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18 April 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Respected Miss (Kitty)
They are in Tennessee now and will most likey stay 4 or 5 days as they are being used as a guard. He got a letter from mary Dubois.
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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.
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17 May 1862
to Miss Kitty
He went to a meeting house the other day and it reminded him of old times. He heard she looks pretty bad these days, having had the measles.
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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.
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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.
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24 June 1862
to Kitty
He likes being on guard because he gets to see the city. He wishes she could see it with him. They are having very easy times now.
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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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21 July 1862
He is currently in the state hospital serving as a nurse. He claims he is pretty good about it. There is no fighting going on at present.
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1 August 1862
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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14 September 1862
He gets anxious waiting to hear from her. A fight in their area is expected soon. Their sleeping quarters are very nice at present. He wishes he could eat peaches with her.
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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.
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12 November 1862
He has joined his regiment in the field again. They are sleeping in log cabins and it is really quite nice. He has no hope of getting back home any time soon.
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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.
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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.
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24 December 1862
They are celebrating. The boys are throwing sky rockets. He missed inspection the other day. He cannot afford to send her a Christmas gift.
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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.
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13 March 1863
There was firing of the cannons that morning. There has not been any infantry fighting, only a slight skirmish earlier. The country is beautiful around them.
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20 September 1869
Goodruff, Charles H., fl. 1869
to Colonel (Fellows)
He gave the Colonel's regards to Major. Boynton and relayed the message that he would like to see his book.
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1861-1877
Advertisement for Major Boynton's book
Guide to West Point and the US Military Academy
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Includes full description and a list of maps and illustrations. Press notices in the back.
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3 May 1884
Harland, Andrew M., fl. 1884
to Colonel Fellows
The author says he remembers his family very well, Fellows most of all. He may be able to come up with some stories for Fellow's editor,
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2 June 1884
Dow, F., fl. 1884
The author writes that he was pleased with his discourse and it was everything the boys wanted to hear.
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1884
Morrison, S., fl. 1884
Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Comrade Fellows.
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14 June 1884
Formal Adoption of Resolution
Grateful thanks are extended to Fellows for his address delivered in Ashland on Memorial Day.
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22 December 1865
to Mrs. James Pillinghart
Sophie and baggage, keys paper and propeller Saturday afternoon addressed.
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27 July 1866
Richmond, M.M., fl. 1866
to James Pillinghart
Funeral was Sunday...
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8 February 1881
Yort, S.W., fl. 1881
to J.G. Blaum
Handwriting is illegible.
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22 June 1852
Hadley, John L., fl. 1852
Justice of the Peace Appointment Certificate
Fellows is appointed Justice of the Peace for the county of Carroll.
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4 July 1857
Patter, Lemuel, fl. 1857
Fellows is again appointed Justice of the Peace for the county of Carroll.
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2 July 1867
N.W., fl. 1867
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5 June 1872
Goodall, John H., fl. 1872
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December 1843
Porter, James M., fl. 1843
Regulations Relative to the Admission of Cadets into the Military Academy
A summary of qualifications and restrictions imposed.
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7 March 1844
Varney, J.A., fl. 1844
Land Agreement
Isaac Sanborn gives up his land to John C. Corlis.
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7 November 1844
John Fellows officially declared guardian
Appointed legal guardian of Susan, Mary, Joseph, Frances and Benjamin Quinby.
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20 May 1918
Charles Blanchard Obituary
He liked his home town. He was genial and humorous. He loved reading Dickens.
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Unidentified woman
Her hair is pulled back and she wears a button down dress.
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Johnny, what are you doing my son?
Only 2 lines: Oh! Nothing, only trying to hit Frank on the fingers with the hatchet...
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V.A.S. Journal No. 7
This paper is considered one of the best literary and news papers of the day...
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circa 1861-1864
Reminisces of the Snowball Brigade
The author tells a story about how they were given permission to talk to the ladies and hold their umbrellas for them. They got into some kind of battle and couple men were wounded and killed. A soldier called "Carrot Top" passed away and they had a...
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Editorial
The first part talks about how great water is. Then a variety of topics are covered from medicine to the types of work we choose to apples.
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The Boy on La Bosse Street/How a Little Boy Took Lessons in Politeness
Two stories about boys. One will not chop wood for his mother but when he hears his father coming home, he chops the wood very fast and gets it to his mother before his father gets in. In the other story a boy is taught to say "Good morning...
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The Improvement of the Age
Appears to be an essays about how people are becoming more enlightened and prejudices and ignorance are fading away. Much of it is unclear, however.
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7 May 1861
Gaye, John H., fl. 1861
General Orders unnumbered
Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge while Capt. Kenny will be officer of the day.
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Ribbon
Most likely used to tie some of the documents together.
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2 May 1910
Davenport, J.L., fl. 1908-1910
Pension Certificate
Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.
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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.
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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.
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circa 1861-1865
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.
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