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January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to unknown
re: mess duty, release of Confederate comissioners James Mason and John Slidell; capture of 100 hogs. Top portion missing.
GLC02179.01.019
12 October 1864
Jamieson, William
to George F. Morse
Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus.
GLC02180.04
23 October 1864
Morse, George F.
to brother
gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities.
GLC02180.05
28 October 1864
Francis, Edward E.
news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.
GLC02180.06
14 November 1864
Perkins, R. E.
his anxiety for Morse's physical and spiritual well-being, report on friends and the religous activites in Brooklyn.
GLC02180.08
2 December 1864
advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.
GLC02180.11
4 December 1864
Pearson, Charles G.
the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.
GLC02180.12
21 December 1864
assisting Morse to obtain a transfer to Fort Federal Hill, Morse's reticence to work on the Sabbath, the death of a soldier from typhoid, and the necessity of retaining his religious life in camp.
GLC02180.13
12 January 1865
struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.
GLC02180.16
15 January 1865
Morse's new posting at Fort Federal Hill, news of family and friends, Morse's position as captain's clerk, developments at the Brotherhood.
GLC02180.17
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