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14 June 1865
Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868
to father
the mustering out of troops, Morse's intention to purchase his Springfield Rifle musket, and the insufficiency of the food rations.
GLC02180.29
17 June 1865
delay in receipt of a box sent from home, back pay and bounty, warning his father against paying him a visit.
GLC02180.30
20 June 1865
Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866
to George F. Morse
report of mustering out of troops from the 91st Regiment in Albany, and expressions of sorrow over the death of Frank Doane.
GLC02180.31
20 July 1865
to Eugene Bradford
arrival in Brooklyn, and the return of Bradford's money and blanket
GLC02180.32
17 September 1865
Maverick, William, fl. 1865
the purchaser of a farm in Farmingville, and a report on the religious activites in and around Farmingville
GLC02180.33
13 October 1865
Morse's struggles with temptation while in service
GLC02180.34
27 October 1865
avowal of love for Frank Doane, and devotion to God.
GLC02180.35
14 November 1865
expressions of friendship, the challenges of faith
GLC02180.36
22 December 1865
encouraging words to Morse on his business prospects, and Francis' infatuation with a young woman
GLC02180.37
13 February 1866
meditation on faith and proselytizing
GLC02180.38
9 March 1866
Morse's attendance at a Baptist Church
GLC02180.39
11 July 1866
remorse that their discourse no longer includes professions of faith, his urging Morse to marry, and the request of assistance in obtaining employment.
GLC02180.40
14 November 1866
Fiske, John D., fl. 1866
unsuccessful attempt to locate information on Mr. Folsom
GLC02180.41
8 September 1867
Bradford, Eugene, fl. 1867
reminiscences about the war
GLC02180.42
20 October 1867
reminiscences about the war, and news of old friends
GLC02180.43
26 January 1868
a possible expedition to the "frontier," women and marriage, thoughts of war-time companions
GLC02180.44
April 1868
Flint, F.W., fl. 1868
work in a telegraph office, general poor business prospects in the south, intention to go West, and regards to relatives.
GLC02180.45
25 May 1868
expressions of optimism about Morse's new position, a report of his recent buggy accident, the exchange of photographs.
GLC02180.47
20 August 1864
Ingersoll, E., 1817-1893
U.S Armory Pass
GLC02180.48
April 1865
[envelope to C.G Morse]
GLC02180.50
no date
[envelope to Morse's family]
GLC02180.51
4 November 1867
[envelope to George F. Morse]
GLC02180.52
2 May 1862
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to Parents
Writes that he is well and that the weather is pleasant, sometimes it rains and sometimes it is warm. They were on picket duty yesterday. The day before yesterday, a man from their Company was wounded; he was shot in the calf. He is the third man...
GLC02749.002
May 1862
to Mother
They are now about 30 miles from Richmond and expect to be there this week. On Sunday morning, 4 May, they were eating breakfast when an order came for them to be ready with their guns and within in ten minutes, they were in the rebels' works....
GLC02749.003
23 May 1862
Many men have caught Dysentery from the bad water. States that they "lost 500 men from this brigade while across the river and the Corps lost 6000." Writes that the army was put into "the shape of a horseshoe with the heel resting on the river."...
GLC02749.004
28 May 1862
They have not arrived at Richmond yet, but must be ready for a start at a moment's notice. Only allowed to take their haversacks, no knapsacks or blankets. Have to bring 40 rounds of cartridges in boxes and 20 rounds in their pockets when they...
GLC02749.005
9 June 1862
Writes that nothing important has happened since he "last wrote except the battle of Sunday. Our division was not in it, there was not much artillery firing that day but the muskets was heavy and it was kept up without easing till near two hours...
GLC02749.006
16 June 1862
to Sister
Henry's camp is on picket duty, and there has been a great deal of shooting during picket duty. Writes that some of the rebels climb into trees to get a better opportunity to shoot at their camp; one of the boys in Company G shot a rebel who was in...
GLC02749.007
1 July 1862
Copy. Writes that her letter dated the 18th was received today. Have had some hard marching since he last wrote; marched 23 hours on a stretch without stopping to eat or sleep. They march day and night and are now at Manchester, Maryland. Writes...
GLC02749.008
26 September 1864
Writes that they can only send letters every four days now, and soon he will not be able to send any letters for two or three weeks. They are in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia within 25 miles of Staunton, Virginia and nearly 100 miles from Harpers...
GLC02749.010
20 October 1864
Just received her letter dated 10 October. They had as desperate a battle as they have ever had yesterday (Battle of Cedar Creek or Battle of Belle Grove, 19 October 1864). The rebels came in from the rear, attacked them at early light, and killed...
GLC02749.011
8 May 1861
Stemple, John H., fl. 1861
to girls
He informs the recipients that A.J. [Archibald Jerome Stemple, son of Major David Stemple, Jr., by his first wife, Elizabeth Wotring] is doing well, and that the two men are four miles apart but meet almost every Sunday and "have a great time."...
