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to Miss Sue Johnston
27 October 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
The weather is unpleasant and he has not gotten much mail lately. In the future he says she should see an improvement in his letters.
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4 November 1864
He mentions Aunt Jule and Cousin Henry. He thinks the election will come out all right. He heard Mr. Marvin preach.
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13 November 1864
He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.
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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 Mother
December 18, 1864
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
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December 8, 1864?
He was a little sick with diarrehea but is feeling better now. He wishes his mother could visit and describes the interior of his tent. He goes over the amenities it offers. Water damage.
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to the Folks at home
25 April 1865?
Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.
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1861-1866
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
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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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They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.
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He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
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He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.
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He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
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He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.
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to Miss Dora Johnston
27 May 1866
He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.
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circa May 14, 1866
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
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circa May 16, 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
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to Miss Johnston
circa April 12, 1866
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
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February 12, 1868
He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.
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6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
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9 October 1876
He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..
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to Father
11 April 1881
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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[Deed]
6 May 1903
Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.
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to My parents
January 28, 1851
He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.
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18 May 1871
He talks about various activities at the college including lectures and commencement week.
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