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It looks like they are headed south this spring. There was a bad winter storm after they had some of the nicest weather for the past month or so.

GLC02831.23

to Mother

He has been detailed in the Quartermaster Department and is working as assistant clerk.

GLC02831.46

to Mother

He doesn't have much work to do now that he is acting as clerk. The Indians had to move out onto the highland. Hostile Indians attacked a group of white men and they lost all their ponies and had to leave all their furs out on the prairie.

GLC02831.47

[Soldier's standing at attention]

Inscribed on verso: Chas. McCarty, David [illegible] (Sgt.), Bealer Julius (Harry's Father), Horace Jones, Henry Hielly - 2nd ft. Co. D. Co. D. 34th Penna. [illegible] Militia - June 30, 1863, at Reading, Pa. Capt J.C. Stout in foreground, hand in...

GLC03131.07.11

to Mother and Sister Elmira

Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.

GLC02751.27