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1862/03/09
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister.
News of a possible attack on Winchester, along with details of life while on the march, and a request for stamps.
GLC07164.19
1862/03/20
News of camp life, especially the poor rations and his inability to receive pay in the form of bills, and the life of a soldier in a regiment led by Generals who proceed without orders.
GLC07164.20
1862/03/22
Details the regiment's positioning to Harper's Ferry in order to act as a reserve force for the attack on Winchester, along with a request for stamps. Theodore sends congratulations on the birth of his sister's son.
GLC07164.21
1862/04/19
Description of the regiments sickness of war, along with a detailing of the reorganization of the regimental officers. Sends news that the regiment has finally become recognized and commissioned, and details more skirmishes with the rebels. Written...
GLC07164.22
1862/05/01
Sends news that he finally got paid, although he is still due two months back pay, in addition of the need for stamps and news from back home. Promises to send a book on the life of Baker. Written at Camp Winfield Scott.
GLC07164.23
1862/05/12
Details the regiments role as it acts as a flanking army to that of McClellan, while sending news of the destruction of the Merrimac. He states that newspapers are scarce, and that the Union Army is close to claiming Richmond.
GLC07164.24
1862/06/05
Describes skirmishes with rebels, along with life on guard duty. He sends news of a battle in which his regiment saved the day.
GLC07164.25
1862/06/12
Having recently been paid by the commanding officer, Theodore forwards money home for the purchase of a new suit. He notes that the regiment has experienced more deaths while on guard duty than when in battle.
GLC07164.26
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