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6 August 1862
Rollinsky, C., fl. 1862
to Col. G Waagner
He has not received full pay because the paymaster will nto acknowledge the time that he was in service.
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21 May 1861
Kavanaugh, John, fl. 1861
to Gen. C.
A reminder to accept the company and to give the order for two other companies so they can elect their field officers.
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23 September 1863
Kilroy, Patrick, fl. 1863
to Sir
He is upset because in many Northern papers there are reports of the freedmen of the South growing an abundance of crops like cotton, corn and potatoes. The turth is that the all the costs that go into paying the freedmen and rations far outweigh the...
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9 July 1863
Hall, G.C., fl. 1863
to Sister
He mentions the Battle of Gettysburg and how they had a hard fight but it is all right now. He also mentions Edgar Crockett and John Cobble.
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4 April 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He describes the dead from the Battle of Bull Run. The bodies are spread out in deplorable condition and in many cases their bones are thrown carelessly over the ground. He also talks abotu the gorilla bands
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15 July 1863
Bradling, William, fl. 1863
to Annie S. Brown
Written on a receipt-roll for soldier rations. He writes that on the morning of the eleventh they charged on Fort Wagner and lost 400 men in 5 minutes. Her cousin John R. Muney was wounded.
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28 August 1861
He thinks it is funny that his sister would like to travel with the regiment and help them along the way because he thinks it would not be long before they have to attend to her.
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18 September 1864
He will get his ambrotype in his full uniform and send it home. The Captain is leaving and he doesn't know who will replace him. Written at Camp Boston
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23 September 1861
They prepared to go to the Point of Rocks. He sent an ambrotype home to his mother. He tells his sister he would like to see her bird sing. Written at Camp Boston.
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21 December 1861
A large Rebel force was seen on the other side of the river, so Company K was sent down to investigate. After two hours a messenger came to tell them that they were approaching. He tells another story of how he and another soldier went to a farmhouse...
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15 December 1861
He asks if she went to the dance she told him about and tells to remember him while she is waltzing. Tells her to remember him to several people. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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19 April 1862
They received the news of the capture of Island Noll. Later they say that if General Abercrombie had followed orders they may have been involved in a great battle He teases his sister about having a lover.
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15 October 1861
He talks about their picket duty in Virginia and the surrounding woods. One day a squad approached a Rebel pickett and a fight broke out. He describes an exciting scene during which none of the men on his side got hurt.
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22 October 1862
He writes that his arm is getting better and he is glad that guaranteed employment is waiting for him.
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16 August 1861
He describes his current surroundings, the food and pickett guard. He tells a story about killing a hog.
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1861-1877
They have moved to a more scenic spot in Warrenton.There are a lot of berries there and too many soldiers.
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15 September 1861
Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area. He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have. Written at Camp Boston.
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1 July 1861
He describes his daily activities including battalion drills and what they ate for breakfast. He tells one story of how they were given only bread for breakfast one day and the men retaliated by not coming out for inspection.
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5 December 1861
The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her, Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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15 July 1862
He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again. Written at Camp Fisk
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29 June 1862
Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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circa 1861-1864
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
Willard is doing better.
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September 1863
Bennett, R.W., fl. 1862-1865
Morning Reports of Capt. R.W. Bennett of the 143rd regiment
Lists the soldiers that present and absent, on duty, or sick and contains a summary of the information.
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26 April 1864
Dwight was with him the night before. He has come to Tullahoma to get mustered. Palen had hopes of getting mustered too, but Bruce does not think it will happen.
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20 May 1864
They are now in a small village called Cassville. The night before they engaged in a skirmish. The Rebels backed off though. He is doing well as always.
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8 July 1864
They got to their present place day before yesterday and yesterday received orders to make camp. This side of the river the Rebel forces have a has a heavy line of works. He requests some blackberries.He writes that he is very much disappointed with...
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5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle, fl. 1862-1865
to Richard H. Jackson
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
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H.S., fl. 1861-1885
From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson
Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.
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3 November 1923
McCarl, J.R., fl. 1923
to Arthur L Jackson
Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)
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Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."
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18 January 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
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April 25, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...
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March 4, 1863
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 4, 1863. Mentions that he had his ambrotype taken and provides no updates on furlough. Describes the trying task of getting a furlough from Law's Brigade of the Confederate...
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March 23, 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated march 23, 1863. Mentions their location and health of the men in his company. Henry states how his unit left camp in a hurry, and then doubled back and returned to the very same...
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March 26, 1863
They drew for furloughs again and he got one of them. He hopes they will sign it and he can't wait to come home. Henry promises to telegraph from Richmond if he gets his furlough, of which he is still uncertain. Also, Henry mentions a march to...
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June 21, 1863
They crossed the Shenandoah the other day and they expect to go to Maryland and Pennsylvania next. Major Scuggs will deliver this letter because he has been discharged and is going home. This letter serves as foreshadowing of Lee's invasion into...
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06 July 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Eben R. Ayers
This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.
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No date visible.
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1864
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November 12, 1865
He requests a pair of gloves or mittens again. The regiment may go back to Nashville. He talks of the difficulties of sending packages.
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He advises her to sell the oxen and not to let Kniffin take any more hay for his cow. He says to watch Kniffin closely. He requests a comb and postage stamps.
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Willard and Bruce sent a package to father. They put a mark on each one and they are hoping nothing happens to the box.
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18 April 1864
He received a letter from Sarah Carrier who will spend the summer teaching.He thinks Kersey is asking too much money for working their place. Garret Leroys is also mentioned. The regiment might be consolidated,
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13 March 1864
He scolds her for not getting her shoes made out of calf skin instead of kipp. He is anxious to know how the town meeting went He has been having pancakes every morning.
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5 June 1863
The Paymaster has arrived, so he will be sending some money. Even though he belives she does a good job managing the farm, he still wishes she could sell it.
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24 June 1863
They are currently under marching orders. He thinks they will go to Richmond on a raid.
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6 July 1863
He writes that there are reports that Lee is overwhelmed. He also mentions a fellow soldier who died recently and he suspects homesickness was the principle cause.
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29 July 1863
He is glad for the picture of Eddie and requests one of her as well. He requests needles and pins again. There is a brief discussion about the yearlings she sold.
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26 July 1863
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
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