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[Photograph of National Guard on Ohio State University campus]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured is a military vehicle filled with National Guardsmen driving away from protesters.

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[Photograph of National Guard on Ohio State University campus]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are three National Guardsmen pointing out weapons. In the background are protesters on campus.

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To Raymond James and Susan Prowell Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 1, 1943. Leonard thanks his parents for the two care packages that arrived. He appreciates the candy as he eats so much of it now. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 8, 1943. Stouffer writes to Leonard that she is sorry it took so long to write. She updates him on "Eggie," who is home, and she is baking a chocolate cake for him. Stouffer...

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to Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 9, 1943. Leonard thanks them for the letters he received since he is still on maintenance duty he has time to answer their questions. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 10, 1943. Robert writes that he recieved a letter from Eleanor recently. She met up with Emma and commented that he uses the same moves on all the girls. He took the Officer...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 12, 1943. Leonard's Aunt Jessie hopes that he is doing well at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. She says the kids are doing well. They got a cocker spaniel puppy that is now...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 11, 1943. Susan writes that it is a beautiful day out and she might do the laundry instead of waiting until the next day when she will have help...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 13, 1943. Leonard updates his parents on the mail situation. He received eight letters in one day so now he has to rush to answer them. He reports...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 15, 1943. June writes that she just got back from a baby shower. The other guests were four married, three engaged and three single women. She says that their friend Fuzzy should...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 15, 1943. Robert tells Leonard that he is in charge of a parade march the next day. He surprised himself by passing the Officer Candidate School test. If he passes the physical...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 15, 1943. Susan writes that she was cleaning the house all week. She thanks Leonard for the photo and says everyone she showed it to says it is "a...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edith Hutton to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 17, 1943. Edith writes that she went to Cumbland with Aunt Malinda, and then called Aunt Susan. She reports that the dog got hit by a car but can still get around using three legs...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Bertha Hutton to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 17, 1943. Bertha writes to add on to Edith's letter that she neglected to help Edith address the last letter to him so Edith wrote a new letter to send. She says it has been...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Leonard Eugene Graeff sent in the same envelope one from Edith Hutton, and one from Bertha Hutton.

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 19, 1943. Susan opens the letter stating that it is still house cleaning time and there is still a few rooms to go. She mentions that she gave...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 19, 1943. Leonard writes that he got the air letter they sent him. He advises that it is not really worth the price as it takes about the same time...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 21, 1943. Leonard writes that he read about the fire and it is a shame. People will need to buy a bunch of bonds to replace the lost equipment. He...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 25, 1943. Leonard writes he heard from Lill about the suit and hopes it come out nice. He is anxious to get home and wants them to send him his blue...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 28, 1943. Leonard can't wait to get home only 8 more days. He is glad they had a good drive the other day and hopes the gas situation is good. He...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 30, 1943. Leonard writes primarily his father surprised that his father wrote a letter to him. He likes the new pen, and asks again for his blue bag...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 21, 1943. Robert writes that he heard about the fire at home and how big it was. He complains about having to get his hair cut in the army. He compliments Leonard on the photo...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 19, 1943. Richard jokes about friction between them now since he is in the Army and Leonard is in the Navy. He says if he had a choice he would have joined the Navy too, although...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated, October 19, 1943. One letter is from Roselina Fencil, the other is from Melvin Fencil

