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12 January 1865
Francis, Edward E.
to George F. Morse
struggling business, gratitude for Morse's letters, and expressions of piety and faith.
GLC02180.16
15 January 1865
Pearson, Charles G.
Morse's new posting at Fort Federal Hill, news of family and friends, Morse's position as captain's clerk, developments at the Brotherhood.
GLC02180.17
16 January 1865
Morse, George F.
to mother
acknowledgement of letters and parcel from home, anticipated arrival of the pay master, his engagement as captain's clerk in Company D, and anticipation that the current captain will be transferred to Company B.
GLC02180.18
20 January 1865
to brother
viewing the monuments and public buildings of Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill replacing Fort McHenry as the Regimental Headquarters, promises to send his picture, and acknowledgement of the receipt of his mother's fruit cake.
GLC02180.19
23 January 1865
attrition in the Brotherhood, the dwindling treasury, hopes for a revival of religion in the church, and affirmations of his faith in Christ.
GLC02180.20
2 February 1865
news of friends, and the finances of the Church.
GLC02180.21
11 February 1865
to father
missing letters, receipt of Brooklyn and religious newspapers, attendance at the Seventh Baptist Church and an enthusiatic report of Mr. Fuller's sermon, his sister Mary's religious development, the payment of his washwoman, food, and his overall...
GLC02180.22
25 February 1865
a shipment of coats and blankets to his father, news that the 91st Regiment will be leaving for City Point, and anticipation of service.
GLC02180.23
28 March 1865
marching in review before President Lincoln, account of marching, artillery shelling and prisoners, and request for steel pens.
GLC02180.24
6 April 1865
reports of the death of men in his company, the capture of Confederate forces, Morse's brief hospitalization with a fever, anticipation of going to St. Petersburg.
GLC02180.25
19 April 1865
report of battle and retreat, loss of knapsack and clothes, assassination of President Lincoln, and an accounting of the wounded and the dead.
GLC02180.26
22 April 1865
hardships of camp life, the surrender of Johnston, family matters, and Chris Skelton's letter from Hart's Island.
GLC02180.27
12 June 1865
Perkins, R. E.
Jamieson's discharge, and death and funeral of Brotherhood member Frank R. Doane.
GLC02180.28
14 June 1865
the mustering out of troops, Morse's intention to purchase his Springfield Rifle musket, and the insufficiency of the food rations.
GLC02180.29
17 June 1865
delay in receipt of a box sent from home, back pay and bounty, warning his father against paying him a visit.
GLC02180.30
20 June 1865
report of mustering out of troops from the 91st Regiment in Albany, and expressions of sorrow over the death of Frank Doane.
GLC02180.31
20 July 1865
to Eugene Bradford
arrival in Brooklyn, and the return of Bradford's money and blanket
GLC02180.32
17 Setember 1865
Maverick, William
the purchaser of a farm in Farmingville, and a report on the religious activites in and around Farmingville
GLC02180.33
13 October 1865
Morse's struggles with temptation while in service
GLC02180.34
27 October 1865
avowal of love for Frank Doane, and devotion to God.
GLC02180.35
14 November 1865
expressions of friendship, the challenges of faith
GLC02180.36
22 December 1865
encouraging words to Morse on his business prospects, and Francis' infatuation with a young woman
GLC02180.37
13 February 1866
meditation on faith and proselytizing
GLC02180.38
9 March 1866
Morse's attendance at a Baptist Church
GLC02180.39
11 July 1866
remorse that their discourse no longer includes professions of faith, his urging Morse to marry, and the request of assistance in obtaining employment.
GLC02180.40
14 November 1866
Fiske, John D.
unsuccessful attempt to locate information on Mr. Folsom
GLC02180.41
8 September 1867
Bradford, Eugene
reminiscences about the war
GLC02180.42
20 October 1867
reminiscences about the war, and news of old friends
GLC02180.43
26 January 1868
a possible expedition to the "frontier," women and marriage, thoughts of war-time companions
GLC02180.44
April 1868
Flint, F. W.
work in a telegraph office, general poor business prospects in the south, intention to go West, and regards to relatives.
GLC02180.45
25 May 1868
expressions of optimism about Morse's new position, a report of his recent buggy accident, the exchange of photographs.
GLC02180.47
20 August 1864
Ingersoll, E.
U.S Armory Pass
GLC02180.48
April 1865
[envelope to C.G Morse]
GLC02180.50
no date
[envelope to Morse's family]
GLC02180.51
4 November 1867
[envelope to George F. Morse]
GLC02180.52
12 May 1858
Unknown
to "Friend John"
Signed "Charles"
GLC02181.01
3 August 1858
to "Dear John"
GLC02181.02
12 March 1859
Howard, George W.
to "Cousin John"
Signed "George W. Howard"
GLC02181.03
25 December 1859
Taylor, G. H.
to "Friend Hale"
Signed "G.H. Taylor"
GLC02181.04
11 January 1860
Signed [illegible]
GLC02181.05
4 March 1860
Taylor, G Henry
Signed "G Henry Taylor"
GLC02181.06
12 March 1860
McNice, Jenny
to "Dear Teacher"
Signed "Jenny McNice"
GLC02181.07
7 April 1860
Thaddeus, Emily R
to "Mr. Powers"
Signed "Emily R Thaddeus"
GLC02181.08
12 June 1860
Perkins, Jacob N
to "Friend JHP"
Signed "Jacob N Perkins"
GLC02181.09
23 July 1860
Perkins, Jacob N.
to "Friend James"
GLC02181.10
19 August 1860
Perkins, Jacob Neal
to unknown
Signed "Jacob Neal Perkins." Name of recipient is written in Greek alphabet, as are occasional phrases in the letter.
GLC02181.11
20 August 1860
Parker, James M
to "Cousin Hale"
Signed "James M Parker"
GLC02181.12
20 November 1860
Perkins, John
to "My Dear Hale"
Signed "John Perkins"
GLC02181.13
7 December 1860
to "Dear Halus"
Signed "JP"
GLC02181.14
11 December 1860
GLC02181.15
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