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1862/04/19

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Description of the regiments sickness of war, along with a detailing of the reorganization of the regimental officers. Sends news that the regiment has finally become recognized and commissioned, and details more skirmishes with the rebels. Written at Camp Winfield Scott.

GLC07164.22

1862/05/01

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Sends news that he finally got paid, although he is still due two months back pay, in addition of the need for stamps and news from back home. Promises to send a book on the life of Baker. Written at Camp Winfield Scott.

GLC07164.23

1862/05/12

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Details the regiments role as it acts as a flanking army to that of McClellan, while sending news of the destruction of the Merrimac. He states that newspapers are scarce, and that the Union Army is close to claiming Richmond.

GLC07164.24

1862/06/05

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Describes skirmishes with rebels, along with life on guard duty. He sends news of a battle in which his regiment saved the day.

GLC07164.25

1862/06/12

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Having recently been paid by the commanding officer, Theodore forwards money home for the purchase of a new suit. He notes that the regiment has experienced more deaths while on guard duty than when in battle.

GLC07164.26

1862/06/19

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Wanting to know if the money he sent home has been received, tells of fears of going on guard duty, for he fears being wounded while on the picket line - "if I get through this I shall consider myself very lucky."

GLC07164.27

1862/07/09

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Forwards the description of the regiment's last battle, along with news of his own recent sickness. Sends a list of items he feels that he needs, including blankets, socks, stamps and other such items.

GLC07164.28

1862/07/11

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

He again sends the list of items which he requires, stating that the items are exorbitantly priced at the suttler's tent. He describes the conditions of camp life, including sleeping in a corn field.

GLC07164.29

1862/07/29

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Details the breakup of the regiment, and states how he loves the experience of the war. However, he describes his dislike of officers who hold their black servants in higher regard than they do the white soldiers.

GLC07164.30

1862/07/31

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.

GLC07164.31

1862/08/01

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

He requests that his sister sends him ten dollars. Warning of a big move by the union army, he describes the stupidity of General Patterson, and mentions that he ran into several acquaintances from home.

GLC07164.32

1862/09/20

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister Carrie.

News of friends known to his sister, along with a plan of the regiment's camp and a description of the battle of Antietam, in which his regiment lost 300 of 500 men.

GLC07164.33

1862/10/11

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister

Sends thanks for the items which she sent to him, detailing how items can be bartered at camp and their values. He also speaks of life in camp and his hope to be discharged.

GLC07164.34

1862/11/14

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister Carrie.

Describes his sickness and how he hopes it will lead to a discharge. Mentions promise former regimental doctor who promised him a discharge, a promise which will not be held by the present doctor. Fearing that his sickness will kill him, Theodore speaks of the plans of a mass desertion.

GLC07164.35

1862/11/27

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: Guardian.

Detailing the loss of his personal effects, and the failure of his efforts at obtaining a discharge, Theodore requests money form the recipient, who is most likely Egbert Millspaugh Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC07164.36

1862/12/07

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Egbert Millspaugh.

Having given up all hopes of a reply from Mr. Millspaugh, fearing that "you care nothing for me," Theodore has decided to desert. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC07164.37

1862/12/10

Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877

Letter signed

Title: to: sister.

A list of items that he request be sent to him, including pins, needles, towels, handkerchiefs, thread, buttons, food and clothing. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC07164.38