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Roselina Fencil to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 19, 1943. Roselina thanks Leonard for the letter and it is good to hear from him. She is still having back problems, and the doctor wants to put her in a cast for ten days to...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Melvin Fencil to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 19, 1943. Melvin hopes that Leonard continues to like the Navy. He checked with the draft board and they have a "Certificate of Occupation" filed by Texas Co. He hopes that he will...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 21, 1943. June writes that she is glad to hear from Leonard and that he seems to be doing "swell," she encourages him to do good in school and study hard. June apologizes for the way...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Robert asks if Leonard has been parading recently, he also asks a trivia question about marching positions. Robert breaks down what number and type of troops there are...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1943. Susan writes that it has been a busy week. There was fire wood and kindling they had that Malinda wanted, so Raymond had to bring it over...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Eddie Zell to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 25, 1943. Eddie writes to inquire when Leonard will be home from training at Great Lakes. He wants to make sure to get together. Eddie also mentions a few girls he knows and that he is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 24, 1943. Susan writes that her and Raymond took a long drive through the country and then checked on Leonard's car. Raymond cleaned off the car and...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Bernice Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Bernice apologizes for not writing sooner. She is glad Leonard likes the Navy and wonders if it is possible for Leonard to visit her boyfriend Bruce who is also in the...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Nicholas J. Fina to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Fina writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He states, "I do not feel he is fit to hold office."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from A. Keith Dunker to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 28, 1973. Dunker writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He also mentions congressional checks on the president asking, "What will be the limitation on...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Leslie Freing to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Freing writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She also mentions the firing of special prosecutor, Archibald Cox stating, "This diregard [sic]...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Kenneth A. Small to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973. Small writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon.

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Nancy O'Neill and John O'Neill to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 27, 1973. the O'Neills write in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. They state, "Nixon's continued defiance is destroying our government of laws...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Lenore P. Watkins to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Watkins writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She declares herself, "a very concerned citizen of these United States."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Frederick Jahnkow to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Jahnkow writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He also mentions Nixon's use of tax money, and the engagement in the Vietnam War declaring...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Goriah W. Mahakian to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 22, 1973. Mahakian writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He states that, "no American citizen, regardless of position or public office, is above the...

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[Note and sketches to Leonard Eugene Graeff] [Decimalized .01-.03]

One note from Frank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 29, 1938, and two crayon sketches of a jack-o-lantern and a cat. Sent in one envelope.

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[Legal and bank documents of Leonard Eugene Graeff] [Decimalized .01-.06]

Four items regarding the Workers Compensation case of "Leonard Eugene Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)." There are two cashed checks to Leonard Eugene Graeff from Susan Prowell Graeff, dated January 26, 1959 and January 14...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer writes that she has not gone to visit Leonard's mother, Susan because she has not been feeling well. She has had five shots in the arm already and must...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 28, 1943. Raymond writes that this is the first letter he has written in twenty five years. He is writing with his new pen, a Parker medium-point pen. He reports that Susan...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 1, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer updates Leonard on a few friends; Charlie looks good; Monk leaves Friday; Moyer leaves on Tuesday; and still no letter from Wayne. She also apologizes...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 2, 1943. Susan writes that it took quite a while to convince Raymond to write a letter. She said he didn't know what to write about so she gave him...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Ed Stalcup and Ann Stalcup to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 27, 1973. The Stalcups write in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. They mention that Nixon has attacked the press and states, "I wonder if in '27...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Laud Frances to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 30, 1973. Frances writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He says, "Congress is our bulwark against malfeasance in office."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from J. Amielaui Armstrong to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Armstrong writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She mentions that people are scared. She declares, "Impeachment is urgently called for...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Wanda Blair to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Blair writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She mentions she is a Republican writes, "I am a Republican and I am ashamed of it."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Carol Aminoff to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Aminoff writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She mentions the firing of the special prosecutor, Archibald Cox, and the altered tapes. She...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from M.M. Hanley to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Hanley writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He asks Moorhead to, "Please impeach Nixon."

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to Richard Milhous Nixon

One letter from Allen Snipes to President Richard Milhous Nixon copied to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 28, 1973. Snipes is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Snipes mentions his military history, and relationship to...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from Allen Snipes to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead. The article in the clipping was written by Kent Cochran and is dated August 6, 1959. The article mentions photographs, taken by Allen Snipes, of a ranch. It describes Snipes...

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to Allen Snipes

One letter from William B. Keane to Allen Snipes dated December 30, 1959. Keane writes to thank Snipes for his assistance in a court case that he feels was won due to photographs Snipes took at the scene.

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from Allen Snipes to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 14, 1954. The article is about Allen Snipes' photography company which serves attorneys. It also provides a brief biography of Snipes including his time in the Army...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Gerald Lee Palmer to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Palmer writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He includes a numbered list of grievances with the Nixon administration, spanning the entirety...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One petition from Joan S. Christie to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 30, 1973. Christie writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She sends a petition urging for a congressional vote to impeach Nixon.

