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January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R., fl. 1851-1904
to unknown
re: mess duty, release of Confederate comissioners James Mason and John Slidell; capture of 100 hogs. Top portion missing.
GLC02179.01.019
2 February 1863
Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863
to home friends
Happy to finally have received the box that he had been complaining about in his earlier letter. Box was mostly undamaged, and his boots arrived in good condition; they fit well. Had a particularly good breakfast today of sausage and fried potatoes...
GLC08913.08
17 March 1862
Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862
to Fannie Schoonmaker
Printed on stationery marked "Liberty and Union." Has a "troubled mind." Does not know why she has not responded to his letter. Is "ready to face the enemy and stand fast." The regiment is going to move, and he has to go to the "cursed hospital" for...
GLC02164.07
December 18, 1864
Cook, George B., fl. 1845-1865
to sister
This letter is printed on the second half of the attendance sheet titled "Consolidated Morning Report." Is replying to her letter from the 11th. Glad to hear that his cousin Frank got home alright. Hopes they enjoy Christmas at home; wishes he could...
GLC00653.22.09
24 July 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Apologizes for not being able to visit her due to his job obligations but states that he will as soon as he can. Mentions that "something has occured relatively to the southern Indians which would seem to open new sources of difficulty." Discusses...
GLC02437.05557
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