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1862/09/20
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister Carrie.
News of friends known to his sister, along with a plan of the regiment's camp and a description of the battle of Antietam, in which his regiment lost 300 of 500 men.
GLC07164.33
1862/10/11
to: sister
Sends thanks for the items which she sent to him, detailing how items can be bartered at camp and their values. He also speaks of life in camp and his hope to be discharged.
GLC07164.34
1862/11/14
Describes his sickness and how he hopes it will lead to a discharge. Mentions promise former regimental doctor who promised him a discharge, a promise which will not be held by the present doctor. Fearing that his sickness will kill him, Theodore...
GLC07164.35
1862/11/27
to: Guardian.
Detailing the loss of his personal effects, and the failure of his efforts at obtaining a discharge, Theodore requests money form the recipient, who is most likely Egbert Millspaugh Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.36
1862/12/07
to: Egbert Millspaugh.
Having given up all hopes of a reply from Mr. Millspaugh, fearing that "you care nothing for me," Theodore has decided to desert. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.37
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