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8 January 1864
Morse, Justus (fl. 1861 - 1864)
to friend
he heard from Jim. He has a Christmas gift for her. He got Jenny a silk apron for Christmas.
GLC02170.36
16 January 1864
to Miss (Kitty)
He enjoyed himself over Christmas and New Years but would much rather have spent it with her. He will get her Christmas present when he gets home sometime this winter. John Bakes has reenlisted.
GLC02170.37
27 January 1864
There is excitement over the old soldiers arriving from the font to reenlist. It sounds like she and Henry are getting pretty intimate. He believes it will not be long before his soldiering days are over.
GLC02170.38
31 January 1864
Siscoe, C. (fl. 1861 - 1864)
to true and devoted friend (J. Morse)
On Wednesday morning he learned that Sister Margot was dead. There are five men currently sick. He saw his folks recently. Morse's father has a cough.
GLC02170.39
5 February 1864
Morse, J. (fl. 1861-1864)
to C.S. Siscoe (Kitty)
He was sorry to hear about his sister's death. He heard that Henry Reagers reenlisted, but he doesn't expect to reenlist himself. He will try to come home for a little bit soon.
GLC02170.40
21 February 1864
to C. Sciscoe (Kitty)
He would love to be home while Henry and J. are at homebut he is not sure now if he will actually get to come. He describes his surroundings as dry and there is hardly anything worth speaking about.
GLC02170.41
7 March 1864
C. Sciscoe (fl. 1861-1864)
to J Morse
She saw Henry Rogers and he was in good health. Uncle John Boruff died a couple weeks ago. Aunt Sallie is going to have a dinner next Thursday and he ought to be there. 2 years ago he was expecting to be in battle.
GLC02170.42
12 March 1864
to Kitty
Henry wrote to her that there was a party at their house recently and there were the prettiest girls he ever saw there.He tells Kitty that ladies like her who are looking to get married had better be looking around now.
GLC02170.43
10 April 1864
Two of his friends got married and he was absolutely shocked. As for himself, he decided he would not get married until he got out of the army. He wishes she could go to school.
GLC02170.44
26 April 1864
He offers to pay for her to go to school in Bloomington.He does not want her to waste herself. He tells her James Reagers is in Louisville, KY currently.
GLC02170.45
15 May 1864
C.S. (fl. 1861-1864)
to J. Morse
She is very grateful for his kind offer to pay her living expenses in Bloomington. She will try to find something that he can afford.
GLC02170.46
22 May 1864
Unfortunately, he did not get his pay so she will have to postpone going to school for a while, at least until July. He wishes he could go horseback riding with her now that she has a new saddle.
GLC02170.47
4 June 1864
He has the chills. He is glad she is not taking the postponemnet of her school too hard. He does not expect he will get to come home any time soon. He tells her not to work too hard planting the corn.
GLC02170.48
12 June 1864
She was sorry to hear of his chills. She expexts him to be coming home in about 4 months.
GLC02170.49
7 July 1864
to Miss Catherine (Kitty)
He forgot to give her the gloves he got for her so he will send them along. He heard from Jim and he is well. He tells her to use the money he sends her as she sees fit.
GLC02170.50
17 July 1864
He tells her she is welcome to have his money as long as he has any. He heard an acquaintance of his died.
GLC02170.51
24 July 1864
They are done with the harvesting. She does not tell her parents that he sent her money. Mr. Heppert's house and property burned up.
GLC02170.52
21 July 1864
.He thinks she should not tell anyone he gave her money because they will not leave her alone if they knew. He would love to go to church with her but they will have to be patient.
GLC02170.53
7 August 1864
He will send her some more money. He is glad she is reading Paul in the Old Testament. There was a man that jumped out of the window of the third floor and is now recovering in the hospital.
GLC02170.54
18 August 1864
He writes that if it had been his fate to fall on the battlefield he would have been ready to die. But her letters always kept him going and made him stronger. He told his father he wants him to put in some wheat.
GLC02170.55
21 August 1864
She is glad it makes him happy that she has embraced Christianity.
