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1861-1866
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to unknown
He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
circa May 1861
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
to his wife
Describes the capture of a steam gun. "... we disembarked and took possession of the renowned Steam gun and four mules which was on its way to harpers ferry to the sesesion [sic] army there ... it is quite a curious machine and if it does what its...
GLC01898.01
26 October 1861
Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864
to Lile Miller
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses camp life, including the cook, shaving habits of the men, and lack of supplies. Mentions Brigadier General [John F.] Reynolds. Assures her that he burns her letters after reading them.
GLC02155.013
3 November 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Describes the funeral procession for a fallen soldier from his regiment.
GLC02155.015
11 November 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses tearing down houses for the wood: "...at first Dear Lile i was opposed to destroying Property But now i think i perfectly Right, let the traitors feel to the full extent the horrors of the war they have...
GLC02155.017
14 November 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Writes, "Dear Wife it makes me so angry when i think of the way we have been humbuged and treated since we have been in the service that some times i think if the Rebels were coming into Gettys... i would barely...
GLC02155.018
21 November 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Notes, "...yesterday was the grand Review and such a sight was never seen on this continent it is impossible for me to tell you how may [sic] soldiers was there but i suppose from 50 to 70 thousand they were...
GLC02155.020
November 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Reports being called to arms the previous day because their cavalry pickets were attacked by Confederates. Discusses putting a fire place in his tent and sending his wife a photograph of himself. Writes, "...i do...
GLC02155.022
8 December 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Fears he will not be able to return home until spring, and longs to see his wife and son. Writes, "...perhaps this delay may save the life of many a soldier for we have seen the effects of attacking the Rebels...
GLC02155.023
25 December 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that his wife does not write to him enough. Notes that the doctor gave his company a dose of medicine after they stood picket in the rain. Discusses the Christmas holiday in camp: a dress parade took...
GLC02155.025
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