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23 July 1861
May, Charles S., fl. 1861
to his wife
Re: Writes of the (First) Battle of Bull Run, blaming the Northern defeat on "Imbecile Commanders", sends news of Frank (who escaped) and Dwight (who "stood it well").
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1863/05/16
Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869
to: F. W. Stuart [wife].
Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.
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1863/6/9
to: father.
He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.
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1863/6/28
to: F. W. Stuart.
Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.
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1864/1/8
The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."
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January 28, 1864
Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.
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1864/2/7
Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.
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1864/3/20
Explains what happened while he stood on picket.
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1864/3/25
to F. W. Stuart.
His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.
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1864/4/9
to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.
Asks the church for their prayers.
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