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24 November 1864

Doyle, John H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.

GLC07205.009

5 July 1863

Doyle, John H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to arrive.

GLC07205.010

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