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3 September 1861-5 December 1861
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864
[diary]
Commences: "Bid friends farewell and left for camp Morton to enter the service of "Uncle Sam."
GLC07687.160
1861-1877
to unknown
GLC07687.104
GLC07687.105
24 October 1861
Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862
to Samuel Watson Van Nuys
Travels to Switz[?] recently for a family meeting. Samuel Voris [relationship unclear] was buried the day they arrived for the meeting. Describes the effort at home to gather clothing for soldiers ("Jake Davis....says he has a wagon bed full.")...
GLC07687.109
14 November 1861
Good condition of the hogs at home. Speculates that the price of pork will depend largely on the actions of the Army. Expresses frustration at the Army's general lack of progress and frequent change of ccommand.
GLC07687.111
19 November 1861
Reports general news from home ("Aunt Emma is no better...."), inquires where they are likely to spend the winter, and again laments the Army's lack of action, although he commends the Navy: "Our naval expeditions are playing smart with them Sauf...
GLC07687.112
23 February 1863
to Parents
GLC07687.014
15 March 1863
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5 April 1863
GLC07687.019
12 April 1863
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