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circa 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
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1861-1877
McNamara, James, fl. 1861
to Mr. Baker
In reference to the state aid he receives. It has been going to the wrong person and he has not received it.
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3 January 1862
Celerk, B.D., fl. 1861
to Aunt
He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.
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17 April 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
Gen. Abercrombie received his brigade the other day and marched very poorly. The boys call him Old Crabree Abercrombie. He is glad his sister is attending school. The other day they arrested a man on suspicion of being a spy and subsequently hung him...
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11 March 1862
There was one night where he stayed in an old widow's house. The widow was upset about the death of her dog. He talks of one day returning to school to become a better speller and writer.
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23 February 1862
to Emma
A mother gives very motherly advice, like exercising in the open air and drinking coffee.
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28 March 1862
They are on the move and have been marching for some time.
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28 January 1864
Emma, fl. 1861
to Grandmomma
She describes her new house. She mentions Aunt Caroline and Henry.
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21 January 1865
to Cousin
He writes about picket and guard duty. Some of their pickets have been taken prisoner but he says it would be difficult to drive them away from their position.
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14 June 1862
He mentions a Sarah Bawker who has left her husband.He talked to a woman from Philadelphia about the differences between Northerners and Southerners.
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16 November 1863
Jameson, William H., fl. 1861
to Bro. Baker
He writes in reference to a subscription that hasn't been paid.
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25 August 1864
Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664
to Ever Remmebered Cousin
He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.
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29 October 1862
He mentions a John Odell who owns a store. It also looks as though he may get a discharge even though he hasn't asked for it.
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12 August 1860
to Much Respected Cousin
They are building a brigade bakery. If Charleston falls, there may be more fighting. He tells his cousin if he goes to Middlebury, he may use his rifle until he gets back
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10 January 1864
Devel, fl. 1861
to William L. Whittford
He compares the rebellion to an egg on p. 2.
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24 October 1863
to Mother
He describes the difficult march they have had along the Rappahanock. They are now camped in the Bull Run battlefield. Written near Warrenton, Virginia.
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Gage, William H., fl. 1861
to Unknown
Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.
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Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the...
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16 October 1862
He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.
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16 July 1862
to Wilbur
He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.
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19 October 1862
to Father
His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."
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29 July 1862
He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.
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