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2 December 1864
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865
to Mary Blackman
Writes to his mother that he spent Thanksgiving in Gettersburg [Gettysburg?]. They are now four miles from Harper's Ferry.
GLC02159.17
24 April [1865]
Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..."...
GLC02159.19
9 February 1862
Davis, William B., fl. 1861-1862
to his parents and sisters
Describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Roanoke Island. Written in pencil on patriotic stationery.
GLC02160.02
1 July 1862
to his sister Sallie
GLC02160.04
6 June 1864
Ekings, John, fl. 1864
to Sarah Ogden
Writes from Mt. Holly, a present day township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Inquires about the condition of his son, Thomas, about whom he has received contradictory reports. Says he traveled to Washington, D. C. to obtain information and spoke...
GLC06559.018
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