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Storming Fort Wagner
Charge of the 54 Mass Regiment July 18, 1863. Union Loss: Gen. Strong, Col. Shaw, Chatfield, Putnam, Gen. Seymour.
GLC09118.54
20 October 1862
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes that that he is very well and describes various tomfoolery such as dressing up in women's clothes and running out in the street where he talked to another girl and told her to call him Alice,
GLC07705.318
13 December 1863
Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864
He writes he is glad to hear of the death of those "inhuman monsters." It is not clear what he is referring to since he he says they can stand on their hind legs. He relays the news that a steamboat was destroyed by fire. Describes a surprise party...
GLC07705.382
10 December 1863
to Bro. Sherman
He hasn't been able to write because there have been so many wounded under his care, both Union and Rebel soldiers. He describes particular soldiers he was able to save.
GLC07205.018
19 April 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
They received the news of the capture of Island Noll. Later they say that if General Abercrombie had followed orders they may have been involved in a great battle He teases his sister about having a lover.
GLC07205.048
16 August 1861
He describes his current surroundings, the food and pickett guard. He tells a story about killing a hog.
GLC07205.051
19 April 1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
to Ann
He is a bit sick and complains of the food they make him eat. Port Madison has been evacuated. They drill alot, about twice a day.
GLC03047.04
3 October 1864
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He tries to figure out when would be the most ideal time for him to come home. She has been making baby blankets for others and he praises her as a benefactor.
GLC08284.084
9 January 1863
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother
He had diarrhea but drank some gum tree bark and is feeling better now. They caught some freshwater lobsters. There is a rumor that Vicksburg was taken by their forces but no one really believes it. He shot his gun on a Sunday and feels guilty about...
GLC02751.18
9 February 1863
to Mother and Elmira
Lately they have been living good. The rations are more than enough. The cook house was recently inspected. The Colonel got sick and was taken to the hospital.
GLC02751.22
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