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1861-1866
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to the Folks at home
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
27 May 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.
GLC02167.48
circa May 14, 1866
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
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
12 February 1868
He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.
GLC02167.52
6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
GLC02167.53
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
8 February 1824
Otis, William, fl. 1824
to Aaron Hobart
GLC06313.04.273
9 February 1824
Brown, O.B., fl. 1824
Written in the College Hill, neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
GLC06313.04.276
26 February 1824
Noted as written from the Engineer's department in Washington. Signed by [A. Thaimb?]
GLC06313.04.287
2 April 1824
Gordon, Charles, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.307
3 May 1824
Sullivan, George, fl. 1824
GLC06313.04.317
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
15 June 1861
Mentions he might be going down to Fort Monroe. "...the boys are in high spirtis at the Idea of going into active service and having an opportunity of making a mark for the sake of old Massachusetts." Speaks of his loyalty to the Boston Light...
GLC01898.02
3 February 1824
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
GLC06313.04.268
4 February 1824
Cotton, Roseter, fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.269
Signed by Wilkes [Shood].
GLC06313.04.270
5 February 1824
Freeman, Russel, fl. 1824-1825
GLC06313.04.271
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