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to James Reston

One letter from Fred W. McPeake to James Reston dated October 30, 1973. McPeake is against the impeachment of President Nixon. He criticizes The New York Times for selective reporting on previous issues such as the Bay of Pigs, 1964 elections, Bobby...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Judd Weuin to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Weuin supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He writes, "I urge you to support impeachment proceeding against President Nixon."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Marc A. Hines to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 20, 1973. Hines supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He mentions Moorhead's position as a member of the Judiciary Committee, and advises extra sensitivity. He...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Olivia Newsome to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Newsome supports the impeachment of President Nixon. She states she is a student at UC Davis School of Law and writes, "I would like you at the present time to...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from F. Ward Ackerman to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Ackerman supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Ackerman is still a young boy and writes, "Please help us. We believe that Impeachment of our President...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Nancy Forytik to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 20, 1973. Forytik supports the impeachment of President Nixon. She writes, "Impeach Nixon."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Laura King to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. King supports the impeachment of President Nixon. She writes, "you are in a position to carry out the wishes of the people; I sincerely hope you will do so."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from K. Kenneth to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973. Kenneth supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He writes, "Impeach Nixon."

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Alberta Velasco to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 25, 1973. Velasco is against the impeachment of President Nixon. She writes, "I am aware of the committee of democrats and their investigation to determining whether...

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to Parents

"This week chronicles a new era in my army life." "Rejoiced" to hear the box with his boots is on its way. Thinks the shoemaker purposely delayed the making of his boots. It is ridiculous that he had to go all the way to Boston to find leather. "We...

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to Parents

Last wrote them two weeks ago. Went out on a walk "for our health." Took in 30 blacks, destroyed 2 grist mills, took two loads of bacon, and captured some 50 Rebels while on the walk. The 6th corps was acting as reserves to cover General Custer's...

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to brother

Stationery has a blue cross stamp marking the 6th corps, 3rd division of the U.S. Army. Received his letter two weeks ago and does not want him to think he forgot to write. Has spent the last week recovering from their recent march. Has been "mending...

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to Parents

It is tough to realize that it has already been 18 months since he first joined the army. Back then, "we were quite confident of a speedy success." Thought he would be back by the following spring. "Today everything denotes that we may confidently...

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to brother

Just dug a grave for a member of his own company. Henry Leonard died this morning at 8:35. He had a bad cold, and "was advised to go into our regiment hospital and was getting better until last night at 11 o'clock when he was taken worse and rapidly...

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to Parents

Has been working to send Henry Leonard's body home to his family for the past three days. Went to the division headquarters on behalf of the company to see how it could be done. Made "3 or 4 trips" to Brandy Station to an embalmer. "There is quote a...

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to Parents

Time is flying by. Will be home in just over 16 months. Expects the next 4 months of battles will "till loudly on our regiment." They have often been part of the reserves in a battle, and therefore expects to be put in the front line more often this...

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to Parents

This is likely his last Sunday at this camp. Orders came in that when they do break camp, they must not burn the camp down like usual. They must also not light any fires for the first two weeks that they are on the move so as to not give away their...

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to Parents

Is on duty at the division hospital. Today is the ninth day of fighting. "We are getting the best of the Rebs but it is slow work for they are desperate." Major Moody and Captain Wetherell were both wounded. "The loss is very heavy on both sides."...

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to Parents

"Sid is reported taken prisoner. He has been missing since Friday night. The 10th were surrounded and a number taken prisoners." He definitely is not killed or injured because his body was not found when the army retook that area soon after. Had he...

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to Parents

About two miles from the house he wrote the last letter in. Has marched from one side of the battle line to the other and back. Saw Sid's commanding officer carried away wounded. Captain Bigelow was wounded in the head. Hopes to be able to write "a...

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to Parents

It has been impossible for him to write since he sent his last letter. Does not even know if his last letters reached them. "It has been march, dig, and fight all the time." Has crossed the Pamunkey River and engaged the Rebels on the other side. Is...

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to Parents

Finally got a letter from them last night. Does not know if they have gotten his other letters; they had not received any when they wrote their most recent letter. Manson [Munyan] died a week ago at Fredericksburg. "I think we will have a big fight...

