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1861-1866
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to unknown
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
GLC02167.44
to Miss Sue Johnston
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.
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He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.
GLC02167.47
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
circa April 12, 1866
to Miss Johnston
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
GLC02167.51
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.
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6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
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