1862/08/08

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear brother."

Charles was not hurt but his hat was blown off and his gun knocked out of his hand in battle. The fight was hard and he hopes there won't be another like it soon.

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Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: brother.

Charles is unsure whether he will make it home this winter. He describes the meals the soldiers are served.

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[n.d.]

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: John Morris.

There was a fight and they were close enough to see the Confederates but they were unable to kill any of them.

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Morris Family

Autograph note

Title: to unknown

List of names with numeric notations written after each. [with Charles Morris' papers]

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1862/02/09

Morris, George, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

George tells Wilmor that he saw Tilley Wilson and Jones Stuart who "is s[u]ch a devel of a fool and it is good fun to watch him." George would like to know "if Matt Mitchel [got an] honorable discharge" as he so claims.

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1862/10/31

Morris, George, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

George reports that their father is getting better and promises to write Joseph very soon. He sends word to Joseph that "his purty girl Miss E. Talor had a litt[l]e one by old Hicky."

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1862/06/06

Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: John Morris.

Jesse was wounded in the shoulder in the last battle. The steamer is headed for New York and then Pennsylvania but he will try to get a furlough to come home if his shoulder does not heal.

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1862/08/27

Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Jesse expects to leave soon but he is enjoying himself and knows that will end when he rejoins the army as it is no "pleasure to tote a heavy knapsack in warm weather." He believes all those who will volunteer already have and there will be a draft. He hopes George will not be drafted as "4 out of one family ought to do pret[t]y well."

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1862/10/15

Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Jesse is getting better and his shoulder only hurts occasionally. He thinks "the girls will soon think different after the soldiers" return and if there are not enough, "two or three can take one in partnership." Joseph has not been well and is only 105 pounds. Jesse got into a fight with one of the many secessionists in town and was fined $1.50 but has no money to pay.

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1862/11/13

Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Jesse is sorry their brother Charles has died but says they must console themselves "as we know he died for a good cause." Jesse had a piece of bone removed from his shoulder and encloses it with the letter. He has heard that no more men will be discharged from the hospital but wants to go back "to revenge my wound and the death of my dear brother." If he returns to the regiment, he will go to Charles' grave and see if he can arrange a tombstone.

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1863/03/31

Trout, James R., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Jesse M. Morris.

Trout's leg has gotten worse since Jesse left the hospital. A letter with five dollars came for Jesse from George and Wilmor and Trout distributed the money as Jesse had asked.

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1862/02/10

Morris, John, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Jesse M. Morris and Joseph W. Morris.

John updates Jesse on the spasm in his mare's leg, which John [another with the same name] has been trying to cure. He read in the paper that there was another battle in Kentucky. John tells Joseph that their mother is working on a box to send them and is knitting "you all a pair of socks a pese [piece]."

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1862/07/11

Davison, Luke B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Old Mr. Morris" [John Morris]

Davison apologizes for any insult one of his boys may have made against Mr. Morris. He was unaware of an offense but respects Mr. Morris and wishes to know who the boy was so that he may reprimand him.

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1862/01/07

Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Wilmor W. Morris.

There was a surprise snowstorm and the neighborhood seems "determined to get the interest of the money invested in their sleighs." He has not been sledding yet as he is taking the chance to fill the icehouse. He reports that Anthony is the only member of the family married so far. He corrects Wilmor in a postscript, explaining that his middle initial is E and not W. [Joseph W. is Wilmor's brother.]

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1862/01/18

Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Joseph just bought a Clipper newspaper; he believes "there has been a battle some place, but I cannot tell you where till I read the paper." They are only able to shoot hogs and birds when on picket. Their shanty caught fire the night they were on picket. He addresses Susannah to tell her that a box she wrote Wilmor about has not arrived. He will send home three likenesses.

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1909/10/06

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is glad that Owen has left Turkey for Germany although the situation for Mormons there "is not a bed of roses on acc- of the Govt." He advises Owen on hygiene. He expresses regret about moving to Nome but says Alaska has taught him self-reliance and confidence. He counsels Owen on choosing a wife according to the "Planet under which they are born…

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1907/09/30

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Children

Discusses working the night shift at the pump house. Asks about the boys' commencement exercises. Thinks Owen would do well in the educational field. Resumed his correspondence course but has switched into the Stationary Engineers Course. Promises to send them $150 and mentions their recent visit. Expects Carol to be a pianist. He is surprised that the level of the Salt Lake has risen. Reports that an officer "smashed" his nose demonstrating how to carry a 200 lb sack of coal.

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1908/03/23

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear boys and girl

Writes that the Paris-New York Automobile Contest will reach Nome next winter. Regrets Roosevelt is not running in this year's presidential election because "he has certainly proved himself to be the man of the hour." Thinks Taft "will be the best" and likes Bryan but thinks he has little chance of winning. Rejects Cummings and La Follette. Believes the trusts will try to elect a president who will favor them but be bad for the people. States he voted for Garfield who was the "middle one of our martyred presidents," and mentions that Owen will be able to vote in this election.

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1908/07/11

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dear ones all

He has not written because he was busy and waiting for the Ohio which was delayed by the ice until the Thetis went in search of her. He has attended ballgames that begin at 8 pm and end before sundown. He is sending a Draft for $300 to be divided amongst the children. Due to the Presidential election, he does not expect the "financial horizon" to improve until next year.

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1908/08/17

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My son

He is proud that Owen has chosen to go on a church mission. He is sending a $500 draft. He asks if Owen will visit any of he family in England or on Long Island. The plant just bought a small steam engine and steam washer. He asks if Owen's speech has improved. He recently turned 49.

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1909/01/09

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen and all [incomplete]

Owen's Aunts met him after his trip on the S.S. Republic. He asks about family and the property. He will write to Nancy soon. Dancing, musical entertainment, skating rinks, horse races, and trotting on the ice have become popular. The big Alaska sweepstakes for $10,000 will be soon and he hopes it will be won fairly this year. Page 2 missing from copy.

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1909/03/07

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall [incomplete]

Writes that Owen's mention of denying people religious liberty reminds him of "the old days of bigotry, superstition, and witchcraft." Reminds Owen of the Quaker saying "it is not what thee eats, but what thee digests that makes thee strong." Page 4 missing from copy.

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1909/03/27

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Discusses becoming a vegetarian. Thinks " the race hatred will be a long time dying out." Reports the Quartermaster wants to install "central heating, electric lighting, and water distributing system." Congratulates Owen on the 9th Ward's Sunday School rewarding him for his work with the church.

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1909/03/30

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

He is sending the $15 he forgot to enclose with the last letter. He will show Owen's letter to the editor of the local paper for possible publication. Written at Fort Davis

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1909/06/16

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

Discusses the family; Owen, who is 24, wrote from Turkey of Constantinople, Adena, and government control of the telegraph; Ed is attending Utah University, where he has joined fraternities; and Carol is in Grammar school where there are two seasons there "winter and July." Reports the Alaska Yukon Pacific Fair will be at Seattle and that there has been a great influx of Russians, Greeks, and Finns. Written at Fort Davis

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