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26 March 1865
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
to my dear wife
He describes a battle in which the Rebels lost 400 people.
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28 March 1865
The Rebels lost 3,000 soldiers recently.He describes their efforts to take care of the dying and wounded.
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19 April 1865
He warns her not to expect him home in a few months. It could be the rest of the year. He guesses that every day since they left they have marched about 300 miles.
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26 April 1865
He has been feeling sick lately. He reassures her that he won't be reenlisting. He tells her to keep up the courage, for he will be coming home soon.
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29 April 1865
He talks of wanting to come home. He speculates on when they may begin discharging soldiers. He also mentions seeing all the wounded from the last battle and how devastating it was.
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1865
He has a bad cough. He plans to send her a picture of gallups island and city point. He will soon witness a man getting shot. They plan to shoot him so that he falls into the coffin. He worries his heart will get hardened to such sights.
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His cough is getting better. He talks of wanting to go home and the nice times they will have.
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They are going to be sent to Maine as sharpshooters since they cannot be put anywhere else in the United States. He sees a lot of Rebels coming in lately and describes them as good-looking, smart men.
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There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.
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1861-1877
to Unknown
The author encloses a picture the boys gave to him. The picture is unidentified but is most likely Wilmot Thompson. He is shown with the picture of a car in the background.
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Short timeline of major events in Wilmot Thompson's life
Starts with when he enlisted in the Maine Sharphooters.
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8 February 1866
He has not felt well for a while. He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He writes that he always thinks of the friendship they share.
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Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.
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to Lizzie
He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.
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Application for Pension from J.B. Cralle & Co.
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Application for Disability from J.B. Cralle & Co.
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Copy of GLC02740.56.
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Application for Membership in Grand Army Republic
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J.B., Crall, & Co., 1861-1877
From J.B Crall & Co., U.S Claim and Pension Attorney
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6 January 1883
Advertisement for Opera called Patience
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15 July 1883
to daughter
He ate some good strawberries recently. He is sorry to hear of her leg troubles.
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31 March 1861
Coffen, Sallie, fl. 1860
to sister Lizzie
No year: Everyone is well, though Father still smokes.She would like to come home in the Fall. She visited John recently. She mentions the Crocker boys.
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"War Letter--From Father"
No other words, appears to be scrap paper.
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17 October 1879
Farnsworth, Swiftford, fl. 1879
to WIlmot Thompson
"Albert Farnsworth's wife died last night."
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Christmas Envelope
Features red pointsetta.
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8 September 1862
Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865
to Mother
He gives her instructions on how to divide his property in case he doesn't return.
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11 November 1862
He writes he is on one of the finest steamers.
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2 December 1862
They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.
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4 December 1862
They might be going to Texas and if so, good times are in store. They have plently of provisions , enough to last six months. He is in great health.
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10 December 1862
They are now off the Tortugas. They got to see Fort Tyler. The trip has been pleasant. He says he has never enjoyed a trip so much in his life. There is no fighting in the near future.
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11 December 1862
At one point they went off on an alligator hunt and had a great time. He mentions another story concerning a horse but the details are illegible.
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27 December 1862
They are still on the desert island, en route to New Orleans. He mentions McClellan.
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29 December 1862
They are now on the Mississippi River. The trip was, for the most part, uneventful but the night was rather rough and uncomfortable.
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2 February 1863
They have orders to move somewhere else but have not gone anywhere else. He has a cousin that works for Adams Express and he will make sure "N" is forwarded. He was in a sugar mill the other day and got to see the whole process of making sugar and...
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18 January 1863
He talks about how much each of the newspapers are worth, depending on their region. He talks about the cost of living. He reiterates that he is in excellent health. They say the army is demoralizing but he is drinking no more than before he joined.
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6 February 1863
He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.
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15 February 1863
He was ordered to go on the boat in charge of the Generals' bodyguard. He describes his experience and the bayou.
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20 February 1863
He believes the fighting will be over by the first of April. Nobody is hurt currently.
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26 February 1863
He was not feeling well the past week but this morning he woke up with an appetite and seems to have returned to his old self.
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5 March 1863
They received orders to start for Baton Rouge. He says to tell Charley it will be impossible to get a furlough at this time.
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22 March 1863
They reach Baton Rouge and were ordered to march not long after. He hopes they will go to Texas next. He mentions that Uncle Dan owes him over 300 dollars.
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7 April 1863
They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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10 April 1863
They are now near Berwicks. They suffered some losses with 6 killed, 91 wounded.
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29 April 1863
At Red River they plan to cut off the Rebel's supplies through Texas. He writes that he finds the place, where they are now, despondent. He talks about the risk of illness.
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26 May 1863
They had two killed and one wounded the other day. Letter includes rough sketch of the Rebels' movements.He includes a whole catalogue of items he wants his mother to send including handkerchiefs and socks.
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6 June 1863
They are in Carrollton again and they are camping in a very beautiful spot. He mentions an Eliot Bundy and a Capt. Hopkins.
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7 June 1863
A fellow friend and soldier was shot and killed by a sharpshooter. Capt. Hopkins is sick. He has about 150 patients in his care currently.
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11 June 1863
They are getting ready to march. He wants Charley to send a powerful glass, like an opera glass but large and with a leather case.
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17 June 1863
He would like to stay in the field but he may be ordered to establish another hospital in which case he won't be able to write. He asks her to save the Plymouth Paper.
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20 June 1863
They are in New Orleans and will probably go to Carrollton four miles away to camp.
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