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1 August 1864
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Mother
He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.
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4 November 1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
He mentions Aunt Jule and Cousin Henry. He thinks the election will come out all right. He heard Mr. Marvin preach.
GLC02167.35
18 December 1864
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
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1861-1866
He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.
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circa 14 May 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
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circa 16 May 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
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9 October 1876
He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..
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28 January 1851
to My parents
He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.
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27 March 1910
to Mr. Johnston
He tells him how he spent his Easter. Then goes on to talk about New Hampshire and gives some history of the town Londonderry.
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17 May 1862
Morse, Justus (fl. 1861-1864)
to Miss Kitty
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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