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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. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.
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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
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
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
Richardson, Israel B., 1815-1862
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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