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to Miss Kitty
17 May 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
He went to a meeting house the other day and it reminded him of old times. He heard she looks pretty bad these days, having had the measles.
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to Kitty
13 March 1863
There was firing of the cannons that morning. There has not been any infantry fighting, only a slight skirmish earlier. The country is beautiful around them.
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20 April 1863
They are now in Lousiana and have been marching for two days. They built some houses out of board fences, so are quite comfortable. He says she will hear of the biggest fight before long.
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28 May 1863
He has a slight wound on the leg. 140 men were killed, wounded or missing. In general they have had a pretty hard time since they left Hellena. He is homesick.
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to Miss (Kitty)
January 27, 1864
There is excitement over the old soldiers arriving from the font to reenlist. It sounds like she and Henry are getting pretty intimate. He believes it will not be long before his soldiering days are over.
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to true and devoted friend (J. Morse)
January 31, 1864
Siscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864
On Wednesday morning he learned that Sister Margot was dead. There are five men currently sick. He saw his folks recently. Morse's father has a cough.
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10 April 1864
Two of his friends got married and he was absolutely shocked. As for himself, he decided he would not get married until he got out of the army. He wishes she could go to school.
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to Miss Catherine (Kitty)
17 July 1864
He tells her she is welcome to have his money as long as he has any. He heard an acquaintance of his died.
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to J. Morse
24 July 1864
C.S., fl. 1861-1864
They are done with the harvesting. She does not tell her parents that he sent her money. Mr. Heppert's house and property burned up.
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18 August 1864
He writes that if it had been his fate to fall on the battlefield he would have been ready to die. But her letters always kept him going and made him stronger. He told his father he wants him to put in some wheat.
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24 August 1864
He looks forward to the future when she will be his companion but they must endure some hard times first.He was ainvited to a party he did not attend and he was glad because it turned out to be a dance.
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to Sisters
January 14, 1863
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.
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to Respected Miss ( Kitty)
February 22, 1862
He has been marching and going back and forth in a boat. They were supposed to help take Fort Donaldon, but the other men took it before they got there. Theya re near Columbus but they won't go there because the Rebels have already evacuated there.
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21 July 1862
He is currently in the state hospital serving as a nurse. He claims he is pretty good about it. There is no fighting going on at present.
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5 November 1862
He was sorry to hear of her cousin's death. There was a snow storm recently. He can't afford to send her another picture right now.
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30 September 1863
There was a freak accident involving one of the men in the 11th corp. He was supposed to get on the train but somehow didn't and the cars ran over him crushing his legs and breaking an arm. He lived.
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12 October 1863
Someone stole his pocket book which carried a lot of postage stamps. He expects to stay where he is for some time to come and he likes it, as it is close to home.
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23 December 1863
He wishes he could go to church withher.They plan to have a great Christmas meal but he would rather have it with her. He hopes to go skating later today.
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to C.S. Siscoe (Kitty)
February 5, 1864
He was sorry to hear about his sister's death. He heard that Henry Reagers reenlisted, but he doesn't expect to reenlist himself. He will try to come home for a little bit soon.
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to J Morse
7 March 1864
Sciscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864
She saw Henry Rogers and he was in good health. Uncle John Boruff died a couple weeks ago. Aunt Sallie is going to have a dinner next Thursday and he ought to be there. 2 years ago he was expecting to be in battle.
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7 July 1864
He forgot to give her the gloves he got for her so he will send them along. He heard from Jim and he is well. He tells her to use the money he sends her as she sees fit.
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7 August 1864
He will send her some more money. He is glad she is reading Paul in the Old Testament. There was a man that jumped out of the window of the third floor and is now recovering in the hospital.
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to Unknown
circa 1861-1865
Mentions Grandmother and other mutual friends and family. Te author writes that he/she has seven garments and a new pair of shoes and can go to school when he/she pleases.
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to Catherine (Kitty)
He believe the men had a small fight out in coal water and 2 were killed and four wounded. The area where they are now is beautiful.
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Pension Certificate
2 May 1910
Davenport, J.L., fl. 1908-1910
Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.
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