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to Frank A. Cole

He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).

GLC08291.05

to Frank A. Cole

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

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to Frank A. Cole

Saw his sister the other night. Mentions the nineteenth regiment. Also mentions that someone he knows was killed in the tenth regiment. The tenth regiment has only six hundred men left.

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to Frank A. Cole

From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.

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to Frank A. Cole

illegible. mentions [ten day application...]

GLC08291.09

to Parents

He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.

GLC08291.10

General Orders No. 32

A general court martial is appointed for the July 14th for the trial of Private John Cooney.

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to Parents

He knows that that his parents know that he has been wounded. He cannot stand lying a in a hosptall.

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to Frank

He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.

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to Frank

Glad to hear he is doing well. He mentions Capt. Burnett, Lt. Atwell, Lt. Brall. and James.

GLC08291.16

to Frank

He writes about a Copperhead toward the end. (difficult to read)

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receipt for Capt. Cole from Armoury Square hospital.

For 34 dollars

GLC08291.18

to Frank

He is hoping he can come home where it is more comfortable...illegible.

GLC08291.19

to Mr. Cole

Lt. Woodbury has a sickness of the stomach. His son continues to improve slowly.

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to Mr. Cole

The captain continues without improvement. He experiences the same symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting. The doctor says he has bilious fever.

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to Mr. Cole

He informs the captain's parents of their son's death.

GLC08291.22

Treasury Department-Second Auditor's Office

A certificate for $106.80 payable to father of deceased. It was pay due Frank A. Cole.

GLC08291.23

to wife and children

in very good spirits because he is eating very good food lately. hopes his wife is getting fat. doesn't know when he'll get paid, but when he does, he'll send some money home.

GLC09315.10

to wife and children

writes that while he has some health complaints like his side and his throat, he doesn't let it get him down because he has a duty to fulfill. talks about witnessing the death of a fellow soldier who got sick.

GLC09315.11

to wife and children

informs her that officers claim they will all be home in five months. fears that someone will ravish his wife while he is away, asks if she received the money he sent.

GLC09315.12

to wife

writes that he got paid and he will send her 30 dollars and if it gets to her safe he will send another 20 dollars.

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to wife

glad that the children are doing well and hopes she will stay well. sent William a watch.

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to wife

describes his sleeping arrangements and plans for a march coming up. the surgeon has exempted those with a disability.

GLC09315.15

to father

hopes the day day he gets to see his wife and children is not far off. writes that he despises young men that have chosen not to fight, for choosing not to save their country from destruction is a sin.

GLC09315.16

to wife

hopes they can see each others' faces again. thinks their marching may be over however, as he thinks they will stay where they are until the end. he is in good quarters and they have had nice weather for three months.

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to wife

says his family is very dear to him but so is the country. writes they are in the best camp they've ever had so far. certain that the Rebels will die a traitors' death

GLC09315.18

to wife

heard that four men will get a furlough of 30 days. next time he will find out if he gets one. promises to bring something for everyone when he comes.

GLC09315.19

to wife

writes that they pay him very late and he is still owed checks from four months ago. can not write as much as he wants because of the lack of money. believes the Rebel army is completely demoralized.

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to wife

discusses the possibility of a furlough. if they move and get settled again they will give out furloughs, but if they don't they may not grant furloughs for a while. tells her not to get discouraged and trust in the Lord.

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to wife

received two months pay and will send her 16 dollars. tells her to be encouraged by the election of Brough.

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to wife

since he only has two months pay, cannot give her very much this time. writes that their men captured four rebels a few days ago. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.23

to wife

has pain in his breast but is doing a great deal better. was going to send her five dollars but forgot, will send it this time. thinks it will be a good winter. Written in camp at Pulaski

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to wife

describes camp life in Tennesee.

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to wife

is currently on a regular detail, chopping wood for the mill. willl be reading the old letters he has received from her. would rather throw away a shirt than one of her letters.

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to wife

talks about the number of soldiers deserting and how it is becoming a problem. at least 10-25 desert everyday.

