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". . . show me game with four hundred & twenty (420) men of my command in that distance & I will show you a success. . . "

GLC02414.313

to James L. Botsford

Dated Mch 13 186.Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.315

to unknown

"men in that county to mount all the secesh able to bear arms it is the opinion of Mr Baxter they should be attended to Immedy"

GLC02414.316

to Cpt Sperry

GLC02414.317

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.325

to James L. Botsford

". . . arrived at Charleston 5 PM marched all night arrived at Ripley . . . scouted the country . . . found no enemy . . . arrived at Buffalo . . . hear of enemy on my right across the Kanawha and am waiting a steamer to cross river . . ."

GLC02414.327

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"As the young Priest is now through the lines you can permit him to proceed on his Journey to Europe" Dated Nov 8 186.

GLC02414.329

to James L. Botsford

"Lt [Ong?] & half of Capt Milards Co has been captured . . . the Reb force was reported to be such that our Calvary could not retard them at all. They pursued us twelve (12) miles . . ." Followed, on same page, by note from "Thomas" to "Genl"

GLC02414.336

to Operator

In code addressed to Operator. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.339

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Col Harris [future Major General Thomas Maley Harris] Comdg at Beverly reported this AM that Colonel Jackson [future General William L. "Mudwall" Jackson] was approaching him from Huntersville Telegraph ceases to work at twelve (12) M - will advise...

GLC02414.340

to Thomas

In code. Docket reads "Col. C.B. White/Statement of Mrs. Miller/about 22nd & 45th Va"

GLC02414.341

to James L. Botsford

"Wm Spence a subject of Queen Victoria residing at King salt works for a year just in reports two Regts & a battalion near sand works two Regts & a battalion at Lewisburg...thinks the 45th is at the salt works" Written in Camp Piatt.

GLC02414.342

to W. R. Hastings

Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.345

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"It is believed the enemy are concentrating their forces some where in the mountains for a raid keep your scouts well out & on alert Your cavalry will leave here tomorrow with the horses They escort Brigadier General Duffie...."

GLC02414.351

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.355

to James L. Botsford

Includes a reponse from James L. Botsford to A. A. Tomlison.

GLC02414.356

Consolidated Morning Report of the 23D REGT O.V. INF., U.S.A.

Lists field and staff officers for Camp Union. Signed by C.R Eakley as Colonel Commanding. Also signed by Adjutant John H. James.

GLC02414.361

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.362

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I was with my Regiment in the battles of Chancellorsville, & Gettysburg; and received a wound through the thigh during the latter engagement..."

GLC02414.364

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.373

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Formerly a law student at Columbia, Brower desires to remain in the army after the war. Endorsed by Scammon: "retained as Captain & recommended for promotion--Habits good milty appearance Tactics Excellent. Regulations d[itt]o."

GLC02414.378

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.379

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.420

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace but Should my Service be needed at any future time I Shall be happy to resume the Position of a Soldier."

GLC02414.442

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.385

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Wishes to remain in service. Father died serving under Genl. Taylor in Mexico; brother died serving under Genl. Worth. Served for seven years in the U.S. patent office after being recommended by various generals, including Winfield Scott. Docket...

GLC02414.386

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Gregory was a Yale-trained doctor, served as head of U.S. General Hospital in St. Augustine. Fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.

GLC02414.389

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.396

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.400

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.408

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.412

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.418

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.423

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.426

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.428

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.431

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.432

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.435

to Mary

He describes the battle of the eight. 5 or 6 men were wounded, one of which ended up dying.. He was detailed to take care of the wounded and in the hospital he was appointed ward master

GLC02415.006

to Mary

He has a cold but otherwise is fine. They started toward Memphis. A lot of rain has been falling and turning into mud. On Monday fighting commenced. They camped near a corn field and the next morning after breakfast started fighting again. He goes on...

GLC02415.012

to Mary

They are having an easy time of it lately but he does not know how long it will last. They are getting plenty to eat and he may get a raise. He had to make out a muster roll for the captain the other day.

GLC02415.013

to Mary

He has not been as well as he was before the battle. He notes that she found the house in poor condition. If she lets it, he wants her to get a good down payment for it.

GLC02415.014

to Mary

He talks about the business of selling or keeping the farm. The buyer wants it on account of the house which they may or may not keep. He talks about the possibility of crops.

GLC02415.021

to Mary

He is glad the only time he has gotten sick was when he had jaundice last winter. He describes a chase between the Rebels and some of the men in the company. There 8 of them and 20 Rebels. They were cornered at one point and decided to take them on...

GLC02415.028

to Mary

He is getting news about Vicksburgh and he hopes the victory there won't be confined to Vicksburgh. David English has left Murfreesboro and was sent to a hospital in Detroit. He is getting better.

GLC02415.029

to Mary

He refers to slavery as one of the most degrading institutions ever and says the Rebels should soon see the error of their evil ways. They have broken up camp. Everyone is being sent elsewhere and they expect to join the others soon.

GLC02415.030

to Mary

He explains why he has not written lately. Picket duty has started. Once again he alludes to the day the last Southern flag will be hailed in the dust.

GLC02415.032

to Mary

The doctor doesn't have a very high success rate in treating his disease. He thinks if things keep going the way they are, the war will end soon with the Union coming out on top.

GLC02415.035

to Mary

2 of their friends recently died. He talks about restoring the nation.

GLC02415.036

to Mary

He tells her to be thankful for the care he is receiving. Hopefully he can come home soon. He is waiting on six months pay. His father had some business luck recently, so he wants to give him some money.

GLC02415.037