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25 April 1865?
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to the Folks at home
Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.
GLC02167.40
1861-1866
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
GLC02167.41
to unknown
There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.
GLC02167.42
to Miss Sue Johnston
They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.
GLC02167.43
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
GLC02167.44
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
He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.
GLC02167.47
circa April 12, 1866
to Miss Johnston
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
GLC02167.51
circa May 1861
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
to his wife
Describes the capture of a steam gun. "... we disembarked and took possession of the renowned Steam gun and four mules which was on its way to harpers ferry to the sesesion [sic] army there ... it is quite a curious machine and if it does what its...
GLC01898.01
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