1862/04/14

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Susannah L. Morris.

Charles reports that they fought last Friday and "whip[ped] the rebells and took 25 prisoners" which they sent to Washington.

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1861/02/21

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear Brother."

Charles wishes his brother would write more as he barely gets two letters per month and asks his brother to thank their mother for the box she sent him. Written at Camp Pierpont

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1861/08/31

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles received Elizabeth's letter and was glad to hear from George. He would like to know if Jesse is in camp.

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1861/09/20

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles reports that a boy in his regiment was killed while on picket by an officer of his own company. His general had told the men they will be home by New Years but he does not believe it.

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1861/10/06

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

There was a fight and the men had to march 6 miles only to "drill quick" back to cross the "Chane Bridge." He tells his mother and brother that he is going to enlist for 15 years if they approve "for I like to sold[i]er."

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1861/10/10

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Susannah L. Morris

Charles is enjoying himself, stating "I hafe [have] a grate [great] [deal] of fune [fun] hear [here] and I hop [hope] you hafe [have] as much at home." He hopes that Susannah is still good friends with William and that George and Mage "will not fall out" as George wants a wife.

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1861/10/15

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: George M. Morris.

Charles is expecting "a bat[t]le hear [here] soon and I do not care how soon fore I would like to fight." Written at Camp Pierpont.

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1861/10/27

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter

Title: to: George M. Morris.

[in another hand] Charles seems content declaring "I have a fine time here." He is cooking for the company and they only drill for an hour a day now. He promises to send Elizabeth and his mother his likeness. George has told him that there are no more boys in Monroeville and Charles responds that there must still be some girls there and he "would not care if you would send some girls here." Written at Camp Pierpont.

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1862/01/26

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear Brother."

Charles received and appreciated the box his brother sent to him. Written at Camp Pierpont.

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1862/08/08

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: "Dear brother."

Charles was not hurt but his hat was blown off and his gun knocked out of his hand in battle. The fight was hard and he hopes there won't be another like it soon.

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[n.d.]

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: brother.

Charles is unsure whether he will make it home this winter. He describes the meals the soldiers are served.

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[n.d.]

Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: John Morris.

There was a fight and they were close enough to see the Confederates but they were unable to kill any of them.

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