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to Father

He lists all the regiments comprising the division of Gen. Burnside. He asks his father to see Evarts and procure a comission for him.

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to Father

He mentions that his father recently took a trip around Central Park with a wounded officer. He also heard that an officer from his regiment called at the house when his father was absent. Heasks his father if he saw Burnside when he was in New York.

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to Father

He received orders to pack up and leave within a half hour. He got paid and will send $25 or $30.

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to Father

He expected to go up to Harrison's landing but ended up anchored to Fortress Monroe.

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to Father

He describes the encampment scene on the banks of Rappahanock. He writes that some men will come face to face with the enemy and they are all delighted with this.

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to Father

He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.

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to Father

He writes of the new recruits that will be coming in and admonishes those who try to pay their way out of serving their country.

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to Father

Though they haven't seen any rebels, writes that if he does he will not take him prisoner but kill him. Cavalry and artillery arrived from Harrison recently. He describes the beautiful scenery and mentions Charlie.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Benny Weegan, and describes her whole day. She also suggests they try new restaurants, etc.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes that it has been nine months since she said goodbye to Moe, goes over where he is now versus where he was.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about the movies, and mentions Alice, Al, and Archer.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad, and responds to Moe's letters.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that she has bought a copy of a French newspaper.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ruth and Bess, and goes to the dentist.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia's father came home only to have a relapse. He had to be taken to the hospital again.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talked with her parents of their future.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father is still ill and Mad got a Mexican divorce.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says her father must see a psychiatrist, because his health will not improve unless his mental state also improves.

GLC09414.0327

USS Memphis journal: Memorys and Incidents of My Last 60(?) Days in the United States Navy

Diary of Quartermaster Second Class Thomas Barwiss Hagstog Askin, Jr. containing a countdown of days until his relief day. Askin's diary describes day-to-day experiences aboard the USS Memphis. Includes entries regarding correspondence, entertainment...

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to Father

Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.

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to Father

He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.

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to Father

Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.

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to Father

He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.

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to Father

He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.

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to Father

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.

Includes the order given from headquarters.

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