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7 March 1863
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
to Mary Magie
He wants to loan out $50 with interest. Mentions a battle at Franklin [4-5 March 1863] including the fact that their general was arrested afterward for a blunder.
GLC05241.18
10 March 1863
He sent his wife $50 and suggests that she loan it out with interest. He discusses the battle of Franklin and his profits. He wishes Charles Horton would leave Terre Haute and live with Mary at Macomb, or come to Nashville.
GLC05241.19
Magie, A.M., fl. 1863
to Sister Mary
Describes a journey from Macomb to Terre Haute. Horton bought a house and lot near their father's garden. Also requests a verse of "I Want to Be a Soldier" for their girls.
GLC05241.20
15 March 1863
Sickness has forced him to give up a portion of his business. Expects a big battle. Includes a list of questions asked by Mary, and James' response to the questions. Some questions posed by Mary are: why did Mr. Freeman come home, can they get a...
GLC05241.21
20 March 1863
Sent her another $50 to lend out with interest. A government mail carrier has replaced him. The regiment will send home their winter gear soon. He hopes to send her money for her personal use. He speculates about paying off the "Randolph claim"...
GLC05241.22
22 March 1863
He hopes to make enough money in the army to pay off his debt with Randolph. Most people think the war will be over before the end of the summer. He urges Charley to return to the army before he gets in trouble. His newspaper business has been...
GLC05241.23
24 March 1863
Explains to Mary why her letter will not be forwarded from Philadelphia. Says that he lost track of his numbering and will restart with #1. Mentions that his position as postmaster means that he has no obligations in the Army. He does not have to...
GLC05241.24
26 March 1863
"No 2." Encourages Charley to return to the army, because after the first of April all deserters will be shot or will suffer severe punishment. Gives instructions so that Charley will reach the camp without getting in trouble. Describes skirmishing...
GLC05241.25
30 March 1863
"No 3." Written from camp near Franklin. Lieutenant McCandles sent in his resignation. Confederates cut off federal communication for a week and captured a train. One of the postmasters was taken prisoner on the way back from Nashville and the...
GLC05241.26
31 March 1863
"No 4." Written from camp near Franklin. Discusses his business selling newspapers and his wish to be free from debt. If he is unable to go east this year, he will be entitled to two tickets next year. When he gets home he wants to do something...
GLC05241.27
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