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to Sister Sophia
5 December 1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her, Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
GLC07205.055
15 July 1862
He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again. Written at Camp Fisk
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29 June 1862
Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
GLC07205.057
17 April 1862
Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him...
GLC07205.058
11 March 1862
There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.
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to Emma
February 23, 1862
A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.
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March 28, 1862
They are on the move and have been marching for some time.
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to Grandmomma
January 28, 1864
Emma, fl. 1861
She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.
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to Cousin
January 21, 1865
Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861
He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.
GLC07205.065
14 June 1862
He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.
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to Bro. Baker
16 November 1863
Jameson, William H., fl. 1861
He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.
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to Ever Remmebered Cousin
25 August 1864
Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664
He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.
GLC07205.068
29 October 1862
He mentions a John Odell who owns a store. It also looks as though he may get a discharge even though he hasn't asked for it.
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to Much Respected Cousin
12 August 1860
They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back
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to William L. Whittford
January 10, 1864
Devel, fl. 1861
He compares the rebellion to an egg on p. 2.
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to Mother
24 October 1863
He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.
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to Mr. Whittford
26 July 1861
David, fl. 1861
No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.
GLC07205.073
Unknown signature
1861-1877
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to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant
Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877
"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."
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to Sister
March 14, 1862
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to Brother Frye
March 20, 1862
Thompson, F. J., fl. 1861
Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.
GLC07205.077
February 25, 1862
Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861
Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.
GLC07205.078
20 November 1861
He has just returned from the Grand Review which he describes as magnificent. It was of the Left Wing of the army on the Potomac. He also discusses a building that he wants to sell.
GLC07205.079
March 16, 1861
They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.
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to William F. Whitfield
December 28, 1862
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
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