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to wife

asks about Henry Elliot and why he has not received any letters from him lately. writes he can't be certain of when he will see her again but if he is not killed in battle by the end of August. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.28

to wife

notes the cost of sending her letters. makes it clear that he wants her to keep them all so that they have some value in the end.

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to wife

sorry to hear that his mother is sick. treasures her letters. tells the children to be good.

GLC09315.30

to wife

is sending her seven dollars. will also send the kids a quarter each. glad to hear that she has friends in town. that way she doesn't fret over him so much.

GLC09315.31

to wife

advises her to stay in town rather than the country. thanks her for the braid of her hair she sent him. promises to send her something as well.

GLC09315.32

to wife

is making a ring out of a piece of a Rebel's sword to send to William. suspects they will move again soon but cannot tell when or where.

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to wife

was in the hospital with a cough, but tells her not to worry, he is not seriously ill. he is helping out as a nurse to those that are worse off.

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to wife

is beginning to get better. has had a cough for nearly a year, so he is hoping to get rid of it for good.

GLC09315.35

to wife

the company has received orders to move again. they will most likely move back to Pulaski. tells her to have courage and he could be home in four months.

GLC09315.36

to wife

reports that they got some snow. writes a separate note to his children in which he assures them he will be home in about five months.

GLC09315.37

to wife

got a letter from Henry Elliot telling him his wife asked him for money because she is broke. he asked her father to send her some money.

GLC09315.38

to wife

someone told her son that a relative's husband had died. wishes he could offer condolences. Colonel reinforced his belief that he will be home in five months.

GLC09315.39

to children and wife

tells his sons to go to school. back appears to be intended for wife. describes the part of the country's he's in and compares it to Putnam County

GLC09315.40

to husband (John Boston)

trying to figure out where they will live. has an idea to sell their land and buy some property elsewhere. wants to see him so bad.

GLC09315.41

to wife

too faded to read.

GLC09315.42

to wife

assuring her that he is still alive and well. very faded.

GLC09315.43

to wife

too faded to read.

GLC09315.44

to wife

the Rebels are giving them trouble but they captured 400 prisoners and cannons and wagons.does not think it will be long before they come home.

GLC09315.45

to wife

very concerned because he has not received any mail from her in a while. wants to know if she received the money he sent.

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to wife

has not received any mail from her in 40 days. they have orders to march on tomorrow morning.

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to wife

very faded, possible water damage.

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to wife

writes that the officers are being very mean with them and they haven't even received their pay. still believes it will not be long until he is home though.

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to Annie

sad to hear about Sister Margo's death. writes that they have had had snow. updates her with news about the baby.

GLC09354.01

to Annie

explains that he doesn't always have time to write and his letters may not be that interesting. he expects his first fight to be in Norfolk and says they may not be home for three years. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC09354.02

to Annie

tired and homesick. has experienced desperate fighting. lists all the different regiments that are out there. writes they are expecting 2,000 more troops. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC09354.03

to Annie

writes there will be a forward movement. 20,000 more have joined them. they are getting ready to attack Norfolk. writes "before I came to the South, I had some sympathy for the slaves, but it has all gone..."

GLC09354.05

to Annie

feels like he has nothing interesting to say. very homesick. feels homesick the most when he is on picket duty.

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to Annie

the battle of Yortown rages around them but so far their loss is small and infantry has not been engaged. understands that war is dangerous but it doesn't seem all that real to him.

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to Annie

describes what picket duty is. writes it involves scouting around the country. they they their food with them, nothing but corned beef and hard bread. they also do provost-duty, and stay with farmers and watch their movements.

GLC09354.08

to Annie

marched 20 miles without food or water when the Rebels attacked them. there were heavy losses on both sides. writes that Sunday is like any other day in the army and there is no time off to attend church.

GLC09354.09

to Annie

thinks the coasting affair was quite funny. still very homesick but makes it clear he doesn't want to get out of the army but he does think of home at time. currently experiencing a drenching rain.Written at Camp Hamilton

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to Annie

has received a full discharge from the army. hopes his arm will be entirely well by the Spring.

