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to my dear wife

His cough is getting better. He talks of wanting to go home and the nice times they will have.

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to my dear wife

They are going to be sent to Maine as sharpshooters since they cannot be put anywhere else in the United States. He sees a lot of Rebels coming in lately and describes them as good-looking, smart men.

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to my dear wife

There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.

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to Unknown

The author encloses a picture the boys gave to him. The picture is unidentified but is most likely Wilmot Thompson. He is shown with the picture of a car in the background.

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Short timeline of major events in Wilmot Thompson's life

Starts with when he enlisted in the Maine Sharphooters.

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to my dear wife

He has not felt well for a while. He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He writes that he always thinks of the friendship they share.

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to Unknown

Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.

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to Lizzie

He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.

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Application for Pension from J.B. Cralle & Co.

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Application for Disability from J.B. Cralle & Co.

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Application for Disability from J.B. Cralle & Co.

Copy of GLC02740.56.

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Application for Membership in Grand Army Republic

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From J.B Crall & Co., U.S Claim and Pension Attorney

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Advertisement for Opera called Patience

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to daughter

He ate some good strawberries recently. He is sorry to hear of her leg troubles.

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to sister Lizzie

No year: Everyone is well, though Father still smokes.She would like to come home in the Fall. She visited John recently. She mentions the Crocker boys.

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"War Letter--From Father"

No other words, appears to be scrap paper.

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to WIlmot Thompson

"Albert Farnsworth's wife died last night."

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Christmas Envelope

Features red pointsetta.

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to Mother

He gives her instructions on how to divide his property in case he doesn't return.

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to Mother

He writes he is on one of the finest steamers.

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to Mother

They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.

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to Mother

They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.

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to Mother

They are now off the Tortugas. They got to see Fort Tyler. The trip has been pleasant. He says he has never enjoyed a trip so much in his life. There is no fighting in the near future.

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to Mother

At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.

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