nashville. An acquaintance has the measles. The author went to a wedding and notes that he's been away six months and it will turn into three years probably.

GLC02170.11

to Catherine (Kitty)

The hospital has moved down on the banks of the river. The nuns left but not before converting a couple of the boys. He thinks she must be lonesome now that most of the boys have left.

GLC02170.16

to Kitty

They are celebrating. The boys are throwing sky rockets. He missed inspection the other day. He cannot afford to send her a Christmas gift.

GLC02170.21

to Kitty

They are now in Mississippi. They will be marching again but he doesn't know where they are going. They should expect to meet Grant's Army on the road. He will send a picture as soon as he can.

GLC02170.22

to Kitty

He's been having a dull time even though there was a circus in town complete with an animal show. A friend of theirs is coming home but he was shot through the mouth. He has been picking up apples lately.

GLC02170.29

to Miss (Kitty)

He notes that she is making a gift for him and could have sent it up with his father who came to visit him. He says he has gotten fatter since she last saw him. He would like her to send a few bushels of apples.

GLC02170.31

to Miss (Kitty)

He has been sick since he last wrote to her. But he assures her he will be alright in a few days. He is still waiting to go home.

GLC02170.59

to Heather Henry

He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.

GLC02172.04

to Miss Sue Johnston

He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.

GLC02167.02

to Miss Dora Johnston

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

to Miss Dora Johnston

He talks about various activities at the college including lectures and commencement week.

GLC02167.58

to Unknown

They only got about 2/3 of their ration before going to Bull Run, so they were without food for a day and a half. When the bullets wer flying they saw a black berry patch and immediately began picking berries so the Colonel called them the black...

GLC02172.12

to Father

Yesterday they had a grand review in which General Banks reviewed them, He talks about how the life of a soldier is actually pretty nice.

GLC02173.16

to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Directed to Colonel Stevens, possibly Ebenezer Stevens. Discusses military matters, complaining of "incessant applications." Mentions George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses the transport of supplies, ordering...

GLC02437.01066

to Henry Knox

Colonel Swift informs Knox that his 2nd Connecticut Brigade "are destitute of a conductor of military stores and are much imbarrased [sic] for want of one..." Suggests Sergeant Amos Kellogg for the position. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide....

GLC02437.01031

to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that the Jersey line have not yet arrived (at Phillipsburgh) but are encamped nearby. Complains of his inability to obtain sufficient numbers of horses. Written at Phillipsburgh, New York (present...

GLC02437.01052