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to Elvira Winegar

He lists all the people that have been killed recently. He wishes she would leave Iowa and go home where she can take care of things better than anyone else.

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to Elvira Winegar

George Kelley came to see him. They are in the same place and will be there until Vicksburg is taken. They will get 2 months pay soon and he will send it to his father so he can send some to her.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has been under the weather lately. He is glad she has been enjoying herself. Brother George is not doing well but will probably not be discharged until Vicksburg is taken.

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to Elvira Winegar

The blockade was run last night. There were 400 of them. They are 20 miles from Vicksburg. Includes map of their camping grounds. The date is possibly April 28, 1863.

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GLC01014.069

He wishes he could see his family. He is waiting for the paymaster and hopes he will get 4 months pay.

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to Elvira Winegar

He wants her to make up her mind about whether she wants Burt to live him this winter or whether she wants to stay with her father. He has not seen George in a couple of days but he was doing poorly.

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to Elvira Winegar

They finally got Vicksburg and all the troops there. They got their pay for two months.

GLC01014.072

Capt. Munser

They are camped about a mile from Vicksburg. George is in the hospital and he hopes he will get to go home. They took 23,000 prisoners.

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to Elvira Winegar

They are down at the railroad depot and most are working on all kinds of railroads. He describes Vicksburg as a hard looking place now. Billy was killed in that "Pennsylvania fight" (possibly Gettysburg).

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to Elvira Winegar

He keeps wishing and hoping the paymaster will come soon and give them 2 months worth of pay. He thinks George will go home soon. The 95th has gone to Natchez.

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to Elvira Winegar

George is looking very thin. He will go North in a few days but still doesn't know if he will get a furlough yet. Thomas died.

GLC01014.076

to Elvira Winegar

They will be staying where they are for some time. He got a letter from Burt who says he will be working for Hank or Sanders' house.

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to Elvira Winegar

He heard the division had gone down the river to relieve Gen. Ransom's brigade at Natchez.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has a new doctor who he believes is helping him. Bill came and stayed with him a few days. He saw George Kelley. Soon they will have another chance for furloughs.

GLC01014.079

to Benjamin F. Butler

Comments on Butler leaving government service: "I see that you are no longer in the service of the Government of the U.S. The country may now claim you." Asks if Butler can address the State Convention in Boston on September 6th and 7th.

GLC02095.01

Distinguished Service Cross.

Distinguished Service Cross with four lapel pins. Engraved "John H. Hilldring" on verso.

GLC06196.201

Red leather case with three photographs.

Red leather case with three photographs: 1) Hilldring in uniform; 2) Hilldring in civilian dress; 3) Hilldring with his wife and two children seated on a porch; 4) Girl with cat found behind photo #3.

GLC06196.202

Distinguished Service Medal.

Distinguished Service Medal engraved "John H. Hilldring" on verso. Includes four additional ribbons.

GLC06196.203

Brass letter opener.

Brass letter opener, engraved "Christmas 1944 Florence," "Pignone," and "Maj Gen John H Hilldring GSS."

GLC06196.204

French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.

French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.

GLC06196.205

Medal.

"Honorary Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" medal.

GLC06196.206

Academic hood.

Academic hood worn by Hilldring at the University of Connecticut commencement ceremony.

GLC06196.207

South Korean War flag.

South Korean War flag.

GLC06196.208

U.S. flag.

U.S. flag with 48 stars.

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Gold flag.

Gold flag with U.S. seal on a black star.

GLC06196.210