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1 August 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
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
to Miss Sue Johnston
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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18 December 1864
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
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1861-1866
to the Folks at home
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
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to unknown
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
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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.
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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.
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circa April 12, 1866
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
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