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21 January 1863
Bartlett, George O. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Ira Andrews
He describes the Mud March. Discusses morale and physical health of men he knew from Rhode Island.
GLC02158.07
23 February 1863
He discusses how the men are coping with the cold weather and the delay of pay.
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26 March 1863
He discusses his health, the possibility of his own death, and his fears about the future as it relates to his finances.
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3 May 1863
He declares that his unit has taken the Confederate strong hold at Fredericksburg. The letter explains what the major commanding officers like General Joseph Hooker and Major General J. Sedgwick are doing. Written in pencil.
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1 June 1863
Begins with a discussion of why Mr. Andrews has not written. Bartlett declares he has a toothache. Then he discusses the $200 he has saved. It means little to him at this point because he does "not care about having it much on hand when thare is a...
GLC02158.15
11 July 1863
He quickly tells Andrews that he has survived a difficult battle [the Battle of Gettysburg], which he describes as being the "hardest fort Battle in this Rebellion."
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15 November 1863
He quickly writes that he is in acceptable health and that enclosed with the letter is a check for $40. Noticing the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, he ends the letter lamenting that he "should like to be with you all on Thanksgiving but I must eate...
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2 December 1861
Blackman, Francis G. (fl. 1861-1865)
to his friend Bennett
"...plenty of cotton here and sweet potatoes, peanuts, oringes, rice, Niggers, rattlesnakes coper heads glass snake mocins and another cind about 18 feet long...alligators..." "...the Rebel's boats fired 2 or 3 round and run up the creek...Rebels...
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17 September 1862
Blackman, James A. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Mary Blackman
Writes to his mother. Speaks of the heavy load they have to carry; knapsacks, water, their guns and rounds. Stationary of the Headquarters 7th reg. R.I. Vol., Col. Z.R. Bliss. With an image of the United States Capital. Written in pencil.
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2 February 1863
Mentions General Joseph Hooker, "...we are awating for the mud to dry up and then I suspose fighting Joe Hooker will be on the move..." States, "I think it is about time for this war to play out for I think it is nothing more or less than a...
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