18 May 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.

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13 June 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He describes a rainstorm in which they set up tents. He talks about how they dealt with it and every mishap along the way.

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29 June 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They have been ordered to go somewhere on boats with nine days rations. He saw Henry. Elliot and Charles are well.

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4 July 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.

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6 July 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They marched for three miles until 2 companies were sent forward on skirmishes. They continued until they came to a bridge. After their skirmishes they drove some of the enemy from fence behind which they had become intrenched.

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16 July 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.

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17 July 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He met with Capt. Griffith and told him they ought to have regular prayer meetings. Several other agreed.

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circa 17 July 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They have regular meetings now and they are well attended. He saw Charlie and Elliot there. St. Graves' wife is ill. He heard the Rebels had over a hundred killed on July 8th.

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1 August 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.

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2 August 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They started drilling on the big guns again. The colonel has the authority to bring the regiment up to 1200 and if he does, they will stay where they are for some time.

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15 August 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He is concerned because it looks Edgar will be drafted. Though he, himself, enlisted he has never for one moment regretted his decision. Later he describes getting attacked by mosquitos.

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19 August 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

There are no longer any colored men or dutchmen in his department. The colonel wants to change them to an artillery regiment. He is taking a trip to Beaufort with Lt. Hebbard.

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31 August 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

There is a recruiting agent whose job it is buy colored troops to fill up their qouta. He talks about the difficulties of the draft and the reservations of the one-year men.

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12 September 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He is glad for the news about Sherman's grip on Petersburgh Farragut. Though he thinks it is unwise to enlist men for one year. Lt. Lohiske has been sick but is getting better.

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22 September 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Johnston

He thinks Elliot has improved since joining the army and is now a man. Seymour Graves is going to have a comission in a negro regiment. He had dinner with some exchanged prisoners

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18 October 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Johnston

When he heard the glorious news that Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania went into the Union, he shouted outloud. He refers to some of the officers' wives. They are finally getting paid tomorrow.

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27 October 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

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

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

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

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

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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13 November 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

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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18 December 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

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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8 December 1864?

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

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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25 April 1865?

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Folks at home

Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.

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1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Folks at home

School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.

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1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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