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7 November 1844
John Fellows officially declared guardian
Appointed legal guardian of Susan, Mary, Joseph, Frances and Benjamin Quinby.
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20 May 1918
Charles Blanchard Obituary
He liked his home town. He was genial and humorous. He loved reading Dickens.
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1861-1877
Unidentified woman
Her hair is pulled back and she wears a button down dress.
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Johnny, what are you doing my son?
Only 2 lines: Oh! Nothing, only trying to hit Frank on the fingers with the hatchet...
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V.A.S. Journal No. 7
This paper is considered one of the best literary and news papers of the day...
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circa 1861-1864
Reminisces of the Snowball Brigade
The author tells a story about how they were given permission to talk to the ladies and hold their umbrellas for them. They got into some kind of battle and couple men were wounded and killed. A soldier called "Carrot Top" passed away and they had a...
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Editorial
The first part talks about how great water is. Then a variety of topics are covered from medicine to the types of work we choose to apples.
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The Boy on La Bosse Street/How a Little Boy Took Lessons in Politeness
Two stories about boys. One will not chop wood for his mother but when he hears his father coming home, he chops the wood very fast and gets it to his mother before his father gets in. In the other story a boy is taught to say "Good morning...
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The Improvement of the Age
Appears to be an essays about how people are becoming more enlightened and prejudices and ignorance are fading away. Much of it is unclear, however.
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7 May 1861
Gaye, John H., fl. 1861
General Orders unnumbered
Gen. Fellows will continue as officer in charge while Capt. Kenny will be officer of the day.
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Ribbon
Most likely used to tie some of the documents together.
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2 May 1910
Davenport, J.L., fl. 1908-1910
Pension Certificate
Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.
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20 April 1863
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Kitty
They are now in Lousiana and have been marching for two days. They built some houses out of board fences, so are quite comfortable. He says she will hear of the biggest fight before long.
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28 May 1863
He has a slight wound on the leg. 140 men were killed, wounded or missing. In general they have had a pretty hard time since they left Hellena. He is homesick.
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circa 1861-1865
He has what the doctor calls Fistula and it will take some time to get better. They are going to send him up the river. He longs for peaches and mellons.
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30 September 1863
There was a freak accident involving one of the men in the 11th corp. He was supposed to get on the train but somehow didn't and the cars ran over him crushing his legs and breaking an arm. He lived.
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12 October 1863
Someone stole his pocket book which carried a lot of postage stamps. He expects to stay where he is for some time to come and he likes it, as it is close to home.
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18 October 1863
He's been having a dull time even though there was a circus in town complete with an animal show. A friend of theirs is coming home but he was shot through the mouth. He has been picking up apples lately.
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21 October 1863
He got a letter from Jim the other day. He is sorry to hear that she still has a cough. He does not know wwhen he is coming home since they are not granting many furloughs.
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1 November 1863
to Miss (Kitty)
He notes that she is making a gift for him and could have sent it up with his father who came to visit him. He says he has gotten fatter since she last saw him. He would like her to send a few bushels of apples.
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20 November 1863
He might get to come home in the winter. A fellow soldier who saw her picture has fallen in love with her.
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9 December 1863
to Respected Parents
He recently heard of his grandmother's death. It is doubtful again whether he will get to come home now. His fistula is not bothering him much.
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He had a great Thanksgiving. He lets her know of the death of his grandmother. He is due ten months worth of pay.
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23 December 1863
He wishes he could go to church withher.They plan to have a great Christmas meal but he would rather have it with her. He hopes to go skating later today.
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8 January 1864
to friend
he heard from Jim. He has a Christmas gift for her. He got Jenny a silk apron for Christmas.
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16 January 1864
He enjoyed himself over Christmas and New Years but would much rather have spent it with her. He will get her Christmas present when he gets home sometime this winter. John Bakes has reenlisted.
