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29 January 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
He talks about all the food he has received, including jam, apple butter, cake and cookies.
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31 January 1864
They are all detailed to go to Savannah but but will not leave until morning. He picked up his new coat.
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19 February 1864
He took a walk on the beach for the first time in a long time. The weather has been very cold.
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18 May 1864
One of the Colonels placed a truce flag on enemy lines today. He heard that the left wing of Grant's army was whipped. 17,000 men were taken prisoner. He refers to Banks' defeat.
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4 July 1864
They marched for three hours before coming to a house that had been used by the rebels as a picket post. Some of the men destroyed furniture they found in the house. It was very hot.
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16 July 1864
He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.
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1 August 1864
to Mother
He bought a camp chair which he is hoping he can take with him. He sees Henry snd Gilbert every day. Everyone is well and going to prayer meetings.
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19 August 1864
There are no longer any colored men or dutchmen in his department. The colonel wants to change them to an artillery regiment. He is taking a trip to Beaufort with Lt. Hebbard.
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22 September 1864
to Miss Johnston
He thinks Elliot has improved since joining the army and is now a man. Seymour Graves is going to have a comission in a negro regiment. He had dinner with some exchanged prisoners
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4 November 1864
He mentions Aunt Jule and Cousin Henry. He thinks the election will come out all right. He heard Mr. Marvin preach.
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