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18 December 1863
Porter, Charles F. (fl. 1860-)
to Brother Henry
They are now in Knoxville. The regiment has suffered losses. Major Byington is dead. Captain Farren is wounded.
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4 February 1864
The officers have been trying to get soldiers to reenlist. More reenlisted than the number of people who actually showed up for duty. Those that did not reenlist had to be transferred to another regiment.
GLC02172.78
15 April 1864
Unknown
to Loid Porter
They found all of this cattle. They counted the cattle.
GLC02172.79
28 August 1864
Porter, Hank (fl. 1860-)
to Father
He was sorry to hear of the death of Uncle James. They have not heard from Sam or Matt. Theyw ere offered 1 dollar per pound for their wool.
GLC02172.80
He hopes his father has gotten over his sickness. They had a disagreement and he hopes this does not chnage his father's opinion of him.
GLC02172.81
10 March 1864
He does not know what to think about his brother's idea to sell the homestead. He doesn't know what he will do after he gets out of the service. Newspaper clipping features list of names of those drafted.
GLC02172.82
7 February 1865
Thier father arrived. He brought a wagon with him. Eventually he will send for Theodore to come out as well. He wishes he could have been at his brother's wedding. He calls himself an old bachelor destined to live in the woods.
GLC02172.83
23 April 1865
He has not felt better since he left the army. He is helping ftaher herd his cattle. Their father would like to borrow 50 dollars.
GLC02172.84
17 May 1865
Theodore is sick. It has been raining alot. They have 350 cattle in all. They are thinking about herding sheep as well but he wants his brother's opinion.
GLC02172.85
2 July 1865
He and Theodore have been breaking up prairie. They are thing about taking a house up north. He asks for his brother's opinion.
GLC02172.86
1861-1877
Kyle, Rev. J.C. (fl. 1860-)
I Invite You
Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.
GLC02172.87
Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself
Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.
GLC02172.88
The Ten Commandments
Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.
GLC02172.89
Not Now
Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.
GLC02172.90
Only Try
Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.
GLC02172.91
14 October 1862
Scarborough, William H. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Father and Mother
They've been marching for four days. John Larr is currently in the hospital. He, himself has a cold and has been exempt from duty for two days. He requests a pair of boots be made for him.
GLC02173.01
28 January 1863
to Parents
He was sick for the last two weeks but is now feeling quite well.
GLC02173.02
21 March 1863
He has received any mail from his parents in two months but he has received mail from others. There have been a few cases of small pox. They do not know how long they'll remain in the present area.
GLC02173.03
03 April 1863
Daniel Wright paid them a visit recently. William sent lots of mail with him. One soldier in the company died recently, leaving behind a wife and children.
GLC02173.04
04 April 1863
They just got paid for four months. They received orders to leave that morning from the river.He is feeling good.
GLC02173.05
22 April 1863
It is his birthday and he is 24. He would love to be at home but he understands how necessary it is for him to be here. He expects a battle soon and he hopes a speedy peace to follow.
GLC02173.06
31 May 1863
He was sorry to hear of the mare's death. They have since left Perkins' Plantation. It was a hard march. They are in the midst of a battle and can hear Rebels' shells overhead.
GLC02173.07
25 June 1863
Many people are sick with fever and chills.
GLC02173.08
02 July 1863
He is writing from the hospital where there are over 200 patients. He has heard the hospital may be moved. He mentions Rebel Johnson and how he doesn't think they can catch him after the fall of Vicksburg.
GLC02173.09
18 July 1863
The hospital was broken up and the regiment is headed toward Jackson, MS. He would like very much to help with the harvest but the prospect looks rather bleak.
GLC02173.10
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