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13 November 1864
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
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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18 December 1864
to Mother
Instead of spending the Sabbath in church he is building a road. He compares his day to his mother's and guesses what she is doing.
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8 December 1864?
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.
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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
School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.
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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.
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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.
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He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
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He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.
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He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
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