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31 January 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
They are all detailed to go to Savannah but but will not leave until morning. He picked up his new coat.
GLC02167.12
19 February 1864
He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.
GLC02167.15
18 May 1864
One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.
GLC02167.18
4 July 1864
They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.
GLC02167.21
16 July 1864
He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.
GLC02167.23
1 August 1864
to Mother
He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.
GLC02167.26
19 August 1864
There are no longer any colored men or dutchmen in his department. The colonel wants to change them to an artillery regiment. He is taking a trip to Beaufort with Lt. Hebbard.
GLC02167.29
22 September 1864
to Miss Johnston
He thinks Elliot has improved since joining the army and is now a man. Seymour Graves is going to have a comission in a negro regiment. He had dinner with some exchanged prisoners
GLC02167.32
4 November 1864
He mentions Aunt Jule and Cousin Henry. He thinks the election will come out all right. He heard Mr. Marvin preach.
GLC02167.35
18 December 1864
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
GLC02167.38
1861-1866
to the Folks at home
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
GLC02167.41
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
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.
GLC02167.45
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
circa April 12, 1866
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
GLC02167.51
8 February 1824
Otis, William, fl. 1824
to Aaron Hobart
GLC06313.04.273
3 May 1824
Sullivan, George, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.317
15 June 1861
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
to his wife
Mentions he might be going down to Fort Monroe. "...the boys are in high spirtis at the Idea of going into active service and having an opportunity of making a mark for the sake of old Massachusetts." Speaks of his loyalty to the Boston Light...
GLC01898.02
5 February 1824
Freeman, Russel, fl. 1824-1825
GLC06313.04.271
12 February 1824
Stephenson, Thomas, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.278
18 February 1824
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.
GLC06313.04.282
27 February 1824
GLC06313.04.288
6 March 1824
Jones, Ezekial, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.295
9 March 1824
Signed by William H. [Sturtevant?]
GLC06313.04.298
16 March 1824
GLC06313.04.302
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