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April 21, 1864
Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869
to: F. W. Stuart.
He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.
GLC06268.10
1864/5/11
Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.
GLC06268.11
1864/6/12
Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.
GLC06268.12
1864/6/21
Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.
GLC06268.13
1864/8/16
Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869
to: James Stuart.
Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.
GLC06268.14
1864/8/18
Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital. Written at the Cumberland Hospital.
GLC06268.15
1864/11/6
Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.
GLC06268.16
1864/11/19
[to his wife]
Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.
GLC06268.17
1865/1/19
to: his father.
He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.
GLC06268.18
1865/5/20
He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.
GLC06268.19
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