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16 August 1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He describes his current surroundings, the food and pickett guard. He tells a story about killing a hog.
GLC07205.051
1861-1877
They have moved to a more scenic spot in Warrenton.There are a lot of berries there and too many soldiers.
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15 September 1861
Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area. He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have. Written at Camp Boston.
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1 July 1861
He describes his daily activities including battalion drills and what they ate for breakfast. He tells one story of how they were given only bread for breakfast one day and the men retaliated by not coming out for inspection.
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5 December 1861
The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her, Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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15 July 1862
He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again. Written at Camp Fisk
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29 June 1862
Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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2 August 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
They have heard that Willard is quite sick, so Bruce's father is going to Washington to see him. Tom will be seeing Bruce soon.
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6 August 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He says Willard is gaining strength and he is helping him to walk. He describes the hospital ward.
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He read in the paper that his company would be broken up into 3 divisions used to guard the railroad. He would like that, although there is no sign of it happening. Running the farm and the selling of a hen is discussed.
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