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18 September 1864
Albert (fl. 1861-)
to Sister
He will get his ambrotype in his full uniform and send it home. The Captain is leaving and he doesn't know who will replace him.
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23 September 1861
to Sister Sophia
They prepared to go to the Point of Rocks. He sent an ambrotype home to his mother. He tells his sister he would like to see her bird sing.
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21 December 1861
A large Rebel force was seen on the other side of the river, so Company K was sent down to investigate. After two hours a messenger came to tell them that they were approaching. He tells another story of how he and another soldier went to a farmhouse...
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15 December 1861
He asks if she went to the dance she told him about and tells to remember him while she is waltzing. Tells her to remember him to several people.
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19 April 1862
They received the news of the capture of Island Noll. Later they say that if General Abercrombie had followed orders they may have been involved in a great battle He teases his sister about having a lover.
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15 October 1861
He talks about their picket duty in Virginia and the surrounding woods. One day a squad approached a Rebel pickett and a fight broke out. He describes an exciting scene during which none of the men on his side got hurt.
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22 October 1862
He writes that his arm is getting better and he is glad that guaranteed employment is waiting for him.
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16 August 1861
He describes his current surroundings, the food and pickett guard. He tells a story about killing a hog.
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1861-1877
They have moved to a more scenic spot in Warrenton.There are a lot of berries there and too many soldiers.
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15 September 1861
Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area. He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have.
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1 July 1861
He describes his daily activities including battalion drills and what they ate for breakfast. He tells one story of how they were given only bread for breakfast one day and the men retaliated by not coming out for inspection.
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5 December 1861
The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her,
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15 July 1862
He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again.
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29 June 1862
Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it.
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17 April 1862
Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him...
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11 March 1862
There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.
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23 February 1862
Unknown
to Emma
A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.
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28 March 1862
They are on the move and have been marching for some time.
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28 January 1864
Emma (fl.1861-)
to Grandmomma
She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.
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21 January 1865
Celerk, B.D. (fl. 1861-)
to Cousin
He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.
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14 June 1862
He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.
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16 November 1863
Jameson, William H. (fl. 1861-)
to Bro. Baker
He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.
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25 August 1864
Clark, B.S. (fl. 1861-)
to Ever Remmebered Cousin
He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.
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29 October 1862
He mentions a John Odell who owns a store. It also looks as though he may get a discharge even though he hasn't asked for it.
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12 August 1860
to Much Respected Cousin
They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back
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10 January 1864
Devel (fl. 1861-)
to William L. Whittford
He compares the rebellion to an egg on p. 2.
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24 October 1863
to Mother
He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield.
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26 July 1861
David (fl. 1861-)
to Mr. Whittford
No Year. He writes of how many soldiers wished they could have deserted when they had the chance. Family members would send mixed messages about wanting them to come home but never wanting to see a deserter.
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Berry, Nellie M. (fl. 1861-)
to Mrs. Harriet H. Leonard on the death of her infant
"Dearest before, Thou Hast Suffered/More Than We Can Think or Tell..."
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14 March 1862
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20 March 1862
Thompson, F.J. (fl. 1861-)
to Brother Frye
Includes separate message for Brother Clark written by John Frye. They were hoping to surprise some Rebels on Monday morning but they had already left. Next he describes the long march that followed.admidst a rain storm and other misadventures.
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25 February 1862
Thompson, Frank .J. (fl. 1861-)
Recently he has returned from officer school. He talks about the inconsistent weather and his relationship with his brother.
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20 November 1861
He has just returned from the Grand Review which he describes as magnificent. It was of the Left Wing of the army on the Potomac. He also discusses a building that he wants to sell.
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16 March 1861
They have been ordered to be ready to move at a moment's notice. He describes the scene as nothing but troops and more troops and wishes Frye could be there to see it. He mentions Gen. McClellan and Gen. Wilson who has invited him to dinner.
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15 May 1862
He describes a march in which he drank from a spring and fell asleep under some trees. They continued onto Fredricksburg where they passed a house and a man came out and said "Hi Yankees." Letter contains dried flower. Missing pages.
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circa 1902
[Holy Moses! Look at the Ghost!]
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1861-1865 ca.
Whipple (fl 1861-1865)
[Capt. Wm. R. Taylor, U.S.N., carte de visite]
White mount with Whipple imprint on verso. Signed in pencil on recto. Pencil caption from album: "Capt. Wm. R. Taylor, U.S.N." Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform.
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1862
Gutekunst, F. (fl 1861-1865)
[Capt. Charles Green, U.S.N., carte de visite]
White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Capt. Charles Green, U.S.N., 1862." Vignette bust portrait in uniform with tinted cheeks. Shown in Napoleonic pose. Greene's calling card accompanies the photo in an...
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1861-1865
[Lt. Comdr. M.C. Campbell, U.S.N., carte de visite]
White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Lt. Comdr. M.C. Campbell, U.S.N." Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform.
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Gutekunst F. (fl 1861-1865)
[Admiral Lardner, U.S.N., carte de visite]
White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Admiral Lardner, U.S.N." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.
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Burnham T.R. (fl 1861-1865)
[Geo. P. Capt. Preble, 1st Lt. U.S.N. Corps., carte de visite]
White mount with gold border; Burnham imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Geo. P. Capt. Preble, 1st Lt. U.S.N. Corps." Three quarter length seated profile view. Shown facing proper right, reading.
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Silsbee, Case & Co. (fl 1861-1865)
[Admiral Wilkes, U.S. Navy, carte de visite]
White mount with gold border; Silsbee, Case & Co. imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Admiral Wilkes, U.S. Navy." Three quarter length standing portrait in uniform.
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[Capt. S.W. Godon, U.S.N., carte de visite]
White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil inscription on recto: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Pencil caption from album: "Capt. S.W. Godon, U.S.N." Seated half length portrait in uniform.
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8 September 1843
John C. Moore (fl. 1843)
to Mary Moore and Robert E. Moore
He writes to his sister that despite the sickness so prevalent in this location during this month has passed him by. He has become quite content there; the women are much more frank and familiar than in Indiana, although he inquires about several old...
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5 May 1844
Moore, Robert E (fl. 1844)
to Mary Moore
He is grateful to come from a strong home and family. He is sorry to hear that Richard has been ill. He is anxious to hear that so many people at home have been getting married and hopes the ugly ones marry off so the good ones stand a chance. The...
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29 October 1846
Moore, John (fl. 1846)
He remarks on the changing seasons. School closes in two weeks and he plans to move on instead of remaining, but would rather participate on the march to Mexico as he is growing tired of the monotonous life of schoolmaster. His dream to study in...
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28 February 1847
Moore, John (fl. 1847)
He feels close to home when he writes letters home. He comments on good housekeeping skills, and a wedding by candlelight he recently attended, where he was matched up with a very beautiful young woman. Money is being raised for the suffering in...
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29 June 1847
[Mapen, H. I.] (fl. 1847)
to Robert E. Moore
He is eager to maintain correspondence with him as an old friend. He imagines war news being disseminated at home. Many people are leaving the city for the North and cooler climates, and he is working to close his business for the season and enjoy...
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30 December 1847
Moore, John B (fl. 1847)
He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.
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