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to: his father.

GLC07059.16

[Maps of areas surrounding Staunton and Harrisonburg]

Hand-drawn maps in blue and red pencil of areas surrounding Staunton and Harrisonburg, Virginia.

GLC07059.17

Hand-drawn map in blue and red pencil, including towns of Newmarket, Hawkinsburg, and Woodstock.

Note on verso reads: "Field notes and maps found in pocket of J.R.M."

GLC07059.18

[Hand-drawn map]

Hand-drawn map in red and blue pencil.

GLC07059.19

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.20

to: his mother.

GLC07059.21

to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.

GLC07059.24

to: his father.

GLC07059.25

to: his father.

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GLC07059.26

to: R. Delafield.

GLC07059.27

to: F.E. Spinner.

GLC07059.28

to: J.H. Taylor.

GLC07059.29

to: [J.H. Taylor].

GLC07059.30

to:[Richard] Delafield.

GLC07059.32

to:Lt. Col. J. Layton.

GLC07059.33

to:Mont[gomery C. Meigs].

GLC07059.34

to: sister.

Explains his jealously which stems from fact that sister writes frequently to Theodore's Captain, but not to Theodore. Sends news about the regiment's move back to Washington, along with a request for money, which accompanied a description of the...

GLC07164.15

to: Newton Millspaugh.

Sends thanks for the food sent to him, along with a description of camp life and a request for news from home. Lists names of friends from home (Alick, Sid Rose, Tom Young and Jim Smith), all of whom are acquaintances of Newton.

GLC07164.16

to: sister.

Describes his daily life in camp, made easier especially now due to having been paid, along with news of general regimental dislike of General Burns.

GLC07164.17

to: sister.

Describes the conditions of the state of Maryland, along with the news of the reception of a stove for the tent in which he resides, and the life in camp with a new regimental Major.

GLC07164.18

to: sister.

News of a possible attack on Winchester, along with details of life while on the march, and a request for stamps.

GLC07164.19

to: sister.

News of camp life, especially the poor rations and his inability to receive pay in the form of bills, and the life of a soldier in a regiment led by Generals who proceed without orders.

GLC07164.20

to: sister.

Details the regiment's positioning to Harper's Ferry in order to act as a reserve force for the attack on Winchester, along with a request for stamps. Theodore sends congratulations on the birth of his sister's son.

GLC07164.21

to: sister.

Description of the regiments sickness of war, along with a detailing of the reorganization of the regimental officers. Sends news that the regiment has finally become recognized and commissioned, and details more skirmishes with the rebels.
Written...

GLC07164.22

to: sister.

Sends news that he finally got paid, although he is still due two months back pay, in addition of the need for stamps and news from back home. Promises to send a book on the life of Baker. Written at Camp Winfield Scott.

GLC07164.23