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Unknown
to Unknown
The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.
GLC02171.08
1861-1877
Satin Stitch pattern of pink flower
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Milliner's Business Card
Mrs. N.A. Ingram of Wilmington
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[Small card with bible qoute from Children's Hymn Book]
Behold, I stand at the door and knock...
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[Picture of country life]
Coming thro the Rye is written at the top. features man and woman among corn stalks.
GLC02171.08.4
[Woman praying while child sleeps]
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[Photo of unidentified woman in black dress]
Carte de visite of a woman. Inscription on the enclosure suggests it may be Alice Oliphant.
GLC02171.11
1860
[Photo of Mrs. Alice M. Oliphant]
GLC02171.12
23 May 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Heather
He likes being a soldier and describes his routine, starting with roll call. He will get his picture taken soon and send it along.
GLC02172.02
3 June 1861
He is getting used to being a soldier and he will send all his things home today. They have to be ready to march tomorrow.
GLC02172.03
15 July 1861
to Brother
A hundred of them marched for a couple of miles so that they could guard a dam. Eventually they will go to Fairfax where there are 4,000 men.
GLC02172.05
26 July 1861
to Brother Henry
There was an awful battle at Bull's Run He criticizes General Tyler who changed General Scott's orders, thereby ruining their position. Another General was drunk and their Colonel refused to obey the drunk General's orders. The next day General Tyler...
GLC02172.07
12 August 1861
He sent his brother some money. The weather has been warm and rainy lately. He complains of having written to various family members but has not received an answer.
GLC02172.08
14 August 1861
He heard from father and his uncle asked him to write. He discusses picket guard.
GLC02172.09
18 August 1861
They lost their blankets at Bull Run but expect to have new ones in a few days and a full suit of clothes. He warns him not to enlist again and says he would rather his brother stay at home and look after their parents.
GLC02172.11
They only got about 2/3 of their ration before going to Bull Run, so they were without food for a day and a half. When the bullets wer flying they saw a black berry patch and immediately began picking berries so the Colonel called them the black...
GLC02172.12
30 August 1861
Four of their pickets were shot last night. In company O, one soldier was shot by hs own comrad. They were practicing a manual of arms. One ordered the other to load aim and fire his gun and he got shot through the heart.
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31 August 1861
He begs his brother not to enlist. He tells him to please stay at home and make all the money can. He will take his picture soon. They have recenlt got new clothes and blankets.
GLC02172.15
14 September 1861
Porter, WIlliam L. (fl. 1860-)
to Children
Henry talks of enlisting and like Charles he is trying to talk him out of it.
GLC02172.17
20 September 1861
He has just come in from picket guard and is quite well. Being on picket is a good way yo keep from getting homesick as it is sometimes exciting. One day a secessionist picket came over and said he was tired of fighting for the secessionist cause.
GLC02172.18
29 September 1861
The Rebels have evacuated Munson's Hill. Most of the regiments were moving toward Fairfax. He mentions a Charley STevens who seems to have changed his mind about enlisting.
GLC02172.21
6 October 1861
They are going to get new guns, either the sharps or Enfield rifles. He mentions the cavalry. The boys are in good spirits. He will not get down to the city thsi week.
GLC02172.23
9 October 1861
They had an inspection the other day, A tough day of fighting followed. They are told to "come out in style."The papers say thier focres are doing great in Missouri.
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2 November 1861
There was heavy firing going on down the river yesterday afternoon. They brought in the wounded this afternoon. Last night one of the third regiment shot his hand off.
GLC02172.26
19 November 1861
He has explored Mt. Vernon in and out. He promises to write about it while on picket. The latest news from the naval fleet is that they were at Beaufort, SC and are now marching toward Charleston.
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