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28 April 1942
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Diamond describes his first impressions of the army base, discussing some of the personalities that he has encountered and life on the base.
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States that has taken a mental and mechanical aptitude test, and describes a speech regarding the "Articles of War" given to the troops by a captain. Also describes first night in the barracks. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping of a chimp that Diamond...
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29 April 1942
Discusses two of the men that Diamond has met on the military base, one of whom is a Divinity student. Diamond subsequently ponders over the moral implications of war.
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Describes the punishment of walking for eight hours a day with a pack filled with bricks for a period of four days given to a boy who had gone missing for three days. Discusses impatience as to when he will be moved on from the training camp.
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Circa. April/ May 1942
Describes the process of being given an army uniform, and how it creates a sense of equality in the company. Warns Estelle not to trust soldiers.
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Circa. May 1942
Reprimands Estelle somewhat for telling him that he should not have enlisted in the army, and asks her to avoid doing so in the future.
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circa. early summer 1942
Responds to a series of comments that Estelle had raised in a previous letter. Speaks about a "friend" of Sidney's who has attempted to date Estelle. Also discusses another friend who did not enlist and managed to acquire $2000 somehow. Instructs...
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5 April 1861
Albert (fl. 1861-)
to Sister Sophia
One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...
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4 February 1862
He inquires after Nettie and Maggie. He mentions cousin George who has gotten into a good regiment. He reminisces. One of the privates brought a pig in from Darnstown.. They also brought a dog into camp. He refers to the Clarks.
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1861-1877
Gage, William H. (fl. 1861-)
to Unknown
Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.
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Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the...
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16 October 1862
He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.
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16 July 1862
to Wilbur
He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.
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19 October 1862
to Father
His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."
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29 July 1862
He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.
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6 November 1861
Sergeant Richardson (fl. 1861-)
to Miss Nellie
He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,
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11 August 1862
He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.
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30 April 1863
Cheney, B.F. (fl. 1861-)
to Br. John
He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.
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14 February 1864
Fred (fl. 1861-)
to Allen
He talks a greta deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.
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5 October 1866
Rosteraunt, Thomas (fl. 1861-)
to Hewy Bartlett
He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.
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1 November 1866
Unknown [illegible]
to Henry
He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.
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21 January 1861
Pyne, Charles B. (fl. 1861-)
to Sir
No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.
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Bagley, Jonathan (fl. 1861-)
[Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]
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16 February 1862
Fort Donaldson [Fort Doneslon] is surrounded by the Union troops now and that is not the only good news. However, the Chamberlain is to be court martialed for drunkeness. He assures his sister that he does not drink.
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8 March 1861
Brown, Henry (fl. 1861-)
to Mrs. Sowell
No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,
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22 September 1863
Dutton, Ira A. (fl. 1861-)
to Mr. Baker
He tells Mr. Baker of when he enlisted and says he would rather have enlisted than be drafted. He says work in the army is not hard but it deprives one of liberty.
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6 December 1865
to Friend Baker
He talks about the cotton business and says the Northern cities are paying more. He says the cotton is of inferior quality though because the "niggers and the Northerners have not been careful enough about the seed..."
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27 January 1820
Fayette County, Ky.
Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker,
Carr, Thomas, and Thomas W. Clagett. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] 27 January 1820. Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker, dec'd. With attached sheet ordering the inventory of Baker's estate. 4 p. + docket.
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29 January 1820.
Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper
Randalph, Moses, and Jediah Stout. DS: [Fayette Co., Ky.?] 29 January 1820. Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper, dec'd. 4 p.
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January 1820
Court order for an inventory of the estate of John White
Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] January 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of John White. 2 p.
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March 1820
Court order for an inventory of the estate of Abraham Bird
Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] March 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of Abraham Bird. 2 p.
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4 February 1820
Last will and testament
Cotton, Will. DS: Fayette Co., Ky. 4 February 1820. Last will and testament, including dispersal of his slaves. 12 p.
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August 1820
Court order for an inventory of the estate of Frank Bell
D: [Fayette Co., Ky.] August 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of Frank Bell. 1 p. + docket.
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6 October 1819
Ewing, Samuel. DS: Fayette Co., Ky. 6 October 1819. Last will and testament, including dispersal of his slaves. 4 p.
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Unknown
[notes on Jesus and the disciples]
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5 June 1807 - 25 May 1815
[notes on Luke passages in the bible]
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[sermon draft]
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[notes on John 11.36]
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[notes on the bible]
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Jenkins, Joseph, 1743-1819
The Gospel Magazine
includes sermons for every day of the week
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notes titled the "World of Life"
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notes on John and sermon notes
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notes entitled Christ the World
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notes on John
1. the word 2. the beginning 3. maker 4. the life 5. the light
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notes
includes the time which he spent effect upon his appetite upon his constitution
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Memoria of Mercy,a sermon for state prison
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In Emendation upon the Lord's Prayer, adapted to the personal use of a Christian
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It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement...
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On Going to Sleep
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Natural Infirmities
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