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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Tillie, Martin, Mom, Joe, Mad.

GLC09414.0410

to Father

There is a change in command. They are losing Gen. Wool who will no doubt be missed by all. This will change their whole schedule which he lists for his father starting at 5 am. He writes that he caught a deserter and earned extra money.

GLC07705.026

to Father

He left their last camp because it was an unhealthy place and a lot of the boys were getting sick. He would like to go to Virginia or N. Carolina next.

GLC07705.027

to Father

He writes he will be forwarding most of his pay and provides a list of things he wants his father to send him from home. There is fighting amonst the officials over who is appointed where and by whom. One of the Captains resigned and said he would...

GLC07705.028

to Father

He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him...

GLC07705.029

to Father

No news. A large mail came but there was nothing from his father. He will write another letter later.

GLC07705.030

to Father

He is glad his father put the money he sent to good use...has a gripe with Mr. Choate. thinks he does not deserve to be paid back and doesn't understand why he doesn't fight for his country. He quotes from a letter of him that illustrates why he...

GLC07705.031

to Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.033

He tells his father not to send any more clothes until he writes for them and is glad that Capt. Bernard was discharged.

GLC07705.032

to Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.032

Includes a sketch of a windmill.

GLC07705.033

to Father

He describes the weather but then says he has nothing to write about. He is currently helping to build barracks. Then describes two rebel propellers that shot at their boats.

GLC07705.034

to Father

He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.

GLC07705.035

to Father

He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..

GLC07705.036

to Father

Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent

GLC07705.037

to Father

They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.

GLC07705.038

to Father

There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists...

GLC07705.039

to Father

It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.

GLC07705.040

to Father

Burnside's expedition will have them travelling on the Staten Island Ferry. They will be the advance guard, set to attack Roanoke Island, then onto Norfolk, North Carolina...15,000 to 20,000 men on board the vessels.

GLC07705.041

to Father

They experienced hurricane-like weather. Now it seems as though they won't go on Burnside's expedition but will keep his father posted

GLC07705.042

to Father

He finally got an acknowledgement from his father that the money he sent was received. Yesterday they had the monthly inspection of the troops' quarters.

GLC07705.043

to Father

He finally received orders to pack up and leave for Burnside's expedition. They will be aboard the Spaulding. He writes he may not hear from him for sometime, but tells him not to worry.

GLC07705.044

to Father

Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.

GLC07705.045

to Father

written over, cannot be read. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.046

to Father

He embarked on board a gun boat named Commodore Barney whose sole mission was to burn down a railroad bridge. Hedescribes a somewhat eventful journey and encampment. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

GLC07705.047

to Father

He writes of the difficulty of staying in contact. He is glad that he has survived a severe battle. He lists all the people he has not heard from in a while.Written aboard the steamer "Virginia"

GLC07705.048

to Father

They have now been ordered to garrison on Roanoke. He describes his quarters in great detail.

GLC07705.049

to Father

He writes of an intimate acquaintance of his that was recently promoted.

GLC07705.050

to Father

He remarks upon the newspapers his father has sent him that include articles about recent battles. A particular editorial has him riled...their regiment received a beautiful new flag.

GLC07705.051

to Father

He is glad that his father received the $35. He regrets that there is no news and is forced to write a short letter.

GLC07705.052

to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

GLC07705.053

to Father

They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.

GLC07705.054

to Father

He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.

GLC07705.055

to Father

General Johnston has been reported dead. He believes Jefferson Davis will soon meet his fate. Mentions Mr. Watson.

GLC07705.056

to Father

He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

GLC07705.057

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia goes to the movies with Bess, and answers a couple of his letters.

GLC09414.0301

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Includes sketches showing where Sylvia goes, and what she does all day, equivalent to a comic strip.

GLC09414.0302

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Joe, Marge and Ben.

GLC09414.0303

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia played with a Ouija Board with Bess and Ruth

GLC09414.0304

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia explains why she couldn't meet Pepi at the station.

GLC09414.0305

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia asks if Moe would like certain books, as she will send them but says it is too difficult to send a particular type of hair tonic that he likes.

GLC09414.0306

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions the hot weather, and answers more of his letters.

GLC09414.0307

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions her dad's skin ailment again.

GLC09414.0308

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a French restaurant, and visited her father.

GLC09414.0309

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the landscape, and visits her father again.

GLC09414.0310

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia to visit father in the hospital again.

GLC09414.0311

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about yard work, and how she wants to go to the movies.

GLC09414.0312

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a day at Brighton Beach.

GLC09414.0313

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe she is worried because he is now in France.

GLC09414.0314

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father is "in a bad way."

GLC09414.0315

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about her father's condition.

GLC09414.0316

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is very interested in France now, and she saw her father again.

GLC09414.0317