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1860
Miller, Chas D., fl. 1860
Gerrit Smith and the Vigilant Association of the City of New York
correspondence between Chas D. Miller, Samuel L. Barlowe and Royal Phelps
GLC08880.005
1861
Perkins, Palfrey, fl. 1940
Race or Humanity?
sermon given in King's Chapel, Boston
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20 May 1906
Clarke, O.P., fl. 1906
General Grant at Mount MacGregor
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11 February 1923
Barton, William E., fl. 1922-1923
Abraham Lincoln and the American Ideal
sermon given in Chicago
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15 May 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
to parents
Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given...
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19 May 1863
Fourth page of the document is a sketch diagramming how a military review works, showing where men of a certain rank stand. Does not have much to write, but knows how much they like to hear from him. Has returned to the old routine: "same number of...
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24 May 1863
to brother
Received a letter from him last week, and owes him a reply. Hopes he is staying cool because it is unbearably hot at camp. Has suffered "more from heat this past week than ever before." Seems as if the sun is "hotter here than anywhere else." Hopes...
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31 May 1863
Received a few lines from Banks through them recently. Took him a few readings to "make head or tail of it." Wishes they had sent him the portfolio. Glad to have received the tobacco, socks, handkerchiefs, towels, and straps in the mail. The tobacco...
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3 June 1863
Received their letter last night. Will be crossing the (Rappahannock) river again in a few days. "They have taken a lot of artillery down near the river today." It is "bad weather for a fight." Received the order to pack up and be ready to march at...
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22 June 1863
There are signs that they will be stopping here for a few days, so he will write a longer letter than the last one. The 6th corps will act as reserve troops for the army, and will "go where it is most needed." Is within 10 miles of Bull Run. Thinks...
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