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21 July 1865
Billes, Alfred
to Eliakim P. Scammon
GLC02414.432
Sturderaut, S. B.
GLC02414.433
Wieland, C. F.
GLC02414.434
Hilyard, R. A.
GLC02414.435
Rodrock, William H.
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Miller, M
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Lawall, Allen D.
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Mink, Theodore
Per docket, "Knows nothing of guard duty & little of anything else."
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22 July 1865
Lambert, Thomas F.
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Beard, C. S.
GLC02414.441
no date
Harvey, John
"I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace but Should my Service be needed at any future time I Shall be happy to resume the Position of a Soldier."
GLC02414.442
June 1865
Short and punchy letter listing service at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, & several skirmishes, ending "I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace"
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Starking, Sabin
GLC02414.444
9 September 1862
Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He goes over the particulars of the mortgage with her. At present he says they are having a great time.
GLC02415.001
11 September 1862
They will be leaving in the morning. He went to town today and had his picture taken for her. He says for her to keep the deed safe in case Chapman calls for it. If he doesn't she should burn it.
GLC02415.002
15 September 1862
They rode the train cars through Ohio and Michigan. The Rebels tried to brake their picket but they were pushed back. A few regiments were taken across the river. A lot of the boys are anxious to fight.
GLC02415.003
21 September 1862
They are camped in a very nice area near Louisville. There is a large plantation with lots of sweet potatoes. He asks if Taylor has decided to take the farm yet and if not she will have to let it. He asks if she heard from Wes
GLC02415.004
6 October 1862
They left Lousiville on the first and started in pursuit of the Rebels. The Rebels outsmarted them and put lumber in the roads to slow them down. The Rebels are now within about a half mile of them
GLC02415.005
10 October 1862
He describes the battle of the eight. 5 or 6 men were wounded, one of which ended up dying.. He was detailed to take care of the wounded and in the hospital he was appointed ward master
GLC02415.006
4 November 1862
He is anxious to hear about the farming affairs. He inquires after family members and friends. He thinks they will be stuck at their present location three or four weeks.
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19 November 1862
He thinks they will go to a town called Lebanon about 19 miles away. His only real satisfaction these days is knowing he will get mail. He is sorry to hear that she is sick. He is healthy.
GLC02415.008
7 December 1862
He arrived in Nashville on the 5th and the next day joined a regiment about six miles from there. Their company has been reduced to half its former size. Alot of soldiers are sick but not in body, in mind, he writes. Everyone is tired of the war. He...
GLC02415.009
25 December 1862
He explains why he has not written as often as he could have. He then describes how amazing the army can look in battle and how splendid they can look as they take their position.
GLC02415.010
26 December 1862
There has been terrible fighting. They lost 160 men in the first round. He fears that W.J Scare has died. He was shot int he knee and he does not know what happened afterward. He tells her to kiss the children for him.
GLC02415.011
10 January 1863
He has a cold but otherwise is fine. They started toward Memphis. A lot of rain has been falling and turning into mud. On Monday fighting commenced. They camped near a corn field and the next morning after breakfast started fighting again. He goes on...
GLC02415.012
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