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8 June 1861
Stafford, Robert H. (fl. 1837-1866)
to father
talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."
GLC02618.006
12 July 1861
to sisters
describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company
GLC02618.007
20 September 1861
to Ma
describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.
GLC02618.008
15 October 1861
He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home.
GLC02618.009
23 March 1857
Flitner, Z. (fl. 1860)
to daughter
This document is a letter from Z. Flithen is his oldest daughter, who is unnamed. In this letter Flithen praises his daughter for the great improvements she has made in her writing ability and schooling. He goes on to entreat his daughter to remain...
GLC02669.079
5 January 1859
Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter, commenting on the recent death of Hartty Cutts. Later in the letter, Flitner writes that he wants his daughter and Henry to go to a good school. Flitner himself favors a particular school, but states that...
GLC02669.084
2 March 1859
Flitner writes a letter to his daughter in which he writes about a bad storm in Charleston that has delayed his ship and inquires about his daughters continued education.
GLC02669.086
25 December 1859
This document contains two letters. The first letter is written by Z. Flitner to his daughter. In this letter he writes about the importance of education and religion. The second letter, dated December 26, is written by Z. Flitner to his wife, M. E...
GLC02669.089
31 May 1860
Z. Flitner writes a letter to his daughter informing her that he will not be able to return home for the summer. Flitner also tells his daughter that he wants her to make sure the younger children remain in school because he does not want them to...
GLC02669.091
4 December 1859
Flitner, J. Henry (fl. 1859)
to sister
J. Henry Flitner writes to his sister describing preperations for sailing from New York and changes made to the ships crew.
GLC02669.104
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