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10 April 1863
Tillotson, George W. (fl. 1830-1918)
To his wife
Trying to get discharge (doctor not sure he can get one), bled by doctor, gory suicide of Irish soldier John Lafabe (who wanted a discharge).
GLC04558.081
22 October 1864
Companies H, C and I are consolidated, GWT is in command. New recruits arriving to replace those mustered out - mostly foreigners.
GLC04558.168
27 November 1864
Gohring, Henry L. (fl. 1861-1898)
To George Tillotson
From a former regiment mate, informing Tillotson of camp news. Asks to excuse his bad writing and spelling as it is half Dutch.
GLC04558.177
14 November 1863
Parrott, John A.
to brother
His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it...
GLC03858.01.23
25 February 1863
L. W. (fl. 1802)
to her brother
Writes about "Sally Rumfield" (Countess Sarah Thompson Rumford) to her brother. Mentions she has only seen Rumford a couple of times. Says Rumford moved to Germany with her father and returned as a countess but a poor one. Quotes a friend saying the...
GLC02437.07774
21 November 1861
Petty, John S.
to J.M. Maitland
Reports to his friend that his teaching is going well. Tells him that the performance ideas he gave him for his classroom were successful. Mentions that he thinks it unwise for anyone to move out West.
GLC03523.10.039
n.d.
Unknown
Clouds On Our National Horizon
Essay discussing measures for peace and prosperity in the Union. Contains corrections and edits. Calls for reforms of immigration policy, Mormonism and liquor use.
GLC03523.10.230
1 October 1864
Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913)
to Maria Damuth
Writes to his sister that he has been taking quinine to keep away "the ague." Thinks that the change of water has made the regiment sick, "when we were here a year a go last winter the water made a great many of the boys sick." The men are building...
GLC03523.14.70
11 November 1864
Writes to his sister. Two regiments from Damuth's brigade are moving to Devil's Bluff. Discusses the camp they will set up, like the one they built while staying in St. Charles. Does not anticipate much fighting, and thinks the regiment will only...
GLC03523.14.73
2 April 1864
Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865)
to parents
Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...
GLC03523.18.06
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