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2 October 1861
Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862
to Carrie
He really wants a picture of her. he says Gen. McClellan is in fear that the Rebels have crossed the Potomac. They are slowly advancing.
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2 November 1861
He has been sick. He explains the problem with getting a furlough is that all these people have to sign it and by the time it's granted it will be expired.
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23 December 1861
7 men came across the river and gave themselves up to them. Apparently 30 started out but the rest were caught. He hopes the war will end soon and he can come home.
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23 March 1862
The government has taken control of the telegraph and they will take control of the mail system where they stop soldiers from sending letters home once they get into Virginia. He wanted to join the Navy at first but somehow ended up here. He...
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8 July 1862
Pages missing. A new regiment joined their division. Col. Marsten says they can get discharged when Richmond is taken. Gen. McClellan and Abraham Lincoln visited and it was a big affair.
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10 July 1862
Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862
to Sir (George Ladd)
She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.
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25 October 1862
to Mrs. Abbott
He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.
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21 October 1861
to Brother
Partial letter. Only first few lines remain, rest is torn off. He begins by saying that he is writing to let his brother know he is well.
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August 1862 - December 1862
Stout, Frankin, fl. 1853
1862 Diary
Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. A notable entry includes Setember 3rd when the Brigadier General says: "I am not a speechmaker. This is not the business of the soldier, but to fight and obey orders, that is what you are here for...
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December 1862 - May 1863
1863 Diary
Camp 6, 129th Regiment. Daily record of army life. On January 20th they find a man almost dead from drinking too much. On April 25the paymaster arrives causing the men to cheer. On May 13th, they arrive in Baltimore.
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