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13 November 1864
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Miss Sue Johnston
He is worried about Edgar. He mentions Cousin Emily. He has to guard the Rebel prisoners though he has had no interesting experiences with the prisoners.
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They heard Lincoln carried every state but three. Elliot's uncle is sick. One of his fellow soldiers died. They will have monthly inspection on Monday.
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8 December 1864?
to Mother
He was a little sick with diarrehea but is feeling better now. He wishes his mother could visit and describes the interior of his tent. He goes over the amenities it offers. Water damage.
GLC02167.39
25 April 1865?
to the Folks at home
Laurens came to visit and they had a great time. He is feeling well.
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1861-1866
to unknown
There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.
GLC02167.42
They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.
GLC02167.43
He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
27 May 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.
GLC02167.48
circa 14 May 1866
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
GLC02167.49
circa 16 May 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
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12 February 1868
He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.
GLC02167.52
6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
GLC02167.53
9 October 1876
He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..
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11 April 1881
to Father
It has been snowing and raining. This winter has been hard because there has been a lack of fuel. He is sorry to hear that his parents are unwell. He is critical of Hayes but grateful for his administration.
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28 January 1851
to My parents
He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.
GLC02167.57
18 May 1871
He talks about various activities at the college including lectures and commencement week.
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27 March 1910
to Mr. Johnston
He tells him how he spent his Easter. Then goes on to talk about New Hampshire and gives some history of the town Londonderry.
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12 February 1923
Rangland, Anna
to Mrs. Tueneer
She offers his condolences on the passing of her brother. She discusses Mollie's strength and character.
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circa 1909
Unknown
[In Memorium of Mary Jane Aldridge]
In memorium of Mary Jane Aldridge, printed. Includes a biographical sketch by her sister focusing on her humanitarian work and work with womens' groups.
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1861-1923
[Deed of land]
Partially printed deed. Witter Johnston gives a piece of land to Mary Johnston for the sum of 2 dollars. This is the official deed outlining the agreement.
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25 June 1862
McFadden, Charles F. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Maryann and Rebecca June McFadden
There was a skirmish, during which they took six prisoners. He chatted with one of the prisoners who was confident they would win depsite the odds.
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14 January 1863
to Sisters
The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.
GLC02169.03
17 June 1863
He is now in Tennesee. Picket duty is heavy but he can tolerate it. He talks about the health status of mnay friends and acquaintances. He can't believe it's been 21 months since he went away.
GLC02169.04
8 August 1863
Right now they drill for an hour and a half each day. They do a skirmish drill and a battalion drill. He describes each to his sisters. He was sorry to hear that his mother was sick. Gen. Rosy and Gen. Garfield stopped by.
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11 November 1861
McFadden, Charles (fl. 1862-)
No year. He wishes he could have seen Uncle Lions when he came to visit. He hopes to get a furlough. A fellow soldier, Sam Vandevort, asked if he could draw his picture.
GLC02169.07
Harrison has the yellow jaundice. He tells his sisters not to listen to stories about how hard a soldier's life is. It is not that bad. For the moment, he has everything he needs.
GLC02169.09
He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.
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22 February 1862
Morse, Justus (fl. 1861-1864)
to Respected Miss ( Kitty)
He has been marching and going back and forth in a boat. They were supposed to help take Fort Donaldon, but the other men took it before they got there. Theya re near Columbus but they won't go there because the Rebels have already evacuated there.
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22 March 1862
to Respected Miss (Kitty)
She worries that because she has not heard from him in a while he might be lying dead in the battlefield. He tells her not to entertain such silly thoughts. He thinks he might be home in a few months time.
GLC02170.04
10 May 1862
He apologizes for having played a trick on her recently but it was the first of April. The last time he heard from her, she wasn't well.
GLC02170.06
14 June 1862
to Miss (Kitty)
They are now in Memphis. The people there like to insult their army as they're going through town. Unfortunately, he can't come home now.
GLC02170.08
15 June 1862
to Unknown
The author writes she will have to plant corn without him. She will send him part of her dress and a lock of her hair. She tells him to write as often as he wants and not to wait for her.
GLC02170.09
10 July 1862
to friend
There was fighting at Nashville. An acquaintance has the measles. The author went to a wedding and notes that he's been away six months and it will turn into three years probably.
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1 August 1862
Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864)
to Kitty
He heard that his regiment is going to Little Rock.It is quiet for the most part but once in a while there is a skirmish in the neighborhood.
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26 August 1862
He is still in the hospital acting as a nurse. The work is dull and he does not get to see what is going on.He describes how the ladies from the city come in often to visit the sick.
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2 November 1862
to Catherine (Kitty)
The hospital has moved down on the banks of the river. The nuns left but not before converting a couple of the boys. He thinks she must be lonesome now that most of the boys have left.
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5 November 1862
He was sorry to hear of her cousin's death. There was a snow storm recently. He can't afford to send her another picture right now.
GLC02170.17
1 December 1862
The cold is as bad in the South as it is in the North. Nothing new is happening. A mutual friend of theirs is sick.
GLC02170.19
4 December 1862
He would love to be with her on Christmas and New Year's. He heard that his mother was sick. He is pretty sure, he, James and he will not be able to come to Monroe.
GLC02170.20
1 March 1863
They are now in Mississippi. They will be marching again but he doesn't know where they are going. They should expect to meet Grant's Army on the road. He will send a picture as soon as he can.
GLC02170.22
20 April 1863
They are now in Lousiana and have been marching for two days. They built some houses out of board fences, so are quite comfortable. He says she will hear of the biggest fight before long.
GLC02170.24
28 May 1863
He has a slight wound on the leg. 140 men were killed, wounded or missing. In general they have had a pretty hard time since they left Hellena. He is homesick.
GLC02170.25
He has what the doctor calls Fistula and it will take some time to get better. They are going to send him up the river. He longs for peaches and mellons.
GLC02170.26
12 October 1863
Someone stole his pocket book which carried a lot of postage stamps. He expects to stay where he is for some time to come and he likes it, as it is close to home.
GLC02170.28
18 October 1863
He's been having a dull time even though there was a circus in town complete with an animal show. A friend of theirs is coming home but he was shot through the mouth. He has been picking up apples lately.
GLC02170.29
1 November 1863
He notes that she is making a gift for him and could have sent it up with his father who came to visit him. He says he has gotten fatter since she last saw him. He would like her to send a few bushels of apples.
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9 December 1863
to Respected Parents
He recently heard of his grandmother's death. It is doubtful again whether he will get to come home now. His fistula is not bothering him much.
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23 December 1863
He wishes he could go to church withher.They plan to have a great Christmas meal but he would rather have it with her. He hopes to go skating later today.
GLC02170.35
16 January 1864
He enjoyed himself over Christmas and New Years but would much rather have spent it with her. He will get her Christmas present when he gets home sometime this winter. John Bakes has reenlisted.
GLC02170.37
27 January 1864
There is excitement over the old soldiers arriving from the font to reenlist. It sounds like she and Henry are getting pretty intimate. He believes it will not be long before his soldiering days are over.
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