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13 November 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.
GLC02167.36
They heard Lincoln carried every state but three. Elliot's uncle is sick. One of his fellow soldiers died. They will have monthly inspection on Monday.
GLC02167.37
8 December 1864?
to Mother
He was a little sick with diarrehea but is feeling better now. He wishes his mother could visit and describes the interior of his tent. He goes over the amenities it offers. Water damage.
GLC02167.39
25 April 1865?
to the Folks at home
Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.
GLC02167.40
1861-1866
to unknown
There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.
GLC02167.42
They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.
GLC02167.43
He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
27 May 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.
GLC02167.48
circa May 14, 1866
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
GLC02167.49
circa May 16, 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
12 February 1868
He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.
GLC02167.52
6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
GLC02167.53
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
9 February 1824
Brown, O.B., fl. 1824
to Aaron Hobart
Written in the College Hill, neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
GLC06313.04.276
26 February 1824
Noted as written from the Engineer's department in Washington. Signed by [A. Thaimb?]
GLC06313.04.287
2 April 1824
Gordon, Charles, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.307
circa May 1861
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
to his wife
Describes the capture of a steam gun. "... we disembarked and took possession of the renowned Steam gun and four mules which was on its way to harpers ferry to the sesesion [sic] army there ... it is quite a curious machine and if it does what its...
GLC01898.01
3 February 1824
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
GLC06313.04.268
4 February 1824
Cotton, Roseter, fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.269
Signed by Wilkes [Shood].
GLC06313.04.270
7 February 1824
Thomas, John, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.272
Tyler, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.274
Signed by Thomas [Lusiusburg]. Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.275
11 February 1824
Noted as written at the "Top Enginier [sic] Building".
GLC06313.04.277
15 February 1824
Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1824
GLC06313.04.279
17 February 1824
Signed by Zechariah [Edely ?].
GLC06313.04.280
Barker, Benjamin, fl. 1824
Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.281
19 February 1824
Bartill, L., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.283
20 February 1824
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
GLC06313.04.284
25 February 1824
GLC06313.04.285
Hatch, Isaac, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.286
27 February 1824
Wimer, Nathaniel, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.289
28 February 1824
Signed by [Lazell Perkins].
GLC06313.04.290
4 March 1824
Turner, Charles, 1760-1839
GLC06313.04.291
circa 13 March 1824
Date of March 13 written on the address leaf, possibly as a postmark of the date sent.
GLC06313.04.292
5 March 1824
Stephenson, Charles, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.293
Saull, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.294
6 March 1824
Bacon, N., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.296
9 March 1824
Hobart, R. E., fl. 1824
Inquiry as to whether or not they are related as they have the same last name.
GLC06313.04.297
circa March 1824
Ritchie, William, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.299
15 March 1824
Signed by H. [Curhuren?].
GLC06313.04.300
16 March 1824
Thomas, Thomas R., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.301
22 March 1824
Torney, William, fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.303
Richardson, J., fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.304
24 March 1824
Robbins, Josiah, 1766-?
GLC06313.04.305
3 April 1824
Signed by John [Horne?]. Noted as sent from Bristol, Pennsylvania, with a stamp saying the letter was missent, and includes another stamp from New York, all on the address leaf. Place writ from the first page is from a "Steam-boat for New-York."
GLC06313.04.306
GLC06313.04.308
5 April 1824
Winger, Nathaniel, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.309
6 April 1824
GLC06313.04.310
8 April 1824
Barstow, Elijah, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.311
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