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circa 1862-1865
Unknown
Travels of the 123rd Regt. [U.S.A.] [incomplete]
Outlines the travels of the 123rd Ohio Regiment in verse form. On verso is stationery for the Amsden, Williams & Co., Monroeville.
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Williams, George (fl. 1862-1865)
to his sister Maria
Dated only as 26 January. Written from Camp Holly, New Market Heights, Virginia (located in present-day Henrico County, Virginia, outside of Richmond). Written on U.S. Christian Commission stationery.
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Mag (fl. 1862-1865)
to her sister
Dated only as 20 November. Written from Orange, New Jersey, likely close to Newark.
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15 October 1862
Armstrong, George E. (fl. 1861-1865)
to his mother
Written from "Carron Crow Bayou," Louisiana.
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25 January 1863
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29 January 1863
Contains two letters. The first is undated, by George Armstrong, written to his mother from Port Hudson, Louisiana. Encloses a piece of a rebel flag that he acquired from a Confederate gun boat (not present). The second, on verso, is dated 29...
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27 February 1863
to his mother and Charley
Written from "Camp Parapet," located in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, near New Orleans. Addressed to his mother and brother Charley.
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5 April 1863
to mother
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26 April 1863
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28 April 1863
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13 May 1863
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19 May 1863
Agnus, Capt. F. (fl. 1861-1865)
Certifies that George Amrstrong is entitled to benefits
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20 June 1863
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28 July 1863
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12 August 1863
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17 August 1863
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4 September 1863
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18 September 1863
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20 October 1863
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18 November 1863
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1 December 1863
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4 December 1863
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13 December 1863
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23 December 1863
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3 January 1864
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30 January 1864
Franklin, Major General (fl. 1861-1865)
Special Order 3
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11 March 1864
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7 June 1864
to friend
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11 June 1864
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28 October 1864
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7 April 1865
White, A (fl. 1865-)
to madam (George's mother)
He informs her of George's death.
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1864
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undated.
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to Charlie
undated
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Undated.
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22 October 1869
to Mary
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1869
Pritchard, J. (fl. 1869-)
to Unknown
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5 September 1863
Pay Receipts of George Armstrong
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1857
Bank Book for Charles Armstrong
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Constitution and Bylaws of Warren Temple of Honor
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3 January 1843
Constitution and Bylaws of Friendship Division of the Sons of Temperance
Receipts in back.
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30 November 1862
Bartlett, George O. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Ira Andrews
He explains his financial situation, making particular references to his happiness at being out of debt. He also mentions the value of the State commissioner system which helps him deposit his money.
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29 December 1862
He recounts his unit's foray into Fredericksburg and their commendation from Governor William Sprague. He reports that he has picked up some historical artifacts, including Virginian notable John Randolph's purse, and is sending them home.
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4 January 1863
He explains his negative reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation saying that he did not "want to se enney more fighting dun for the nigger." Commenting on his views on the motives of Northerners he writes that the notion that the war is for Union...
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8 January 1863
Bartlett discusses a relic that he is sending and the fight he had to get it.
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4 February 1863
He explains his sentiments and the general feeling he gets from the camp about General Joseph Hooker's appointment. He also discusses the feasibility of taking a furlough at this time and the accusation of cheating directed towards Chaplin Perry....
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9 March 1863
He opens with his health, and then moves on to briefly mention the actions of Congress, and lastly advise Mr. Andrews on whom to pick to be Andrew's son Elbridge's draft substitute. Written on patriotic stationery.
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24 April 1863
He discusses his health, the harshness of the weather, and his hopes of coming home for a "bolle of hur best bread and milk, dun up in thew yankey style." Bartlett ends with instructions on where and what he would like to see Mr. Andrews do with the...
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10 May 1863
He writes about his frustration with the war's progress and the sense of defeatism he feels. He accuses the government of not thinking critically about the way in which "they use up human flesh." He also discusses the desolation of the area...
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