1861/07/30

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Describes his travels with the regiment from Camp Hampton to Washington, along with the daily life in camp.

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1861/08/11

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Describes how the regiment was marched through Washington, and realizes the harshness of being part of a non-commissioned unit. Talks of the fight at Manassas (First Battle of Bull Run) in which 11000 union soldiers lost their lives. As letter was probably written for Theodore, the quote "write soon to Theodore" makes sense.

GLC07164.10

[1861/08/18]

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Sister Carrie.

Describes life in camp, along with his complaints of lack of pay and poor rations. Mentions his Captain's incompetence.

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1861/08/27

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Discusses the regiment's parade march through Washington, including the reviews by Generals. Speaks of the fear held by all of an attack on Washington.

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1861/09/20

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Discusses the reasons why the regiment is no longer in Washington, along with the details of a skirmish with rebels. Requests that he receive mail from home.

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1861/12/20

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: 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 price gouging which occurs by the unit suttler. Written in Camp Observation.

GLC07164.15

1861/12/25

Soutchiens, David, fl. 1861

Letter signed

Title: 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.

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1850/06/17

Neafie, Augustus, fl. 1859-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: brother James.

Describes his life to James, relaying his fears of attacks by Indians. Requests news of life back east.

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1853/12/23

Neafie, Alfred, fl. 1853

Letter signed

Title: to: Cousin Carrie.

Life in Grass Valley, includes a request for information about the family back East. Included in the letter was a folded sheet of paper which included several fragments of panned gold.

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1861/07/14

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Describes how he was sworn into the army, along with his travels to the camp and the rations served. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

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[n.d.]

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Egbert Millspaugh.

Return of the five dollars Mr. Millspaugh kindly lent Theodore, with thanks for such a loan.

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1861/12/29

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: 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.

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1862/01/11

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: 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.

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1862/03/09

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

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

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1862/03/20

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: 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.

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1862/03/22

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: 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.

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1862/04/19

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: 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 at Camp Winfield Scott.

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1862/05/01

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: 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.

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1862/05/12

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Details the regiments role as it acts as a flanking army to that of McClellan, while sending news of the destruction of the Merrimac. He states that newspapers are scarce, and that the Union Army is close to claiming Richmond.

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1862/06/05

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Describes skirmishes with rebels, along with life on guard duty. He sends news of a battle in which his regiment saved the day.

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1862/06/12

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Having recently been paid by the commanding officer, Theodore forwards money home for the purchase of a new suit. He notes that the regiment has experienced more deaths while on guard duty than when in battle.

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1862/06/19

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Wanting to know if the money he sent home has been received, tells of fears of going on guard duty, for he fears being wounded while on the picket line - "if I get through this I shall consider myself very lucky."

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1862/07/09

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Forwards the description of the regiment's last battle, along with news of his own recent sickness. Sends a list of items he feels that he needs, including blankets, socks, stamps and other such items.

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1862/07/11

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

He again sends the list of items which he requires, stating that the items are exorbitantly priced at the suttler's tent. He describes the conditions of camp life, including sleeping in a corn field.

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1862/07/29

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Details the breakup of the regiment, and states how he loves the experience of the war. However, he describes his dislike of officers who hold their black servants in higher regard than they do the white soldiers.

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