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to Brother H. (Henry)
March 28, 1863
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
He is sending 50 dollars and wants his brother to tell him when he receives it.
GLC02172.64
March 29, 1863
Two weeks ago they left camp. The journey to Baltimore was rough. Many men became sea sick. They then went to Louisville and are now in Bardsville. He sent his brother some money.
GLC02172.65
Adams Express form
For the 50 dollars he sent his brother.
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13 April 1863
Everyone is excited about the fighting at Charleston. He mentions Joe Hooker.
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to Father
26 May 1863
They are camped near a small town called Columbia. He wishes his father could come visit. He thinks they will cross the river since the Rebel general is reported to be across the river.
GLC02172.69
2 June 1863
They returned from an expedition out to Cumberland river that did not amount to much. It rained much of the time and the Rebels captured some horses and made the sheriff sewr allegiance to their government.
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to Brother Henry
13 July 1863
Vicksburg surrendered. Very, very faded.
GLC02172.71
20 September 1863
Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865
He has been detailed as a nurse and does not know when he get out to see his brother. He knows his brother wants to marry but he tells him to look before he leaps.
GLC02172.72
16 September 1863
He wanted to come home to the state fair but his horse was too tired. He went to see Ms. Castes to see if he could hire a horse, but her folks will be using all the horses. He may get home next week. He hasn't heard from Frank.
GLC02172.73
December 18, 1863
They are now in Knoxville. The regiment has suffered losses. Major Byington is dead. Captain Farren is wounded.
GLC02172.77
February 4, 1864
The officers have been trying to get soldiers to reenlist. More reenlisted than the number of people who actually showed up for duty. Those that did not reenlist had to be transferred to another regiment. Was written near Knoxville, Tennessee.
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to Loid Porter
15 April 1864
They found all of this cattle. They counted the cattle.
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28 August 1864
Porter, Hank, fl. 1860
He was sorry to hear of the death of Uncle James. They have not heard from Sam or Matt. Theyw ere offered 1 dollar per pound for their wool.
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He hopes his father has gotten over his sickness. They had a disagreement and he hopes this does not chnage his father's opinion of him.
GLC02172.81
10 March 1864
He does not know what to think about his brother's idea to sell the homestead. He doesn't know what he will do after he gets out of the service. Newspaper clipping features list of names of those drafted.
GLC02172.82
February 7, 1865
Thier father arrived. He brought a wagon with him. Eventually he will send for Theodore to come out as well. He wishes he could have been at his brother's wedding. He calls himself an old bachelor destined to live in the woods.
GLC02172.83
23 April 1865
He has not felt better since he left the army. He is helping ftaher herd his cattle. Their father would like to borrow 50 dollars.
GLC02172.84
17 May 1865
Theodore is sick. It has been raining alot. They have 350 cattle in all. They are thinking about herding sheep as well but he wants his brother's opinion.
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2 July 1865
He and Theodore have been breaking up prairie. They are thing about taking a house up north. He asks for his brother's opinion.
GLC02172.86
I Invite You
1861-1877
Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860
Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.
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Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself
Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.
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The Ten Commandments
Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.
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Not Now
Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.
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Only Try
Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.
GLC02172.91
Partial bio of Horatio Loomis Waite
Brief bio traces miltary career and post war activities.
GLC08284.007
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