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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.
GLC02167.26
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.
GLC02167.38
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.
GLC02167.45
circa 14 May 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
GLC02167.49
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.
GLC02167.50
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..
GLC02167.54
28 January 1851
to My parents
He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.
GLC02167.57
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.
GLC02167.59
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.
GLC02170.07
2 November 1862
Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864)
to Catherine (Kitty)
The hospital has moved down on the banks of the river. The nuns left but not before converting a couple of the boys. He thinks she must be lonesome now that most of the boys have left.
GLC02170.16
23 December 1863
to Miss (Kitty)
He wishes he could go to church withher.They plan to have a great Christmas meal but he would rather have it with her. He hopes to go skating later today.
GLC02170.35
21 July 1864
Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864)
.He thinks she should not tell anyone he gave her money because they will not leave her alone if they knew. He would love to go to church with her but they will have to be patient.
GLC02170.53
7 August 1864
He will send her some more money. He is glad she is reading Paul in the Old Testament. There was a man that jumped out of the window of the third floor and is now recovering in the hospital.
GLC02170.54
21 August 1864
C.S. (fl. 1861-1864)
to J. Morse
She is glad it makes him happy that she has embraced Christianity.
GLC02170.56
1861-1877
Unknown
[Small card with bible qoute from Children's Hymn Book]
Behold, I stand at the door and knock...
GLC02171.08.3
[Woman praying while child sleeps]
GLC02171.08.5
Kyle, Rev. J.C. (fl. 1860-)
I Invite You
Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.
GLC02172.87
Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself
Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.
GLC02172.88
The Ten Commandments
Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.
GLC02172.89
Not Now
Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.
GLC02172.90
Only Try
Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.
GLC02172.91
6 February 1864
Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Parents
He went to the army church and enjoyed it immensely. They recently built a new fort and two companies have to sleep in it every night to be ready for an attack, but he is not alarmed, he does not think the Rebels would be dumb enough to attack.
GLC02173.23
16 Februrary 1863
Wood, Matthew (fl. 1862-1865)
to Sarah Wood
Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Says the arms have arrived, and they have been drilling with sabers. Observes the wickedness and sin, and hopes that in piety they could defeat "seceshdom." Discusses how his "little family" makes him want to...
GLC02176.04
12 July 1863
Written from Stanford, Kentucky to his wife. Is concerned that the $10 he sent won't get to her because 'it is such a secesh place." Observes "all armies is on the move it appears to be the grand rally now that is to decide the contest." Continues...
GLC02176.08
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