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to Parents

Has a few moments to spare while there is a lull in the fighting. "I have weathered the storm unharmed" so far. Fighting starts at dawn and does not stop "for anything" until well after sundown. The Confederates have "quite a strong position here."...

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to Parents

This letter was sent in the same envelope as the letter #69. Did not get to write as much as he had wanted to yesterday, and decided to write more today. The Rebels charged their lines last night between 9:00 and 10:00, but were unable to break...

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to Parents

As he is neither on duty nor cooking, has some time to write. There is not much firing going on alone the lines at the moment. "Now both armies lay facing each other." Both sides fire 20 or 30 cannons over the course of 24 hours and have made heavy...

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to Parents

Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Would have written sooner, but has not had time to do so. "I am very well off." Suspects he would write more if Sid were here. Despite the address on this letter, they do not hold the city. "I...

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to Parents

The letter is dated 1864/06/24, but Clapp's next letter, dated 1864/06/24, was written the next day, and he acknowledges his error in the prior letter. Would be sleeping instead of writing, "but the flies eat me up." Feels better than he did the last...

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to Parents

Attached to this letter is a poem titled "Another Brave has Fallen" that was cut from a newspaper. Yesterday's letter dated the 24th was actually written on the 23rd. Did not march last night. Had heard that the Rebels were massing for an attack on...

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to Parents

Mail has become more regular, so they can send as much as they want. Is almost out of paper and needs more. Also needs a lot of new envelopes. They can send those things fairly easily by speaking to a postman before sending it. If they write "Soldier...

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to Parents

Finally received a letter from them. Will respond immediately, as he had held off writing another letter home for the arrival of one. The corps left on a raid to destroy part of the Weldon Railroad. "They met with no trouble at all" and returned 4...

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to Parents

"I am once more with the regiment on duty." Is no longer with the provost guard. What remained of the 7th, 10th, and 37th regiments were consolidated into one regiment in the 3rd brigade, 1st division of the corps. "I felt some ashamed" of being so...

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to brother

Received a letter from him and a letter from Mother yesterday. July 4th was a pretty quiet day, "hardly a gun fired all day." No July 4th could surpass that of last year when Vicksburg fell. Is back with the company he first came out with. General...

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to Mother

Just finished writing a letter to Charlie and will now write to her. Glad to hear her July 4th was so pleasant. One year ago on the 4th his corps was celebrating the victory at Gettysburg. Does not know where he will be for the next July 4th, but...

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to Parents

Just camped for the night. Feeling very tired. He and his friend John Banks decided to stop at 9:00 PM one night to get some rest while the army moved on. Found a good orchard to sleep in. Later caught up with the rest of the army at about 2:00 the...

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[record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19]

This document is a record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19, which was a "right humerus shattered by mini ball." Shows that Clapp was discharged a year later and pensioned in September 1873.

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to Parents

Does not know when he will be able to send his letters, for they are now over 50 miles from Harpers Ferry, the nearest supply station where he can send mail. His brigade was detached from the rest of the army and ordered to wait for the supply train...

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to Parents

Clapp says Charles Town is in Virginia, but was mistaken. Received two letters from them yesterday. One also came with $1, socks, suspenders, and a handkerchief, all of which he appreciated greatly. Does not get mail as regularly as while at...

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to Parents

Will write quickly; the mail goes out in half an hour. Does not feel "in the best mood." At about 8:00 AM on the 21st, the Rebels attacked the army's pickets. The entire army scrambled into fighting position "as soon as possible." His company was...

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to Parents

Got a letter from them dated 1864/08/21 last night. They write of not having received a letter from him in a long time, but does not know why his letters have not been delivered. Most of his letters have been short, "hurried" ones simply letting them...

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to Parents

Just received a letter from them. Glad to know that everyone is well. Has moved farther up the valley since his last letter. During the march, the cavalry fought in front of them the whole way. The Confederates turned back upon discovering the main...

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to Parents

Would have sent the earlier letter sooner, but had to march the next day and therefore did not have time to mail it. Is now on picket for three days starting from last night. Elisha has not arrived yet. "The Johnnies are a not very great distance...

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