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9 October 1864
Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868
to father
runaway substitute soldiers, camp conditions, bounty payment and general finances. Written on Hart Island
GLC02180.03
12 October 1864
Jamieson, William, fl. 1864
to George F. Morse
Morse's dejection at being stationed at Hart's Island and delayed from joining the 91st Regiment, Jamieson's religious practice in camp, and exhortions to trust in Jesus. Written at Fort McHenry.
GLC02180.04
23 October 1864
to brother
gratitude for the receipt of food and letters, report on camp life, and religious activities. Written on Hart Island
GLC02180.05
28 October 1864
Francis, Edward E., fl. 1864-1866
news of friends stationed in other military units, and an account of attendance and activities at religious organizations in Brooklyn.
GLC02180.06
2 November 1864
obtaining documentation from recruiter in Kingstown in order to expedite his transfer to the 91st Regiment, camp life, diet. Written on Hart Island
GLC02180.07
14 November 1864
Perkins, R.E., fl. 1864-1865
his anxiety for Morse's physical and spiritual well-being, report on friends and the religous activites in Brooklyn.
GLC02180.08
a visit from his mother, the request of writing paper and envelopes, report of conversation with Confederate soldier who, after being taken prisoner at Vicksburg, joined the Union Army; also includes a brief reply to his sister's letter. Written on...
GLC02180.09
21 November 1864
Pearson, Charles G., fl. 1864-1865
expressions of friendship, speculations about the arrival of prisoners to Hart's Island, Morse's transfer to Fort McHenry, and anticipation of his 21st birthday
GLC02180.10
2 December 1864
advice on Morse's anticipated transfer, poor quality of camp chaplains, report of his work as a hospital nurse tending soldiers with typhoid fever.
GLC02180.11
4 December 1864
the possibility pf paying a visit to Hart's Island, expressions of friendship and exhortation to remain faithful to God.
GLC02180.12
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