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1861-1866
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
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
circa May 14, 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
GLC02167.49
circa May 16, 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
GLC02167.50
9 October 1876
He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..
GLC02167.54
circa 1862-1865
Williams, George, fl. 1862-1865
to his sister Maria
Dated only as 26 January. Written from Camp Holly, New Market Heights, Virginia (located in present-day Henrico County, Virginia, outside of Richmond). Written on U.S. Christian Commission stationery.
GLC02156.29
29 January 1876
Dillard, Arlena, fl. 1876
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A Letter from Senator Bruce's Niece, this letter thanks the Senator for some Christmas gifts and talks about what is going on in her town at the time.
GLC09400.225
16 September 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Friend Thayer
He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.
GLC02744.023
17 September 1862
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.
GLC02744.025
06 September 1862
He writes he will be home on Monday noon. Written at Camp Norton
GLC02744.019
11 September 1862
He is preparing to leave. He talked of his horse and the new privileges he will now have. Written at Camp Norton
GLC02744.020
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