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to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses the "problem facing all of the present" being that of adjustment: "adjustment of wills, adjustment of claims, adjustment of hiking corsets and adjustment of returning soldiers." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.539

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes that his letters have become "dull and ship shod" but explains that "this inactivity, this waiting is getting us all on edge." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.540

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes about how much he longs for Estelle. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.541

to Estelle Spero

Diamond thanks Estelle and her family for everything that they send to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.542

to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on how disappointing the previous night's entertainment had been. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.543

to Estelle Spero

Diamond begs Estelle not to live alone. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.544

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the smell of Estelle's "hair, powder" is "causing a glow within". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.545

to Estelle Spero

Diamond instructs Estelle to go out that evening, and pretend that he is with her. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.546

to Sidney Diamond

Thanksgiving card sent from Estelle to Sidney, in which she writes that she is giving thanks for Sidney: "for the past we have had together and for the future to be." He adds in the note, "To Us!!!", and then signs his name.

GLC09120.547

to Estelle Spero

Diamond reports that nearly every member of his company has contracted some sort of skin infection from the climate. Sidney writes that he does not really like the new island: "Whereas before we complained of the interminable rain - Here it's...

GLC09120.548

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the soldiers have been swamped with packages of various delicacies, to the extent that they had to have a party in order to cheat the ants of eating the food. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.549

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for not being able to write more, explaining that it is simply impossible, but reassures Estelle that there is "no need to fret."
Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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GLC09120.550

to Thomas

In code. Docket reads "Col. C.B. White/Statement of Mrs. Miller/about 22nd & 45th Va"

GLC02414.341

to James L. Botsford

"Wm Spence a subject of Queen Victoria residing at King salt works for a year just in reports two Regts & a battalion near sand works two Regts & a battalion at Lewisburg...thinks the 45th is at the salt works" Written in Camp Piatt.

GLC02414.342

to James L. Botsford

"Cook & Longdon have passes signed R Hastings...I regard them suspicious characters & upon close investigation am inclined to spies...." Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.343

to Thomas

In code. Docket reads "...Col. C.B. White/Enemy's scouts seen"

GLC02414.344

to W. R. Hastings

Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.345

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.346

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I know nothing reliable from Beverly Genl Averill has gone to the support of Col Harris...."

GLC02414.347

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Col Harris repulsed the Enemy at Beverly yesterday and is now pursuing him on the Huttonville road no particulars"

GLC02414.348

to James L. Botsford

Dated July 14 186.

GLC02414.349

to James L. Botsford

"A man calling himself C Clark came into our lines this evening representing himself as a conscript rebel deserter but papers found on his person identify him as a Lieutenant of the 8th Va Cavalry. I believe him to be a spy of the most dangerous...

GLC02414.350

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"It is believed the enemy are concentrating their forces some where in the mountains for a raid keep your scouts well out & on alert Your cavalry will leave here tomorrow with the horses They escort Brigadier General Duffie...."

GLC02414.351

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Capt Harrison at Sutton Reports three or four hundred (400) of Jacksons men having passed through Braxton Co be on the alert your cavalry leaves today"

GLC02414.352

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.353