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[1866]/04/19
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: Carrie.
Sends news that he is going on further west to Cottonwood, having gained employment driving cattle, and a request that she not write back as he can not receive it.
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[1866]/07/17
to: sister Carrie.
He sends word that he received her letter with a check which he cannot use. Claims that he is going back to the plains to work soon, but that she can write to him at Fort Leavenworth.
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[1866]/11/30
to: Newton.
He sends word that he requires $30 for new clothing, and that he lives in a strange region where "farmers don't raise any crops and when they do it is only corn and [even that is] worm eaten."
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[1875]/12/16
to: sister.
He sends news of an attack by Indians, and mentions that he has gotten a job as a packer in a mule pack train.
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[1877]/07/16
Having started as a cattle driver, he tells of how he became bored with the job and became a farm hand on a ranch. He sends his experience of traveling through northern Utah, where he witnessed settlements of English and Swedes living.
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[1877]/08/26
He sends his beliefs of a possible revolution brought on by the poor against the railroad monopolies. He decided that he may try his hand at mining at Balloontime National Park.
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He sends news that he has decided that he likes Hamilton, and may soon go out poisoning wolves to sell their fur. He claims that if the Nez Indian attempt to raid again, he will join a volunteer company to prevent their attack .
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1862/06/19
Wanting to know if the money he sent home has been received, tells of fears of going on guard duty, for he fears being wounded while on the picket line - "if I get through this I shall consider myself very lucky."
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1862/07/09
Forwards the description of the regiment's last battle, along with news of his own recent sickness. Sends a list of items he feels that he needs, including blankets, socks, stamps and other such items.
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1862/07/11
He again sends the list of items which he requires, stating that the items are exorbitantly priced at the suttler's tent. He describes the conditions of camp life, including sleeping in a corn field.
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1862/07/29
Details the breakup of the regiment, and states how he loves the experience of the war. However, he describes his dislike of officers who hold their black servants in higher regard than they do the white soldiers.
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1862/07/31
Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.
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1862/08/01
He requests that his sister sends him ten dollars. Warning of a big move by the union army, he describes the stupidity of General Patterson, and mentions that he ran into several acquaintances from home.
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1862/09/20
News of friends known to his sister, along with a plan of the regiment's camp and a description of the battle of Antietam, in which his regiment lost 300 of 500 men.
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1862/10/11
to: sister
Sends thanks for the items which she sent to him, detailing how items can be bartered at camp and their values. He also speaks of life in camp and his hope to be discharged.
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1862/11/14
Describes his sickness and how he hopes it will lead to a discharge. Mentions promise former regimental doctor who promised him a discharge, a promise which will not be held by the present doctor. Fearing that his sickness will kill him, Theodore...
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1862/11/27
to: Guardian.
Detailing the loss of his personal effects, and the failure of his efforts at obtaining a discharge, Theodore requests money form the recipient, who is most likely Egbert Millspaugh Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
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1862/12/07
to: Egbert Millspaugh.
Having given up all hopes of a reply from Mr. Millspaugh, fearing that "you care nothing for me," Theodore has decided to desert. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
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1862/12/10
A list of items that he request be sent to him, including pins, needles, towels, handkerchiefs, thread, buttons, food and clothing. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
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1862/12/11
Details how he will attempt one last shot at a discharge, claiming that if he fails then he will desert. He also describes the "bitter cold" which he is experiencing in the field. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
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1863/01/01
Describes his need of a proper wash, along with his lack of money which causes him to request that she send some more. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
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1863/01/23
Describes conditions which led to the delay of his regiment's move from their present position, along with its contempt of General Burnside. He mentions the prevalence of desertions, along with news of a possible upcoming battle with the rebels...
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1863/01/28
He sends thanks for his sister forwarding the four dollars to him, and requests news from home. He mentions how he is contemptuous of Captain Crist, along with his dislike of the bad rations. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
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1864/10/21
Meigs, L.R., fl. 1864
to: her father.
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1864/11/17
Sucery, M. G., fl. 1864
to: M[ontgomery] C. Meigs.
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1866/07/11
Forsyth, James W., fl. 1866
[Report of a campaign]
Extract from a report of the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley dated July 11, 1866.
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1866/08/04
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Captain.
Cosigned by Edwin Stanton.
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Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Major.
Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Major. Cosigned by Edwin Stanton. Dated August 4, 1866.
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1864/10/17
to: Montgomery C. Meigs.
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1864/10/18
Tripler, Eunice, fl. 1864
to: Mrs. Meigs.
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1864/10/22
Farnsworth, John G., 1832-1895
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1864/10/29
Meade, Richard W., fl. 1864
to: Mrs. J.H. Taylor.
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October 1864
"In Memorian."
Poem composed in memory of her brother.
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1864/11/02
Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892
to: Louisa [Meigs]
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Rogers, Wm E., fl. 1864
to: "My Dear Miss Mary."
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1864/11/10
Field, E.E.F., fl. 1864
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1864/11/20
Rodgers, John F., fl. 1864
to: Mrs. M. Rodgers.
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1864/12/07
Wheeler, George H., fl. 1864
to: [Montgomery C.] Meigs.
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1865/08/23
Stewart, W.D., fl. 1864
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1866/04/24
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to: E[dwin] Stanton.
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[Document related to endorsement for John R. Meigs]
Endorsement recommending that John R. Meigs be brevetted Major dated April 24, 1866.
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1874/08/22
Powell, D., fl. 1874
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1861/07/30
Describes his travels with the regiment from Camp Hampton to Washington, along with the daily life in camp.
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1861/08/11
Describes how the regiment was marched through Washington, and realizes the harshness of being part of a non-commissioned unit. Talks of the fight at Manassas (First Battle of Bull Run) in which 11000 union soldiers lost their lives. As letter was...
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[1861/08/18]
to: Sister Carrie.
Describes life in camp, along with his complaints of lack of pay and poor rations. Mentions his Captain's incompetence.
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1861/08/27
Discusses the regiment's parade march through Washington, including the reviews by Generals. Speaks of the fear held by all of an attack on Washington.
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[n.d.]
Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864
Vignette bust portrait of Meigs in uniform.
With note under the image recounting the circumstances of his death.
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Oval engraved bust portrait surrounded by oak leaves and acorns.
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Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917
John R. Meigs. Bust carte de visite portrait from engraving.
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1849/10/21
Neafie, Augustus, fl. 1859-1860
to: his father.
Detailed experiences of working on a ship, his life as a 'forty-niner,' panning for gold in California.
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