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16 August 1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He describes his current surroundings, the food and pickett guard. He tells a story about killing a hog.
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1861-1877
They have moved to a more scenic spot in Warrenton.There are a lot of berries there and too many soldiers.
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15 September 1861
Includes drawing of Camp Boston and map of surrounding area. He writes he had one of the happiest days since arriving. He received a box from home containing everything he wants and he likes the captain they currently have. Written at Camp Boston.
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1 July 1861
He describes his daily activities including battalion drills and what they ate for breakfast. He tells one story of how they were given only bread for breakfast one day and the men retaliated by not coming out for inspection.
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5 December 1861
The weather is getting colder and he has a cold in his head. When he is on guard he will think of waltzing with her, Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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15 July 1862
He is afraid that if they start drafting, George and Edmund will have join the war effort. If they do, he hopes they join his regiment. He hopes the time will come when they can all be together again. Written at Camp Fisk
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29 June 1862
Right now they are having a very lazy time of it and most of the mena re on their backs. He has heard that Capt. Carlow is well-liked. he tells Sophia he is glad he is a private and proud of it. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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2 August 1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
to Bruce Elmore
They have heard that Willard is quite sick, so Bruce's father is going to Washington to see him. Tom will be seeing Bruce soon.
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6 August 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
He says Willard is gaining strength and he is helping him to walk. He describes the hospital ward.
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He read in the paper that his company would be broken up into 3 divisions used to guard the railroad. He would like that, although there is no sign of it happening. Running the farm and the selling of a hen is discussed.
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7 August 1863
He is concerned because Hettie and mother told him that Libbie is not well. yesterdaday they received orders to report to the railroad in order to join their old division but the order was countermanded and they returned to their old camp.
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circa 1861-1864
He writes that the weather is very warm but the water is not very good and there is not enough to drink. They wash their clothes in the brook.
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8 August 1863
The Paymaster came and he will be sending money home. He does not know when the Paymaster will come again and he has not heard from Willard.
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Willard is doing better.
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13 August 1863
Willard is doing much better. His father would like to visit him if he could get a pass and transportation. Palen is sick. He doesn't think he'll be able to send as much money as he did last time.
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17 August 1863
He notes he has been in service now for a year and 5 days. The news from Charleston is very positive and it looks as though Fort SUmpter will soon be theirs. He ehard a rumour that Gen. Grant will control of the army of the Potomac.Willard will...
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21 August 1863
Clark is in a hospital and Palen is away on sick furlough. He is positive Willard will be leaving on sick furlough soon as well, though he has not heard from him in a while.
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25 August 1863
He tried to talk to R.E. Palen but he was about to leave on sick furlough and didn't have time. He mentions the buckwheat that did not load well and the difficulties Libbie had with the oats.
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September 1863
Bennett, R.W., fl. 1862-1865
Morning Reports of Capt. R.W. Bennett of the 143rd regiment
Lists the soldiers that present and absent, on duty, or sick and contains a summary of the information.
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2 September 1863
Yesterday they were reviewed by General Howard. They all passed. Their pickets and railroad guards were relieved by another brigade. He is doing very well.
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December 5, 1863
Elmore, WIllard, fl. 1862-1865
He can't find a package that was sent to Bruce though he has tried in vain. It seems to have been lost in the mail. He anxious to hear news about the regiment since he has been sick for so long.
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December 10, 1863
Kniffin, fl. 1862-1865
He writes that it will be such a happy time when he can finally come home and see his kids. He also mentions Mamie, hettie and Elmira.
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22 April 1864
They have orders to be ready to take the field and they are under Hooker. He asks if she has sold the cows yet.
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25 April 1864
There are citizens in the area that are a little mad that from now on, rations will only be given to those under government employment. He mentions a Ted.
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23 April 1864
Lt. D. Divine just returned from furlough. Dwight came with recruits for his department but only 4 for their regiment. He heard that another brigade is coming to relieve them.
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