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Capt. Munser

They are camped about a mile from Vicksburg. George is in the hospital and he hopes he will get to go home. They took 23,000 prisoners.

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to Elvira Winegar

They are down at the railroad depot and most are working on all kinds of railroads. He describes Vicksburg as a hard looking place now. Billy was killed in that "Pennsylvania fight" (possibly Gettysburg).

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to Elvira Winegar

He keeps wishing and hoping the paymaster will come soon and give them 2 months worth of pay. He thinks George will go home soon. The 95th has gone to Natchez.

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to Elvira Winegar

George is looking very thin. He will go North in a few days but still doesn't know if he will get a furlough yet. Thomas died.

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to Elvira Winegar

They will be staying where they are for some time. He got a letter from Burt who says he will be working for Hank or Sanders' house.

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to Elvira Winegar

He heard the division had gone down the river to relieve Gen. Ransom's brigade at Natchez.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has a new doctor who he believes is helping him. Bill came and stayed with him a few days. He saw George Kelley. Soon they will have another chance for furloughs.

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Bust portrait

Bust portrait in uniform. Inscribed to Hilldring.

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Seated portrait.

Seated portrait at desk. Inscribed to Hilldring.

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to Aaron Hobart

Informs his brother that he has written to Dr. Macombu to request a loan. Discusses some other financial matters.

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to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the federalists are trying to appoint Frank Le Barron for Collector of the District of Plymouth. Also mentions that it would be of great help if Hobart wrote a letter to the Secretary and permitted Sampson's friends, Albert Smith and...

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to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he has heard that Hobart is concerned with manufactories, especially because the merchants will not vote for Hobart in an upcoming election. Requests Hobart's confirmation or denial of this rumor, because he fears he may be being...

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to Elvira Winegar

The division is in the 17th army corps and they are going to guard the river along Natchez. If he gets a furlough, he could be home by September 10th.

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to Elvira Winegar

He thinks he should probably give up trying for a furlough. He tells her she shouldn't put Lt. Tarnkam's name on his letters anymore since they sent him back to the regiment because they did not like him.

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to Elvira Winegar

He says she can get George to look after things if he has not gone yet, if so get Philip. It is doubtful that he will get a furlough.

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to Elvira Winegar

He talks about the cost of butter. He has not received a letter from Waits' folks in a while. He would like to hear from Mr. Pier.

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to Elvira Winegar

He thinks the rebels will get their death blow this fall and winter so that the war will end this winter. He has been selling apples.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has the ague real bad and it has prevented him from writing to her sooner. He asks her to send him a a neck handkerchief and some butter. He is still selling apples.

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to Elvira Winegar

They have shut down on sick furloughs. Selling the apples pays for his butter and milk.

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to Elvira Winegar

He had ague again but not very bad this time. He broke his darning needle. He is waiting on some oysters.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is well again and is looking forward to working. Bill is working nearby and he went to see him yesterday. He had his picture taken the other day and will send it to her.

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to Elvira Winegar

He wants Burt to live with her this winter. The 95th is currently in camp about a mile from where he is. He asks for more butter.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has been working a little every day. Bill came to see him yesterday.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is sorry she is having such a hard time. He thinks she should buy her butter instead of taking care of a cow. Recently, they built themselves a fireplace.

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to Lelia Winegar

He assures his daughter he will not forget her. He can't come home now but he is thinking of her.

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to Elvira Winegar

He will send money as soon as he gets paid. He wants to go home badly. He thinks his health is improving every day.

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to Elvira Winegar

He has been having ague again but has been drinking quinine to break it up. They got 2 months pay and he sent 25 dollars to her. He expects to get paid again soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

He wishes there was some way she could come see him. He thinks George's health is improving.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is glad she got the well cleaned out. They have to work to bring three engines from the railroad to the river. He will send some more money soon.

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to Elvira Winegar

He won't send her the money just yet because it is expensive to send, so he may find someone to take it to her. George is well.

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to Elvira Winegar

He asks her to let him know when she receives the money he sent. Bill went to Tennessee and he hasn't heard from him since.

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to Elvira Winegar

Everyone is feeling good over the news from Chattanooga and he hopes the war will end soon. He doesn't work in the shop anymore so there is not much work to do now.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is glad someone is cutting her wood for her. There was a hard rain. He thinks he has enough money to send her so she can fence the garden.

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to Elvira Winegar

He is very healthy and fat now. He likes Lt. Keeler, a first-rate officer. He heard Ed wants his overcoat.

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to Elvira Winegar

He bought a new overcoat. James Bennett came to see him and is on his way home because he is sick of the cotton business.

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to Elvira Winegar

George is mad because he hasn't received any letters. They are currently burning wood to run the engines. They will go to Black River and load them onto the cars.

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to Elvira Winegar

A move will be taking place soon but he does not know if he will have to go. Bill should be back soon. A lot of wives are down there right now.

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to Elvira Winegar

Gen. Hurlbut is there and they are organizing a large force to move somewhere. He saw Bill Gallagher and he sould see Bill Redfield in a day or two.

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to Elvira Winegar

He had dinner with Bill. Bill is going to work on a bridge. He heard that Phil is married now. George's eyes are getting better and he can go on picket now.

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to Elvira Winegar

They have not heard from the army since they passed Jackson. Phil owes him a letter. The weather has been cold. He has not seen Bill for days.

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to Elvira Winegar

He bought a new overcoat and blanket. He will send them home. It is hard to tell where they will go next.

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to Elvira Winegar

They are working on the fortifications. They do the mechanical work but the digging and lifting is done by the black men. George and Miller are well.

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to Elvira Winegar

He believes he will get paid soon. He sent her a ring. Bill is at Black River but he has not seen him. Mrs. Hill is enjoying herself.

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Seated portrait.

Seated portrait at desk. Inscribed to Hilldring.

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Photograph at 1945 Potsdam Conference.

Clay, Lucious D, John James Clark, and John Hilldring. Photograph at 1945 Potsdam Conference. Signed by all three men.

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Standing portrait of M.A. Delaney

Standing portrait in dress uniform. Inscribed to Hilldring.

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Seated portrait.

Seated portrait at desk. Inscribed to Hilldring.

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Standing portrait.

Standing portrait in uniform. Inscribed to Hilldring.

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Portrait in civilian dress.

Portrait in civilian dress with medals.

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Portrait seated with other men..

Shown at a table with seven unidentified men.

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