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18 December 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Mother
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 Miss Sue Johnston
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
24 April [1865]
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865
to Mary Blackman
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
15 March 1865
Holden, Moses, fl. 1865
to Sarah Ogden
Writes of his safe arrival home. Apologizes for not writing sooner, but explains that he has been busy with "the pleasures of home..." Thanks her for her care, and tells her that he will remember her in his prayers. Includes an embossed seal in the...
GLC06559.053
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