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27 January 1864
There is excitement over the old soldiers arriving from the font to reenlist. It sounds like she and Henry are getting pretty intimate. He believes it will not be long before his soldiering days are over.
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31 January 1864
Siscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864
to true and devoted friend (J. Morse)
On Wednesday morning he learned that Sister Margot was dead. There are five men currently sick. He saw his folks recently. Morse's father has a cough.
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5 February 1864
to C.S. Siscoe (Kitty)
He was sorry to hear about his sister's death. He heard that Henry Reagers reenlisted, but he doesn't expect to reenlist himself. He will try to come home for a little bit soon.
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21 February 1864
to C. Sciscoe (Kitty)
He would love to be home while Henry and J. are at homebut he is not sure now if he will actually get to come. He describes his surroundings as dry and there is hardly anything worth speaking about.
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7 March 1864
Sciscoe, C., fl. 1861-1864
to J Morse
She saw Henry Rogers and he was in good health. Uncle John Boruff died a couple weeks ago. Aunt Sallie is going to have a dinner next Thursday and he ought to be there. 2 years ago he was expecting to be in battle.
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13 March 1864
Henry wrote to her that there was a party at their house recently and there were the prettiest girls he ever saw there.He tells Kitty that ladies like her who are looking to get married had better be looking around now.
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10 April 1864
Two of his friends got married and he was absolutely shocked. As for himself, he decided he would not get married until he got out of the army. He wishes she could go to school.
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26 April 1864
He offers to pay for her to go to school in Bloomington.He does not want her to waste herself. He tells her James Reagers is in Louisville, KY currently.
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15 May 1864
C.S., fl. 1861-1864
to J. Morse
She is very grateful for his kind offer to pay her living expenses in Bloomington. She will try to find something that he can afford.
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22 May 1864
Unfortunately, he did not get his pay so she will have to postpone going to school for a while, at least until July. He wishes he could go horseback riding with her now that she has a new saddle.
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4 June 1864
He has the chills. He is glad she is not taking the postponemnet of her school too hard. He does not expect he will get to come home any time soon. He tells her not to work too hard planting the corn.
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12 June 1864
She was sorry to hear of his chills. She expexts him to be coming home in about 4 months.
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7 July 1864
to Miss Catherine (Kitty)
He forgot to give her the gloves he got for her so he will send them along. He heard from Jim and he is well. He tells her to use the money he sends her as she sees fit.
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17 July 1864
He tells her she is welcome to have his money as long as he has any. He heard an acquaintance of his died.
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24 July 1864
They are done with the harvesting. She does not tell her parents that he sent her money. Mr. Heppert's house and property burned up.
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21 July 1864
.He thinks she should not tell anyone he gave her money because they will not leave her alone if they knew. He would love to go to church with her but they will have to be patient.
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7 August 1864
He will send her some more money. He is glad she is reading Paul in the Old Testament. There was a man that jumped out of the window of the third floor and is now recovering in the hospital.
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18 August 1864
He writes that if it had been his fate to fall on the battlefield he would have been ready to die. But her letters always kept him going and made him stronger. He told his father he wants him to put in some wheat.
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21 August 1864
She is glad it makes him happy that she has embraced Christianity.
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24 August 1864
He looks forward to the future when she will be his companion but they must endure some hard times first.He was ainvited to a party he did not attend and he was glad because it turned out to be a dance.
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20 September 1864
He is thinking they should get married in the fall. But they will keep it a secret for now. He's afraid he will catch the "Fatal Disease" when he goes home but he has been exposed to most diseases in the army.
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28 September 1864
He has been sick since he last wrote to her. But he assures her he will be alright in a few days. He is still waiting to go home.
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16 October 1864
He expects to be home by the Presidential election. He mentions breaking Mr. Baruft's buggy.
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to Unknown
Mentions Grandmother and other mutual friends and family. Te author writes that he/she has seven garments and a new pair of shoes and can go to school when he/she pleases.
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