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to unknown

He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.

GLC02167.46

to Father

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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to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden

There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.

GLC02169.01

to Sisters

He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.

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to Sisters

No year. He wishes he could have seen Uncle Lions when he came to visit. He hopes to get a furlough. A fellow soldier, Sam Vandevort, asked if he could draw his picture.

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to Sisters

No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like...

GLC02169.08

to Sisters

Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.

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to Respected Miss (Kitty)

They are close to the Rebels now and there should be a fight soon. The only reason there wasn't one before is because they didn't have guns.

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to Respected Miss (Kitty)

He apologizes for having played a trick on her recently but it was the first of April. The last time he heard from her, she wasn't well.

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to Kitty

He heard that his regiment is going to Little Rock.It is quiet for the most part but once in a while there is a skirmish in the neighborhood.

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to Kitty

He is still in the hospital acting as a nurse. The work is dull and he does not get to see what is going on.He describes how the ladies from the city come in often to visit the sick.

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to Catherine (Kitty)

He has joined his regiment in the field again. They are sleeping in log cabins and it is really quite nice. He has no hope of getting back home any time soon.

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to Kitty

He has what the doctor calls Fistula and it will take some time to get better. They are going to send him up the river. He longs for peaches and mellons.

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to Kitty

He got a letter from Jim the other day. He is sorry to hear that she still has a cough. He does not know wwhen he is coming home since they are not granting many furloughs.

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to J. Morse

She is very grateful for his kind offer to pay her living expenses in Bloomington. She will try to find something that he can afford.

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to Mother

He writes from the hospital. His health is improving. He is now able to eat a little but he still has to be careful. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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to Father

Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses. Written at Camp Delaware

GLC02167.04

to Miss Sue Johnston

He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.

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to Miss Dora Johnston

He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.

GLC02167.08

to Miss Sue Johnston

He received a package which someone else opened ('strange hands"). But he was able to find walnuts and butter untouched.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He sent for the Eclectic Magazine. One of the gunboats was there the other day but he didn't know until it had left. Had he known, he would have gone aboard.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

He is concerned because it looks Edgar will be drafted. Though he, himself, enlisted he has never for one moment regretted his decision. Later he describes getting attacked by mosquitos.

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to Miss Sue Johnston

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 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.

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