GLC02170.56
24 August 1864
He looks forward to the future when she will be his companion but they must endure some hard times first.He was ainvited to a party he did not attend and he was glad because it turned out to be a dance.
GLC02170.57
20 September 1864
He is thinking they should get married in the fall. But they will keep it a secret for now. He's afraid he will catch the "Fatal Disease" when he goes home but he has been exposed to most diseases in the army.
GLC02170.58
28 September 1864
He has been sick since he last wrote to her. But he assures her he will be alright in a few days. He is still waiting to go home.
GLC02170.59
16 October 1864
He expects to be home by the Presidential election. He mentions breaking Mr. Baruft's buggy.
GLC02170.60
Unknown
to Unknown
Mentions Grandmother and other mutual friends and family. Te author writes that he/she has seven garments and a new pair of shoes and can go to school when he/she pleases.
GLC02170.62
to Catherine (Kitty)
He believe the men had a small fight out in coal water and 2 were killed and four wounded. The area where they are now is beautiful.
GLC02170.63
They say a lot of men in the Southern army are disillusioned. He expects there will be another fight soon since he saw six boats going down the river. His health is good.
GLC02170.64
Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.
GLC02170.65
to Catherine (KItty)
He knows she wants him to come home but it is hard for a well person to get a furlough. he thanks her for the lock of hair she sent. He has a book called 1001 Home Amusements filled with puzzles and stories.
GLC02170.66
1864
Nicholson, Charles
to Allie
He learned by letter that his father has become an invalid. He talks of the various troubles associated with their father's illness. He tells Allie not undervalue letter writing, particularly when she is so gifted.
GLC02171.01
22 December 1864
Crozier, J. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Respected Friend
He wanted to see his friend, who is unwell, but was prevented by numerous obstacles. He talks about how the North will prevail and the South will go down. Includes 2 newpaper clippings with poetry entitled "A Prayer for Jeff Davis" and "The Flag of...
GLC02171.02
24 February 1865
to Alice
He has seen Cousin Ellie, Aunt Jane and Mary and tells ALice she would have an even better time if she were there too. He mentions his brother's wife.
GLC02171.03
14 March 1865
Nicolson, Charles (fl. 1862-1864)
He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.
GLC02171.04
25 April 1865
He mentions other cousins like James and Mary. later he laments the death of president Lincoln. He refers to a Louis Wilson who chose to fight on the other side,
GLC02171.05
3 May 1865
He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power...
GLC02171.06
10 May 1865
Libbie (fl. 1862-1864)
She has not been very well lately with neuralgia in his head and face. Her daughters continue their studies. She has not heard from cousin Caroline.
GLC02171.07
The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.
GLC02171.08
1861-1877
Satin Stitch pattern of pink flower
GLC02171.08.1
Milliner's Business Card
Mrs. N.A. Ingram of Wilmington
GLC02171.08.2
[Small card with bible qoute from Children's Hymn Book]
Behold, I stand at the door and knock...
GLC02171.08.3
[Picture of country life]
Coming thro the Rye is written at the top. features man and woman among corn stalks.
GLC02171.08.4
[Woman praying while child sleeps]
GLC02171.08.5
Hawkeye (fl. fl. 1862-)
Two Brothers Fallen
A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.
GLC02171.09
[Photo of unidentified woman in black dress]
Carte de visite of a woman. Inscription on the enclosure suggests it may be Alice Oliphant.
GLC02171.11
1860
[Photo of Mrs. Alice M. Oliphant]
GLC02171.12
3 May 1860
Treadwill, A.B. (fl. 1860-)
Teaching Certification
This is to certify that Charles B Porter his examination and is able to give instruction for two years in Newton, Michigan.
GLC02172.01
23 May 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Heather
He likes being a soldier and describes his routine, starting with roll call. He will get his picture taken soon and send it along.
GLC02172.02
3 June 1861
He is getting used to being a soldier and he will send all his things home today. They have to be ready to march tomorrow.
GLC02172.03
15 July 1861
to Brother
A hundred of them marched for a couple of miles so that they could guard a dam. Eventually they will go to Fairfax where there are 4,000 men.
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