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24 October 1863
to Mother
He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.
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1861-1877
Gage, William H., fl. 1861
to Unknown
Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.
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Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the...
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16 October 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.
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16 July 1862
to Wilbur
He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.
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19 October 1862
to Father
His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."
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29 July 1862
He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.
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6 November 1861
Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862
to Miss Nellie
He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,
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11 August 1862
He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.
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30 April 1863
Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861
to Br. John
He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.
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14 February 1864
Fred, fl. 1861-1864
to Allen
He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.
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5 October 1866
Rosteraunt, Thomas, fl. 1861
to Hewy Bartlett
He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.
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1 November 1866
to Henry
He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.
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21 January 1861
Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861
to Sir
No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.
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23 October 1861
Thompson, Frank J., fl. 1861
to Uncle Frye
In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and...
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26 July 1861
David, fl. 1861
to Mr. Whittford
No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.
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Berry, Nellie M., fl. 1861-1877
to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant
"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."
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14 March 1862
to Sister
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20 March 1862
Thompson, F. J., fl. 1861
to Brother Frye
Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.
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25 February 1862
Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.
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20 November 1861
He has just returned from the Grand Review which he describes as magnificent. It was of the Left Wing of the army on the Potomac. He also discusses a building that he wants to sell.
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16 March 1861
They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.
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15 May 1862
He describes a march in which he drank from a spring and fell asleep under some trees. They continued onto Fredricksburg where they passed a house and a man came out and said "Hi Yankees." Letter contains dried flower. Missing pages. Written in a...
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5 April 1861
One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...
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