GLC03523.40.01
18 July 1861
Foglesong, John C., fl. 1861-1862
to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]
Foglesong describes having to sleep on the floor with only his coat to lie on and his carpet sack as a pillow. He reports that there is plenty to eat and drink, but adds that there is only water and coffee - no whiskey. Foglesong does not know how...
GLC03523.40.03
14 August 1861
Sam, fl. 1861-1865
Sam is still in Oakland, and does not know how soon he will be called to take the line of march, although he is going to get his arms this week. He describes the health of a few members of his company, and asks how his mother is doing back home. He...
GLC03523.40.04
1861
Foglesong is sick. He says he does not fear his past, but he admits that now is the first time he has cared about getting home. Foglesong describes the condition of various friends from home, including Dan Swisher (who is well again). Foglesong...
GLC03523.40.05
21 December 1861
Swisher, Daniel, fl. 1861-1863
to sister [Lydia A. Bishoff]
Swisher reports that he has the measles, and is still in the hospital in the city. He expects to go to camp in a week or ten days. Swisher is sorry to hear that his [brother] Jim has fallen ill. Swisher tells Bishoff that he is also sorry to hear...
GLC03523.40.06
4 March 1862
Swisher describes his surprise upon receiving his most recent letter from Bishoff. He had not heard from Bishoff for a long time, and had resolved not to write until he did hear from her. He now understands Bishoff's reason for not writing: she was...
GLC03523.40.07
4 April 1862
Foglesong informs Bishoff that he arrived at Sleepy Creek Station, and from there, traveled to Martinsburgh yesterday evening. He and his fellow troops received new guns. According to Foglesong, a dispute is underway between the officers and some...
GLC03523.40.08
23 April 1862
to brother and sister
The author writes that he expects to leave Winchester on the following Friday to go to 70 or 80 miles South to Gordonsville. He reports that there are currently only nine companies of his regiment still in Winchester, as six of the companies left...
GLC03523.40.09
12 July 1862
Swisher reports that since the last time he wrote, there has been a "Considerate Skirmish" and that the "3rd and 4th of July Did not go off as nice as it did Last year." On the 4th of July, Swisher's regiment suffered one casualty and three wounded...
GLC03523.40.11
24 August 1862
Foglesong received Bishoff's letter on the 22nd, and currently has orders to take transports somewhere at a moment's warning (some think to North Carolina, others believe to New Orleans). Foglesong's Brigade is an Independent Brigade, and consists...
GLC03523.40.12
24 September 1862
Swisher tells Bishoff of the great battle that took place on the 14th of September. His Regiment was in the fight and was "Terribly cut to pieces Taking in to The fight 340 and Brought out 200. getting 112. wounded. and 28 Killed." There were three...
GLC03523.40.14
6 October 1862
Shafer, David H., fl. 1862
to [Lydia A. Bishoff]
[written on stationery with the poem "The Girl I Left Behind"] Shafer tells Bishoff he was sorry to hear that she was mad about not being able to go to town, but he expects it has quit raining by now. He adds that he would be glad for some rain...
GLC03523.40.15
19 October 1862
Heckert, D.P., fl. 1862
Heckert came to Oakhill last Thursday evening and joined his regiment which had arrived there 3 weeks before. The regiment had a hard time getting there from Cumberland Gap. The men were for 13 days without any rations except what corn they could...
GLC03523.40.16
Swisher traveled towards Winchester to follow the Rebel army. They wiped them out of Charlestown and came back to camp again. He is tired by hard marching in the rain. Swisher tells Bishoff he would come home if he could, but he can't. He then...
GLC03523.40.17
23 October 1862
Shafer reports that times are fine at present, for the men can go anywhere that they please inside of the pickets which are placed 2-3 miles from camp. But there are not as many apples and cakes and pies as they had previously at Camp Willey. Also...
GLC03523.40.18
13 November 1862
Swisher tells Bishoff he has undertaken a long, fatiguing march since he last wrote. He is now 22 miles south of Manassas Junction in camp until his regiment receives some clothes. He believes that his regiment will then take up the march for the...
GLC03523.40.19
16 December 1862
to John Bishoff Jr.
Swisher has set up a house which has a fire place that he can use to cook. He suspects Bishoff has already heard about the battle of Fredericksburg, so he will not bother to give him all the particulars. His regiment fought for two days with...
GLC03523.40.20
9 February 1863
Swisher plans to send Bishoff a valentine [see # 32 for text of the valentine].
GLC03523.40.21
8 March 1863
Swisher, James S., fl. 1863
to Lydia A. Bishoff
He arrived safely at 11 o'clock. He wishes he were home to have a talk with Nelly, and wants Bishoff to tell Elenor Heckert that John Deets arrived safely, but has to go on guard tomorrow. He heard that they caught the horse thief at home and would...
GLC03523.40.22
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