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17 July 1863
Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865
to wife
heard that four men will get a furlough of 30 days. next time he will find out if he gets one. promises to bring something for everyone when he comes.
GLC09315.19
1863
writes that they pay him very late and he is still owed checks from four months ago. can not write as much as he wants because of the lack of money. believes the Rebel army is completely demoralized.
GLC09315.20
29 September 1863
discusses the possibility of a furlough. if they move and get settled again they will give out furloughs, but if they don't they may not grant furloughs for a while. tells her not to get discouraged and trust in the Lord.
GLC09315.21
26 October 1863
received two months pay and will send her 16 dollars. tells her to be encouraged by the election of Brough.
GLC09315.22
6 December 1863
since he only has two months pay, cannot give her very much this time. writes that their men captured four rebels a few days ago. Written in camp at Pulaski
GLC09315.23
28 December 1863
has pain in his breast but is doing a great deal better. was going to send her five dollars but forgot, will send it this time. thinks it will be a good winter. Written in camp at Pulaski
GLC09315.24
1864
describes camp life in Tennesee.
GLC09315.25
is currently on a regular detail, chopping wood for the mill. willl be reading the old letters he has received from her. would rather throw away a shirt than one of her letters.
GLC09315.26
talks about the number of soldiers deserting and how it is becoming a problem. at least 10-25 desert everyday.
GLC09315.27
asks about Henry Elliot and why he has not received any letters from him lately. writes he can't be certain of when he will see her again but if he is not killed in battle by the end of August. Written in camp at Pulaski
GLC09315.28
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