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1850/05/21
Neafie, Augustus, fl. 1859-1860
to: sister.
Relays his fears that, due to lack of received letters, his father has forgotten him. Alfred describes his life and requests that no letters be written to him.
GLC07164.05
1850/06/17
to: brother James.
Describes his life to James, relaying his fears of attacks by Indians. Requests news of life back east.
GLC07164.06
1853/12/23
Neafie, Alfred, fl. 1853
to: Cousin Carrie.
Life in Grass Valley, includes a request for information about the family back East. Included in the letter was a folded sheet of paper which included several fragments of panned gold.
GLC07164.07
1861/07/14
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
Describes how he was sworn into the army, along with his travels to the camp and the rations served. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.
GLC07164.08
1861/09/20
Discusses the reasons why the regiment is no longer in Washington, along with the details of a skirmish with rebels. Requests that he receive mail from home.
GLC07164.13
1861/12/20
Explains his jealously which stems from fact that sister writes frequently to Theodore's Captain, but not to Theodore. Sends news about the regiment's move back to Washington, along with a request for money, which accompanied a description of the...
GLC07164.15
1861/12/25
Soutchiens, David, fl. 1861
to: Newton Millspaugh.
Sends thanks for the food sent to him, along with a description of camp life and a request for news from home. Lists names of friends from home (Alick, Sid Rose, Tom Young and Jim Smith), all of whom are acquaintances of Newton.
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[n.d.]
to: Egbert Millspaugh.
Return of the five dollars Mr. Millspaugh kindly lent Theodore, with thanks for such a loan.
GLC07164.14
1861/12/29
Describes his daily life in camp, made easier especially now due to having been paid, along with news of general regimental dislike of General Burns.
GLC07164.17
1862/01/11
Describes the conditions of the state of Maryland, along with the news of the reception of a stove for the tent in which he resides, and the life in camp with a new regimental Major.
GLC07164.18
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