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to Mary Epperly
13 July 1863
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Says that he heard a rumor that the regiment was ordered back to Virginia. Notes that he would rather in be Tennessee.
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22 July 1863
Reports that there was a battle at Wythville, but his regiment did not get there in time to participate. Notes that the Yankees destroyed a lot of property there. Says that the prospects for peace are not good and the soldiers are becoming "gloomy...
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1 August 1863
States that he wishes he had something else to eat besides bread and meat. Says that he is more satisfied here than in the eastern army. Notes that the regiment keeps going back and forth on the railroad.
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4 August 1863
Believes peace will be made this fall. Says that he had no news to write her but wanted to write to her.
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to C. M. Epperly
9 August 1863
Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865
Notes that she finds it hard to eat knowing that her husband has such poor a diet. Says that she will try to send him some food. Mentions that deserters from his old regiment fought with the home guards. [See GLC02715.070]
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14 August 1863
Mentions that many men desert daily. Says that the loneliness is almost impossible to bare. If everyone else deserts, then he will too. Notes that they are near a paper mill and paper is very cheap. Adds his thoughts about the future of the...
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[A Confederate Assessment of the War]
15 August 1863
Mentions the high price of food. States that he believes the Confederacy is doomed. "I beleave [sic] the South first started on a just course but our wickedness and diobediians [sic] has brought us to what [where] we are: and I dont think the South...
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August circa 1863
Epperly, Joseph, fl. 1863
Writes that many men have deserted and that several hundred cavalry may be sent to bring the deserters back.
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16 August 1863
Discusses desertion: "I think [if] the head men dont soon end this war that the soldiers will for they are runing from down east by hundreds ther[e] was five hundred went through hear last weak well armed and they say they wont go back any more and...
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circa 1861-1865
"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.
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"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers." White mount. Vignette bust portrait in [uniform.]
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"D Company, 31st Mass. Volls. and Regimental Officers."
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to Henry Knox
12 July 1776
Cary, Richard, Jr., fl. 1776
Relays an order from George Washington to have two or three cannons mounted on carriages and prepared to be moved. Washington would also like to see Knox at Headquarters. Cary was an aide to Washington.
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to Lucy Knox
July 15, 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Responds to a letter from Lucy in which she remonstrated Henry over their recent separation in which she left New York and went to Connecticut. Henry is "both grieved an angry" because Lucy blames Henry for her inconveniences even though it is in...
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July 18, 1776
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports no news from Boston and a feeling of security there. Explains that all news from New York comes from the bi-weekly post deliveries. They keep hoping to hear "something grand from you[r] quarter." General George Washington's call for troops...
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22 July 1776
Indicates that he found an indentured servant, Thomas Eliot, for Lucy (see Lucy's request for one in GLC02437.00383) and has purchased three years of his labor. Mentions that Captain Sebastian Bauman's family "have gone into the Jersies" and asks...
GLC02437.00385
21 July 1776
Thanks her for writing and remarks that "Religion and virtue dictated every line" of her last letter. Discusses death from a religious perspective. Informs Lucy that this letter will be delivered by Elbridge Gerry, a member of the Continental...
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27 July 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Comments on Lucy's baby daughter's improving health. Discusses the possibility of purchasing two "[corsetts] with bells" for Lucy. Promises to send her tea. He has little hope for a truce, commenting that Lord William Howe will seek a settlement...
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29 July 1776
Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807
Upon the direction of George Washington, provides a letter of introduction for a Mr. Belton, who was recommended by a member of the Continental Congress, to make "some experiments on the Enemies Ships." Requests that Knox assist Belton, give him...
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Responds to a letter in which Knox described a meeting between George Washington and an adjutant general from the British army seeking to deliver a letter and negotiate a truce (the story was written to Lucy in GLC02437.00385). Claims that the...
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to Elizabeth Smith and children
1862/12/20
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
Smith describes his march from Washington, loading and unloading baggage cars, and being ordered to load the wounded onto steamers at Acquia Creek. They are camped within the sights of Confederate artillery. Addressed from Virginia nearly opposite...
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to Friend Furm
1863/5/10
Elwell, D. B., fl. 1863
Letting his old tentmate know what has happened to him.
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Charges and Specifications of Charges Preferred by Acting Rear Admiral S.P. Lee Commanding Mississippi Squadron Against George W. Shallenburger A 2nd Asst Engr of USS "Forest Rose"
circa March 31, 1865
Lee, Samuel Phillips, 1812-1897
Clerical copy of the charges against Shallenburger. He was charged with overstaying his leave of absence by about 10 days (as stated in his diary at GLC02263.02). Charges state he was given a 3 week leave from the USS "Forest Rose" on 1 March 1865...
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11 July 1776
Responds to Lucy's most recent letter (see GLC02437.00364), discussing her hasty departure from New York. Henry is upset by her distress. He reiterates that he did not want her in New York before something decisive occurred in the war. In response...
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Discusses Scottish (Highlanders) attempts to "purchase Conquer'd Lands." Describes Scottish prisoners as saucy because they call the country people rebels and say they will later be able to sieze their farms. Explains news that Colonel Archibald...
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13 July 1776
Henry is upset that Lucy is taking others advice over his and reiterates his recommendation for her to go to Fairfield or New Haven immediately. Mentions various people going to New Haven who Lucy could meet up with. Discusses the British attack of...
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