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1862/07/31
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister.
Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.
GLC07164.31
1862/08/01
He requests that his sister sends him ten dollars. Warning of a big move by the union army, he describes the stupidity of General Patterson, and mentions that he ran into several acquaintances from home.
GLC07164.32
1862/09/20
to: sister Carrie.
News of friends known to his sister, along with a plan of the regiment's camp and a description of the battle of Antietam, in which his regiment lost 300 of 500 men.
GLC07164.33
1862/10/11
to: sister
Sends thanks for the items which she sent to him, detailing how items can be bartered at camp and their values. He also speaks of life in camp and his hope to be discharged.
GLC07164.34
1862/11/14
Describes his sickness and how he hopes it will lead to a discharge. Mentions promise former regimental doctor who promised him a discharge, a promise which will not be held by the present doctor. Fearing that his sickness will kill him, Theodore...
GLC07164.35
1862/11/27
to: Guardian.
Detailing the loss of his personal effects, and the failure of his efforts at obtaining a discharge, Theodore requests money form the recipient, who is most likely Egbert Millspaugh Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.36
1862/12/07
to: Egbert Millspaugh.
Having given up all hopes of a reply from Mr. Millspaugh, fearing that "you care nothing for me," Theodore has decided to desert. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.37
1862/12/10
A list of items that he request be sent to him, including pins, needles, towels, handkerchiefs, thread, buttons, food and clothing. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.38
1862/12/11
Details how he will attempt one last shot at a discharge, claiming that if he fails then he will desert. He also describes the "bitter cold" which he is experiencing in the field. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC07164.39
1863/01/01
Describes his need of a proper wash, along with his lack of money which causes him to request that she send some more. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
GLC07164.40
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