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to mother

GLC02157.22

to mother

GLC02157.23

to mother

GLC02157.25

to mother

GLC02157.43

to friend

GLC02157.50

to mother

GLC02157.52

Pay Receipts of George Armstrong

GLC02157.72

Bank Book for Charles Armstrong

GLC02157.74

Constitution and Bylaws of Friendship Division of the Sons of Temperance

Receipts in back.

GLC02157.77

to Ira Andrews

He discusses his health, how well he is taking to life as soldier, how much work he is getting as a tailor. Mr. Andrews is instructed on what to do with Bartlett's bounty money.

GLC02158.01

to Ira Andrews

He explains his negative reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation saying that he did not "want to se enney more fighting dun for the nigger." Commenting on his views on the motives of Northerners he writes that the notion that the war is for Union...

GLC02158.05

to Ira Andrews

Bartlett discusses a relic that he is sending and the fight he had to get it.

GLC02158.06

to Ira Andrews

He quickly writes that he is in acceptable health and that enclosed with the letter is a check for $40. Noticing the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, he ends the letter lamenting that he "should like to be with you all on Thanksgiving but I must eate...

GLC02158.21

to Ruth J. Sheldon

Writes that the weather is pleasant but that they cannot enjoy it because the rebels are moving about.

GLC02159.13

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..."...

GLC02159.19

to his sister

Writes, "The whites have allmost all left and the nigers have full swing at every thing they never dreamt of living in such stile before. The inhabitants left every thing but themselves when Burnside came and beat a hasty retreat."

GLC02160.01

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...had a rite smart battle here ...prisons had no arms so they sent them away out of danger..." Describes the hard time they had getting to Martinsburg. Mentions going through New London, Washington, Baltimore, Harpers Ferry...

GLC02159.11

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Expresses his regret that Uncle Wills' son died. Writes, "O what misery and heart aches children have caused thousands of Parents since this wretched war has been in progress." Mentions his...

GLC02155.112

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Dislikes the country between the Rapidan and Rappahannock Rivers, noting that the Confederates have "too much chance to flank us here." Writes, "Dear Lile I should love dearly to Be home with you this winter for I...

GLC02155.114

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Sympathizes regarding "the difficulties" between Lile and "the girls." Reports on camp news, expressing enjoyment that he received fresh bread, beans, potatoes, and rice as part of his rations the previous day...

GLC02155.115

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Complains that Lile, his wife, should write to him more often. Notes that his company crossed the Rapidan and continued on to Orange Court House. Further discusses troop movements, noting his corps is putting...

GLC02155.119

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see...

GLC02155.123

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.134

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.136

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.138

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.139

to Lile Miller

Miller expresses uncertainty about how long they will stay at Camp Bristoe Station. He is fearful they will move and he will no longer receive Lile's letters, which are his only source of comfort. He repeats that he may not be discharged until the...

GLC02155.146

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.148

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.155

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.174

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.179

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.183

to Brother

GLC02155.189

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.192

to Brother Chip

GLC02155.199

to Unknown

GLC02155.200

to Unknown

GLC02155.204

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.03

to his cousin Lill

GLC02156.18

to her sister

Written by "Mag" [or possibly "May"]. Written from Orange, New Jersey.

GLC02156.21

to unknown

Written from "Camp Cleaveland," likely Camp Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.

GLC02156.24

to unknown

Collection of five miscellaneous envelopes.

GLC02156.31

to his mother

Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. On patriotic stationery.

GLC02157.06

to mother

GLC02157.14

to mother

GLC02157.16

to mother

GLC02157.29

to mother

GLC02157.39

to mother

GLC02157.41

to mother

Undated.

GLC02157.67

to Unknown

GLC02157.70