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to Bill

writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.

GLC09358.1

to Bill

one side of Fort Sumter is battered and they have the whole of Morris Island. 12 of their crew are prisoners. predicts it will take one or two more years for the war to end.

GLC09358.2

to Bill

slept with his door open the night before and someone walked in and took eighty dollars. discusses a land dispute in Omaha.

GLC09358.3

to Ira Cole

Letter for which the certificate for $106.80 is enclosed.

GLC08291.24

to John Cole

Letter acknowledges receipt of $10.60 and says they could not find anyone who knew whether or not he had a servant,

GLC08291.25

to Caf

The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.

GLC08291.29

to Mother

it has been reported that there are 30,000 yankees at Washington. sooner or later they will have to face the music. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.30

to Mother

left Richmond last month and have been marching ever since. are now on their way back from Maryland within 4 miles of Washington.

GLC08300.38

to Maria

planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.

GLC08311.13

to Ira Cole

Appears to be a draft of a letter as most of it looks like notes taken or someone jotting ideas down about the North and South.

GLC08291.26

to Frank

A note of encouragement for Frank telling him to keep his spirits up. Refers to the "qouta" that La Grosse has filled.

GLC08291.27

3 identical calling cards for Frank A. Cole

White with brown lettering.

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to Brother

Capt. Mann has resigned and gone home. mentions Bill Browning

GLC08300.01

to Mother

marched out three miles, saw several of Blackburn's company. have reached a point where there will be no more furloughs.Written in a camp near Petersburg, Virginia

GLC08300.02

to Mother

three miles from Drury's Bluff. does not know if they will camp there.

GLC08300.03

to Mother

it was reported that they would go to Williamsburg to attack the yankees but they ended up getting as far as Charles City. passed by General McClellan's army.

GLC08300.04

to Mother

started up for Petersburg with the expectation of going to Richmond but when they got there, there was no transportation, so they stayed in a camp opposite Drury's Bluff, recovered their ground and ended up three miles north of Richmond.

GLC08300.05

to Mother

the Colonel is sick and went to town. thinks it would be better if he never got back. received the news of the death of a friend, Tira Crews.

GLC08300.06

to Mother

too faded to read. possible water damage.

GLC08300.07

to Mother

in bed with the mumps, but expects to be well again soon. does not like having to pay for food that is scarce like chicken or sweet potatoes, but hasn't been able to eat much anyway.

GLC08300.08

to Mother

fire damage. "within six miles of pepper 6."

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to Mother

has had the jaundice but is getting over it. very glad she didn't send a blanket because he has too much to carry. believes they will move tomorrow but does not know where they will go.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC08300.10

to Mother

writes that their rations have been reduced to crackers and beef. passed by the 22nd regiment the other day. they all appeared well and looked like they had been marching for 12 days.Written in a camp near Fredericksburg

GLC08300.11

to Mother

a great deal of the company has been wounded or killed. hoping to get a furlough soon.

GLC08300.12

to Mother

sick with pneumonia

GLC08300.13

to Mother

his wound is improving. still suffering from pneumonia. sent to Farmville to recuperate.

GLC08300.14

to Mother

currently has very bad pain. they have recommended him for a furlough.

GLC08300.15

to Mother

is now in very good health. had a tiresome journey and had to stay in Richmond a couple of nights. they will move soon. has been doing some drilling that hurts his foot.

GLC08300.16

to Brother

heard they might follow the 21st regiment, but no such luck. writes they have been drilling twice a day and they have a general review this week. Written in a camp near Orange, Virginia

GLC08300.17

to Mother

left camp last Monday and marched out on the river for a fight. heard that East Tennesee has been evacuated and Charleston has gone.Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia

GLC08300.18

to Mother

has had a headache for several days. advised to keep two days rations on hand. does not know know if there will be a fight soon. Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia

GLC08300.19

to Mother

in very feeble health. in camp two miles from Brandy Station. asks her to send him all kinds of food.

GLC08300.20

to Mother

very weak. hoping for a furlough. if he doesn't get one, he will ask for a transfer to Raleigh.

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