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16 May 1862
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Brother Henry
A lot of the boys are sick in the hospitals They haven't been able to get any newspapers for a while. He sees boats pull up to Cumberland's Landing.
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2 June 1862
He describes another tremendous fight.
GLC02172.48
9 June 1862
They are camped near Richmond now and are awaiting reinforcements. The papers report the previous fight was particularly tough. He needs paper and postage stamps.
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23 June 1862
It is getting dusty in the swamp. Water is scarce. They are getting closer to picket time. The Rebels are not far away. The Michigan troops had a fight in front of Hooker's division. When the pay master comes around, he will send some money.
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1 August 1862
There has been a lot of fighting near Richmond. It has been a tedious march from the swamp combined with fighting every day. There have been heavy losses.
GLC02172.51
4 August 1862
Everything has been quiet around the picket lines lately. He spoke to Ed a week ago and learned that he is sick. He will have the paymaster send his brother a draft of 90 dollars every pay day.
GLC02172.52
17 August 1862
He has been sick for the last two weeks. He requests 5 or 10 dollars and a couple of shirts.
GLC02172.53
30 August 1862
He is feeling better. He thanks his brother for the money and tells him to tell his father he is feeling better.
GLC02172.54
8 September 1862
He will soon rejoin the regiments. He has not received the box of things his brother sent yet. He plans to get a pass so he can explore the city of York.
GLC02172.55
20 September 1862
He does not know when he will rejin the regiment but at prsent he only works 4 hours a day washing dishes. He has rheumatism. The box he was supposed to have received has still not arrived.
GLC02172.56
9 November 1862
He is back with the regiment and they are camping within sight of the Blue Mountains. There is more than enough food at present. He hasn't yet written to his father because he doesn't have any ink and he knows his father can't see pencil marks.
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27 December 1862
They had a dull Christmas. He does not want to hear of his brother becoming a soldier. For the moment there are plenty of rations and clothing. He has not spoken to Ed since he last wrote.
GLC02172.58
20 January 1863
He has just come back from picket where he has been on duty for days. They are not allowed to talk on both sides but when the officer are away the privates talk. Artillery, infantry and cavalry have passed. They expect to cross the river again.
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17 February 1863
They learned of the capture of Fort Donaldson and 15,000 prisoners. He hopes his brother had fun sleigh riding and wonders if any of the fellows talk about him when they are hugging the girls. The regiment got new guns.
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25 February 1862
to Father
He mentions that he was mistaken in his opinion that McCllelen could command the Potomac army. His actions have proved otherwise. He requests dried fruit, butter and cheese.
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27 February 1863
to Brother H. (Henry)
He encourages his brother not to miss out on opportunities like getting an education while he is young.
GLC02172.62
17 March 1863
They have been fighting up on the Blackwater. They are under marching orders again. He is glad to hear his father has got into business again.
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28 March 1863
He is sending 50 dollars and wants his brother to tell him when he receives it.
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29 March 1863
Two weeks ago they left camp. The journey to Baltimore was rough. Many men became sea sick. They then went to Louisville and are now in Bardsville. He sent his brother some money.
GLC02172.65
Adams Express form
For the 50 dollars he sent his brother.
GLC02172.66
13 April 1863
Everyone is excited about the fighting at Charleston. He mentions Joe Hooker.
GLC02172.67
26 May 1863
They are camped near a small town called Columbia. He wishes his father could come visit. He thinks they will cross the river since the Rebel general is reported to be across the river.
GLC02172.69
2 June 1863
They returned from an expedition out to Cumberland river that did not amount to much. It rained much of the time and the Rebels captured some horses and made the sheriff sewr allegiance to their government.
GLC02172.70
13 July 1863
Vicksburg surrendered. Very, very faded.
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20 September 1863
Porter, Charles F. (fl. 1860-)
He has been detailed as a nurse and does not know when he get out to see his brother. He knows his brother wants to marry but he tells him to look before he leaps.
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16 September 1863
Unknown
He wanted to come home to the state fair but his horse was too tired. He went to see Ms. Castes to see if he could hire a horse, but her folks will be using all the horses. He may get home next week. He hasn't heard from Frank.
GLC02172.73
18 December 1863
They are now in Knoxville. The regiment has suffered losses. Major Byington is dead. Captain Farren is wounded.
GLC02172.77
4 February 1864
The officers have been trying to get soldiers to reenlist. More reenlisted than the number of people who actually showed up for duty. Those that did not reenlist had to be transferred to another regiment.
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15 April 1864
to Loid Porter
They found all of this cattle. They counted the cattle.
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28 August 1864
Porter, Hank (fl. 1860-)
He was sorry to hear of the death of Uncle James. They have not heard from Sam or Matt. Theyw ere offered 1 dollar per pound for their wool.
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He hopes his father has gotten over his sickness. They had a disagreement and he hopes this does not chnage his father's opinion of him.
GLC02172.81
10 March 1864
He does not know what to think about his brother's idea to sell the homestead. He doesn't know what he will do after he gets out of the service. Newspaper clipping features list of names of those drafted.
GLC02172.82
7 February 1865
Thier father arrived. He brought a wagon with him. Eventually he will send for Theodore to come out as well. He wishes he could have been at his brother's wedding. He calls himself an old bachelor destined to live in the woods.
GLC02172.83
23 April 1865
He has not felt better since he left the army. He is helping ftaher herd his cattle. Their father would like to borrow 50 dollars.
GLC02172.84
17 May 1865
Theodore is sick. It has been raining alot. They have 350 cattle in all. They are thinking about herding sheep as well but he wants his brother's opinion.
GLC02172.85
2 July 1865
He and Theodore have been breaking up prairie. They are thing about taking a house up north. He asks for his brother's opinion.
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1861-1877
Kyle, Rev. J.C. (fl. 1860-)
I Invite You
Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.
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Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself
Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.
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The Ten Commandments
Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.
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Not Now
Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.
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Only Try
Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.
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13 June 1864
Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865)
He witnessed the burial of a fellow soldier. Many are sick in the regiment, but he is doing doing extremely well. Extremely faded.
GLC02173.31
29 June 1864
There are rumours that Gen. Burbridge will call on the 4th division to reinforce him in Kentucky, others say there will be an expedition to Mobile.
GLC02173.32
3 July 1864
They had regimental inspection. There is considerable excitement in reenlisting for some as they are offering 1100 dollars to veterans.
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17 July 1864
to Parents
The 13th Army corps has been broken up and consolidated into one division, the 19th Army corps. A lot of reorganization has been taking place.
GLC02173.34
21 August 1864
He is writing during dinner and finding it difficult to write because everyone around him is talking. He is in a camp now that the Rebels frequently shell. He thinks they will go to Mobile next.
GLC02173.35
8 September 1864
The heat is causing him to break out, but otherwise he is very healthy. He thought they would remain where they are but they received orders to be ready to embark at any moment. They got on a boat back to New Orleans, but it was stalled for four...
GLC02173.36
23 September 1864
A bullet struck the tent of the comission sergeant and hit the bed, but he happened to be absent when this happened. He talks about Abraham Lincoln and how if the president were a democrat, the Rebels would call it a righteous war.
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5 December 1864
He doesn't think they will leave where they are for some time. Most of the boys are healthy but Robert Stillery has been quite sick. John has not written to him for a long time.
GLC02173.38
3 January 1865
A boat named May Duke was nabbed by Gen. McGinus while trading with the Rebels He thinks they will remain in their prsent quarters throughout the winter, The paymaster has not been around for 8 months.
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